Best Private Yachts for Families in Indonesia
Updated 29 October 2026 · Navélia Yacht Charters Indonesia
Short answer
The best yacht for most family charters in Indonesia is Celestia, built in 2023 with 7 cabins for 14 guests, from US$13,500 per night. Bigger extended families fit on Sanctuary or Velocean (18 guests each), and families on a tighter budget should look at Raffles, which sleeps 14 in 6 cabins from US$3,800 per night.
Our picks
1. Best overall
Celestia
Built in 2023 with 7 cabins for 14 guests, enough rooms for several family units, from US$13,500 per night.
2. Best for extended families
Sanctuary
A 48 m yacht built in 2023 with 9 cabins for 18 guests, about US$833 per guest per night when full, from US$15,000 per night.
3. Most cabins
Velocean
A 50 m yacht with 10 cabins for 18 guests, so almost every pair has a room, from US$10,000 per night.
4. Best luxury family yacht
Vela
A 50 m yacht built in 2022 with 6 cabins for 12 guests, from US$17,000 per night.
5. Best for smaller families
Kayra
Built in 2024, 38 m with 4 cabins for 8 guests, from US$7,000 per night in Komodo.
6. Best mid range
Andamari
A 30 m yacht built in 2019 with 6 cabins for 12 guests, sailing Komodo and Raja Ampat, from US$5,500 per night.
7. Best value
Raffles
Built in 2023 with 6 cabins for 14 guests, about US$271 per guest per night when full, from US$3,800 per night.
How we chose the best family yachts
Families need cabins more than anything else. Parents want their own cabin, older children often want theirs, and grandparents need privacy too. So we ranked yachts on the number of cabins first, then on guest capacity, length, build year and price per night.
We left out yachts where the guest count is much higher than the cabin count, because those layouts usually mean shared cabins. Every yacht on this list sails Komodo, and most also sail Raja Ampat.
Celestia ranks best overall for families because its 7 cabins cover most family groups of 10 to 14 without anyone sharing awkwardly, and it is one of the newer yachts in our fleet. Larger extended families should start with Sanctuary or Velocean, while smaller families get a newer yacht at a lower price with Kayra.
- At least 4 cabins, so the family can split across rooms.
- Guest capacity of 8 to 18.
- Built in 2019 or later for a more recent interior.
- A spread of prices, from value to luxury.
What families should compare
Count bedrooms, not berths. A family of six with three couples or pairs needs three cabins; a multi generation group of twelve may need six. Kayra gives 4 cabins for 8 guests, Andamari 6 cabins for 12, and Velocean 10 cabins for 18.
Shorter is often better with young children. Komodo is a good first family charter because the flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo takes about 1h15 and a 3 to 5 night trip covers the highlights. Raja Ampat trips are typically 5 to 7 nights and start from Sorong.
Talk to us about ages before you book. Each yacht has its own rules on young children, and the crew can plan meals and activities once they know who is coming.
Price per guest matters more for families than for couples, because family groups often fill a yacht. Raffles works out at US$271 per guest per night with 14 guests aboard, and Sanctuary at US$833 per guest per night with 18, both well below what the headline price suggests. If your family is smaller than the yacht's capacity, compare the full nightly price instead.
Family yacht prices compared
Prices are for the whole yacht per night, with crew, meals and fuel for the standard route included. Park fees, diving, alcohol and gratuity are extra. Per guest prices assume a full yacht, which is easier to reach with a large family group.
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Cabins | Built | Price per night | Per guest per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestia | 45 m | 14 | 7 | 2023 | from US$13,500 | US$964 |
| Sanctuary | 48 m | 18 | 9 | 2023 | from US$15,000 | US$833 |
| Velocean | 50 m | 18 | 10 | 2020 | from US$10,000 | US$556 |
| Vela | 50 m | 12 | 6 | 2022 | from US$17,000 | US$1,417 |
| Kayra | 38 m | 8 | 4 | 2024 | from US$7,000 | US$875 |
| Andamari | 30 m | 12 | 6 | 2019 | from US$5,500 | US$458 |
| Raffles | 33 m | 14 | 6 | 2023 | from US$3,800 | US$271 |
Booking tips for family charters
School holidays overlap with the Komodo peak season from May to October, so book early if your dates are fixed. In Komodo, budget roughly US$50 to 120 per guest in park fees for a 3 to 4 night charter. In Raja Ampat the entry permit is about US$120 per guest, and the best season runs from October to April.
Payment usually works as 50% to confirm and 50% 60 days before departure. Plan a crew tip of about 10% of the charter fee. Our team replies within 10 minutes on WhatsApp and can shortlist yachts by cabin layout for your exact family.
Share any dietary needs, medical needs and swimming ability when you enquire, so the crew can prepare before you arrive.
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Questions
What is the best yacht for a family charter in Indonesia?
For most families it is Celestia: built 2023, 7 cabins, 14 guests, from US$13,500 per night. Larger families should compare Sanctuary and Velocean.
Which region is best for a family yacht charter?
Komodo suits most first family charters: it is about 1h15 by air from Bali and 3 to 5 nights covers the highlights. Raja Ampat suits families who want a longer trip of 5 to 7 nights.
How much does a family yacht charter cost?
The yachts on this page range from US$3,800 to US$17,000 per night for the whole yacht, including crew, meals and fuel for the standard route.
Can young children join a yacht charter?
Usually yes, but each yacht sets its own rules. Tell us the ages in your group and we will confirm which yachts fit.