Harbour Notes
Construction milestones, zone announcements, charter-season notes, and the regulatory changes that actually move a passage plan — logged as they land, with dates attributed and speculation labeled as such.
Phinisi UNESCO Heritage: Bulukumba’s Hand-Built Yachts
Phinisi UNESCO heritage status dates to 2017, when the “Art of boatbuilding in South Sulawesi” was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The listing recognizes the Konjo builders of Bulukumba Regency, who still…
Phinisi Build Bali: From Bulukumba Sand to First Charter
A phinisi build Bali owners commission follows a long, well-marked arc: a brief agreed at a chart table, a keel laid on open sand at Tanjung Bira in South Sulawesi, a hull raised by…
Labuan Bajo Marina: Yacht & Phinisi Guide 2026
Labuan Bajo Marina, on the Batu Cermin waterfront in western Flores, is the working gateway to Komodo National Park. It suits phinisi and smaller motor yachts alongside; larger yachts anchor in the bay and…
Sorong Yacht Clearance: The Raja Ampat Gateway Guide
Sorong yacht clearance is the standard route into Raja Ampat for foreign-flag yachts: complete entry formalities at this designated port on the western tip of Papua, appoint a local agent before arrival, then cruise…
Marinas in Indonesia 2026: An Honest Capability Map
Marinas in Indonesia remain scarce for a nation of 17,508 islands: one established international marina at Nongsa Point in Batam, a working commercial port at Benoa with a government upgrade plan, a marina under…
Komodo Charter Season Guide: May–September Windows
The Komodo charter season runs May through September, when the southeast trades keep the park’s leeward anchorages calm, skies dry, and underwater visibility at its most reliable. July and August are peak; May, June,…
Raja Ampat Season: October-April Charter & Diving Guide
The Raja Ampat season runs October through April, when seas across the Dampier Strait and around Misool are at their calmest and diving conditions peak. Fleets reposition from Komodo as the Bali–Flores high season…
Phinisi Charter Cost Explained: Rates, APA & Park Fees
Phinisi charter cost in Indonesia falls into three broad bands: roughly US$35,000–80,000 per week for boutique 30–45m vessels, US$80,000–150,000 for luxury 40–65m yachts, and US$150,000–250,000 or more for ultra and expedition classes, per typical…
Yacht Import Indonesia: Duties, Flags & Temporary Admission
Yacht import Indonesia decisions come down to one fork: keep the vessel foreign-flagged under temporary admission, or import it permanently and pay import duty of roughly 10 percent (class-dependent) plus VAT and, in some…
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