{"id":107681,"date":"2025-07-28T16:44:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/?p=107681"},"modified":"2025-07-28T16:51:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:51:40","slug":"indonesia-by-yacht-when-and-where-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/news-and-inspiration\/indonesia-by-yacht-when-and-where-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Indonesia by Yacht: When and Where to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"107681\" class=\"elementor elementor-107681\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660e329 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"660e329\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0d5b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0d5b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Indonesia is a place of legends\u201417,000 islands scattered across turquoise seas, home to dragon-inhabited lands, underwater cathedrals of coral, and communities that live in harmony with time-honoured traditions. While Bali may be its best-known face, the true essence of Indonesia is revealed far from the crowds, <strong>aboard a private yacht navigating through the heart of the Coral Triangle<\/strong>\u2014one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re dreaming of <strong>chartering a yacht in Indonesia<\/strong>, timing and routing are key to unlocking the full magic of this vast and diverse archipelago. Here\u2019s your <strong>guide to when and where to go<\/strong>\u2014from the otherworldly reefs of Papua to the volcanic shores of Komodo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9887268 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9887268\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881c27c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"881c27c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf475bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf475bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb24af2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" 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https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Raja-Ampat-corals-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c456dfe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c456dfe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72bd768 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72bd768\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manta-Ray-Komodo-1550x872.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-107691\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manta-Ray-Komodo-1550x872.jpg 1550w, 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Ocean and northern Australia, the Bird\u2019s Head Peninsula in Papua (Western New Guinea) offers one of the most jaw-dropping marine landscapes on the planet. This region forms <strong>the beating heart of the Coral Triangle<\/strong>, with <strong>record-breaking biodiversity<\/strong>: over 570 species of hard coral and more than 1,600 species of reef fish thrive here.<\/p><p><strong>From October to April<\/strong>, calm seas and exceptional visibility make this the best time to explore <strong>Raja Ampat<\/strong>, <strong>Kaimana<\/strong>, and the <strong>broader Papua Marine Protected Areas<\/strong>. These waters are ideal for diving and snorkeling, with healthy fringing reefs, manta cleaning stations, and endemic species like the wobbegong shark and walking epaulette shark. On land, dense rainforests\u2014green from daily rain\u2014contrast with the vibrant blues of the ocean, creating a surreal, almost untouched environment.<\/p><p>Luxury yachts like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/sequoia-custom\/\"><strong>Sequoia<\/strong><\/a> are perfectly suited for navigating these remote regions, combining modern comfort with minimal environmental impact. Whether you\u2019re exploring hidden lagoons, kayaking through mangroves or diving coral walls bursting with life, Papua is where Indonesia feels truly wild.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7c2bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"9a7c2bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"> <div class=\"grid boats-grid\" id=\"boats-container\"><article class=\"boat box\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/sequoia-custom\/\" title=\"SEQUOIA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sequoia-Charter-yacht.jpg\" alt=\"SEQUOIA\"> <span class=\"icon-zoom-in\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"description\"><h2 class=\"boat-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/sequoia-custom\/\" title=\"SEQUOIA\">SEQUOIA<\/a><\/h2><ul class=\"boat-main-specs\"><li><span class=\"icon-size\"><\/span>  30,50 m.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-user\"><\/span> 8 People<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-cabins\"><\/span> 3 Cabins<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-boat\"><\/span> 2017 Bugis Boat Builders<\/li><\/ul><p>Rate from 77.000 $\/Week<\/p><div class=\"boat-actions\">\n          <button class=\"default-button save-boat like-boat\" data-boat-id=\"1717\"><span class=\"saved-boat-1717 icon-heart\"><\/span><\/button>\n          <button class=\"default-button share-boat\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share.svg\" alt=\"Share this yacht\"><\/button>\n          <div class=\"share-boat-layer\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"share-close\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-close.png\" alt=\"Close\">\n            <ul>\n                <li><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Check out this yacht profile from Charter and Dreams&amp;body=Hey, I thought you might be interested in this yacht profile: