VELA | 2022
VELA
VELA
About VELA
Best for: dive-led groups of friends, with adventurous multi-generational families a close second.
Built in 2022, Vela is a 50-metre phinisi purpose-built for deep exploration of the Indonesian archipelago, accommodating up to 12 guests plus two children across six luxury cabins. The standout here is the crew: 18 specialists, including a captain with more than 20 years on Indonesian waters, a cruise director who has led marine research expeditions in Raja Ampat and whale-watching studies with Conservation International, and a PADI-certified activities manager who has trained over 300 divers and knows Komodo and Raja Ampat in exceptional depth.
Vela suits guests who want serious adventure shaped around them. Two Zodiac Pro 7 tenders, one rigged for eight divers and one configured for cruising, get the group to remote reefs and hidden beaches efficiently. Kayaks, towables, water skiing and wakeboarding round out the water offering. Ashore, trekking among Komodo dragons and guided snorkel or dive briefings are handled by crew who have done this for decades. Chef Agus, trained at Aman Resorts and shaped by kitchens across Bali, Australia and South-East Asia, brings real culinary range to a boat designed for guests who expect everything to match the landscape outside.
Specifications
Water sports & toys
- 2 x 6.7m (22ft) Zodiac Pro 7 Neo with 200hp Mercury outboard engines (1 in diving configuration for 8 divers and 1 in cruising configuration for up to 13 guests with 6 seats)
- 2 x Kayaks (3 man)
- Towables (inflatable donut)
Onboard amenities
Entertainment
Starlink satellite internet (220mbps max download speed and 25mbps upload speed)
4G connectivity when in range
Integrated bluetooth speakers throughout the yacht (indoor and outdoor)
OLED Samsung TVs in every cabin and in the salon with hundreds of movies on demand
Oversized portable speaker for beach setups
Video projector and screen for movies under the stars
Fully equipped outdoor gym located on the main deck:
- Adjustable workout bench
- Pair of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells (5 - 52.5 lbs each)
- 3 x kettlebells (4, 8, 12 kg)
- Dip bars
- 2 x TRX suspension kits
- Jumping rope
- 10 x Yoga mats
Spa:
- 1 x portable massage bed
Accommodations
Vela was conceived for modern day adventurers and experiential travelers eager to explore the most remote corners of the Indonesian archipelago. Each charter is fully personalized to accommodate the preferences of our guests. From scuba diving with manta rays and hiking among Komodo dragons to sheer relaxation on a secluded beach, no two experiences are ever the same onboard Vela.
With 6 luxury cabins accommodating up to 12 guests + 2 kids, VELA is perfectly suited for families and groups of friends. Blending the best of adventure, refinement and safety, Vela seeks to redefine barefoot luxury by sailing off the beaten path and crafting lasting bespoke memories.
Vela is one of the very few phinisis with two master cabins above deck: there is a very spacious Owner's Suite on the Bridge Deck, with a private terrace, and a large Master Cabin on the Main Deck. Each other suite is tastefully appointed with European fabrics by Hermès and Dedar and furnished with locally produced custom teak furniture sourced from sustainable forestry. En-suite bathrooms are cladded with handmade terracotta produced in Ubud, meticulously selected marble, and equipped with Philippe Starck-designed fittings.
MAIN DECK
35sqm master suite with en-suite bathroom featuring oversize marble vanity and marble shower, king size bed, living area with a sofa. 55” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Bluetooth-enabled Sonance ceiling speakers.
LOWER DECK
18 to 23sqm cabins all with en-suite bathroom featuring marble vanity and marble shower, king size bed or twin beds. 49” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Dali soundbar.
BRIDGE DECK
Panoramic 40sqm owner's suite with en-suite bathroom, his and hers vanity, bathtub, marble shower and makeup table, king size bed, living area with writing desk and lounge chair. Large private terrace with 2 day beds, dining table with 2 chairs. 55” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Bluetooth-enabled Sonance ceiling speakers.
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Bed sizes
• 1 x Master cabin: 180x200cm
• 1 x Owner suite: 180x200cm
• 3 x Double: 180x200cm
• 1 x Double/Twin cabin: 180x200cm or 90x200cm
*Sofa beds in 2 of the double cabins for Children under 10 years old
*Microfiber pillows, King Koil
Ceiling heights
• Master Cabin: 250cm
• Owner Suite: 240cm
• Double/twin cabins: 230cm
Dining options:
• Exterior: 1 dining table on main deck forward seating 14 guests and 1 dining table on main deck aft seating 12 guests
• Interior: 1 dining table in the saloon seating 12 guests
Custom formulated reef safe toiletries and SPF 30 reef safe sunblock
International power outlets in 220v, no converters
Extended first aid kits available on board
Safes: 1 per cabin in the wardrobe + 1 in the captain’s quarters + 1 in the cruise director’s quarters
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Main features
• 2022 brand new built luxury phinisi
• Two master cabins with one including a private terrace
• Rate all inclusive with masseuse and diving
• High end finishing and furniture on board
• Starlink system for high speed internet connection
• Experienced local crew
• State-of-the-art tenders and watersports equipment (including Seabobs F5S)
Guest policy
Gallery
Details
Dive programme
Green initiatives
- Yes
- No
- Custom formulated reef safe toiletries and SPF 30 reef safe sunblock
General rates
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