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Summer location
South East Asia

Winter location
South East Asia

Vela was conceived for modern day adventurers and experiential travelers eager to explore the most remote corners of the Indonesian archipelago. Each charter is fully personalized to accommodate the preferences of our guests. From scuba diving with manta rays and hiking among Komodo dragons to sheer relaxation on a secluded beach, no two experiences are ever the same onboard Vela.

With 6 luxury cabins accommodating up to 12 guests + 2 kids, VELA is perfectly suited for families and groups of friends. Blending the best of adventure, refinement and safety, Vela seeks to redefine barefoot luxury by sailing off the beaten path and crafting lasting bespoke memories.

Vela is one of the very few phinisis with two master cabins above deck: there is a very spacious Owner's Suite on the Bridge Deck, with a private terrace, and a large Master Cabin on the Main Deck. Each other suite is tastefully appointed with European fabrics by Hermès and Dedar and furnished with locally produced custom teak furniture sourced from sustainable forestry. En-suite bathrooms are cladded with handmade terracotta produced in Ubud, meticulously selected marble, and equipped with Philippe Starck-designed fittings.

MAIN DECK

35sqm master suite with en-suite bathroom featuring oversize marble vanity and marble shower, king size bed, living area with a sofa. 55” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Bluetooth-enabled Sonance ceiling speakers.

LOWER DECK

18 to 23sqm cabins all with en-suite bathroom featuring marble vanity and marble shower, king size bed or twin beds. 49” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Dali soundbar.

BRIDGE DECK

Panoramic 40sqm owner's suite with en-suite bathroom, his and hers vanity, bathtub, marble shower and makeup table, king size bed, living area with writing desk and lounge chair. Large private terrace with 2 day beds, dining table with 2 chairs. 55” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Bluetooth-enabled Sonance ceiling speakers.

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Bed sizes

• 1 x Master cabin: 180x200cm

• 1 x Owner suite: 180x200cm

• 3 x Double: 180x200cm

• 1 x Double/Twin cabin: 180x200cm or 90x200cm

*Sofa beds in 2 of the double cabins for Children under 10 years old

*Microfiber pillows, King Koil

Ceiling heights

• Master Cabin: 250cm

• Owner Suite: 240cm

• Double/twin cabins: 230cm

Dining options:

• Exterior: 1 dining table on main deck forward seating 14 guests and 1 dining table on main deck aft seating 12 guests

• Interior: 1 dining table in the saloon seating 12 guests

Custom formulated reef safe toiletries and SPF 30 reef safe sunblock

International power outlets in 220v, no converters

Extended first aid kits available on board

Safes: 1 per cabin in the wardrobe + 1 in the captain’s quarters + 1 in the cruise director’s quarters

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Main features

• 2022 brand new built luxury phinisi

• Two master cabins with one including a private terrace

• Rate all inclusive with masseuse and diving

• High end finishing and furniture on board

• Starlink system for high speed internet connection

• Experienced local crew

• State-of-the-art tenders and watersports equipment (including Seabobs F5S)

Price Details

Summer 2024: Lesser Sunda Islands (Bali, Sumbawa, Komodo, and Flores), Indonesia
USD 105,000 per week

Winter 2024/2025: West Papua (Raja Ampat, Misool, and the Spice Islands), Indonesia
USD 105,000 per week until 31/12/2024
USD 112,000 per week from 01/01/2025
USD 120,400 per week over Christmas and New Year's Eve (applicable from 20/12/2024 to 03/01/2025)

Summer 2025: Lesser Sunda Islands (Bali, Sumbawa, Komodo, and Flores), Indonesia
USD 126,000 per week in August
USD 112,000 per week all other months

Winter 2025/2026: West Papua (Raja Ampat, Misool, and the Spice Islands), Indonesia
USD 112,000 per week until 31/12/2025
USD 126,000 per week over Christmas and New Year's Eve (applicable from 20/12/2025 to 03/01/2026)

** ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE ** + 11% Indonesian Tax (+ 12% Indonesian Tax from 01/01/2025)
* 15% broker commission offered on all-inclusive charter rate (excl. VAT)
* 6 nights minimum in winter and 4 nights minimum in summer

All-inclusive rate includes:
• Full crew and fuel
• All meals and snacks
• Water, fresh juices, coffee, tea and non-alcoholic refreshments
• Diving for certified divers
• All land and sea activities and excursions
• Airport transfers
• Spa treatments (up to 4 hours each day)
• Unlimited internet
• National park entrance fees and permits
• Local taxes

All-inclusive rate does not include:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Crew gratuity
• PADI diving courses
• Diving insurance (required for all divers)
• Airfare and visas
• Indonesian Tax

Relocation fees per day applies according to delivery ports:
- 2024: USD 7,500 + 11% VAT per day
- 2025: USD 8,000 + 12% VAT per day

*Start/end in Maumere is 2 days relocation
*Start/end in Alor is 4 days relocation
*Start Alor/end Maumere is 3 days relocation

Vela operates exclusively under private charter.

