Vela Custom

VELA  is available for charter year-round in Indonesia. There are three distinct regions where she sails following fair winds: West New Guinea in the Pacific Ocean, Lesser Sunda in the Indian Ocean, and Moluccas in between the two mother oceans. Winter 2022/2023: Available from November to April in West Papua Marine Parks, Indonesia Itineraries on demand including Abun, Ayau Asia, Dampier Strait, Fam, Kaimana, Kawe, Misool, Sabuda Tartaruga and Raja Ampat Islands Summer 2023: Available from April to October in Lesser Sunda Marine Parks, Indonesia Itineraries on demand including Alor Pantar, Komodo, Samota, Sape Strait and Solor VELA sails into Moluccas to reposition in between seasons and has designated itineraries on demand (April and Octobre).

Offering her guests 6 luxurious cabins with capacity for 14 guests, VELA  is perfectly suited for families and groups of friends. She is one of the very few phinisis with two master cabins above deck, including a very spacious Owner’s Suite on the Bridge Deck, with a private terrace, and a large Master Cabin on the Main Deck. Each other suite is tastefully appointed with European fabrics by Hermès and Dedar and furnished with locally produced custom teak furniture sourced from sustainable forestry. En-suite bathrooms are cladded with handmade terracotta produced in Ubud, meticulously selected marble, and equipped with Philippe Starck-designed fittings.  VELA ‘s guests may sip a cocktail in the spacious lounge complete with a bar and wine cellar, surrounded by unobstructed views, meditate on the serene yoga deck, enjoy a massage in the comfort of their own room, and dine in one of our dedicated indoor and outdoor dining areas. In addition, guests will also enjoy a fully equipped outdoor gym located on the main deck.

VELA , like most Phinisis, offers her guests a relaxed navigation to be able to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Indonesia while sailing from one island to another.

VELA ’s diving facilities are designed to cater to divers of all levels. The yacht’s qualified dive instructors are trained to help beginners achieve their PADI certification onboard and a nitrox compressor allows experienced divers to make the most of each dive and shorten surface intervals.

Guests can make the most of the crystalline waters with water toys such as water-skiing and wakeboarding, jet-skiing, kayaking, surfing and stand-up paddle boarding. Whether our guests wish to surf secluded breaks or bask in the sunset while kayaking in a sheltered lagoon, VELA is equipped with state of the art water sports gear for all occasions.

Tenders:
2 x Zodiac Pro 7 Neo with 200hp Mercury outboard engines (1 in diving configuration for 8 divers and 1 in cruising configuration for up to 13 guests with 6 seats)

Toys:
2 x Yamaha EXR 2021, 1049cc, jetskis (2 man)
4 x Wooden stand up paddle boards hand-shaped in Bali
2 x Kayaks (3 man)
4 x Fishing rods, hand lines and sets of lures and accessories
1 x Waterskis
2 x Wakeboards
1 x inflatable donut

Diving:
– Qualified dive instructors on board
– 17 x dive kits in various sizes including BCD, regulator, computer & wetsuit
– 36 x dive tanks (32x 12L, 2x 10L, 2x 15L)
– 2 x Bauer air compressors
– 1 x Nitrox generator
– Snorkeling gear