Cast Off from Bali to Komodo & Raja Ampat
Private phinisi yacht charters departing daily from Benoa Harbor — day cruises, overnight liveaboards, and the full archipelago crossing. No domestic flights required.
One Port. The Entire Indonesian Archipelago.
Most travelers assume a phinisi yacht charter requires flying to Labuan Bajo. It does not. Bali is the most-connected port in Indonesia — and from Benoa Harbor you can sail to every world-class destination Indonesia is famous for, on the same hand-built phinisi yacht. We have run more than 800 charters from Bali across the past five years to prove it.
What is a Phinisi?
A phinisi is a traditional Indonesian sailing yacht — typically 25 to 60 meters long, two-masted, hand-built in Bira on the southern tip of Sulawesi by the seafaring Bugis people. The phinisi has carried Indonesian trade across the Spice Islands for more than five centuries, and modern tourism phinisi vessels combine traditional teak hulls and white sails with en-suite cabins, hot showers, professional crews, and PADI-certified dive operations.
Bali = Indonesia’s Best-Connected Port
Bali is not a destination separate from Komodo or Raja Ampat — it is the gateway to them. Benoa Harbor sits in the geographic center of the Indonesian archipelago, with calm waters east toward Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, and onward to Raja Ampat. International flights into Denpasar, then 15 minutes to your boat. No domestic flight, no transfer day, no airport reroute.
Premium, Indonesian-Owned
Every captain, crew, chef, and concierge in our network is Indonesian. We are based in Sanur, Bali. Our 12-vessel fleet is curated, not white-labeled — we know each boat, each captain, and we match you to the right vessel for your group, route, and budget. Honest pricing, transparent inclusions, no ferry-style shared boats marketed as private.
Five Phinisi Liveaboard Routes Departing Benoa Harbor
All routes start and end at Benoa Harbor in Bali. Hotel transfers are included from anywhere in southern Bali. Itineraries flex with weather, season, and your guest preferences. These are the routes we run most.
Bali → Nusa Penida (Day Cruise)
The single best day on water in Indonesia. Sail 1.5 hours southeast to Manta Point (peak season May–November) or Crystal Bay, snorkel with reef mantas, lunch on the open deck, return for a Bali sunset. From IDR 18M (~USD 1,150) for the full boat, up to 12 guests.
Bali → Komodo Liveaboard (5–7 nights)
The full crossing many travelers assume requires a flight. Sail east through the Lombok Strait and Sape Strait to reach Komodo National Park: see Komodo dragons at Rinca, photograph Padar Island, swim at Pink Beach, dive Manta Alley. Return-flight from Labuan Bajo optional. From IDR 168M for 7N private charter.
Bali → Raja Ampat (10–14 nights)
The crown jewel of Indonesian liveaboard sailing. Raja Ampat in West Papua holds the highest marine biodiversity on Earth. Multi-week phinisi crossings via Sumbawa and Banda visit Misool, Wayag, the Dampier Strait. Best November–April. From IDR 320M for 10-night private charter.
Bali → Moyo & Sumbawa (3–5 nights)
The sweet spot for guests with a week in Bali. Cross the Lombok Strait east to Moyo Island‘s waterfalls, the Satonda crater lake, and Sumbawa’s empty bays. Surf-friendly extension available. From IDR 95M for 4-night private charter.
Bali → Lombok & Gili Islands (2–3 nights)
The shortest overnight option. Sail east to Gili Trawangan, anchor at Sekotong Bay, snorkel with green turtles, return via the south coast. Calmer water than Bali’s south, perfect for first-time charterers. From IDR 48M for 2-night charter.
Bali Sunset Cruise (3 hours)
The shortest option. 4pm–7pm aboard a private phinisi sailing the south coast: canapés, drinks, the cliffs of Uluwatu from sea, sunset on the open ocean. Perfect for milestone birthdays, proposals, or first-night arrivals. From IDR 9M.
