The Seven Seas

Minimum charter is five nights for Raja Ampat and four nights for Komodo. Week-long charters cover the core highlights of either region comfortably. The Banda Sea expeditions typically require ten to fourteen nights to justify the passage distances involved.

Yes. The boat has run charters where half the group dives and half does not. Snorkeling, sea kayaking, fishing, village visits, and beach excursions are all available from the three tenders. The crew tailors each day to group preferences.

The charter rate includes the full crew of 18, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, fuel for standard itineraries, full dive equipment and up to four dives per day, the three tenders, park permits and dive site fees, and satellite communications for safety. Premium alcohol, crew gratuity (customary 10 to 15 percent), and charter flights are charged separately.

Special trips including whale expeditions and Banda Sea crossings typically book one to two years in advance and consistently fill. Standard high-season availability requires six to twelve months of lead time. Last-minute slots occasionally open through schedule changes.

The differentiator is the expedition leader program. On most charter yachts, dive guidance is handled by Indonesian dive masters with strong local knowledge but limited context beyond the standard sites. On The Seven Seas, the expedition leaders have spent more than a decade developing relationships with conservationists, marine biologists, and remote community contacts that open access to sites and experiences not available through standard charter operations.

Yes. The four twin cabins work well for families with children. High safety rails circle all decks, the crew adapts activities to age and ability, and the combination of snorkeling, beach picnics, and dolphin encounters from the bow makes for strong experiences for younger guests. We recommend a minimum age of eight for families considering dive-focused itineraries.

The Seven Seas carries Iridium satellite phone, SSB, and VHF for safety communications. Standard broadband WiFi is not available in the same way as on Starlink-equipped vessels, reflecting the boat's expedition focus rather than luxury connectivity. Many guests find the disconnection one of the attractions.

The captain and expedition leaders monitor conditions continuously and adjust routes accordingly. Indonesian waters are generally well-sheltered during the relevant seasons, and the boat was designed for extended offshore cruising, which means she handles passage conditions that would limit smaller charter vessels. Significant disruptions are uncommon, and the crew has built a long roster of fallback sites and alternative anchorages over fifteen years.