https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/sequoia-custom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-mail.svg\" alt=\"Email\"><\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Check out this yacht profile from Charter and Dreams: https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/sequoia-custom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-whatsapp.svg\" alt=\"Whatsapp\"><\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/sequoia-custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-facebook.svg\" alt=\"Facebook\"><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786f423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"786f423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8d72ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8d72ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>October to November: The Banda Sea \u2013 Romance and Remoteness<\/h3><p>Sailing south from Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea opens up like a cobalt-blue canvas dotted with <strong>volcanoes and spice-scented islands<\/strong>. The region known as <strong>Maluku<\/strong>\u2014also called the original <strong>Spice Islands<\/strong>\u2014is steeped in history and natural beauty.<\/p><p>The Banda Sea is home to the <strong>Weber Deep<\/strong>, one of the deepest trenches in the ocean, reaching over 7,400 meters. But it\u2019s the surface-level wonders that mesmerise travellers: cone-shaped volcanic islands with golden beaches, vibrant coral gardens, and waters patrolled by schools of hammerhead sharks during the seasonal migration.<\/p><p>From October to early December, conditions are optimal for crossing this remote sea aboard a private yacht. <strong>Dive sites around Ay Island and Rhun Island<\/strong> offer pelagic encounters and stunning coral plateaus. On land, you can visit ancient nutmeg plantations and 17th-century forts, relics of a time when these islands were the epicentre of global spice trade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-347bd62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"347bd62\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7d071 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f7d071\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2973ac2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2973ac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#joinchat\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Raja-Ampat-corals.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9aa7af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e9aa7af\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805f964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"805f964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68871e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68871e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>May to October: The Lesser Sunda Islands \u2013 Komodo, Alor &amp; Beyond<\/h3><p>As the dry season settles over Indonesia\u2019s southern regions, the best place to charter a yacht is the <strong>Lesser Sunda Islands<\/strong>\u2014a chain of 1,200 volcanic isles stretching from Lombok to Timor. Here, land and sea tell a story of fire, time and evolution.<\/p><p>The<strong> iconic Komodo National Park<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its namesake dragon. But beneath the surface lies another world entirely: nutrient-rich currents from the Indian Ocean bring <strong>manta rays<\/strong>, <strong>whale sharks<\/strong> and <strong>barracudas<\/strong> to thriving reefs. Sites like <strong>Batu Bolong<\/strong>, <strong>Castle Rock<\/strong>, and <strong>Manta Alley<\/strong> are world-class for both divers and snorkelers.<\/p><p>Further east, <strong>Alor<\/strong> offers a quieter, more cultural experience, with encounters with indigenous villages, traditional ikat weaving, and some of the clearest waters in Indonesia. The biodiversity here is extraordinary\u2014even the elusive <strong>Rhinopias<\/strong> can be spotted among colourful soft corals.<\/p><p>From May to October, dry, sunny weather and calm seas make this the perfect time to explore the region aboard vessels like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/prana-goleta\/\"><strong>Prana<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/vela-custom\/\">Vela<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/lamima-custom\/\">Lamima<\/a><\/strong>\u2014<strong>yachts that combine five-star service with access to remote and otherwise unreachable destinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe8c7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7fe8c7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"> <div class=\"grid boats-grid\" id=\"boats-container\"><article class=\"boat box\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/lamima-custom\/\" title=\"Lamima\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachtfolio.com\/api\/media\/res?f=lmAKwgWItbgJ.jpg&#038;api=ed12159b2f0dc63875f8ac8a53c72ed7959c33b8\" alt=\"Lamima\"> <span class=\"icon-zoom-in\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"description\"><h2 class=\"boat-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/lamima-custom\/\" title=\"Lamima\">Lamima<\/a><\/h2><ul class=\"boat-main-specs\"><li><span class=\"icon-size\"><\/span>  65,20 m.