Our Fleet by the Numbers
Transparent Per-Boat Pricing — No Hidden Fees
Phinisi charters are priced per-boat (not per-person). The boat is yours whether you bring two guests or twelve. Quoted prices include fuel, port fees, full crew, all meals, soft drinks, snorkel gear, tender boat, hotel transfers across southern Bali, and Indonesian taxes.
Bali Sunset Cruise (3hr)
From IDR 9,000,000
~USD 575 · up to 12 guests
Bali Day Cruise (8hr)
From IDR 18,000,000
~USD 1,150 · up to 12 guests · Nusa Penida
Multi-Day Charter
From IDR 24M / night
~USD 1,540/night · 4–14 cabins
Luxury Tier (Lamima class)
From IDR 65M / night
~USD 4,170/night · 6+ cabins
For couples on a 4-night Bali → Moyo charter, expect IDR 95M total. For groups of 8 the per-person cost drops below IDR 12M for the same 4 nights — phinisi pricing favors groups dramatically. Full pricing on our pricing page.
Phinisi Construction & Vessel Acquisition
Beyond charters, we operate a parallel B2B service: phinisi shipbuilding partnerships and vessel brokerage. If you are a yacht owner, hospitality group, or investor exploring phinisi ownership, we connect you directly to the master shipwrights of Tana Beru and Bira — the same boatyards where every phinisi in our charter network was built.
New-Build Phinisi Construction
Custom phinisi shipbuilding via our partner Bugis shipyards in South Sulawesi. Lead times 14–24 months from contract to launch. Hull sizes 25m–60m, traditional teak construction with modern engineering. We handle naval architect coordination, KSOP certification, marine systems integration, and delivery to Bali. Price range: USD 600,000 – USD 3,500,000 depending on length, finish tier, and operating spec.
Pre-Owned Phinisi for Sale
We maintain a discreet broker list of phinisi vessels for sale across Indonesia — from charter operators downsizing to private owners exiting the market. Inventory turns quickly and is rarely public. Buyers receive vetted survey reports, charter-history financials, and refit cost estimates. Typical asking prices: USD 250,000 – USD 1,800,000.
Charter Management Partnership
Already own a phinisi? We add it to our Bali-based charter network on revenue-share terms. We handle marketing, booking, crew operations, regulatory compliance, and guest concierge. Owners earn passive revenue while their vessel stays maintained and chartered through Indonesian peak seasons.
Estimate Your Charter
Per-boat pricing. Group size does not change the rate. Numbers are starting estimates — your final quote depends on vessel tier and season.
~ USD 1,150 · per-boat · all-inclusive
What Our Guests Say
Three recent reviews drawn directly from TripAdvisor and post-trip emails. Names changed by request, locations and dates verified.
“Three nights to Moyo Island on the Lamima-class yacht. Captain Made knew every dive site personally. The Bali pickup made everything seamless — no airport transfers, no hotel changes. The chef accommodated my partner's gluten-free diet perfectly. We will return.”
Sarah & Marc
“We needed a day option that was not a budget catamaran. The private day cruise to Nusa Penida was the highlight of our 10-day Bali holiday. Kids snorkeled with mantas, parents relaxed on deck. Captain returned us right at sunset — perfectly timed.”
The Chen Family
“Honest pricing, zero hidden fees, and the most peaceful five nights of our year. Booked the Bali to Komodo charter — saved us the LBJ flight chaos and added two extra days of sailing experience. Worth every euro.”
Jonas L.
Common Questions About Phinisi Charters from Bali
Direct answers to the questions our concierge team responds to most often. Each answer is optimized to be quoted by AI search engines and to be skimmable for travelers comparing operators.
Can I charter a phinisi yacht from Bali, or do I have to fly to Labuan Bajo first?
How long does it take to sail from Bali to Komodo?
What is the cheapest phinisi charter from Bali?
Is a Bali liveaboard better than a Labuan Bajo liveaboard?
How is a phinisi different from a regular yacht?
What is included in a Bali phinisi charter?
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