**A top-tier luxury phinisi charter in Indonesia costs roughly US$77,000 to US$200,000 per week, all-inclusive, as of 2026 (subject to change). Boatbookings lists leading yachts at US$77,000-US$85,000 weekly; the flagship Lamima charters via EYOS Expeditions at around US$200,000 per week, per Yacht Style. The number covers the whole boat, crew, and cruising.**
That single figure hides the fact that matters most to a high-net-worth buyer: what you get for it. Unlike a Mediterranean or Caribbean charter, where fuel, tax, and provisioning are billed on top of the base rate, Indonesian phinisi charters are quoted all-inclusive. Yacht Style notes that Med and Caribbean charters can add roughly 50% on top of the advertised price once those extras land. In Indonesia, the number you see is close to the number you pay.
What does US$200,000 a week actually buy?
At the very top, you are chartering a private wooden superyacht built by South Sulawesi shipwrights and finished to five-star hotel standard. Lamima, described by Boat International as “Asia’s largest luxury Phinisi-style yacht,” carries up to 14 guests across seven cabins and cruises with a crew that outnumbers guests. The vessel is a floating estate: master suites, dive operation, tenders, and a chef who plans menus around your table.
Ultra-luxury spec at this tier typically includes:
- Seven-plus staterooms, each ensuite, often with a full-beam master
- A crew complement that exceeds guest count — a 45m custom phinisi reference point carries 17 crew for a boat rigged with seven staterooms
- A dedicated cruise director and dive guides, separate from the sailing crew
- A full dive operation: onboard compressor, nitrox, zodiac and dive tenders, and rental gear
- Superyacht systems: water maker, satellite phone, EPIRB, life rafts, and modern fire suppression
- Named private chef, sommelier-style beverage service, spa treatments, and paddleboards, kayaks, and fishing gear as standard
The crew ratio is the tell. When 17 crew serve 14 guests, service stops feeling like a hotel and starts feeling like a private household that happens to float across Komodo, Raja Ampat, or the Banda Sea.
How much does a luxury phinisi charter cost by tier?
The table below sets the superyacht tier against the broader market so you can place your budget. All figures are per week for full-boat buyout, all-inclusive, as of 2026 and subject to change.
| Tier | Weekly rate (USD, all-inclusive) | Guests | Cabins | Crew ratio | Source anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagship superyacht (Lamima-class) | ~US$200,000 | Up to 14 | 7 | Crew > guests | Yacht Style / EYOS Expeditions |
| Top-tier luxury phinisi | ~US$84,000+ | 10-14 | 5-7 | Near 1:1 | Boatbookings |
| Leading charter fleet | US$77,000-US$85,000 | 8-12 | 4-6 | ~1:1 | Boatbookings |
We do not publish an IDR equivalent here. No official exchange rate appears in the sources we cite, so any rupiah figure would be a calculated estimate rather than a sourced fact. If you need a rupiah quote for internal budgeting, our concierge can prepare one and label it clearly as an estimate.
Why is all-inclusive the number that matters?
For a buyer comparing Indonesia against a summer in the Mediterranean, the headline rate is misleading until you normalise for extras. A Med charter advertised at US$150,000 can settle near US$225,000 once you add the roughly 50% that fuel, VAT, and provisioning stack on. An Indonesian phinisi quoted all-inclusive at US$84,000 stays close to US$84,000.
That changes the comparison entirely. Here is the like-for-like:
| Cost line | Indonesia phinisi | Mediterranean / Caribbean |
|---|---|---|
| Base charter fee | Included | Advertised rate |
| Fuel | Included | Added (APA) |
| Provisioning & chef | Included | Added (APA) |
| Tax | Included | Added |
| Typical add-on over base | Minimal | ~50% |
The one variable to confirm before you book is where cruising-ground park fees, any government levies, and gratuities sit in your specific contract. Reputable operators state these plainly. Ask, get it in writing, and the all-inclusive promise holds.
How does booking a luxury phinisi work?
Booking a full-boat superyacht charter is a concierge conversation, not a shopping cart. Bookings for the vessels we represent are handled directly by the Komodo Luxury reservations team, the real award-winning operator founded in Labuan Bajo in 2015. Here is the sequence:
- Tell us the brief. Cruising ground (Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Alor, Cenderawasih), dates, guest count, and whether diving, family, or celebration drives the trip.
- We shortlist the fleet. You receive two or three vessels matched to your party, each with real specs — LOA, cabin plan, crew list, and dive setup — and a dated, all-inclusive quote.
- Hold and itinerary design. We place a soft hold on your dates and the cruise director drafts a day-by-day route around season and sea state.
- Contract and deposit. Terms, inclusions, and any excluded fees are confirmed in writing before funds move. No guaranteed outcomes, no hidden extras.
- Pre-cruise concierge. Flights into the gateway port — Labuan Bajo for Komodo, Sorong for Raja Ampat, Ambon for the Banda Sea — transfers, dietary and diving certifications, and special requests locked in.
- You board. Crew greets you; the household sails.
Season shapes the quote as much as the vessel. Komodo cruises best May to September; Raja Ampat peaks October to April; the Banda Sea crossing opens a weather window roughly September to November. Booking the right sea in the right month is where a specialist earns their place — and it is the one thing a rate card cannot do for you.
What is not included, honestly?
Even on an all-inclusive charter, a few things sit outside the base rate on most contracts: international and domestic flights, marine park and conservation fees for the cruising region, premium wines or spirits above the house selection, spa or specialist instructors booked on request, and crew gratuities. These are modest against the charter fee, but you should see them itemised. Any operator who cannot show you the full list plainly is one to walk away from.
Prices and specifications on this page are dated as of 2026 and subject to change. We quote only real vessels with verified specifications, and we never guarantee returns, availability, or fixed pricing beyond a signed contract.
Ready to price your charter?
Tell our concierge your dates, your cruising ground, and your guest count, and you will have a shortlist of real vessels with dated, all-inclusive quotes — not a brochure.
Speak to the Komodo Luxury reservations team directly:
WhatsApp: +62 811-3823-875
Email: sales@komodoluxury.com
Bookings are handled directly by the reservations team of Komodo Luxury, the Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015. No obligation, no pressure — just a straight answer on what your week at sea will cost.
Published by Juara Holding Group. Editorial by the Nusantara Schooners desk. Figures as of 2026, subject to change.