Komodo dragon with the ship in the background
Small boy in a boat at sea
Divers and fish under water
Baby Orangutan in the trees
A basket of nutmeg
Wallace frog on a branch
Houses on stilts in the turquoise water
Yellow and brown bird of paradise
A group of volcanos
Bali dragon sculpture and temple
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Indonesia Cruises

Attain nirvana as you sail on a sea of turquoise tranquility amongst 17,500 other-worldly islands, a kaleidoscope of cultures, white sands, rainforests, and Buddhist temples where komodo dragons, wild orangutans, and birds of paradise roam.
Komodo National Park
The ultimate Indonesian adventure awaits within the World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park, home to some of the planet’s most diverse and spectacular marine life, and the natural habitat of the formidable Komodo Dragon.
Raja Ampat & West Papua
Plunge into the pristine, remote seas of breathtaking Raja Ampat and the Coral Triangle, encountering the planet’s most biodiverse marine environments on a once in a lifetime luxury voyage through West Papua that few get to experience.
World-Class Diving
From its seawater lakes filled with sun-worshipping jellyfish, to its world-class wrecks and rolling reefs awash with spectacular psychedelic species and pelagic predators, Indonesia is a utopia of unique immersive experiences in marine habitats of unimaginable biodiversity.
Borneo
Embark on an epic river journey into Borneo's jungle-engulfed waters aboard a traditional houseboat, and enter an arboreal realm where endangered orangutans blissfully swing through the world's oldest rainforest.
Spice Islands
Sail through Indonesia’s little-visited Spice Islands, for centuries famed for their highly-prized nutmeg, mace and cloves, and today, charming with unspoilt nature, Dutch colonial legacies, traditional customs and dazzling oceanic wonders.
In The Wake Of Wallace
Welcome to Wallacea, the eponymous, bountiful biogeographical realm explored by pioneering 19th century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace that inspired him to co-create the theory of evolution by natural selection and draw his namesake faunal boundary line to its west.
Sea Gypsies
Beyond the Banda Sea lies a realm of real-life Mermen, the Bajau, nomadic sea-gypsies who learn to swim before they can walk, wooden goggle-clad supermen who hunt the ocean floor with homemade spear-guns for minutes at a time on just a single breath.
Birds of Paradise
Lurking in the lowland leks of the paradisiacal karst landscapes of West Papua, bedazzling birds-of-paradise parade their heavenly haute couture, a pomp of iridescent plumage and dizzying courtship dances, resplendent ruffs and streaming filigree feathers.
Ring of Fire
Titanic tectonic plates collide in a seismic embrace along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the ardent flames of passion burning brightest in Indonesia, an archipelago of ethereal volcanic landscapes where volcanology’s most active A-listers vie for attention.
Bali
One of the world’s favorite island getaways, Bali is the epitome of an exotic tropical paradise, a veritable ‘Island of the Gods’ littered with thousands of Balinese Hindu temples, emerald-hued rice paddies, mystical volcanoes and palm-fronted white sand shores.
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Why Cruise Indonesia?

Regally draped across the Equator like an ermine mantle, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, a majestic sprawl of some 17,500 paradisiacal islands home to all manner of endemic wildlife and natural wonders. Dramatic volcanic landscapes submerge into sapphire blue surf, crystalline seas home to graceful whale sharks and nomadic sea-gypsies, filled with vibrant coral reefs fostering marine habitats of untold biodiversity. This alluring archipelago, once the inspiration for Wallace’s theory of natural selection, is now a sublime playground for Indonesia cruise trips and increasingly popular private yacht charters.

Set sail on one of our luxury small ship cruises in Indonesia, from traditional Pinisi schooners to superior scuba diving liveaboards and even oceangoing super-yachts, and visit some of the planet’s most pristine, remote and beautiful areas. Visit breathtaking Bali and the pink sands of the Komodo National Park – the habitat of the legendary Komodo Dragon – or follow the historic trade winds en route to the famous Spice Islands. Discover the glittering jewels of the ‘Coral Triangle‘ – the islands of Wayag in Raja Ampat and resplendent birds-of-paradise of West Papua – or venture deep into the jungle-fringed rivers of Indonesian Borneo to glimpse orangutans in the wild aboard a traditional Kalimantan riverboat.

