VELA
VELA
50 Metres
Motors
# Pax
Length
Beam
Draft
Built
Make
12
50 Metres
9.75 Metres
3.80 Metres
2022
Refit
 
# Cabins
Cabin Configuration
Showers
Tubs
6
6 King(s), 2 Pullman
6
1
Wash Basins
Heads
Elec. Heads
Helipad
Jacuzzi A/C
0
6
0
No
No Full
Pref. Pick-up
Other Pick-up
Turn-around
C. Permit License
Included Included
Engines/Generators
Range
Fuel Consumption
Cruising Speed
Max Speed
Engines 1 x 890hp Yanmar 6AYM-WET Generators 2 x Yanmar 66kva 1 x Yanmar 33kva
4,500 @ 10kt
65-80 Litres/Hr
10
14
Accommodations Vela was conceived for modern day adventurers and experiential travelers eager to explore the most remote corners of the Indonesian archipelago. Each charter is fully personalized to accommodate the preferences of our guests. From scuba diving with manta rays and hiking among Komodo dragons to sheer relaxation on a secluded beach, no two experiences are ever the same onboard Vela.

With 6 luxury cabins accommodating up to 12 guests + 2 kids, VELA is perfectly suited for families and groups of friends. Blending the best of adventure, refinement and safety, Vela seeks to redefine barefoot luxury by sailing off the beaten path and crafting lasting bespoke memories.

Vela is one of the very few phinisis with two master cabins above deck: there is a very spacious Owner's Suite on the Bridge Deck, with a private terrace, and a large Master Cabin on the Main Deck. Each other suite is tastefully appointed with European fabrics by Hermès and Dedar and furnished with locally produced custom teak furniture sourced from sustainable forestry. En-suite bathrooms are cladded with handmade terracotta produced in Ubud, meticulously selected marble, and equipped with Philippe Starck-designed fittings.

MAIN DECK
35sqm master suite with en-suite bathroom featuring oversize marble vanity and marble shower, king size bed, living area with a sofa. 55” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Bluetooth-enabled Sonance ceiling speakers.

LOWER DECK
18 to 23sqm cabins all with en-suite bathroom featuring marble vanity and marble shower, king size bed or twin beds. 49” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Dali soundbar.

BRIDGE DECK
Panoramic 40sqm owner's suite with en-suite bathroom, his and hers vanity, bathtub, marble shower and makeup table, king size bed, living area with writing desk and lounge chair. Large private terrace with 2 day beds, dining table with 2 chairs. 55” Smart TV with 400+ movies on demand and Bluetooth-enabled Sonance ceiling speakers.

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Bed sizes
• 1 x Master cabin: 180x200cm
• 1 x Owner suite: 180x200cm
• 3 x Double: 180x200cm
• 1 x Double/Twin cabin: 180x200cm or 90x200cm
*Sofa beds in 2 of the double cabins for Children under 10 years old
*Microfiber pillows, King Koil

Ceiling heights
• Master Cabin: 250cm
• Owner Suite: 240cm
• Double/twin cabins: 230cm

Dining options:
• Exterior: 1 dining table on main deck forward seating 14 guests and 1 dining table on main deck aft seating 12 guests
• Interior: 1 dining table in the saloon seating 12 guests

Custom formulated reef safe toiletries and SPF 30 reef safe sunblock
International power outlets in 220v, no converters
Extended first aid kits available on board

Safes: 1 per cabin in the wardrobe + 1 in the captain’s quarters + 1 in the cruise director’s quarters

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Main features
• 2022 brand new built luxury phinisi
• Two master cabins with one including a private terrace
• Rate all inclusive with masseuse and diving
• High end finishing and furniture on board
• Starlink system for high speed internet connection
• Experienced local crew
• State-of-the-art tenders and watersports equipment (including Seabobs F5S)
Locations
Summer Ports
Winter Ports
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia Sorong, Indonesia
Summer Operations Winter Operations
South East Asia South East Asia
Location Details MCA Compliance
Vela sails in the nine million acres within the 21 designated Indonesian Marine Parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites only during 365 days of Summer.

There are three distinct regions where VELA sails following fair winds: West New Guinea in the Pacific Ocean, Lesser Sunda in the Indian Ocean, and Moluccas in between the two mother oceans.

