Off-grid in Indonesia – charter yacht Prana by Atzaró

Prana by Atzaró is the world’s ultimate luxurious charter with an impressive A-list following. Sailing trips can be arranged in the calm waters of Komodo National Park, or the unexplored magical islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia where some of the best diving in the world can be experienced.A beautiful hand-built phinisi, the largest and most luxurious of its kind in the world, Prana by Atzaró can accommodate up to 18 people in nine luxurious suites, offering the perfect opportunity for a group holiday with family or friends. Each en-suite cabin offers huge deep beds, rain showers, air conditioning and beautiful nautical design elements in smooth solid teak wood, muted palettes and soft textures.

Journeying aboard Prana by Atzaró, there are activities to keep even the most active adventure-seeker happy. Learn to scuba dive with the yacht’s resident dive instructor or take a leisurely drifting snorkel across volcanic vents. Alternatively, launch sea kayaks and paddle boards to explore the jungle-draped coastlines or get your thrills wakeboarding and water-skiing around the calmest of lagoons. Fishing equipment is also supplied along with towable floats for effortless fun.

For those just looking to relax and recharge, four spacious decks with king size daybeds offer abundant places to retreat. A yoga deck doubles as an open-air cinema whilst Prana by Atzaró’s main deck has both indoor and outdoor living spaces to enjoy and the on-board treatment room is massage-heaven.

The cuisine onboard, carefully created by the yacht’s chef, includes both Asian Fusion and Western dishes. Everything is made from the freshest, local ingredients and served by discreet staff alfresco under the stars or in the cool of the air-conditioned dining room or Robinson-Crusoe style, on powder white sandy beaches under shady parasols. After dinner you can relax at the open-air cinema or indulge in a pampering spa treatment.

The 18-man crew includes a Cruise Director, Dive Instructor, several chefs, stewards and expert therapists for treatments; all on hand to deliver a seamless experience and to ensure all needs are met. With fine dining, unlimited water sports, on-board spa treatments, unforgettable diving all within the chance to visit some of the world’s most beautiful heritage sites, a trip aboard Prana by Atzaró is a travel-experience of a lifetime.

Rates and schedules for 2024

Rates start at: $15,000 per night (minimum 4 nights) in low-season.

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At just over 55 metres in length and 11 metres wide, Prana by Atzaró has been crafted in the style of a traditional Indonesian phinisi, a sailboat with two masts. It is built entirely of ironwood and teak, according to traditional methods and has been created by the founders ofAtzaró Group, the Ibiza based five-star hospitality brand.

2024 destinations

Komodo National Park

Get up close and personal with the world’s largest lizards in their untamed natural habitat, visit surreal pink beaches, watch spine-tingling sunsets and dive some of the world’s most pristine coral reefs. Three big islands form Komodo National Park: Komodo Island, Rinca Island and Padar Island, plus a few other islets. This area is a World Heritage Site with over 2,000 square kilometers of protected wildlife including roughly 5,700 Komodo dragons as well as wild boar, water buffalos, deer, horses, snakes, monkeys and the magnificent marine life under the waves.

The Spice Islands

The Spice islands or Banda islands or Maluku islands Indonesia are an east Indonesian archipelago comprising two provinces, Maluku and North Maluku. They’re known for their volcanoes and palm-lined beaches. Gasp at the rich colonial architecture of Banda Besar, hike Mount Api, race the locals in their boats, spot whales and dolphins and dive pristine coral reefs thronging with marine life. The Spice islands region of Indonesia is the stuff of legend and features in many traditional and modern books, stories and songs. There are perfect sunrises in front of the volcano and mellow sunsets with cocktails served on snowy white beaches framed by untouched rainforest. There are as many enchantments below the water as there are above and vast shelves of coral plummet into the deep blue ocean providing one of the most biodiverse seascapes in the world.

Raja Ampat

Renowned for the untouched natural beauty of its 1500 islands, cays and shoals, Raja Ampat offers our guests one of the most remote destinations on the planet. Here you can cross the equator with giant manta rays, explore prehistoric caves, visit primordial tribes, kayak around virgin coastlines and discover dive sites famed for having the most species recorded in one spot. Raja Ampat translates as the ‘Four Kings’ and is located off the northwest tip of the Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea. This region embraces over 1500 small islands surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo.

More about Prana by Atzaró

Prana by Atzaró sails all year, following the calm seas, so destinations are seasonal. The yacht sails Komodo National Park from May to October, the Spice Islands in November and May and Raja Ampat from December to April.

Rates are all-inclusive with all meals and snacks, soft drinks, local beers and wines, laundry and Internet and water sports, diving, excursions and a complimentary 30-minute massage or beauty treatment. The yacht can be chartered for private weddings and is the ultimate luxury honeymoon experience.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.