Indonesia Cruises

Our hand-picked portfolio of Indonesian boats has been carefully chosen to include remarkable expedition vessels operated by only the most trusted of partners, preeminent pioneers in the region who offer exceptional itineraries, unrivaled knowledge and utmost levels of service.

  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Vela

A chic yacht redefining barefoot luxury exploring the Indonesian archipelago's remotest reaches.
5 Days +
Day
$14,336 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Oracle Yacht

A boutique private phinisi offering ethnic ethic chic and cultural immersion across Indonesia.
4 Days +
Day
$4,953 USD
Deals
  • Indonesia

Alila Purnama

A luxury liveaboard providing serene sailing and diving from Komodo to Raja Ampat and beyond.
4 - 11 Days
From
$8,060 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Mutiara Laut

A harmonious fusion of Asian and classic European craftsmanship paying homage to old world charm.
4 Days +
Day
$11,239 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Celestia Yacht

An elegant phinisi yacht offering exclusive Coral Triangle exploration with water sports included.
4 Days +
Day
$11,239 USD
Deals
Aqua Blu at sunrise
  • Indonesia

Aqua Blu

A former British Naval Explorer turned expedition yacht offering world-class cruising in Indonesia.
8 - 13 Days
From
$9,800 USD
Deals
  • Indonesia

Majik

A boutique yacht captained by the owners themselves offering personalized Indonesian exploration.
6 - 9 Days
From
$4,030 USD
Ship with sails up
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Senja

Couples or a small family will love this modern, boutique vessel available for private charters.
4 Days +
Day
$5,007 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Dewata

A luxury phinisi offering customized private voyages to Indonesia’s most breathtaking regions.
5 Days +
Day
$4,884 USD
Deals
Ombak Putih at sea
  • Indonesia

Ombak Putih

A beautiful, traditional Indonesian Phinisi schooner sailing Indonesia's seldom-explored seascapes.
9 - 16 Days
From
$5,850 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Ananda

A petite and private phinisi evoking the halcyon days of exploration during the spice trade era.
4 Days +
Day
$4,291 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Ocean Pure 1

A luxury charter yacht offering chic Indonesian cruising inspired by the French 'art de vivre'.
5 Days +
Day
$12,000 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Sanctuary

A traditional phinisi yacht blending luxurious modern amenities with rich Indonesian heritage.
4 Days +
Day
$11,988 USD
Deals
Aliikai with sails up at sunset
  • Indonesia

Aliikai

A wooden phinisi liveaboard exploring exotic eastern Indonesian islands in spacious, private comfort.
6 - 13 Days
From
$3,860 USD
Kumai boat on the river
  • Indonesia

Kumai

A traditional wooden riverboat, adapted into a comfortable houseboat for the enjoyment of nature.
3 - 5 Days
From
$1,090 USD
Rascal boat sailing
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Rebel & Rascal

Chic sister teakwood cruisers offering off-the-grid exploration and play on Indonesia's azure seas.
5 Days +
Day
$10,752 USD
Ship with the red sails up
  • Indonesia

Tiger Blue

This luxury ship offers leisure, snorkeling and diving cruises, with 5 cabins and tiptop service.
5 - 8 Days
From
$2,750 USD
Deals
  • Indonesia

Jelajahi Laut

Boutique liveaboard offering dive cruises and expeditions to some of Indonesia’s best dive sites.
5 - 10 Days
From
$1,975 USD
  • Indonesia

Bugis

A spacious solar-powered yacht offering off-the-beaten track, eco-conscious cruises across Indonesia.
4 - 12 Days
From
$1,250 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Augustine Phinisi

A family-run luxury phinisi elegantly and exclusively exploring the waters of Komodo and Labuan Bajo.
4 Days +
Day
$3,469 USD
Phinisi boat at anchor
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Plataran Phinisi Ambasi

A phinisi diving liveaboard made of rare ironwood from Borneo, cruising the Komodo National Park.
3 Days +
Day
$2,146 USD
2 mast yacht at anchor
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Plataran Phinisi Felicia

Beautifully crafted from wood traditional sailboat cruising Komodo National Park all year round.
3 Days +
Day
$3,324 USD
Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia Sailing
  • Indonesia

Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia

Laid-back, luxurious liveaboard with exceptional spa and service sailing Indonesia's top dive sites.
8 - 11 Days
From
$6,295 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Nataraja

An elegant, traditional wooden phinisi schooner offering chic charter cruises across Indonesia.
5 Days +
Day
$3,685 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Plataran Phinisi Malayeka