// Winter:
Available from November to April in West Papua Marine Parks, Indonesia
Itineraries on demand including Abun, Ayau Asia, Dampier Strait, Fam, Kaimana, Kawe, Misool, Sabuda Tartaruga and Raja Ampat Islands
* Closest commercial airport: Sorong (SOQ) - Accessible via Jakarta airport (CGK - 6hrs direct flight)

// Summer:
Available from April to October in Lesser Sunda Marine Parks, Indonesia
Itineraries on demand including Alor Pantar, Komodo, Samota, Sape Strait and Solor
* Closest commercial airports: Komodo (LBJ), Bima (BMU), Sumbawa Besar (SWQ) - Accessible via Bali airport (DPS - 1 to 2hrs direct flights)

Private plane charter can be organised to the closest private airports depending on destinations (charter jet companies details available upon request)

** PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR ITINERARIES**
Bonded by two great oceans, the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, and bridging two continents, Asia and Australia, lies a shallow sea trough brimming with nutrient-rich currents essential for marine life to thrive. This region, renowned among marine scientists as The Coral Triangle of Indonesia, teems with biodiversity. Sequoia offers exclusive access to the pristine wilderness of the world’s richest reefs. Envision 13 million acres of untouched coral reefs nestled within 411 Marine Protected Areas, awaiting exploration 365 days a year. Encounter the majestic whale shark, the largest fish in the world, alongside the delicate Bargibant’s pygmy seahorse, amidst this underwater wonderland. For clients who cherish destinations like the Okavango Delta, the Amazon, or the Galapagos, this is an essential addition to their bucket list.
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Amenities
Salon Tv
Yes
Salon Stereo
Yes
Sat Tv
Yes
iPod/Device Hookups
Sun Awning 0 Hammock Windscoops Deck Shower 0 Bimini 0
Special Diets Inq Kosher Inq BBQ 0 # Dine In Yes    
Nude
Inq
Hairdryers
0
# Port Hatches
Crew Smokes Inq
Guests Smokes
Pets Aboard
No
Pet Type
Guest Pets
0
Children Ok
Yes
Minimum Age
Gym/Exercise
Yes
Elevators
No
Wheel Chair Access
No
Generator
Inverter
Voltages 220v Water Maker
Water Cap.
Ice Maker
0
Stabilizers
No
Sailing Instructions
Internet Access
Onboard WIFI
Green Initiatives
Make purified drinking water? Yes Re-usable water bottles 0
Other Green Initiatives Custom formulated reef safe toiletries and SPF 30 reef safe sunblock
Water Sports
Dinghy size Zodiac Pro 7 Neo Dinghy hp 200 Dinghy # pax 13 Water Skis Adult Yes Water Skis Kids 0
Jet Skis
0
Wave Runners
2
Kneeboard
Yes
Windsurfer
0
Snorkel Gear
Yes
Tube
0
Scurfer
0
Wake Board
Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax
0
Kayaks (2 Pax)
0
Floating Mats 0 Swim Platform Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type) Yes Sailing Dinghy Beach Games 0
SU Paddle Boards
5
Fishing Gear
Yes
Gear Type
Rods
4
Deep Sea Fish
U/Water Camera 0 U/Water Video 0 Fishing Permit Sea Bobs Yes Sea Scooters No
Kite Boarding - Kite Boading Details -
Onboard
Resort Course
Full Course
License
Master/Instructor
Air Compressor
Onboard
Tanks
30
BCs
17
Regulators
17
Wet Suits
17
Weight Sets 0 # of Divers 17 Dives/wk Night Dives 0 Dive Lights 0
Diving Info
Diving Costs Rate all inclusive with diving
 
Other Toys 2 x 6.7m (22ft) Zodiac Pro 7 Neo with 200hp Mercury outboard engines (1 in diving configuration for 8 divers and 1 in cruising configuration for up to 13 guests with 6 seats)
2 x Kayaks (3 man)
Towables (inflatable donut)
Other AmenitiesStarlink satellite internet (220mbps max download speed and 25mbps upload speed)
4G connectivity when in range
Integrated bluetooth speakers throughout the yacht (indoor and outdoor)
OLED Samsung TVs in every cabin and in the salon with hundreds of movies on demand
Oversized portable speaker for beach setups
Video projector and screen for movies under the stars
Fully equipped outdoor gym located on the main deck:
- Adjustable workout bench
- Pair of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells (5 - 52.5 lbs each)
- 3 x kettlebells (4, 8, 12 kg)
- Dip bars
- 2 x TRX suspension kits
- Jumping rope
- 10 x Yoga mats
Spa:
- 1 x portable massage bed