Amandira
Aman at sea: five cabins, thirteen crew, a massage therapist on every voyage.
The Experience
A Day Aboard Amandira
The anchor comes up at first light. By the time guests surface for breakfast, the crew has already scouted the morning's dive site, laid out the kayaks, and set the foredeck with coffee and fruit. The day has no fixed program. The divemaster briefs anyone certified who wants to enter the water. Others take a tender to the beach. Some stay aboard, reading on a daybed while the cook prepares lunch from what arrived in the morning's provisioning run. With thirteen crew for ten guests, no request waits long.
Afternoons drift toward their own rhythm. A massage in the shade of the aft deck. A second dive at a cleaning station where mantas hover. Or nothing at all: a hammock, a horizon that belongs to no one. In the evening, the foredeck table is set for dinner as the sun goes down over islands without hotels, without roads, without lights once dark falls. The chef brings out the courses. The crew dims everything except the stars.
The Vessel
Technical Specifications
Accommodation
Five Private Sanctuaries
The master cabin occupies the main deck aft: a king bed, a living space with sofa and writing desk, and an ensuite with separate shower, separate WC, and twin vanities. It is the largest cabin and the quietest. Two deluxe cabins sit below deck on port and starboard, each with king beds, a sitting area with sofa and coffee table, and ensuites of the same specification as the master. These three primary cabins share Aman's design language: clean surfaces, warm wood, linen that does not feel like charter-boat linen.
The two forward cabins are simpler. Single bunks with ensuite bathrooms, sleeping up to four guests in total, suited to children traveling with parents or to friends sharing. They are available complimentary when the first three cabins are booked, with a per-person charge for food and drink.
The foredeck, where most guests spend their waking hours, is social space rather than cabin. Ten can dine there. Sun loungers hold four or five more. At night, with the anchor down and the crew below, the foredeck becomes something else: the closest most people will come to sleeping under a sky without light pollution.
The reef drops away below the hull, the water clear enough to see the anchor chain at thirty meters.
The Team
Meet the Crew
Thirteen crew for ten guests. The ratio is the foundation of what Aman calls intuitive hospitality. The captain, cruise manager, housekeeper, waiter, divemaster, and massage therapist are permanent fixtures. Additional specialists can join when the guest list and cabin count allow.
The Navigator
Years of Indonesian routes from the Banda Sea to the Bird's Head Peninsula. The kind of captain whose knowledge of these waters lives in memory, not on any chart.
Aman Service Lead
Coordinates every day of the charter, from activity schedules and shore excursions to dietary requirements and special requests. Nothing reaches the captain's desk without passing through here first.
PADI-Certified
Leads certified divers into sites that reward local knowledge: current-swept passages, dawn cleaning stations, and macro-rich rubble fields that do not appear in any dive guide.
Galley
Creates menus based on what is fresh and local, from Indonesian grilled fish and sambal to international dishes for guests who prefer them. Adapts to dietary requirements without advance notice.
Charter Rates
Amandira Pricing
Komodo and the Flores Sea
March to October
$126,000 /week
Spice Islands and Banda Sea
October to November
$126,000 /week
Raja Ampat
November to March
$126,000 /week
All rates plus 12% Indonesian VAT.
Included
- Professional crew of 13
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fuel for the planned itinerary
- Airport transfers to and from port
- National park and marine reserve fees
- Diving for certified divers, divemaster guided
- Trekking, beach excursions, paddleboarding, and kayaking
- Massage therapist on every voyage
- Satellite WiFi
Additional
- Alcoholic beverages
- Scuba diving courses
- Diving, medical, and cancellation insurance
- Crew gratuities (10 to 15% customary)
Amandira Itineraries
Itineraries planned around Indonesia's seasons for optimal conditions and wildlife. Each begins here, then becomes yours through the planning conversation.
Most Popular
To The Land of Dragons
Time stands still on this dramatic landscape.
Raja Ampat
The Last Paradise
Both north and south Raja Ampat in a single week.
Bucket List
Dive Ultramarine
The best dive sites discovered over two decades of exploration.
Where Amandira Sails
Raja Ampat from November through March. Komodo from April through September. Other destinations and times of year on request.
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Amandira FAQ
How much does it cost to charter Amandira?
Amandira charters at $126,000 per week in 2026 and 2027. All rates are subject to 12% Indonesian VAT. Most charters run seven to ten nights, with shorter and longer stays available on request.
How many guests can Amandira accommodate?
Amandira accommodates up to ten guests. The master cabin and two deluxe cabins each sleep two, totaling six in the primary cabins. The two forward bunk cabins add four more guests on single bunks, suited to children or friends sharing. The forward cabins are available at no cabin charge when the first three are booked, with a per-person charge for food and drink. Groups of four to six typically book the three-cabin configuration.
Is Amandira suitable for diving?
Yes. Amandira carries a resident PADI divemaster, an onboard compressor, and a full set of dive equipment for guests. Raja Ampat and Komodo are two of the top dive destinations on earth: expect manta rays, pygmy seahorses, wobbegongs, and visibility that regularly exceeds twenty-five meters.
Where does Amandira cruise?
Amandira follows a seasonal schedule: Komodo National Park from March through October (dry season, dragon encounters, strong currents for advanced diving), the Spice Islands and the Banda Sea in October and November (volcanic landscapes, historical clove and nutmeg routes), and Raja Ampat from November through March (manta season, calm waters, peak marine biodiversity).
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