OVERVIEW
A 45-metre seven-sailed schooner, chartered privately across the world's most biodiverse waters in Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Spice Islands, and the Coral Triangle.
Handcrafted by the legendary Bulukumba boatbuilders of South Sulawesi, Celestia pairs UNESCO-recognized phinisi building traditions with contemporary design by Cape Town interior designer Deirdre Renniers and naval architect Tresno Seery. The 148-foot vessel’s interiors showcase a palette of soft blues, natural stone, woven rattan, and polished brass. A dedicated crew including private chefs, dive specialists, spa therapists, and intuitive service staff—ensures every voyage unfolds with complete ease.
Social life on board is framed by welcoming, home-like spaces. Guests can enjoy chef-curated meals served alfresco on the main deck, relax in the air-conditioned salon equipped with a media setup, or retreat to the bowsprit lounge which doubles as a daybed with sweeping ocean views. Onboard facilities include a full dive room, water sports equipment, and spaces dedicated to stargazing, beach barbecues, and spa treatments.
Below and across the upper deck, seven air-conditioned cabins sleep up to fourteen guests in quiet luxury. Each room features custom furnishings from emerging Indonesian designers and Balinese artisans, complete with en-suite bathrooms finished with Villeroy & Boch fixtures.
ACCOMMODATION
The suites
Seven air-conditioned cabins accommodate up to fourteen guests in understated luxury, featuring custom furnishings by local designers and Balinese artisans. Upper deck suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies with sweeping sea views, while every cabin includes a private en-suite bathroom fitted with Villeroy & Boch finishings and seat warmers.
2 Owner’s Staterooms (upper deck / king-size beds / private terrace)
30 sqm
Master Stateroom (main deck / king-size bed / private terrace)
39 sqm
4 Deluxe Staterooms (lower deck / queen-size bed or twin beds)
COMMUNAL SPACE
The communal decks
The vessel’s interior features a spacious, air-conditioned main living room with an entertainment lounge, plush seating, and a residential aesthetic that makes guests feel at home. Shaded deck corridors lead smoothly between indoor living areas and open ocean views.
Outdoors, the main deck hosts a large alfresco dining table for open-air meals, complemented by lounge setups on both the main and upper decks. Up forward, a unique bowsprit lounge serves as an expansive daybed for sunbathing, evening drinks, and stargazing.
DETAILS
Deck plan and specifications
Cabins
7
Guests
14
Crews
17
Length
45 M (148 ft)
Beam
8.6 m (28 ft)
Draft
3.75 m (12ft)
Cruising Speed
7 kn
Max speed
10 kn
Price
$14,000 / 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
$14,000+ a night. Private luxury phinisi charter across Komodo, Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands.
Charter the 45-metre schooner Celestia in full, featuring an attentive crew of seventeen, bespoke chef-led dining, and seven designer staterooms. World-class diving with an onboard dive room, private bowsprit lounging, and tailored excursions across Indonesia’s Coral Triangle come standard, leaving you free to explore the islands in complete coastal elegance.
INCLUSION
- All meals & snacks
- 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)
Celestia made our Komodo journey feel like a dream. Gliding past dramatic cliffs and hidden lagoons, every day brought a new postcard view. The onboard comfort matched the scenery, thoughtful design, delicious meals, and a crew that felt like old friends by day two. Spotting the dragons on Rinca was unforgettable, but honestly, the boat itself was the highlight.
Happy Guest, Komodo Island
FAQ
Celestia FAQ
Where does Celestia sail in Indonesia, and what are the best seasons to charter?
Celestia aligns her sailing calendar with the regional trade winds to provide calm seas and optimal diving. 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, running seasonal transitional voyages through the historic Banda Sea (Spice Islands) in May and October.
What diving and water sports amenities are available aboard Celestia?
Celestia features state-of-the-art diving equipment, nitrox capabilities, and dedicated PADI dive masters to guide guests across premier Coral Triangle reefs, drift dives, and manta cleaning stations. Her leisure lineup also includes high-speed tenders, stand-up paddleboards, sea kayaks, water skis, wakeboards, an inflatable banana boat, yoga equipment, and deep-sea fishing gear.
What is included in a Celestia private yacht charter rate?
Private charters include exclusive use of the entire 45-metre vessel, all chef-curated gourmet meals and snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, fuel along the agreed cruising route, national park entry and conservation permits, local airport transfers, guided shore excursions, and unlimited use of all onboard dive gear and water sports equipment.