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 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…
Bali Monaco of Asia? An Honest 2026 Assessment
Not yet. The Bali Monaco of Asia comparison is a working ambition, not a settled fact. Monaco pairs roughly 700 berths across two ports with a favorable tax regime and the densest yacht-service cluster…
Kura Kura Marina Opening: Progress Update July 2026
As of 26 July 2026, there is still no confirmed single Kura Kura Marina opening date. Published reports point to a phased opening from 2026 onward, with main marina works underway since April 2025…
Indonesia Yacht Routes: 17,508 Islands, Two Seasons
Indonesia yacht routes are organized less by distance than by season. The country’s 17,508 officially named islands sort into two cruising basins: Komodo and the waters east of Bali, at their best from May…
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…
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