Stories & News
Dispatches from Indonesia's most extraordinary waters. Yacht features, expedition reports, and the stories behind our most memorable charters.
The Indo Yachts Journal
The Resource That Didn't Exist
When we started chartering Indonesia in 2015, there was no guidebook for this. No encyclopedia of the phinisi tradition. No comprehensive resource explaining how to charter these remote waters. So we built one.
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Practical Guides9
Knowledge Base Articles24
Stories & Features500+
Expeditions Documented
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Knowledge Base
The documented history and heritage of Indonesian yachting. From the ancient Bugis sailing tradition to the visionaries who built the charter industry.
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Heritage
History of the Phinisi
A tradition predating European contact
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Industry
Pioneers of Indonesian Yachting
The visionaries who built the first charter phinisis and established a new industry.
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Conservation
Conservation in Raja Ampat
How local communities and science collaborate to protect the world's richest reefs.
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Practical Guides
Everything you need to know before chartering in Indonesia. From costs and logistics to destination comparisons and packing lists.
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ProcessHow to Charter a Yacht in Indonesia
The full process, from first inquiry to stepping aboard.
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BudgetYacht Charter Costs in Indonesia
What charters cost in Indonesia, and what the rate includes.
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ComparisonRaja Ampat vs. Komodo
Two legendary destinations compared.
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