paradise found ON THE WATER The wild, far-flung isles of Indonesia are among the most biodiverse places on Earth – and are now accessible with full creature comforts on a range of craft, from small explorer ships to traditional phinisi yachts 1 One of the archipelago’s aquatic phinisi pioneers is SILOLONA SOJOURNS, founded by the American expat Patti Seery and now managed by her son Tresno. Having brought up her children on Bali, Seery has deep connections to places such as Raja Ampat, Flores and Papua, creating strong ties to the Asmat and Dani tribes. silolona.com 2 Another early example of a kitted-out phinisi is the PURNAMA, offered by the Alila hotel group. Essentially the world’s poshest pirate boat, it has four deluxe rooms as well as a master suite with a private deck. The interiors are tastefully designed with Indonesian textiles and antiques. alilahotels.com 3 The two stunning teak boats built especially for Aman (which has five resorts across the country) can be chartered separately or as a team: the AMANDIRA, a two-masted sailing vessel with five cabins, and the AMANIKAN, a cruiser with three cabins and excellent diving facilities. aman.com 4 Perhaps the largest and most opulent of all, with nine suites outfitted with rain showers and enormous beds, four decks and 900sq m of space, the beautiful-to-the-last-detail PRANA BY ATZARÓ was conceived by the same family behind the lush bohemian Atzaró estate on Ibiza. pranabyatzaro.com 5 The laid-back RASCAL VOYAGES 30m phinisi yacht with five spacious cabins features meals overseen by the owners of Bali’s popular surferinspired cafes Milk & Madu and Watercress, and the captain points the prow at the most beautiful and pristine uninhabited beaches on the archipelago. rascalvoyages.com 6 Watersports and diving expeditions that go as off the map as possible – often to the surreal landscapes of Raja Ampat – are the speciality of MERIDIAN ADVENTURE, an invitation-only travel company that arranges bespoke journeys for groups using a flotilla of catamarans. meridianadventures.com 7 The two-year-old KUDANIL EXPLORER, a converted offshore rig support vessel, is for those who dream of being a true adventurer. With eight berths, it has the space to offer abundant sea toys, a spa cabin and two restaurants, and though it’s not glam-forward, its range and stability are unsurpassed. kudanil.com 8 The latest addition to the Indo-cruising scene is AQUA EXPEDITIONS, whose Aqua Blu – formerly the British naval explorer HMS Beagle – has 15 individually bookable suites and itineraries that centre on exploring eastern Indonesia over the course of one or two weeks. aquaexpeditions.com PEITA BLYTHE 56 NetJets
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