Where adventure beckons, curiosity flourishes, and the spirit of exploration meets exceptional hospitality.

Launching 1 December, 2026

Sejiwa exists to share the stories of those who inspired her and shaped her with their hands—from the Bugis master who blessed her keel under a full moon to the Balinese artisans reviving indigo traditions nearly lost to time.

Sejiwa's saloon opening onto the sea through full-height timber windows

Vessel Specifications

Guests: 14
Cabins: 6
Crew: 18
Cruising speed: 8.0 knots
Maximum speed: 10.0 knots
Vessel length: 51m / 167ft
Displacement: 395 metric tons

Cutaway illustration of Sejiwa's top, main, and lower decks

Top DeckMain DeckLower Deckkitchendining areacabinmaster cabin Imaster cabin IIlibraryloungetwin cabin

Side elevation of Sejiwa with the upper deck picked out

Side elevation of Sejiwa with the main deck picked out

Side elevation of Sejiwa with the lower deck picked out

Top Deckmaster cabin Imaster cabin II

Main Decklibrarydining areakitchenlounge

Lower Deckcabintwin cabin

One Space, One Story

Its common spaces breathe with intention: a living room for lingering conversation, a library where curiosity finds nourishment, a dining room that transforms with each meal, and multiple outside seating areas designed to honor both the joy of gathering and the gift of solitude.

Main Deck

Outdoor SeatingLoungeLibraryDining AreaOutdoor Deck

Upper Deck

The vessel unfolds across two decks with six luxurious cabins—two expansive master suites on the upper deck and four elegantly appointed doubles below— offering the flexibility to embrace multi-generational families, gatherings of kindred spirits, or intimate groups of wanderers.

Master Cabin IMaster Cabin II

Master Cabin I, with a wide bed under timber beams and a corner banquette — Master Cabin I

Master Cabin II, its bed dressed in indigo against pale timber panelling — Master Cabin II

Lower Deck

Lower DeckCabinTwin Cabin

Sejiwa's outdoor deck at dusk, lanterns lit along the rail

A brass lantern glowing on the deck at dusk

Roof Deck

Roof DeckWardian
CaseStorageExhaustDaybedsFaux
exhaustKayaks,
SUP BoardsRubbishGym
Equipment

Guests holding side planks on yoga mats at the bow, beneath the rigging at sunset

A pair of hand weights on a cork mat, laid on the teak deck in the rigging's shadow

The Experiences

The Chase Boat: Expanding Horizons

Reach horizons beyond the charts. With safety and comfort assured, Sejiwa's chase boat Saudara—a 44-foot motorboat cruising at 20 knots—opens passages others cannot access.

Meaning "bridge" in Sanskrit, she carries you to fishing grounds known only through local wisdom, to remote surf breaks where perfect waves meet pristine coastline, and to villages untouched by tourism's heavy hand—anthropological expeditions into cultures still living by ancient rhythms.

Saudara, the chase boat, running across open water with a long white wake

A dense school of fish turning in open water

Adventures Above and Below

The ocean becomes your playground and classroom. A comprehensive scuba diving program opens underwater realms few will ever witness. Water toys and snorkeling gear await spontaneous exploration. Private beach setups transform remote shorelines into your temporary sanctuary.

On land, the archipelago reveals its secrets: island expeditions scaling volcanic ridges, birdwatching treks in pursuit of elusive Birds of Paradise, encounters with ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. Each excursion is guided by expertise, not scripts—genuine discovery, not staged experience.

Outrigger canoes seen from above in shallow turquoise water

A Gastronomic Voyage

Bespoke menus crafted in collaboration with Locavore — pioneers of modern Indonesian cuisine — transform each meal into a cultural voyage. Their philosophy of local sourcing and seasonal discovery shapes every dish on board, where the freshest archipelago ingredients meet time-honoured spices. A curated wine list complements this edible storytelling, elevating the flavours of the region.

Fresh reef fish laid out on banana leaves

Wellness from Ancient Wisdom

Wellness on Sejiwa is thoughtfully interwoven into every dimension—the activities that restore your spirit, the cuisine that nourishes body and soul, the very design of spaces that invite you to breathe deeply and be present. Here, well-being isn't a separate offering; it's the foundation upon which everything rests.

Where It Began

Sejiwa was born from a family’s love for Indonesia’s waters—a romance that began aboard traditional Phinisi vessels and, by their third voyage, had transformed into something more profound than admiration.

