Charter Management
Fees, financial models, booking channels and guaranteed income programs.
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Phinisi Charter Income
What a phinisi can earn on charter from Labuan Bajo: build costs, charter rates, running costs and how foreign owners hold the boat. Indicative figures, confirmed on enquiry.
The short answer
A phinisi chartered from Labuan Bajo earns on daily and weekly packages, with demand peaking mid-year and over December. That income has to clear crew, maintenance and fuel. Foreign owners hold the vessel through a PT PMA or a local joint venture.
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The vessel decides the market you can sell to, and the capital you put at risk.
Traditional phinisi
- USD 250k–450k, indicative
- Appeals to mid-range charter markets
- Lower capital at risk
- Traditional layout and set-up
Luxury new build
- USD 1.2M–3.5M, indicative
- Attracts high-end clients seeking bespoke trips
- Built in South Sulawesi over 12–24 months
- Ironwood and teak, designed to your market
All figures indicative, confirmed on enquiry.
Charter figures
- Daily charter rate
- IDR 15–50M
- Weekly package
- IDR 100–300M
- Annual operating costs
- IDR 1.5–2B
- Months for a new build
- 12–24
Indicative ranges; confirmed on enquiry for a specific vessel.
Foreign ownership
Owning through a PT PMA
Foreigners cannot directly own an Indonesian-flagged vessel. A PT PMA, a foreign direct-investment company, can own and operate a phinisi; a joint venture with a local partner is the other common route.
- PT PMA Investment licences and registration with Indonesian authorities.
- Joint venture Foreign capital plus local maritime and regulatory knowledge.
- Revenue share Agreements that balance the investment and operating roles.
Feasibility first
Before committing capital, test the numbers for the boat you have in mind.
What a study covers
- Market demand analysis
- Cost-benefit evaluation
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Regulatory compliance review
Key cost components
- Construction and materials
- Design and customisation
- Registration and flagging
- Legal and consultancy fees
Good to know
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Charter income questions
What does a custom phinisi for charter cost?
USD 1.2M–3.5M for a luxury new build, indicative and confirmed on enquiry. Construction takes about 12–24 months.
What do phinisi charters earn?
Daily rates run IDR 15–50 million and weekly packages IDR 100–300 million, depending on size and luxury level. Indicative.
What does a phinisi cost to run?
An estimated IDR 1.5–2 billion a year, covering crew, maintenance and fuel. Indicative, confirmed per vessel.
Can foreigners own a phinisi in Indonesia?
Not directly as an Indonesian-flagged vessel. Foreign investors set up a PT PMA, or enter a joint venture with a local partner.
How do owners handle the off-season?
By targeting niche markets such as diving groups, and with off-season price reductions to keep bookings coming.
Weighing a charter investment?
Tell us your budget and how you want to own. We reply with indicative figures, the ownership route and the next step.