Fenides
Built around a serious dive program, with photographers in mind.
The Experience
A Day Aboard Fenides
The anchor chain rattles up before first light. By the time guests reach the deck with coffee, the morning dive site has been briefed and the tender is ready. With a crew of fifteen looking after up to eleven guests, no one is queuing for a dive guide or for tank changes. Briefings are tailored to who is in the water that morning, which makes the difference on the more demanding sites where buddy pairs need to know exactly what the current is going to do.
Afternoons run slower. Some guests return to the camera room to sort the morning's frames at one of the six edit desks, climate-controlled and laid out for actual workflow. Others take the second tender to a beach the crew has set up for the afternoon, with chairs in the shade and cold drinks on hand. Evenings settle around dinner under the equatorial sky, with an Indonesian chef who learns guest preferences in the first day and cooks accordingly for the rest of the trip.
The Vessel
Technical Specifications
Dive Operations
Fenides is owned by a company with a long-standing track record as a dive resort operator. That operational background is what guests feel on board: the dive deck is laid out for fast turnarounds, equipment is stocked for the full guest complement, and the crew works the dive schedule around the conditions, not the timetable. Dawn and night dives run when the site rewards them.
Accommodation
Five Private Spaces
The two double cabins sit on the upper deck. Panoramic windows on either side, the same light-wood-and-white palette that runs through the rest of the boat, and good cross-ventilation when the breeze cooperates. The master cabin and two twin cabins are on the lower deck. The master is the largest of the five, with a double bed plus a single day bed, en-suite bathroom, and independent climate control.
All five cabins are en-suite with hot-water showers and the same quality linen. Each has its own air conditioning system, which matters on still nights at anchor when guests want the temperature set exactly where they want it.
The kind of anchorage you find yourself describing to people years later, knowing they will not quite believe it.
The Team
Meet the Crew
A crew of fifteen for up to eleven guests means more than one crew member per guest. Dive-qualified crew know the regular sites and current patterns. The chef cooks fresh, three meals a day, and learns guest preferences quickly.
Expert Navigator
Experienced across all major Indonesian sailing grounds, including Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, and Alor
Culinary Lead
Indonesian and international cuisine, prepared fresh daily, tailored to guest dietary requirements
Dive Professional
Certified dive crew with deep knowledge of Fenides's regular itinerary sites and current patterns
Hospitality Lead
Oversees guest services, anticipates preferences, and maintains Fenides's service standard throughout
Charter Rates
Fenides Pricing
Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park
$63,070 /week
Raja Ampat, Alor, Banda & Halmahera
Raja Ampat, Alor, Banda, Halmahera surcharge
+$1,460 per night /week
Full-charter rates, plus 12% Indonesian VAT. The surcharge applies per night for the regions noted.
Included
- Full crew
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Fuel for planned itinerary
- Diving and water sports equipment
- National Marine Park permits and anchorage fees
- Satellite WiFi
Additional
- Spirits, beer, and wine
- Special provisioning
- Nitrox (subject to availability)
- Dive equipment rental and PADI courses
- Crew gratuities (10 to 15% customary)
- Flights and pre or post-charter logistics
Fenides Itineraries
Itineraries planned around Indonesia's seasons for optimal conditions and wildlife. Each begins here, then becomes yours through the planning conversation.
Ultimate Experience
Whale Sharks in West Papua
The full West Papua charter, finishing with whale sharks in Triton Bay.
Aman Resorts
The Aman Adventure
Yacht to private island to tented resort to seaplane.
First-Timers
Starter Charter
Three nights in Komodo National Park.
Where Fenides Sails
Raja Ampat from November through March. Komodo from April through September. Other destinations and times of year on request.
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Fenides FAQ
How much does it cost to charter Fenides?
Fenides charters on a full-charter basis. The 2026 rate is $9,010 per night ($63,070 per week) in Komodo National Park, with a surcharge of $1,460 per night for Raja Ampat, Alor, the Banda Sea, and Halmahera. The 2027 base rate is $9,235 per night ($64,645 per week), with a surcharge of $1,495 per night for those regions. All rates are plus 12% Indonesian VAT.
How many guests can Fenides accommodate?
Fenides accommodates up to 11 guests across 5 cabins: two double cabins on the upper deck with panoramic windows, plus the master cabin and two twin cabins on the lower deck. All cabins are en-suite with hot-water showers and independent air conditioning. Charter Fenides as a private whole-boat booking, or enquire about individual cabin availability on scheduled liveaboard departures.
Is Fenides suitable for diving?
Yes. Fenides was built around a serious dive program. The dive deck is dedicated, equipment is stocked for ten divers, and the crew offers up to four accompanied dives per day, including dawn and night dives where site conditions allow. Nitrox is available on request, subject to availability. The owner has a professional dive resort background, which shapes the operational standard on board.
Where does Fenides cruise?
Fenides follows Indonesia's seasons. Raja Ampat from January through March and again November through December. The Banda Sea and Alor in April. Komodo National Park from April through October. Repositioning between regions may involve additional fees.
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