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bespoke
phinisi
55m
Length
6
Cabins
14
Guests
14
Crew
Verified vessel
The vessel
Vela is a striking 55-metre phinisi sailing yacht, handcrafted in Sulawesi for just 14 guests across six elegant cabins. A Vela yacht charter is expedition luxury under sail — the dragons and manta channels of Komodo, the soft corals of Raja Ampat and the remote Banda Sea — with a dive centre, spa, yoga deck, tenders and a private chef carrying the experience between anchorages.
Voyages & where she sails →55m
Length
14
Guests
6
Cabins
14
Crew
Length overall55m
Cabins6
Guest capacity14
Crew14
FlagIndonesia
Yacht typePhinisi
Aboard
Four things to notice
1
Spa Room
Aboard Vela, spa room is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
2
Master Suite
Aboard Vela, master suite is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
3
Jacuzzi
Aboard Vela, jacuzzi is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
4
Sky Lounge
Aboard Vela, sky lounge is part of the standard charter — set up by the crew before you board, and reset before you wake.
The voyage
Cruising grounds
Vela sails 3 distinct cruising grounds across the year. Each charter follows one ground, chosen by season — you don't cover them all in a single voyage.
Standard inclusions
On board
Spa Room
Master Suite
Jacuzzi
Sky Lounge
Dive Center
Tender Boats
WiFi
Indonesian Chef
Yoga Deck
Watersports
Air Conditioning
Cinema
Gallery
Inside Vela
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What is included
In the charter
Dedicated professional crew
Full yacht use during your charter
Bespoke itinerary planning
Welcome champagne & canapés
All non-motorised water sports equipment
Standard fuel allowance
Linens, towels, and toiletries
24/7 concierge support
Plan your voyage
Ask Aetheria
Our concierge AI drafts itineraries against the live fleet — compare Vela with similar vessels, score the season, or sketch a week day-by-day. The concierge confirms anything you tentatively pin in under 24 hours.
Live availability is held off-platform. Any tentative dates you discuss with Aetheria are confirmed by the concierge inside 24 hours.
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The small print
Charter questions
How do I confirm a charter?
Send your dates and the brief — we hold them while the captain confirms the route. No card is taken at this stage. A signed charter agreement and 50% deposit confirm the booking; the balance falls due 30 days before embarkation.
What is not included?
Fuel surcharge for the actual passage, port fees, food and beverage, marina dues, ground transfers, and travel insurance. We quote APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) up front so there are no surprises.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The route is a starting point — the captain runs the final call based on weather, your party's appetite, and what the season is doing. Most guests change something on day three.
How big should our party be?
Vela carries up to 14 guests across 6 cabins. Smaller parties get more space; larger ones still get a private charter.
Concierge · Bali time
Write to us. We read every line.
Tell us the dates, the party and the brief — our desk drafts a route and the captain confirms. Answered within hours, in English or Bahasa. No charge until you confirm.