Wide decks
Families with children
Better stability at anchor and easy access ladders make life simpler with young children and across three generations.
- Space to move without a rail worry
- Shallow anchorages close to beaches
- Quiet corners for naps
Charter · Catamaran
Private catamaran charter — Bali, the Nusas and the Gilis
One to five days with the whole boat, crew and itinerary to yourselves. Two hulls, a wide deck and a platform that stays steady at anchor — the most comfortable way to island-hop with a mixed group.
- 1–5
- day private charters
- 8–18
- guests, depending on the hull
- $2,000+
- per day, whole boat
Why a catamaran
Two hulls, one very wide deck
A catamaran is two hulls joined by a wide deck, which feels noticeably steadier at anchor and under way than a comparable monohull. On a family or mixed-ability trip that difference decides whether people stay on deck or go below.
- Steadier at rest, which matters more than speed on a day at anchor
- Wide, uncluttered decks and forward trampolines
- Shallow enough for anchorages a deeper hull cannot use
- Easy ladders and boarding for children and older guests
- Shaded cockpit plus interior saloon and galley
- Air-conditioning on most overnight boats, subject to generator and anchorage rules
Power or sail
Which catamaran you actually want
Power catamaran
Fast and efficient, and the right answer for day trips and short overnights. Typically thirty-five to fifty feet, carrying eight to eighteen guests depending on design and licensing, with a large aft cockpit, a flybridge with seating and an interior saloon.
Sailing catamaran
Comfortable and fuel-efficient over several days. Typically thirty-eight to fifty-two feet with three to five guest cabins in double or queen configuration plus crew quarters, spacious forward trampolines, a shaded cockpit, saloon and galley.
What we send you
Current photos and a layout plan, the maximum guest count we recommend for comfort rather than the legal limit, and a detailed amenity list covering air-conditioning, sound system, water toys and tender. On overnight boats, cabins are generally en-suite or share a bathroom between two.
Sample itinerary
Three days, Bali to Penida and the Lombok coast
One of the frameworks, to show the shape. Wind, swell and port regulations move plans; we prioritise comfort and safety over sticking to a printed plan.
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Day 1
Bali to the Nusa Penida anchorages
Depart Benoa Harbour or Serangan, cross to Penida for snorkelling and relaxed sailing, and settle into a sheltered anchorage for the night.
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Day 2
The longer leg towards Lombok
A longer run east with possible stops at Gili Gede or on the south-west Lombok coast, subject to the boat's range and the weather.
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Day 3
Back to Bali, or ashore in Lombok
Either cross back towards Bali, or disembark in Lombok with a separate transfer to Senggigi or Mataram.
A shorter 2D1N version runs Benoa or Serangan across to Lembongan for a snorkel and a sunset mooring, then Penida — Crystal Bay or the north coast if conditions favour it — before returning to Bali in the afternoon.
Formats
From one day to five
Routes are designed around calm anchorages, clear water and realistic travel times rather than a maximum number of stops.
6–9 hrs
Day charter to Lembongan and Penida
Departing Benoa Harbour or Serangan. Swimming and snorkelling around Lembongan and Penida with stops such as Crystal Bay, the Toyapakeh area and the mangrove anchorages, conditions permitting.
Rule of thumb
The standard day out
Half day
Bali coastal cruising
Shorter runs off Sanur, Nusa Dua or the Uluwatu cliffs, subject to sea state and mooring options.
Rule of thumb
Sea-state dependent
2D1N–3D2N
Nusa loops from Bali
Two or three day loops around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, or a one-way trip combined with a Lombok fast boat or flight.
Rule of thumb
Bali-based, short overnights
3–5 days
Lombok and the Gili Islands
Departing Senggigi or the Bangsal area for Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, then the quiet anchorages along north-west Lombok.
Rule of thumb
Pairs with a phinisi onward
Included
The baseline on every catamaran
Fully crewed and customised. We confirm the exact inclusion list for your specific boat at proposal stage rather than promising a generic one.
