The most tourist-heavy place is Bali, Indonesia – most yachts in Indonesia arrive into Serangan to start their itinerary. The international airport is well served globally and with domestic flights if starting your charter elsewhere. Here in Bali, Indonesia, there is an abundance of high-end hotels ready for you to bookend your yacht rental in Indonesia.
One of the most idyllic cruising areas in the world to emerge over the past few years has to be Raja Ampat, located in West Papua. Comprising 1,400 small, but perfectly formed islands rising out of the sea on the northwest tip of New Guinea, this area is a diver’s paradise. Divers can expect a wide range of dive sites, from underwater falls, excellent drift dives and owning 9.8 million acres of land and sea, Raja Ampat is home to 540 types of corals (that’s the world’s largest collection of coral, comprising 75% of the coral around the world), more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. The way to get here is by way of a stop in New Guinea first on your Indonesia yacht charter.
Borneo – this island known as the island of Orangutans, Borneo has a diverse geographical spread of mountains, jungle and beach. In the north, Sabah is for adventurists – you can climb Mount Kinabalu or trek in the dense rainforests. Head south and to Sarawak to explore the Orangutan sanctuary, where it is possible to watch feeding in the natural habitat.
A true highlight on a private yacht charter in Borneo is a visit to Turtle Island, located in the Selu Sea just outside of Sandakan. This is a turtle rescue program where only a handful of people can visit to watch the releasing of the baby turtles and see the mothers emerge from the sea to lay their eggs.
A private charter to Java can explore the arts and culture scene of Indonesia; make sure you visit the old colonial hub of Indonesia in Taman Fatahillah. Java is also the more understated and less traveled sister to Bali. Where Bali has the crowds, Java has the pristine lush forests, white sand beaches, numerous diving sites and a selection of beautifully maintained UNSECO Heritage Sites.
Being on a yacht in Indonesia offers endless possibilities. You can spend a lifetime booking luxury yacht charters in Indonesia and still not see everything this remarkable archipelago has to offer.
Top Marinas
Big Boat Quay, Bali. This marina is well serviced and placed for your yacht charter in Indonesia; it is located to the south of Bali near to parties, shops and restaurants. It also offers fantastic diving and snorkeling opportunities. Big Boat Quay / Bali.
Top Anchorages
Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat archipelago is a must see on any private yacht charter Indonesia. The entire region of West Papua will offer innumerable opportunities to anchor wherever you choose in idyllic and remote anchorages.
Komodo National Park: Rinca Island. Head out into the jungle to look for the famous Komodo Dragon. A guide will pick you up and offer a tour of the region, offering many tips on how to track the dragon. Make sure you bring your camera! Komodo National Park / Raja Ampat / Rinca Island.
