OVERVIEW
A 31-metre boutique luxury phinisi, chartered privately for couples and small families across Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Spice Islands, and remote Indonesian bays.
Named after the Indonesian word for “dusk,” Senja blends classic South Sulawesi phinisi craftsmanship with soft, contemporary coastal comfort. The yacht’s interior palette pairs warm tropical hardwoods with neutral textiles, airy linens, and delicate earthy tones that celebrate a natural sense of place. An attentive yet discreet 11-person crew, including an experienced captain, private chef, dedicated dive guides, and talented bartenders, delivers highly personalized, intuitive service for up to four guests.
Living spaces flow effortlessly between shaded indoor refinement and open-air sea breezes. Indoors, climate-controlled comfort and warm ambient lighting create an intimate retreat for slow mornings and quiet afternoons. Outside, multiple tiered decks provide serene vantage points for sunset cocktails, restorative yoga, and watching the islands drift by under sail.
Across two decks, two air-conditioned suites provide private havens framed by warm timbers and soft natural light. The main-deck master suite serves as an expansive retreat, complete with wraparound ocean-view windows, an ensuite bathroom, and private French doors that open directly onto an exclusive aft terrace overlooking the wake.
ACCOMMODATION
The suites
Two air-conditioned suites accommodate two to four guests in quiet elegance across two decks. The main deck hosts an expansive master suite featuring wraparound ocean-view windows, an en-suite stone bathroom, and French doors leading to a private aft terrace with plush daybeds, while the lower deck houses a flexible second cabin with twin beds that seamlessly convert into a king configuration, complete with its own private en-suite bathroom.
Master Cabin (main deck / king-size bed / private terrace)
25 sqm
Guest Cabin (lower deck / convertible queen-size bed or twin beds)
25 sqm
COMMUNAL SPACE
The communal decks
The vessel’s indoor social life centers around an air-conditioned main living area featuring comfortable lounge seating, warm ambient finishes, and bespoke bar service where the crew crafts refreshing cocktails and pours fine wines.
Outdoors, the expansive foredeck serves as a central gathering hub with shaded alfresco dining for unhurried meals, complemented by cushioned sunbeds for breezy afternoons and starlit dinners. Up top, the open-air upper deck features dedicated sun loungers with panoramic 360-degree island views for sunrise coffee and twilight relaxation, while a fully equipped aquatic station provides seamless access to nitrox diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, paddleboarding, and yoga across secluded bays and reefs.
DETAILS
Deck plan and specifications
Cabins
2
Guests
4
Crews
9
Length
31 M (102 ft)
Beam
6 m (20 ft)
Draft
2.2 m (7 ft)
Cruising Speed
7 kn
Max speed
9 kn
Price
$6,200 / 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
$6,200+ a night. Private luxury phinisi charter across Komodo, Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands.
Charter the 31-metre wooden sailing yacht Senja in full, complete with a dedicated crew of nine, an onboard private chef, and an expansive main-deck master suite. Guided reef diving, paddleboarding across calm lagoons, and secluded island treks come standard, leaving you free to cruise Indonesia’s most storied waters in quiet, private comfort.
INCLUSION
- All meals & snacks
- 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 (we recommend 10% of the charter cost, at your discretion)
Senja carried a quiet magic through the Spice Islands. Each port told its own story, weathered forts, fragrant groves, waters that shifted color with the light. Life aboard was gentle and unrushed, with a crew whose warmth made every evening on deck feel like home. It was history and serenity, wrapped into one unforgettable journey.
Happy Guest, Spice Island
FAQ
Senja FAQ
Where does Senja sail in Indonesia, and what are the best seasons to charter?
Senja charts her course according to the archipelago’s seasonal trade winds to ensure calm waters and optimal visibility. From May through October, she charters through Komodo National Park, Flores, and the Lesser Sunda Islands during the dry season. From November through April, she cruises Raja Ampat and West Papua, operating seasonal transitional voyages through the historic Banda Sea (Spice Islands) in October and April.
How many guests can charter Senja, and what is the cabin configuration?
Senja operates exclusively as a private whole-boat yacht charter accommodating two to four guests across two air-conditioned ensuite staterooms, supported by an attentive 11-person crew. The layout features an expansive main-deck master suite with private French doors opening onto an aft daybed terrace, alongside a versatile lower-deck second cabin with twin beds that convert into a king configuration for children or extra guests.
What is included in a Senja private yacht charter rate?
Private charters include exclusive whole-boat use, all gourmet meals and snacks curated by the onboard chef, non-alcoholic drinks, fuel along the agreed cruising route, marine park and conservation permits, local airport transfers, guided shore excursions, onboard massage treatments, and unlimited use of dive and water sports gear.