- 01 Private use of the catamaran for your group only, with no outside guests
- 02 Professional captain, deck crew and an English-speaking host
- 03 One to five day itineraries around Bali, Lembongan, Penida and the Gilis
- 04 Fuel for the agreed route and hours under way each day
- 05 Snorkelling equipment, with sizes on request
- 06 Onboard sound system, shaded lounges and sunbathing areas
- 07 Drinking water, tea, coffee and soft drinks, selection varying by boat
- 08 Light snacks and lunch on day charters; full-board meals on multi-day charters
- 09 Basic travel and liability insurance for the vessel and crew
- 10 Towels and basic bathroom amenities on overnight charters
Quoted separately
Alcohol, premium wine and champagne; dive guides and scuba rental; a photographer or drone operator subject to local rules; hotel and villa transfers in Bali or Senggigi, and Gili transfers via Bangsal; kayaks, paddleboards and sea scooters, which vary by boat.
Where it goes further
If you need something specific — a fully shaded deck for an older group, accessible boarding for limited mobility, or a quiet corner for a child's nap — tell us early and we match the hull and layout to it.
Who it suits
Groups that want comfort over schedule
A catamaran charter works best for people who value space and a casual atmosphere more than covering the maximum distance.
Birthdays, weddings
Friends and celebrations
Small weddings, pre-wedding trips and anniversaries. We can coordinate cake, décor and basic AV.
- Deck space for a party that stays civil
- Sound system on every boat
- Sunset mooring as the centrepiece
Small off-sites
Corporate incentives
A relaxed meeting space on the water, with snorkelling or beach time between short sessions.
- Saloon or shaded cockpit for sessions
- Snorkel stop between blocks
- Small enough to keep it informal
Motion-sensitive guests
First-time sailors
Catamarans tend to feel more stable than monohulls, especially at rest. For anyone prone to motion sickness this is the hull to pick.
- Steadier at anchor
- Less roll in a swell
- Short legs between sheltered stops
Move, stop, shoot
Photography and content crews
Wide uncluttered decks, several shooting angles, and a schedule that bends around the light.
- Forward trampolines as a platform
- Flexible move-stop-shoot timing
- Drone operator on request, local rules permitting
Pricing
Per boat, by the day or by the trip
Driven by the size and class of catamaran, the season, the departure port, guest numbers and how full-service you want it. Approximate guides only.
Day charter
One day, whole boat
A smaller power catamaran for a simple Bali to Lembongan day out with six to eight guests, snacks and soft drinks, sits toward the lower end.
$2,000–6,000 per day
- 6–9 hours under way and at anchor
- Snorkel gear and lunch included
- Benoa or Serangan departure
- Transfers and upgraded catering extra
Multi-day
Three to five days
A larger, newer sailing catamaran with four or five cabins, full-board cuisine, water toys and transfers for ten to twelve guests sits toward the upper end.
$8,000–20,000 total
- Three to five guest cabins
- Full-board meals on board
- Water toys where the boat carries them
- One-way or round-trip routing
Indicative
A typical multi-day quote
Where a mid-length catamaran charter usually settles once the hull, the route and the guest count are fixed.
$12,000
- Inside the published $8,000–20,000 band
- One to three specific boats proposed
- Clear inclusions with the quote
- Deposit confirms, balance before sailing
Every catamaran is priced individually. Share your dates, group size, starting point — Bali or Lombok — and a rough route, and we come back with one to three specific boats and an approximate all-in cost. If you are connecting to a Lombok–Labuan Bajo liveaboard, we align the dates so the transfers work.
Next in this silo
Other hulls, other lengths
The charter desk
Dates, headcount, starting island
Send those and a rough idea of the trip — a chilled snorkelling day, a few days island-hopping, a celebration. We reply with a short list of catamarans, approximate pricing and draft routes.
Desk open 9AM–6PM WITA