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-user\"><\/span> 14 People<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-cabins\"><\/span> 7 Cabins<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-boat\"><\/span> 2014 <\/li><\/ul><p>Rate from 182.000 $\/Week<\/p><div class=\"boat-actions\">\n          <button class=\"default-button save-boat like-boat\" data-boat-id=\"1715\"><span class=\"saved-boat-1715 icon-heart\"><\/span><\/button>\n 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Here\u2019s a quick reference:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dde0729 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dde0729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th><b>Region<\/b><\/th><th><b>Best Months<\/b><\/th><th><b>Highlights<\/b><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Papua (Raja Ampat)<\/td><td>October \u2013 April<\/td><td>Coral walls, endemic marine species, solitude<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banda Sea (Maluku)<\/td><td>October \u2013 November<\/td><td>Hammerhead sharks, spice islands, deep dives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lesser Sundas<\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">May \u2013 October<\/p><\/td><td>Komodo dragons, pelagic life, volcano trekking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Each region offers something unique\u2014from historical intrigue and ancient cultures to rare wildlife and pristine marine environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc8624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1fc8624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580eddb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"580eddb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f0d40 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73f0d40\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c3a6d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"46c3a6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#joinchat\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CONTACT BY WHATSAPP<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec7727b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec7727b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522e47f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"522e47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CONTACT BY EMAIL<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2085469 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2085469\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56ebc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56ebc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why Discover Indonesia by Yacht?<\/h3><p>Unlike traditional resorts or cruises, <strong>chartering a yacht in Indonesia offers a fully personalised experience<\/strong>. You wake up to a new bay every day, dive right off your deck into world-renowned dive sites, and dine under the stars in complete privacy.<\/p><p>A yacht charter here isn\u2019t just about luxury\u2014it\u2019s about access. Many of the most spectacular islands, reefs, and cultural sites are unreachable by land or mass tourism. Whether you\u2019re a diver, nature lover or simply seeking a truly unique escape, Indonesia by yacht is a journey into the extraordinary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04a5f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"04a5f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"> <div class=\"grid boats-grid\" id=\"boats-container\"><article class=\"boat box\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/vela-custom\/\" title=\"VELA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cad-vela-velero-1724-00.jpg\" alt=\"VELA\"> <span class=\"icon-zoom-in\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"description\"><h2 class=\"boat-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/vela-custom\/\" title=\"VELA\">VELA<\/a><\/h2><ul class=\"boat-main-specs\"><li><span class=\"icon-size\"><\/span>  50,00 m.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-user\"><\/span> 12 People<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-cabins\"><\/span> 6 Cabins<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-boat\"><\/span> 2022 Pak Haji Abdullah<\/li><\/ul><p>Rate from 119.000 $\/Week<\/p><div class=\"boat-actions\">\n          <button class=\"default-button save-boat like-boat\" data-boat-id=\"1724\"><span class=\"saved-boat-1724 icon-heart\"><\/span><\/button>\n          <button class=\"default-button share-boat\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share.svg\" alt=\"Share this yacht\"><\/button>\n          <div class=\"share-boat-layer\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"share-close\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-close.png\" alt=\"Close\">\n            <ul>\n                <li><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Check out this yacht profile from Charter and Dreams&amp;body=Hey, I thought you might be interested in this yacht profile: https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/vela-custom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-mail.svg\" alt=\"Email\"><\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Check out this yacht profile from Charter and Dreams: https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/vela-custom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-whatsapp.svg\" alt=\"Whatsapp\"><\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/en\/yacht\/vela-custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charteranddreams.com\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor-child\/images\/icons\/share-facebook.svg\" alt=\"Facebook\"><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b248aa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b248aa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3157c52 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3157c52\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400d1e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"400d1e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Ready to set sail?<\/strong> Let our expert team help you plan the perfect route, yacht, and season to match your interests. 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