Celestia
The art of being one with nature, at sea.
The Experience
A Day Aboard Celestia
The day begins before the sun clears the ridge. Serious divers are in the water at first light, before the day-trippers arrive at the reef. Back on deck, the smell of coffee and fresh bread drifts from the galley. Breakfast is unhurried. The crew has already re-rigged the snorkeling gear and charged the speedboat tenders for the morning's second act. The teak deck catches the light at a low angle, and the air still holds some of the night's chill. Someone is already on the bowsprit lounge with a book.
By afternoon, the pace shifts again. A massage on deck. Kayaks deployed into a lagoon that the speedboats can reach but the mother vessel cannot. The chef is in the galley preparing whatever arrived from the morning's fish market, or staging a beach dinner on a strip of sand nobody else knows about. Evenings gather around the deck table, appetizers at sunset, the cook's multi-course menu timed to the fading light. The 17-member crew anticipates requests rather than waiting for them. 14 guests. Plenty of space. No schedule that cannot be changed.
The Vessel
Technical Specifications
UNESCO Heritage Craft
Celestia is built in the tradition of the Sulawesi phinisi, whose construction methods were inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017. The Bulukumba boatbuilders who constructed her represent the ninth generation of a lineage that has built vessels for regional trade routes since the 14th century.
Accommodation
Seven Staterooms Across Three Decks
The Master Stateroom on the main deck is the reference point for everything else Celestia offers. At 39 square meters, with panoramic windows on three sides and a private terrace opening onto the water, it functions more like a hotel suite than a yacht cabin. The bed is king-size, the bathroom has gold fixtures, slate tile, and a walk-in shower. Morning light enters from every angle. The Captain of the charter group tends to claim it.
The two Owner's Staterooms on the upper deck each offer 30 square meters and their own private terraces, positioned to catch both the sunrise and the evening sky. Below, four Deluxe Staterooms on the lower deck trade square footage for intimacy: warm teak paneling, porthole windows bringing in filtered ocean light, en-suite bathrooms with oval mirrors and brass hardware. Two rooms are configured as queens, two as twins. All seven staterooms have air conditioning, individual climate control, USB charging, and en-suite bathrooms.
The anchor chain settles into the sand. No other vessel in the bay. This is the one they told you about.
The Team
Meet the Crew
A 1:1.2 guest-to-crew ratio makes itself felt in small ways: the coffee that arrives before you ask for it, the dive gear already configured for your settings, the itinerary adjusted overnight because the captain found a better anchorage. Jennifer, Celestia's cruise director, handles every detail before it becomes a question.
Master Navigator
Decades of experience in the Indonesian archipelago, with deep knowledge of Komodo, Raja Ampat, and the Banda Sea anchorages
Wayan Kresna Yasa
Michelin-trained, formerly of Home restaurant Bali. Designs all onboard menus: breakfast through dinner, beach setups, and post-dive snacks
Jennifer
Pre-charter planning, daily itinerary management, dive briefings, guest liaison. Regularly accompanies guests on dives to add natural history context
Dive Operations
Certified dive professionals with thousands of logged dives in the Coral Triangle. Nitrox certified, experienced with all ability levels from beginners to technical divers
Charter Rates
Celestia Pricing
Nightly Rate
All regions
$13,500 /week
Weekly Charter
Seven-night reference
$94,500 /week
All rates are subject to 12% Indonesian VAT. Minimum charter length is six nights, or nine nights over peak season (20 December to 5 January). There is no peak-season rate surcharge.
Included
- Meals and snacks designed by a Michelin-trained chef
- Full crew of 17, led by a cruise director
- All water toys: water skis, wakeboard, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, scuba equipment, inflatables, and an underwater scooter
- Free-flow soft drinks, tea, coffee, house wine, and local beer
- Fuel for standard itineraries
- Planned activities and excursions
- Dive equipment and a divemaster aboard
- Nitrox for certified divers
- Return airport and hotel transfers
- Starlink WiFi
- Three one-hour massage sessions per day, shared among guests
- Reef-safe sunscreen, soap, shampoo, and toiletry amenities
- National park fees
Additional
- Alcoholic beverages beyond the free-flow house wine and local beer
- Travel and dive insurance
- Crew gratuity (customary 10–15% of the charter fee)
- Fuel surcharge, where indicated
- Accommodation before and after the charter
- Dive certification courses
- Personal dive computers
- Additional massage therapy beyond the daily sessions (USD 60 per hour)
Celestia Itineraries
Itineraries planned around Indonesia's seasons for optimal conditions and wildlife. Each begins here, then becomes yours through the planning conversation.
Raja Ampat
The Last Paradise
Both north and south Raja Ampat in a single week.
Best for Families
Ultimate Family Adventure
Raja Ampat from north to south in ten nights, designed for all ages.
Snorkeling Focus
Discovering Raja Ampat
A leisurely cruise through soaring karst pinnacles.
Where Celestia Sails
Raja Ampat from October through April. Komodo from May through October. Other destinations and times of year on request.
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Celestia FAQ
How much does it cost to charter Celestia?
Celestia charters at USD $13,500 per night in 2026 and USD $14,000 per night in 2027, for up to 14 guests. A seven-night charter comes to USD $94,500 in 2026 and USD $98,000 in 2027. All rates are subject to 12% Indonesian VAT. Minimum charter length is six nights, or nine nights over peak season from 20 December to 5 January. The rate includes the full crew of 17, all meals, free-flow soft drinks with house wine and local beer, dive equipment and a divemaster, Nitrox for certified divers, water sports gear, park permits, return transfers, and Starlink WiFi.
How many guests can Celestia accommodate?
Celestia accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 staterooms: 1 Master Stateroom (39 sqm, main deck, king bed, panoramic windows and private terrace), 2 Owner's Staterooms (30 sqm each, upper deck, king bed, private terrace), 2 Queen Deluxe Staterooms (14 sqm, lower deck), and 2 Twin Deluxe Staterooms (14 sqm, lower deck). All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
Is Celestia suitable for diving?
Yes. Celestia carries a dedicated dive locker on the lower deck, a Nitrox-capable compressor, full equipment for 14 divers, and experienced local dive guides. The yacht sails primarily in Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat, both in the top tier of global dive destinations. All certification levels are welcome, and the guides adapt daily plans to guest ability and preference.
Where does Celestia cruise?
Celestia sails Raja Ampat from October through April, Komodo National Park and the surrounding waters from May through October, and the Banda Sea from mid-September to the end of October. All three areas sit within Indonesia's Coral Triangle. The captain tailors routing to conditions, guest interests, and the best diving at any given time of year.
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