Bhavana
Bhavana is a 50-metre heritage expedition phinisi launched in 2025 — conceived as a passion project uniting refined comfort, authentic Indonesian craftsmanship and purposeful ocean exploration. Her name, drawn from the Sanskrit for the “cultivation of the mind”, sets the tone of every voyage: guests arrive curious and depart renewed.
Seven ensuite cabins accommodate fourteen guests, cared for by a crew of twelve that includes a cruise director, a dive instructor and a masseuse. Rooted in traditional phinisi shipbuilding and enriched with a Peranakan heritage design philosophy, she pairs cultural authenticity with contemporary detailing across a bright dining salon, a well-stocked bar and lounge, expansive teak sun decks and a shaded top deck.
A fully equipped dive platform — nitrox, a divemaster and unlimited daily diving — makes her a natural home for dedicated divers and for families with older children. A Bhavana charter ranges across Indonesia’s finest waters, from Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat to the Banda Spice Islands, the Alor Archipelago, Sumbawa and Bali and the Nusa Islands, with a spa therapist, gym, yoga, sea kayaks, paddleboards and wakeboarding aboard, and shore excursions, island hikes and beach dinners ashore.
At a glance
- Length overall
- 50m
- Beam
- 10.3m
- Draft
- 3m
- Cabins
- 7
- Guest capacity
- 14
- Crew
- 12
- Cruising speed
- 8–11 knots
- Year built
- 2025
- Yacht type
- Phinisi
- Collection
- Luxury
- Based in
- Indonesia · Komodo · Raja Ampat · Banda
Only confirmed specifications are shown. Details not listed here — such as builder and year — are confirmed with the operator on request.
Four things to notice
Cruising grounds
Where Bhavana sails. Your captain shapes the final route by weather and your party.
Bali & Nusa Islands
Bali · Nusa Penida · Nusa Lembongan · Gili
Komodo
Komodo
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat
Banda Sea & Spice Islands
Banda
Alor
Alor
On board
- Fully-equipped dive centre with nitrox
- Unlimited daily diving with divemaster
- Snorkelling gear
- Sea kayaks
- Stand-up paddleboards
- Wakeboard & waterski
- Gym
- Yoga mats
- Spa therapist & daily treatments
- Bar & lounge
- Espresso machine
- Bright dining salon
- Expansive teak sun decks
- Sound system
- Board games & library
- First aid & oxygen kit
- Two tenders
In the charter
- Full crew including captain, cruise director, dive instructor and masseuse
- All gourmet meals, refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks
- Unlimited dives per day, with equipment and divemaster
- Daily spa treatments
- Personal laundry
- Use of the gym, board games and movie library
- Stand-up paddleboards, wakeboard, waterski and sea kayaks
- Fuel charges
- National park permits and clearances
- Shore excursions, island expeditions, hiking and snorkelling
- Return transfers to and from the airport or hotel
Not included
- International and domestic airfares, excess baggage, passports, visas and airport taxes
- Diving courses and certification
- Alcoholic beverages
- Starlink internet
- Additional spa and massage treatments
- Travel and diving insurance (mandatory)
- Crew gratuity and personal expenses
- Unscheduled excursions and drone-usage fees where applicable
- Service charge for onboard consumption
Inside Bhavana
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Charter questions
How many guests can Bhavana accommodate?
Bhavana takes up to 14 guests and has 7 cabins, with a crew of 12. Our concierge confirms the cabin layout for your party with the operator.
How much does it cost to charter Bhavana?
Bhavana is quoted on request — the rate depends on your dates, route and length of charter. Send us your dates and party size and we prepare the quote.
Where does Bhavana cruise?
Bhavana is based in Indonesia. It charters in Bali & Nusa Islands (Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Gili); Komodo (Komodo); Raja Ampat (Raja Ampat); Banda Sea & Spice Islands (Banda); Alor (Alor). The best season is Year-round for Bali & Nusa Islands and Apr–Oct for Komodo and Oct–Apr for Raja Ampat and Sep–Nov for Banda Sea & Spice Islands and May–Nov for Alor; your captain shapes the route around weather and your plans.
What kind of yacht is Bhavana?
Bhavana is a 50m phinisi built in 2025, available for private crewed charter through The Luxury Leisure.