With Indonesia reopening to visitors, the luxurious three-cabin Sequoia celebrates her fifth birthday by again welcoming charter guests looking for “an experience of a lifetime in a private setting”. Available through Camper & Nicholsons.

The largest archipelago on the planet, Indonesia has 17,000 islands to its name, boasting scenery that blends rainforests with crystalline waters and endless bleached-sand beaches. With so much to see and do, one of the best ways to cover Indonesia is by superyacht.

Borm in Bali, chef Wayan has grown up with a love of Indonesian cuisine and wants to share it with the world. With more than 20 years experience in five-star hotels such as Viceroy and one of the best Indonesian Restaurants, Mozaic, this season he will be whipping up a unique menu with Indonesian flare from the finest local seasonal ingredients on board 26 metre Sequoia.

Like a boutique hotel on the water, each superyacht is equipped with modern comforts and luxury touches, so you’ll feel right at home even when you’re far from home.

In this issue’s special focus on eastern Indonesia, Camper & Nicholsons explores the wondrous world of West Papua. where Triton Bay in Kaimana is an enticing destination for Whale Sharks and home to a colorful array of underwater, coastal, and land-based activities

They say it’s about the journey, not the destination. Well aware of this theory, Asia-based curated travel network Secret Retreats added several new independent luxury vessels to its Secret Cruises catalogue this year. Here are a few we can’t wait to jump aboard.

One of the best ways to explore Indonesia’s pristine and sometimes remote wonders is to reach them the way many of the Indonesian seafaring ancestors used to do: sailing.

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Time to explore this archipelago of ours in a stylish way

In a corner of the globe forgotten by time, you find yourself sipping coffee at sunrise. Before you, a volcano burps purple smoke toward wispy, pink clouds. Beneath you, a handcrafted wooden yacht rocks gently on calm waters.

OceanScape Yachts has partnered with Coral Triangle Safaris in Indonesia (which lies at the very heart of The Coral Triangle) to bring you a vacation experience like no other.

Imagine yourself aboard a privately chartered luxury yacht exploring one of earth’s most biodiverse, coral-rich waters near Indonesia. The Coral Triangle is your playground, and the Sequoia is the vessel for exploring this vast tropical archipelago of over 17,000 islands above and below the water surface. 

Rock the boat. Climb abroad this magnificient ship and sail off into Raja Ampat sunset.

For the ultimate luxurious way to discover the Coral Triangle’s hidden islands, charter the exclusive Sequoia yacht for a trip of a lifetime. The 26-metre yacht features two lavish suites, making it the perfect vacation for two couples or a small group of friends.

To begin to understand the rich history of Indonesia, one must explore some of its most remote islands. The 11 Banda Islands are located in the heart of Banda Sea, the deepest in Indonesia. Despite its remote location, European ships sailed there from the early 1500s in search of “Gold” (Nutmeg). The value of the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC), which controlled these spices, was, in today’s currency, worth more than Apple Corporation today. These islands shaped the history of modern international trade.

This family-owned charter company based in Jakarta uses its indigenous knowledge to host guests on their new traditionally-built soft motor sailor. Catered for by 10 crew including a cruise director and a balinese spa therapist, the low-emission Sequoia focuses on freshly prepare local food and insights into local culture – and avoids plastic and chemical toiletries.

Covering more than 180,000km2 in West Papua, Bird’s Head Seascape is home to one of the planet’s most biodiverse coral reefs.
We’ll explore deserted coastlines and seldom-visited spots in search of the world’s largest fish from on board Sequoia – one of the newest luxury wooden vessels built to experience the best of this wealth of islands.

Travel scenes from childhood constitute some of our most cherished memories – travel shapes who we are and strengthens character – so it’s little wonder that parents want to create wonderful life-enhancing experiences for their children to remember.

Explore the hidden treasure on Indonesia’s archipelago on the Sequoia Yacht, a classic wooden boat with five star luxuries.

Wellness travel guru Vivienne Tang the founder of Destination Deluxe, indulges in a six-day adventure on the Sequoia luxury yacht as the journey through the remote paradise of Raja Ampat.

SEQUOIA – EXPLORE THE CORAL TRIANGLE BY YACHT
Discover hidden islands and forgotten cultures with Sequoia, and immerse yourself in the richest reefs on earth.

Roam the sea and discover the richness of Indonesia aboard Sequoia, a classic wooden yacht with five-star facilities and services.

Yessi Maya Sari and Kevin Corcoran (below) aren’t your typical superyacht owners. Then again, their pride and joy, Sequoia, isn’t your typical superyacht, either. Neither are the Indonesian cruising grounds that the 86-foot (26-meter) Sequoia shows charter guests.

Set sail on the Sequoia yacht to explore the lesser-known islands of Indonesia and experience what hidden treasures our archipelago has to offer.

Sequoia Yachts offers a relaxed, modern way to explore the Coral Triangle.

Jakarta-based luxury travel company Coral Triangle Safaris has recently launched the sailing wooden yacht Sequoia which targets the Indonesian charter market.

Travel by yacht through the beautiful and remote islands of Indonesia exploring stunning blue seas and oceans, great diving spots, and blend-in with locals and traditional culture.

Over six months Petty was commissioned to design menus based on sustainable locally-sourced ingredients as well as select, train and review the performance of the onboard catering team.