The most capacious and luxurious Plataran Komodo phinisi with unparalleled privacy and comfort.
3 Days +
Day
$6,965 USD
Katharina sailing
  • Indonesia

Katharina

This 6-cabin yacht offers personalized service and an old-world sense of simple luxury.
9 - 13 Days
From
$5,850 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

The Trans Luxury Yacht

An elegant and exclusive expedition yacht reflective of the Trans Hotel Group's own unique style.
3 Days +
Day
$11,600 USD
Prana by Atzaro at anchor
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Prana By Atzaró Yacht

The biggest and most luxurious phinisi yacht in the world, sailing the paradise seas of Indonesia.
5 Days +
Day
$15,000 USD
Adelaar Indonesia Cruise
  • Indonesia

Adelaar

A beautiful and fully renovated Dutch schooner with an extraordinary history dating back to 1902.
11 Days
From
$5,635 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Samara II

A boutique boat offering luxurious leisure cruises from Labuan Bajo to the Komodo National Park.
3 Days +
Day
$3,000 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

The MAJ Oceanic

A luxury, palatial phinisi yacht reminiscent of a floating resort offering unique Indonesia charters.
4 Days +
Day
$9,600 USD
Samara anchored
  • Indonesia

Samara I

A handmade wooden phinisi offering intimate, immersive liveaboard experiences in the Komodo Islands.
3 - 8 Days
From
$845 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Mischief

A luxurious yet unpretentious phinisi yacht offering stylish private charter cruises in Indonesia.
2 Days +
Day
$5,333 USD
Sailing ship
  • Indonesia
  • Myanmar
Private Charter

Lamima

Comparable to a floating five-star villa, Lamima is the largest wooden sailing yacht ever built.
8 Days +
Day
$25,480 USD
Ship at dusk
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Splendour

Perfect for families, this luxury, charter-only, pleasure yacht offers sea and land adventures.
4 Days +
Day
$1,637 USD
Ship in the sunset light
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Alexa

A lavish, one-cabin-only, sailing boat, offering exclusive adventures tailored to your desires.
5 Days +
Day
$6,495 USD

Indonesia Destinations

Indonesia Experiences

Private Charters

For couples, families or groups seeking the ultimate exclusivity, an Indonesia yacht charter provides a private escape to explore paradise, with an entire crew to cater to your every need, and allows for activities to be more tailored to your desires.

  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Vela

A chic yacht redefining barefoot luxury exploring the Indonesian archipelago's remotest reaches.
5 Days +
Per Day
$14,336 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Oracle Yacht

A boutique private phinisi offering ethnic ethic chic and cultural immersion across Indonesia.
4 Days +
Per Day
$4,953 USD
Deals
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Alila Purnama

A luxury liveaboard providing serene sailing and diving from Komodo to Raja Ampat and beyond.
4 Days +
Per Day
$12,510 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Mutiara Laut

A harmonious fusion of Asian and classic European craftsmanship paying homage to old world charm.
4 Days +
Per Day
$11,239 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Celestia Yacht

An elegant phinisi yacht offering exclusive Coral Triangle exploration with water sports included.
4 Days +
Per Day
$11,239 USD
Aqua Blu at sunrise
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Aqua Blu

A former British Naval Explorer turned expedition yacht offering world-class cruising in Indonesia.
8 Days +
Per Day
$45,375 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Majik

A boutique yacht captained by the owners themselves offering personalized Indonesian exploration.
5 Days +
Per Day
$5,320 USD
Ship with sails up
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Senja

Couples or a small family will love this modern, boutique vessel available for private charters.
4 Days +
Per Day
$5,007 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Dewata

A luxury phinisi offering customized private voyages to Indonesia’s most breathtaking regions.
5 Days +
Per Day
$4,884 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Ananda

A petite and private phinisi evoking the halcyon days of exploration during the spice trade era.
4 Days +
Per Day
$4,291 USD
Deals
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Ocean Pure 1

A luxury charter yacht offering chic Indonesian cruising inspired by the French 'art de vivre'.
5 Days +
Per Day
$12,000 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Sanctuary

A traditional phinisi yacht blending luxurious modern amenities with rich Indonesian heritage.
4 Days +
Per Day
$11,988 USD
Aliikai with sails up at sunset
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Aliikai

