OVERVIEW
A 32-metre custom wooden phinisi schooner, chartered privately for family adventures and scuba diving across Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Spice Islands, and remote Indonesian archipelagos.
Handcrafted by master shipwrights in South Sulawesi and refurbished in 2024, Nataraja captures the authentic spirit of traditional spice-trader vessels with a warm, open-living concept. The yacht’s interior palette showcases rich tropical hardwoods complemented by soft linens, woven textures, and an understated natural aesthetic. An attentive professional crew, including an experienced captain, cruise director, private chef, and certified dive guides, delivers easygoing, personal hospitality for up to eight or nine guests.
Living spaces seamlessly bridge airy indoor comfort and expansive open-air relaxation. Indoors, warm timber finishes, an open-concept galley, and a skylight-lit saloon create an inviting setting for shared meals and unhurried conversation. Outdoors, generous deck tiers feature shaded dining canopies, cargo-hatch lounge nooks, and breezy rooftop vantage points for yoga, sunset drinks, and watching the islands drift past under sail.
Across three versatile, air-conditioned staterooms, guests enjoy restful sanctuaries equipped with en-suite bathrooms and flexible bedding configurations. The expansive aft cabin serves as a prime sea-level haven, complete with wide ocean-view windows and private doors opening directly onto the swim platform.
ACCOMMODATION
The suites
Three air-conditioned cabins accommodate up to six adults and three children in flexible comfort across the vessel. The aft cabin features a double bed, a single bed, and a convertible sofa bed, opening directly onto a private terrace with seamless swim platform access and sweeping wake views. The forward family cabin offers a double bed, a single bed, and a convertible daybed, while the midship cabin provides a double bed convertible into two twin beds, each complete with private en-suite stone bathrooms with hot water showers and practical timber storage.
Master Cabin (lower deck / double bed + single bed)
25 sqm
Front Cabin (main deck / double bed + single bed)
16 sqm
Deluxe Cabin (lower deck / convertible double or twin beds)
16 sqm
COMMUNAL SPACE
The communal decks
The vessel’s indoor social life centers around an open-concept saloon, library, and galley bar featuring cargo-hatch skylights, natural wood furnishings, multimedia entertainment facilities, and a gourmet espresso bar where the private chef prepares wholesome Indonesian and Western fusion menus.
Outdoors, the expansive main deck serves as a shaded gathering hub with a large alfresco dining table beneath an adjustable canopy, paired with cushioned lounge nooks for breezy afternoons at anchor. Up top, the open rooftop sundeck provides dedicated space for morning yoga, sun loungers, and sunset cocktails with 360-degree island views, while the aft swim deck and dive station offer direct access to scuba diving with dual compressors, freediving lines, snorkeling gear, sea kayaks, fishing tackle, and speed boat tender excursions.
DETAILS
Deck plan and specifications
Cabins
3
Guests
~8
Crews
10
Length
32 M (105 ft)
Beam
6 m (20 ft)
Draft
2 m (7 ft)
Cruising Speed
7 kn
Max speed
9 kn
Price
$5,000 / night
DESTINATION
Where she sails
Raja Ampat
The richest reefs in the Coral Triangle, best from November to April. Manta cleaning stations and hidden lagoons sit minutes from anchor.
Komodo
Home to the Komodo dragon and Pink Beach, sailed May to October. Dragon treks by day, manta dives and coral walls in between.
Spice Island
Colonial forts and nutmeg groves meet some of the archipelago’s healthiest reefs. Sailed in the shoulder months between the main seasons.
West Papua
Remote rainforest coastline and untouched reefs, paired with Raja Ampat’s November to April window for the fullest route north.
RATES
$5,000+ a night. Private bohemian luxury phinisi charter across Komodo & Raja Ampat.
Charter the 32-metre wooden phinisi Nataraja in full, featuring an attentive crew of ten, fresh fusion dining by an onboard chef, and three versatile ensuite cabins. Coral Triangle dive adventures, alfresco foredeck meals, and tender excursions to secluded beaches come standard, leaving you free to explore Indonesia’s pristine archipelagos in relaxed comfort.
INCLUSION
- All meals & snacks
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Use of water sports equipment
- All excursions
- National park fees
- Local airport transfers
- Fuel
EXCLUSIONS
- Alcohol
- Scuba diving courses
- Personal travel & diving insurance (mandatory)
- Gratuity
"Nataraja doesn't just take you to the Spice Islands, it makes you feel like you belong there. The crew anticipated everything, from the right music at sundown to the exact moment we needed quiet. Diving the reefs near Run Island, where the coral seemed untouched by time, is the memory that keeps pulling us back into the trip whenever we talk about it.
Happy Guest, Spice Island
FAQ
Nataraja FAQ
Where does Nataraja sail in Indonesia, and what are the best seasons to charter?
Nataraja follows Indonesia’s seasonal trade winds to ensure smooth cruising and peak underwater visibility. From May through October, she charters through Komodo National Park, Flores, and Sumbawa during the dry season. From November through April, she relocates to Raja Ampat and West Papua, running seasonal transitional voyages through the historic Banda Sea (Spice Islands) in October and April.
How many guests can charter Nataraja, and what is the cabin layout?
Nataraja operates exclusively as a private whole-boat yacht charter accommodating up to 6-8 adults and/or up to three children across three flexible, air-conditioned ensuite cabins, supported by an attentive 10-person crew. Her layout includes a sea-level Aft Cabin opening directly onto the swim platform (with a double bed, single bed, and sofa bed), a Forward Family Cabin (double bed, single bed, and daybed), and a Midship Cabin (convertible double-to-twin setup).
What makes Nataraja unique compared to other Indonesian phinisi yachts?
Built by master South Sulawesi shipwrights and refurbished in 2024, the 32-metre Nataraja is defined by her warm, open-concept living design. She combines traditional timber craftsmanship with cargo-hatch skylights, an open galley bar, an adjustable foredeck dining canopy, and an aft master cabin that connects seamlessly to the swim deck, offering instant access to the ocean.