Question 1

How does booking a charter work?

Accepted Answer

Booking begins as a no-payment inquiry. You send us your dates, guests and cruising ground, and our desk builds a shortlist of vessels that fit. Once you have chosen, the captain can hold your preferred dates for up to 14 days while you decide. A deposit then secures the charter — the amount follows each vessel’s own terms and is confirmed in your proposal — with the balance due before departure. Ahead of the trip we arrange a pre-charter call to finalise your itinerary, menus and logistics — then you step aboard for the voyage.

Question 2

How much deposit is required to secure my dates?

Accepted Answer

The deposit is set by each vessel — it follows the owner’s or operator’s own terms rather than a fixed platform rate, and is confirmed in your proposal once the vessel and dates are agreed. No payment is taken at the inquiry stage; the balance is due before departure. Our team confirms availability, the exact deposit and final pricing with you first.

Question 3

What is included in the charter price?

Accepted Answer

A crewed charter typically includes the full crew, a private chef, fuel within your planned itinerary, snorkel and dive gear, kayaks and paddleboards, all onboard meals, soft drinks and basic beer and wine — though exact inclusions vary by vessel. Extras such as fuel beyond the itinerary, port fees, premium beverages and special requests are covered by a separate Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA).

Question 4

Can I hold dates before committing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once you have shortlisted a vessel, the captain can place a hold on your preferred dates for up to 14 days, giving you time to confirm plans before the deposit is due. No payment is required to hold.

Question 5

When is the best time to charter in Indonesia?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the cruising ground. Komodo is strong from April to October, with many vessels sailing there year-round. Raja Ampat is best from October to April, departing Sorong on 10–14 night voyages. The Banda Sea and Spice Islands run only in two short windows — October to November and April to May.

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