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ALEXA Private Cruises emerged from a vision to blend traditional boatbuilding craftsmanship with contemporary luxury. The company operates two custom wooden yachts—ALEXA, a 31-meter phinisi originally built as a cargo vessel and refurbished for intimate cruising, and ALEXA J, a 38-meter modern sailing yacht styled as a floating penthouse. | ALEXA Private Cruises emerged from a vision to blend traditional boatbuilding craftsmanship with contemporary luxury. The company operates two custom wooden yachts—ALEXA, a 31-meter phinisi originally built as a cargo vessel and refurbished for intimate cruising, and ALEXA J, a 38-meter modern sailing yacht styled as a floating penthouse. | ||
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ALEXA | |||
==Vessels== | |||
===ALEXA=== | |||
* Constructed in 2013; length of 31 m with a beam of 6.5 m and draft of 2.5 m | |||
* Configured with one master suite, featuring 270° panoramic windows and a private aft-deck balcony | |||
* Designed to carry only two guests, served by a crew of seven, including a cruise director, chef, dive instructor, and spa therapist | |||
* Furnished with aged teak interiors, antiques, silk rugs, contemporary art, and open-plan lounge/dining areas | |||
* Equipment includes paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling/diving gear, tenders, and optional electric surfboard | |||
* Described by charter brokers as “Indonesia’s only luxury phinisi created solely for one couple | |||
===ALEXA J=== | |||
* A 38-meter sailing yacht refitted in 2017, styled as a floating penthouse with one master cabin and the option for a small family. | |||
* Interiors blend mulberry wood, muted natural tones, and antique pieces, creating a bright, romantic aesthetic. | |||
* Crew of six on board, including a chef, dive instructor, and spa therapist. | |||
* Features include a living room with panoramic windows, al-fresco dining lounge, home theatre/playroom, and upper deck ideal for yoga or stargazing | |||
==Destinations and Experiences== | |||
Charters typically explore Indonesia’s remote archipelagos—such as Komodo, Sumbawa, Alor, and Raja Ampat—as well as Turkey’s coastal regions on ALEXA J . Guests enjoy curated experiences including diving, snorkelling, spa treatments, beachside picnics, and personalized cultural excursions | |||
==Recognition and Reviews== | |||
Prominent media outlets have praised ALEXA for its unique design and exclusivity: | |||
* Forbes called it “one of Asia's most exclusive and intimate vessels.” | |||
* The Financial Times described it as “probably the most exclusive single cabin boat on the market – not just in Indonesia but anywhere in the world.” | |||
* Vantage Magazine lauded it as "the ultimate love boat" with unmatched intimacy and elegance. | |||
In 2022, ALEXA Private Cruises received the Best Indonesian Cruise Specialists – Europe award from the Resorts and Retreats Awards |