Yes, for divers chasing genuine technical challenge, the Banda Sea and Alor generally outrank Komodo and Cenderawasih Bay. Alor’s Pantar […]
Yes, the Banda Sea crossing on a phinisi is effectively a seasonal passage. The reliable weather window runs roughly September
Must-See Highlights of a Banda Sea Phinisi Voyage **The must-see highlights of a Banda Sea phinisi voyage are Banda Neira’s
Choose Labuan Bajo if you want fewer flights, dramatic land-and-sea scenery, and dragons; choose Sorong if diving is the whole
**The daily rate on an Indonesian phinisi is almost always all-inclusive: your full crew, fuel, all meals, soft drinks, snorkelling
During Raja Ampat’s peak window of October to April, a private luxury phinisi charter typically works out to roughly US$11,000
Choose your phinisi by matching your group’s DNA to three vessel numbers: cabin count, crew complement and hull length. Families
As of 2026, there is no single published “2027 phinisi charter regulation” you can point to — and any site
A properly operated phinisi charter in Indonesia should carry enough life rafts for every person on board plus reserve, a
Before you book any phinisi, read the specification like a surveyor: confirm the number of ensuite staterooms and guest capacity,