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Aerial view of a private motor yacht anchored in turquoise water off a Bali island coast

Private boat charters from Sanur and Benoa

Sport yachts, catamarans and phinisi schooners, hired by the day for Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Tanah Lot. Your party is the only one on board.

Ask for a quote

The desk replies with a vessel shortlist and quote, usually within 90 minutes.

What a private charter is

You hire the whole boat for the day, from Sanur or Benoa, instead of sharing a fifty-seat speedboat to Lembongan or queueing at the Penida pier.

The captain, deckhands and chef work to your itinerary for the contracted hours. We are a curator with a partner fleet, not a one-boat operator, so we match the vessel to the day, from the driver who collects you in Seminyak to the last drink at Tanah Lot.

A couple sharing lunch at the table on the aft deck of a private yacht
Departures
Benoa Marina, Serangan or Sanur
Vessels
Sport yachts, catamarans, phinisi schooners
Day rates 2026
USD 950 to 4,800
Partner fleet
Around 24 vetted vessels
Quote
Usually within 90 minutes

Sport yacht, catamaran or phinisi

Each type has its own sea-state limits and price band. Getting the match wrong is the difference between a great day and a long one.

Aerial view of a white sport yacht turning at speed on open blue water

Sport yachts

Single-hull motor yachts with an air-conditioned saloon and a swim platform that drops straight into Crystal Bay.

Length
38–72 ft
On board
22–26 knots, two or three cabins
Best for
Couples, mixed-age families, tight time windows
Day rate 2026
USD 1,400–4,800

Ask about sport yachts

A sailing catamaran under full sail at sunset

Catamarans

Twin hulls ride the chop between Sanur and Lembongan better than a monohull, and the wider galley lets the chef do more.

Length
45–60 ft
On board
Forward trampoline, one shared deck
Best for
Groups of 8–14, guests prone to seasickness
Day rate 2026
USD 1,200–3,400

Ask about catamarans

A phinisi schooner under full sail on calm water

Phinisi schooners

Sulawesi-built wooden schooners with two masts and a teak deck you walk barefoot. The boat is the destination.

Length
60–100 ft
On board
6–8 knots, sails up for the photo
Best for
Celebrations, anniversaries, photoshoots
Day rate 2026
USD 1,800–4,200

Ask about phinisi

Three routes from Bali

Pick the route first. We match the vessel to it, then add the extras you want.

Aerial view of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan with boats moored in the channel

Nusa Lembongan

35 min from Sanur, 45 min from Benoa

The shortest hop, and usually calmer water than the Penida run. A swim at Mushroom Bay, lunch mid-channel, then Devil’s Tear and the mangroves before heading home around 4 pm.

Stops
Mushroom Bay, Devil’s Tear, Mangrove Forest
Best vessel
Any type. Suits families with children under ten.
Aerial view of Crystal Bay on Nusa Penida with boats anchored over clear turquoise water

Nusa Penida

75 min out from Benoa, 90 min back

The main day out. Crystal Bay has around 18 m visibility on a clean day, and reef mantas use the cleaning station at Manta Point all year.

Stops
Crystal Bay, Manta Point
Best vessel
Catamaran or a 50 ft+ sport yacht. Smaller boats struggle on the return.
Tanah Lot sea temple on its rock outcrop, surrounded by surf

Tanah Lot sunset

Board 3:30 pm, at anchor by 5:45 pm

West along the south coast to anchor off the temple for sunset, then dinner and drinks at anchor and back after dark.

Stops
South coast, Tanah Lot temple
Best vessel
Phinisi, or a catamaran for larger groups.

Extras on any route: chef tasting menu, hair and make-up before boarding, drone photography, sunset extension.

Why book through a curator

Book direct with one operator and you get whatever that operator owns. We hold no boats, so the choice starts from your day instead.

  1. The vessel type fits the day

    Yacht, catamaran or phinisi, chosen for your group and route rather than for the boat someone needs to fill.

  2. Honest sea-state advice

    If the swell forecast says so, we move you to a calmer route, even if you booked the longer one.

  3. A backup when things break

    If your vessel has a service issue at 6 am, we move you onto an equivalent before you wake up.

We have spent three years on the pontoons at Benoa and Serangan. Every vessel is test-sailed before we list it, and operators whose insurance, crew certification or safety paperwork fails a basic audit are turned down.

The partner fleet

The boats we book most often. We hold no exclusive contracts, so you get the best vessel for your day, not the one we are pushed to fill.

SanchayaCatamaran, 55 ft Lagoon Based in Benoa, full chef galley
AdelaarSport yacht, 65 ft Princess Three guest cabins and a flybridge
Sayang DamaiPhinisi, 80 ft schooner In private charter service since 2019
Kuda LautSport yacht, 50 ft Sunseeker Couple and family days
CendrawasihPhinisi, 70 ft schooner Celebration days, large aft dining table

Around 24 vetted vessels in total across Benoa, Serangan and Sanur. The list changes every quarter as captains move boats and hulls go in for refit.

Questions before booking

Anything not covered here, ask the desk on WhatsApp.

Ask on WhatsApp

Plan your day

A five-minute conversation is the fastest way to a quote. Send the group size, the date and what you want the day to feel like.

Message us on WhatsApp

Departures
Benoa Marina · Serangan · Sanur

How booking works

  1. Brief

    Group size, date and the kind of day you want, by WhatsApp or email.

  2. Shortlist and quote

    Vessel options with honest trade-offs, usually within 90 minutes in Bali daylight hours.

  3. Deposit and confirmation

    A deposit secures the boat and you receive a written confirmation.

  4. On the day

    A driver collects you and the crew runs the day to your clock.