Bali Luxury Boat FAQ

Whole-vessel Bali charters are quoted per night, all-inclusive of crew and chef. Costs range from USD 4,500 to USD 22,000+ per night depending on the chosen vessel. We confirm an exact quote once we know your dates, guests and nights.

Indicative rates start around USD 1,200 for a sunset cruise and USD 1,800–3,500 for a full private day charter.

Yes, all meals prepared by your private chef are included in the charter cost, ensuring a culinary experience tailored to your preferences. Alcohol and premium catering are typically add-ons.

All-inclusive covers the vessel, crew, meals, standard activities such as snorkeling and diving, plus provisioning and running expenses. Quoted separately: a damage deposit, special services such as premium diving guides or private transfers, and mandatory services listed as their own line.

On superyacht and expedition charters the Advance Provisioning Allowance — typically 25 to 35 percent of the charter fee — is paid before departure and covers fuel, park and ranger fees, food and drink, and port charges. It is accounted against receipts, and any unspent balance is returned after the trip.

Yes, there is a one-time Bali tourist levy of approximately IDR 150,000 (around USD 10) for each foreign visitor.

A deposit secures the vessel and date; the balance is due before departure. For corporate charters the standard structure is 30 to 50 percent to hold the vessel, with the balance before departure. We send the operator’s deposit and cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything.

Yes. We issue company invoices in USD or IDR addressed to your registered entity, with the supporting documents your finance and procurement teams need.

Sharply. Per-person costs drop with more guests — about USD 6,139 per person for 10 guests over 7 nights on a mid-tier vessel.

Our Bali fleet spans 62 vessels — from smart dive phinisi (from about USD 350–500 per guest per night) through luxury yachts such as Lamima and Prana to full superyachts.

Our vessels range from accommodating 10 to 30 guests, depending on the yacht type. A luxury day yacht (15–25m) takes up to 20; a catamaran (12–20m) up to 30; a phinisi (30–45m) 10–14 in 5–7 cabins.

A phinisi gives you deck space, a traditional sailing experience and a slower pace. A motor yacht crosses faster and holds air-conditioned interiors. For a group spending full days on the water, deck space usually matters more than speed.

They solve different problems. A speedboat crosses faster; a catamaran crosses far more comfortably and gives you a base for the whole day: shade, a proper toilet, lunch on board, and space to rest between snorkel stops. For groups spending the full day out, the catamaran is almost always the better platform.

Twin hulls track flat through the Badung Strait chop that would have a monohull rolling. Shallow draft — roughly 1 to 1.5 metres against 2 to 2.5 for a keelboat — lets the crew position the boat where the swimming actually is. And the layout means one group can sunbathe forward while another sits in shade aft.

Yes. When a requirement goes beyond our own network — a specific build year, a particular naval architect, or helicopter capability — we extend the search through our yacht brokerage partner, which maintains relationships with private owners whose yachts charter selectively in Indonesian waters.

A privately crewed vessel of 100 feet or more, departing from Benoa Harbour, the one port on the island with the draft, berthing and clearance infrastructure for yachts of this class. Realistic pricing starts at USD 7,000–9,000 per day for the vessel and crew, before the provisioning allowance.

Yes, we offer eco-friendly silent electric yachts designed for sustainability without compromising luxury. These provide a serene cruising experience with reduced environmental impact.

April to October is prime; dry season April–October; best seas for cruising May–September. We plan routes around the conditions.

Most trips run 3–4 nights minimum; 7 nights lets you see the highlights comfortably, and 10+ nights reaches the remote corners.

Most charters embark from Benoa Harbour, Sanur or Serangan. Lombok Strait and Gili Islands routes leave from Padangbai on the east coast.

Fly to Ngurah Rai (DPS), Denpasar, Bali; we coordinate the transfer and embarkation.

Popular routes include trips to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and the Gili Islands. Customised itineraries are available for those wishing to explore lesser-known areas or incorporate activities such as diving and snorkelling.

Forty-five to sixty minutes on a speedboat or fast day cruiser out of Serangan, and up to ninety minutes on a larger displacement yacht.

Plan on two and a half to four hours from Padangbai to Gili Trawangan aboard a motor yacht.

Yes, as a multi-day expedition rather than a day trip. Bali to Labuan Bajo is roughly 250 nautical miles by sea; five nights is the sensible minimum, and seven to eight is the sweet spot. Most parties sail one way and fly back, about 50 minutes.

Absolutely. Our charters offer fully customizable itineraries to suit your preferences, ensuring a bespoke experience.

A minimum of Open Water certification is required, with Advanced Open Water recommended for more challenging sites.

Yes, diving equipment and snorkelling gear are provided for all guests.

No, and you should be wary of anyone who says otherwise. Sightings on morning charters are frequent, but they remain wild animals. Captains check conditions and position boats accordingly.

Nusa Penida for year-round manta rays and seasonal ocean sunfish; Uluwatu for drift diving and pelagics; Nusa Lembongan for shallow reefs; the Gili Islands for coral gardens and turtles; Menjangan for its protected marine park; and Amed for black sand and reefs close to shore.

Mola-mola appear at Crystal Bay in the July to October window, when cooler water pushes up. Reef mantas are resident at Nusa Penida year round.

No. Manta Point works well as a snorkel site because the mantas feed and clean near the surface. Snorkellers enter with a guide while certified divers go deeper along the cleaning stations.

Snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, plus wellness options such as deck yoga and massage on vessels that carry a therapist.

Safety is our utmost priority. Our vessels are equipped with the latest safety equipment and adhere to international maritime standards. Our experienced crew undergoes rigorous training to ensure a secure and enjoyable trip for all guests.

Booking can be done through our website or by contacting our customer service team. We recommend reserving your charter well in advance, particularly for peak season dates, to ensure availability. Customised experiences may require additional planning time.

Your dates or date window, how many guests, how many nights, and what the trip is about — diving, leisure or both. That is enough for us to shortlist.

We reply 24/7 in English and Indonesian, usually within hours. A full vessel shortlist with photographs, layouts, inclusions and firm quotes normally follows within one working day.

For July–September and the December–January holidays, three to six months is realistic; the pool of the best vessels is small and they are committed early. Outside peak months, four to six weeks is often enough. Day charters and short formats need less.

The captain has the final word on safety, and we back that word without exception. Unsafe conditions result in rescheduling to the next available day, a modified sheltered route, or a refund per the operator’s weather policy, which we send you in writing at booking.

On mid-band vessels and above, yes. On shorter and smaller charters, usually not: the rate covers the vessel, crew and meals. Your written quote always states which.

Yes. Deck decoration, flowers, a celebration cake, personalised menus and a photographer are all regular requests, and all of it is agreed before you board.

Yes. Menus are fixed in advance, which is exactly why adjustments are easy: vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergy-specific versions are confirmed at booking.

Yes. Our VIP Arrival-to-Boarding package covers fast-track immigration at DPS, a chauffeured car direct to Benoa or Serangan, and luggage handled from the carousel to your cabin. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes from the aircraft door to boarding.