With four children aged six to sixteen, the family has traversed the world, yet found themselves pulled back, again and again, to the Indonesian archipelago. Here, in the rhythm of the tides and the whisper of ancient sails, they discovered what they had been seeking: a place where adventure beckons and curiosity flourishes, where the spirit of exploration and the embrace of exceptional hospitality exist as one.

Dancers in ceremonial dress before the unfinished hull — The Mappranre Lale’—a sacred ceremonial ritual of “feeding the sea” to invoke blessings and safe passage upon the waters.

The hull rising inside its timber scaffolding — Its hull takes form beneath dramatic wooden scaffolding—the ancient Phinisi-building tradition alive in the hands of master craftsmen in Southeast Sulawesi.

Sejiwa's hull under construction, seen from below in black and white

The Name

Sejiwa (seh-jee-wah) means “together as one soul”—a vessel that gathers not just passengers, but kindred spirits. She exists to become a repository of memories, a weaver of connections, a sanctuary where the threads of Indonesia’s past and present are drawn together into something profoundly felt.

Sejiwa under sail at dusk, her flag flying

Honoring the Age of Discovery

A homage to Indonesia’s seafaring legacy, when these waters formed the vital arteries of global trade and exploration. It celebrates the nation’s rich history of wooden craft—traditions born in ancient times that evolved into the sophisticated Bugis shipbuilding methods of the 14th century. These same ancestral techniques underpin Indonesia’s current eminence in fine teak craftsmanship.

A figure silhouetted against the hull in a shaft of light

The Making

A hand-drawn map of the archipelago with sketches of the vessel — Crafted using natural resources collected from its birthplace, the bountiful land of Sulawesi.

The hull on the slipway beside timber sleepers — Built in the traditional Bugis method, it embodies the value of preservation and conservation, honouring the artisans whose craftsmanship breathes life into each voyage.

A craftsman shaping timber by hand — Built in the traditional Bugis method, it embodies the value of preservation and conservation, honouring the artisans whose craftsmanship breathes life into each voyage.

A hand grinding pigment in a stone bowl — Capturing the essence of nature in textures and colours of custom ceramics.

Hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel — Capturing the essence of nature in textures and colours of custom ceramics.

Living Archive

As the world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia’s history runs as deep and varied as the seas that embrace it. Aboard Sejiwa, the curated art collection and library become a part of the guest experience. Books and objects illuminate the spice trade routes that once made these waters legendary, the natural history of this biodiverse realm, the tribes and traditions spanning Indonesia to West Papua New Guinea, the art of seafaring itself, and the enduring mysteries of Bali and beyond.

An artisan holding up a length of indigo-dyed cloth — In the Balinese jungle, artisans revive indigo dyeing, with each hand-dyed fabric onboard Sejiwa reflecting century old tradition.

Leaves in low light — In the Balinese jungle, artisans revive indigo dyeing, with each hand-dyed fabric onboard Sejiwa reflecting century old tradition.

Spices and dyestuffs in woven baskets — Weaving stories of the archipelago’s culture and nature through contemporary interpretations of heritage textiles.

A lacquered timber panel leaning against a wall — Weaving stories of the archipelago’s culture and nature through contemporary interpretations of heritage textiles.

The First Drafts

An open book of photographs: a craftsman shouldering timber, a phinisi under sail, hands holding a scrap of paper, a volcano above the forest

An open book of design tools: sketches titled Rhythm of the Ocean, Connections and The Curious Mind, beside a phinisi in a bay below green hills

An open book annotating the boat: the sails, the hull and the hardware, with notes on Kaghati kites, Toraja coffee and a Sanggori ornament

An open book of two drawings of the spice cabinet, closed and open

An open book of furniture sketches: a cabin interior, stacked tables and stools, and a folding box

Sejiwa under sail against a ridge of green hills

Welcome aboard Sejiwa,
where wonder awaits.

From hull to tableware, we have sought not just craftsmen, but custodians. Not just experts, but souls called to their work. Every timber, textile, and taste carries the fingerprints of dedication—of people who understand that true luxury isn’t what you possess, but what possesses meaning. Here, the journey becomes a vessel for your finest memories.

Here, amidst a rich tapestry of culture and nature, connections deepen, mindfulness flourishes, and appreciation for the world unfolds.