Some yacht charters are defined by the yacht. Others are defined just as much by where that yacht can take you.
KAYRA phinisi yacht belongs firmly to the second category.
Based in Labuan Bajo and now accepting bookings for 2027, KAYRA, one of the few phinisi yachts equipped with a water slide, offers private yacht charters through some of the most extraordinary cruising grounds in Indonesia‘s Lesser Sunda Islands, including Komodo, Alor and Pantar, Samota, the Sape Strait and Solor.
At approximately 38 meters, with accommodation for eight guests in four cabins, KAYRA provides a private base from which to explore a region where volcanic islands, coral reefs, remote villages and exceptional marine life replace the conventional marina-to-marina rhythm of a Mediterranean charter.
Just as importantly, her charter program is all-inclusive. Fuel, meals, diving for certified guests, excursions, national park fees, airport transfers, and even daily massage treatments are included in the charter structure, making the experience particularly straightforward for guests traveling to one of Southeast Asia’s most adventurous yachting destinations.
Labuan Bajo: The Gateway to Komodo and the Lesser Sunda Islands
KAYRA is based in Labuan Bajo, on Flores’ western edge.
For yacht charter guests, it matters both practically and geographically. Labuan Bajo is the main gateway to Komodo National Park and remains accessible by direct flights from Bali, making it relatively easy to transition from an international journey to a remote cruising itinerary.
From here, the familiar infrastructure of resort destinations quickly disappears.
The yacht moves into a landscape shaped by rugged islands, empty beaches, dramatic hills and extraordinarily clear water. Days are structured around anchorages, diving sites, wildlife encounters and excursions ashore rather than reservations in ports or beach clubs.
For travelers already visiting Bali, an Indonesia yacht charter can therefore become an entirely different second chapter to the trip rather than simply an extension of the same experience.
Beyond Komodo: A Much Larger Cruising Ground
Komodo may be the internationally recognized name, but KAYRA’s 2027 program extends considerably farther.
Custom itineraries can incorporate the Lesser Sunda Marine Parks and cruising grounds including Alor and Pantar, Komodo, Samota, the Sape Strait and Solor.
Each presents a different reason to travel.
Komodo combines its famous terrestrial wildlife with remarkable marine environments. Alor and Pantar take the experience farther east into an area particularly prized for diving and remote exploration, while the wider Lesser Sunda chain provides countless possibilities for itineraries built around isolated islands and coastal communities.
This is precisely the type of destination where chartering privately makes a difference.
Rather than following a fixed departure schedule or predetermined cruise program, the route can be designed around guests: more diving, more time ashore, longer stays in remote anchorages, or a mix of marine and cultural exploration.
KAYRA: Designed for Eight Guests
KAYRA accommodates up to eight guests in four cabins, creating a very different onboard atmosphere from larger expedition vessels carrying 12 or more guests.
For families, couples traveling together, or small groups of friends, that capacity lets the yacht retain a genuinely private character.
And in Indonesia, privacy is not simply about having space on board.
It means arriving at an anchorage with no other yacht nearby, organizing a dive around the group’s experience level, going ashore when conditions are right rather than when an excursion is scheduled, or changing the day’s program because the captain and crew identify a better opportunity elsewhere.
The yacht effectively becomes a private floating base for the journey.
“Indonesia is a destination where the itinerary matters every bit as much as the yacht. Around Komodo and the Lesser Sunda Islands, guests are travelling for diving, wildlife, extraordinary landscapes and access to places that would otherwise be difficult to reach. KAYRA’s all-inclusive approach makes that kind of journey much easier to plan, while still allowing us to tailor the route around what the guests actually want to experience.”
— Giulia Di Leo, CEO, Your Boat Holiday
An Indonesia Charter Built Around the Water
For many guests, the underwater world is a main reason to choose this part of Indonesia.
KAYRA’s all-inclusive charter rate includes diving for certified divers, allowing qualified guests to incorporate diving naturally into the itinerary rather than treating it as an occasional external excursion.
That distinction matters in a destination where some of the most memorable experiences lie beneath the surface.
A day might begin with an early dive before breakfast, continue with a passage towards another island, include an afternoon excursion ashore and finish in an isolated anchorage.
Guests who do not dive are not secondary to the program. Snorkeling, land exploration and other sea activities can be integrated alongside diving, allowing groups with different interests to experience the same itinerary in different ways.
For non-certified guests who want to learn, KAYRA can also arrange diving courses separately for an additional cost.
More Than a Yacht Charter: Exploring Ashore
One of KAYRA’s strongest features is that the charter experience is not limited to life aboard.
Land and sea activities and planned excursions are included in the all-inclusive structure, making it possible to combine time on the water with exploration ashore.
In the Komodo region, that may mean encounters with the landscapes and wildlife the national park is famous for. Elsewhere in the Lesser Sunda Islands, the emphasis may shift to isolated beaches, local communities, or natural environments reached far more easily by private yacht than by traveling overland.