Inclusive

Beam: 9.75

Draft: 3.80

Max Speed: 14

Total Cabins: 6

King Cabins: 6

Queen Cabins: 0

Single Cabins: 0

Double Cabins: 0

Twin Cabins: 0

Pullman Cabins: 2

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: No

Toys:
2 x 6.7m (22ft) Zodiac Pro 7 Neo with 200hp Mercury outboard engines (1 in diving configuration for 8 divers and 1 in cruising configuration for up to 13 guests with 6 seats)
2 x Kayaks (3 man)
Towables (inflatable donut)

Entertainment:
Starlink satellite internet (220mbps max download speed and 25mbps upload speed)
4G connectivity when in range
Integrated bluetooth speakers throughout the yacht (indoor and outdoor)
OLED Samsung TVs in every cabin and in the salon with hundreds of movies on demand
Oversized portable speaker for beach setups
Video projector and screen for movies under the stars
Fully equipped outdoor gym located on the main deck:
- Adjustable workout bench
- Pair of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells (5 - 52.5 lbs each)
- 3 x kettlebells (4, 8, 12 kg)
- Dip bars
- 2 x TRX suspension kits
- Jumping rope
- 10 x Yoga mats
Spa:
- 1 x portable massage bed

Captain - Haswan
Hailing from East Java, one of the main seafaring areas of the archipelago, Captain Haswan has sailed the Indonesian waters for more than twenty years. Highly-experienced Captain Haswan oversees his navigation team composed of Chief Officer Mastur and Second Officer Hairul, together with a three-man engineering team and three deck crew, ensuring that our guests are in the best of hands. Despite her traditional bearing, S/Y Vela is a brand new build and is equipped with the latest navigational technologies and safety equipment.

Cruise Director - Clive White
Clive has been based in South-East Asia for more than 20 years, starting his career as an underwater videographer before becoming a dive instructor and a cruise director between Thailand and Burma. Clive gained first-hand experience of the Indonesian archipelago and its stunning cruising grounds when he joined Dunia Baru in 2018, where he worked for the next 5 years. During that time, Clive led a handful of research trips carrying marine surveys around Raja Ampat to study black coral, as well as a whale watching study with Conservation International around Alor.

Activities Manager - Yoyok Hariawan
Vela’s Head of Activities and PADI-certified diving instructor, Yoyok, has a wealth of experience training over three hundred individuals under PADI’s strict diving standards. Prior to joining Vela, Yoyok introduced beginner and advanced divers to the
underwater marvels of Eastern Indonesia at Moyo Island’s Amanwana as well as S/Y Amandira and S/Y Amanikan for over twenty years. His professional yet relaxed style ensures that both new or experienced divers will enjoy their experience underwater to its fullest potential. Yoyok possesses outstanding knowledge of the hidden gems of Komodo, Raja Ampat and beyond, helping the guests take advantage of all Vela has to offer from land and water-based activities, such as trekking, water skiing or wakeboarding, paddle boarding and kayaks, to our two Yamaha powered jets skis (where permitted).

Head chef - TBA

Head of F&B Service - Made Arta Swabawa
Bawa, a graduate of the Bali Hospitality School, began his career at Akademi Bar, the experimental and hyper-local mixology bar of Potato Head’s Katamama hotel. He then developed his management skills at IHG Indigo Seminyak before becoming head bartender at Nirjhara, our sister resort. With his attention to detail, charisma and sense of humor, Bawa constantly delights our guests by refining and developing new cocktails using local fruits, herbs and spices, crafting creative tipples that showcase Indonesia’s heritage under a contemporary light. He is supported by Eka, his former partner at Nirjhara, and works closely with the front of the house crew to deliver the highest levels of bespoke service.

Head of Housekeeping - Abdul Karim
Our Head of Housekeeping Karim worked with Aman Resorts for 26 years, spending most of his working career at Amanwana in housekeeping and F&B service. Karim developed a keen eye for detail while at Aman, honing his service skills with one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands. Constantly eager to learn and grow, Karim passed his PADI divemaster certification in 2005, and began working with Aman’s two yachts, S/Y Amandira and S/Y Amanikan, taking beginner and experienced divers out on dives around the archipelago. As a certified divemaster, Karim now assists our Head of Activities when needed. With the support of our two skilled therapists and housekeepers, Dewi and Julia, Karim brings a deep knowledge of Indonesian culture and traditions, with a dedication of service like no other.

First Officer - Mastur

Second Officer - Hairul

Chief Engineer - Eddo

Second Engineer - Yudi

Third Engineer - Tri

Deckhand - Ade

Deckhand - Ricky

Sous Chef - Jay

Waiter - Eka

Housekeeper and Spa Therapist - Linda

Housekeeper and Spa Therapist - Widya