A wooden phinisi liveaboard exploring exotic eastern Indonesian islands in spacious, private comfort.
4 Days +
Per Day
$9,497 USD
Kumai boat on the river
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Kumai

A traditional wooden riverboat, adapted into a comfortable houseboat for the enjoyment of nature.
3 Days +
Per Day
$2,009 USD
Deals
Rascal boat sailing
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Rebel & Rascal

Chic sister teakwood cruisers offering off-the-grid exploration and play on Indonesia's azure seas.
5 Days +
Per Day
$10,752 USD
Ship with the red sails up
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Tiger Blue

This luxury ship offers leisure, snorkeling and diving cruises, with 5 cabins and tiptop service.
5 Days +
Per Day
$5,240 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Jelajahi Laut

Boutique liveaboard offering dive cruises and expeditions to some of Indonesia’s best dive sites.
3 Days +
Per Day
$5,650 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Bugis

A spacious solar-powered yacht offering off-the-beaten track, eco-conscious cruises across Indonesia.
4 Days +
Per Day
$3,075 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Augustine Phinisi

A family-run luxury phinisi elegantly and exclusively exploring the waters of Komodo and Labuan Bajo.
4 Days +
Per Day
$3,469 USD
Phinisi boat at anchor
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Plataran Phinisi Ambasi

A phinisi diving liveaboard made of rare ironwood from Borneo, cruising the Komodo National Park.
3 Days +
Per Day
$2,146 USD
2 mast yacht at anchor
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Plataran Phinisi Felicia

Beautifully crafted from wood traditional sailboat cruising Komodo National Park all year round.
3 Days +
Per Day
$3,324 USD
Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia Sailing
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia

Laid-back, luxurious liveaboard with exceptional spa and service sailing Indonesia's top dive sites.
8 Days +
Per Day
$12,500 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Nataraja

An elegant, traditional wooden phinisi schooner offering chic charter cruises across Indonesia.
5 Days +
Per Day
$3,685 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Plataran Phinisi Malayeka

The most capacious and luxurious Plataran Komodo phinisi with unparalleled privacy and comfort.
3 Days +
Per Day
$6,965 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

The Trans Luxury Yacht

An elegant and exclusive expedition yacht reflective of the Trans Hotel Group's own unique style.
3 Days +
Per Day
$11,600 USD
Prana by Atzaro at anchor
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Prana By Atzaró Yacht

The biggest and most luxurious phinisi yacht in the world, sailing the paradise seas of Indonesia.
5 Days +
Per Day
$15,000 USD
Adelaar Indonesia Cruise
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Adelaar

A beautiful and fully renovated Dutch schooner with an extraordinary history dating back to 1902.
5 Days +
Per Day
$4,619 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Samara II

A boutique boat offering luxurious leisure cruises from Labuan Bajo to the Komodo National Park.
3 Days +
Per Day
$3,000 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

The MAJ Oceanic

A luxury, palatial phinisi yacht reminiscent of a floating resort offering unique Indonesia charters.
4 Days +
Per Day
$9,600 USD
Samara anchored
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Samara I

A handmade wooden phinisi offering intimate, immersive liveaboard experiences in the Komodo Islands.
3 Days +
Per Day
$3,067 USD
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Mischief

A luxurious yet unpretentious phinisi yacht offering stylish private charter cruises in Indonesia.
2 Days +
Per Day
$5,333 USD
Sailing ship
  • Indonesia
  • Myanmar
Private Charter

Lamima

Comparable to a floating five-star villa, Lamima is the largest wooden sailing yacht ever built.
8 Days +
Per Day
$25,480 USD
Ship at dusk
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Splendour

Perfect for families, this luxury, charter-only, pleasure yacht offers sea and land adventures.
4 Days +
Per Day
$1,637 USD
Deals
Ship in the sunset light
  • Indonesia
Private Charter

Alexa

A lavish, one-cabin-only, sailing boat, offering exclusive adventures tailored to your desires.
5 Days +
Per Day
$6,495 USD

Cruise Packages

Our custom Indonesia tours seamlessly combine expedition cruises with bespoke island tours featuring private expert-led excursions and curated accommodations. Browse our best-selling Indonesia vacations below and begin an unforgettable journey tailored uniquely to you.

Travel Guide

Want to know more about small-ship cruising in Indonesia? Our destination specialists have compiled the definitive Indonesia travel guide to help you plan your cruise. Find out when and where to go, what to see and do, where to eat and sleep, and more below.

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