National park entrance fees and permits are also included.
For guests unfamiliar with Indonesia, this removes an important layer of logistics and keeps the itinerary focused on the experience, not the mechanics of organizing it.
A Different Approach to All-Inclusive Yacht Charter
KAYRA is offered for 2027 at an all-inclusive rate of:
$49,000 plus 12% Indonesian Government Tax.
The rate applies during both high and low season.
This differs considerably from the APA-based charter structure guests may know from Mediterranean or Caribbean superyacht charters.
The charter rate includes fuel; all meals and snacks; water, fresh juices, coffee, tea and non-alcoholic refreshments; diving for certified divers; land and sea activities and excursions; airport transfers; national park entrance fees and permits; and unlimited Starlink internet.
It also includes two hours of massage treatments each day for the vessel. This daily allocation is non-cumulative and applies to the yacht as a whole, not to each guest individually.
The result is much greater visibility into the trip cost before embarkation.
What Is Not Included
A few items remain outside KAYRA’s all-inclusive rate.
Diving courses for guests who are not already certified are charged separately, as are alcoholic beverages, additional massage or spa treatments beyond the daily inclusion, and excursions arranged outside the scheduled charter program.
For clients comparing KAYRA with conventional luxury yacht charters, we would therefore look at the complete charter cost rather than comparing the $49,000 rate directly with an APA-based yacht.
The structure is different, and many expenses normally settled separately are already incorporated.
Two Hours of Massage Treatments Each Day
One of KAYRA’s more unusual inclusions is the daily massage allocation.
The vessel includes two hours of treatments each day, allowing guests to incorporate wellness into the journey without turning the charter into a formal spa program.
After diving, hiking, or a day exploring ashore, that becomes particularly relevant.
The allocation resets each day rather than accumulating throughout the charter, so guests can share those two hours according to the group’s preferences.
It is a small detail in the overall itinerary, but one that fits particularly well with the slower rhythm of a private yacht journey through remote Indonesia.
Staying Connected with Starlink
Remote no longer necessarily means disconnected.
KAYRA provides unlimited Starlink internet as part of the charter rate, giving guests connectivity even as the itinerary moves away from Indonesia’s principal tourism centers.
For some travelers, that makes a longer or more remote itinerary considerably easier to consider. Work commitments can be handled when necessary, families can remain connected, and guests can share their journey without relying entirely on local mobile coverage.
The more valuable option, of course, may be knowing that the connection is available and choosing not to use it.
Reaching KAYRA from Bali
Despite the remote nature of the cruising grounds, joining KAYRA can be relatively straightforward.
The closest commercial airports depend on the chosen itinerary and include Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Bima (BMU), and Sumbawa Besar (SWQ).
These gateways are accessible via Bali’s Denpasar Airport (DPS), generally with direct domestic flights of approximately one to two hours depending on the route.
KAYRA’s all-inclusive rate includes airport transfers associated with the charter.
For international guests, Bali can therefore serve as the main arrival point in Indonesia, with the yacht charter starting immediately afterward or as part of a longer journey through the country.
Choosing Between Komodo, Alor and the Lesser Sunda Islands
With KAYRA, we don’t start by automatically selecting Komodo simply because it is the best-known name.
The right itinerary depends on the guests.
First-time visitors to Indonesia may want the combination of wildlife, landscapes, and marine experiences offered around Komodo. Experienced divers may be more interested in pushing farther into areas such as Alor and Pantar. Families may prefer a program that balances snorkeling, beaches, wildlife, and manageable excursions ashore.
The time available also matters.
Indonesia’s geography encourages slower travel. Trying to include too many distant cruising grounds can undermine precisely what makes the destination special.
At YBH, our role is therefore to discuss the experience guests are looking for first, then work with KAYRA’s team to determine the most suitable embarkation point, itinerary, and duration.
For a destination this remote, operational planning is every bit as important as selecting the yacht itself.
Book KAYRA for an Indonesia Yacht Charter in 2027
With her 2027 calendar now open, KAYRA offers an intriguing alternative to the world’s more established yacht charter destinations.
This is not a charter centered around famous marinas or a succession of fashionable ports. It is about moving through one of Southeast Asia’s most remarkable marine environments with the freedom to dive, explore ashore, discover remote islands, and adapt the journey around a small group of just eight guests.
The all-inclusive structure makes that experience particularly accessible: fuel, dining, certified diving, excursions, permits, transfers, and Starlink are already incorporated, leaving relatively few variables to manage once the charter begins.
Explore KAYRA, discover our selection of yachts for rent in Indonesia, or speak with the yacht charter brokers at Your Boat Holiday to compare Komodo, Alor, Pantar, and the wider Lesser Sunda Islands and create a private 2027 itinerary around the experiences you want to prioritize.
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