Alila Purnama and Amandira: Understanding Two Five-Cabin Ultimate-Tier Phinisi for a Komodo Voyage

Alila Purnama and Amandira are two phinisi with five cabins each, both placed in the Ultimate tier of The Yacht Club Indonesia's collection. Alila Purnama is the yacht built around diving, with a full PADI dive centre, nitrox and a four-to-one diver-to-guide ratio. Amandira is the Aman-branded phinisi with a spa and a cruising range that extends to Alor. The Yacht Club's charter consultants place both yachts and confirm specifications such as crew ratio and dive setup before quotation. Their guidance is simple: choose Alila Purnama when the reef sets the rhythm of the day, and Amandira when life aboard does.

About this guide: This overview draws on the vessel specifications The Yacht Club's Bali-based consultants confirm when matching guests to yachts across Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, Sumbawa and the Spice Islands. Tier in the collection is set by cabin standard, tenders, dive setup, crew-to-guest ratio and dining style, never by destination.

Vessel Specifications and Design

The two yachts share a cabin count and a tier, but their dimensions and character differ substantially.

Alila Purnama measures 46 metres in length. Amandira's 52 metres is her sparred length; her designer, Kasten Marine Design, lists 38 metres on deck, a 10-metre moulded beam and a 3.8-metre loaded draft. Both have five suites; Alila Purnama carries ten guests, and Amandira's guest count is [CLIENT TO CONFIRM: Amandira guest capacity]. Amandira offers a spa and was handcrafted by Konjo artisans in South Sulawesi. Both hulls follow the phinisi tradition of the Bugis and Makassar seafarers of South Sulawesi.

With only five suites, Alila Purnama keeps a boutique scale, with onboard spa treatments and design rooted in environmental care. Its furniture uses responsibly sourced teak, rattan and local materials. Both yachts operate across Komodo, Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands, with Amandira extending her cruising range to Alor.

Hull Shape and Space Distribution

The difference between gross tonnage-a measure of enclosed internal volume rather than weight-reveals how each yacht distributes its living space. That additional volume on Amandira is spread across the same five cabins, creating separation rather than expansion within each suite.

Shape matters as much as volume. Lounging and dining areas feel generous side to side. This matters when two families share the yacht.

Alila Purnama concentrates her space for focused activity. Amandira distributes it for independent comfort.

Dive Operations and Marine Exploration

For guests who plan the trip around the water, the dive operation built into the vessel matters most. Komodo's sites, from Manta Point to Batu Bolong, are known for current-swept reefs and dense marine life. A typical dive day on a Komodo charter runs three to four dives, and private charters can dive up to four or five times a day.

Alila Purnama is configured for exactly this rhythm. Her full PADI dive centre and nitrox suit repeat dives, and the four-to-one diver-to-guide ratio is the detail that counts in moving water. A guide watching four divers can match the plan to each person's air, experience and comfort in the current. On a drift dive, that attention decides how much of the reef you actually see.

Amandira includes dive equipment, divemasters and nitrox for certified divers as part of the standard charter. Her specific dive setup is confirmed at quotation. She appeals to mixed-interest groups where divers share the boat with guests who prefer the spa, Padar's ridgeline, Pink Beach or the Komodo dragons on the savannahs of Komodo and Rinca.

Two details apply on either yacht. Valid dive insurance is mandatory. Dive certifications and personal dive computers are not included, although certification on board is possible on private charters.

How a Komodo National Park Cruise Works

Once the vessel is chosen, the voyage follows the rhythm of a UNESCO World Heritage park.

Komodo sails April to October. Guests fly into Labuan Bajo (LBJ), with direct flights from Bali of roughly 1 hour 15 to 20 minutes, and from Jakarta. A luxury Komodo cruise typically runs three to six nights.

Around 80 to 90 percent of Komodo charters begin and end in Labuan Bajo. One-way routes are also offered: Bali or Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo, and Labuan Bajo to Alor.

Amandira's extended cruising grounds become relevant on the last option. A voyage continuing east to Alor, with its hammerhead sharks, Mola-Mola and weaving villages, fits naturally within her range.

A relocation fee applies only when a guest asks to start or finish where the yacht is not positioned. Most charters do not incur one. Permits, marine park entry and environmental fees are arranged by the vessel and its agents, not by guests.

What the Nightly Rate Includes

The financial structure is the same on both yachts. There is one all-inclusive rate per night. There is no advance provisioning allowance, no running tab and no end-of-charter reconciliation.

Included:

- The yacht and full crew, with an expedition leader

- Chef-prepared meals and snacks

- Soft drinks, tea and coffee

- Fuel for the agreed itinerary

- Water toys and scheduled excursions

- Dive equipment, divemasters and nitrox for certified divers

Excluded:

- Alcohol (some yachts offer local beer and wine)

- Travel and dive insurance

- Crew gratuities

- Hotels before and after the cruise

Three lines are confirmed per vessel at quotation: national park fees (included on most yachts, not all), massage (some yachts include two to four hours a day), and any fuel surcharge or relocation fee. Given both yachts' spa credentials, ask about massage inclusion specifically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which yacht offers a full dive programme?

Alila Purnama, for her full PADI dive centre, nitrox and four-to-one diver-to-guide ratio.

Can I take a Komodo cruise from Bali?

Guests can fly direct from Bali to Labuan Bajo in about 1 hour 15 to 20 minutes. One-way Bali to Labuan Bajo charters are also offered where a yacht's schedule allows.

Raja Ampat vs Komodo: can one charter cover both?

No. They are separate trips in opposite seasons, Raja Ampat from November to April via Sorong. Both yachts sail there, typically on voyages of seven to twelve nights.

Does a longer charter lower the nightly rate?

No. The rate is fixed per night. It moves with the vessel, the season and the standard of service, not with charter length or cruising ground.

Is alcohol included?

Alcohol is generally excluded. Some yachts include local beer and wine, so this is confirmed per vessel.

Can I see a yacht's compliance documents?

Yes. Compliance is a contractual requirement for every yacht in the collection. Seaworthiness certificates and crew STCW qualifications for a specific yacht can be requested at quotation stage.

About The Yacht Club Indonesia

The Yacht Club Indonesia is a Bali-based team of yacht charter consultants, part of the YMA Yachting group. It curates luxury and ultra-luxury yachts and phinisi across Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor, Sumbawa and the Spice Islands. Each enquiry is handled by a named charter expert who works through consultation, shortlist and a transparent quotation. The Voyage Planner team then arranges flight routing, transfers and hotels around the charter dates.

For dates aboard Alila Purnama or Amandira, or a shortlist of comparable five-cabin phinisi, speak with a charter consultant at The Yacht Club Indonesia.