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Gwyneth Paltrow was recently on board one of our most favorite yacht charter choices, Silolona Sojourns charter yachts, where she and her famiy cruised in the Komodo Archipelago in Indonesia . In her blog Paltrow raves about the yacht charter experience. The Silolona charter yachts are comprised of the 164’ charter yacht Silolona and the 131’ charter yacht Si Datu Bua available for yacht charter in Indonesia and Myanmar. A yacht charter on board Silolona or Si Datu Bua is not only a great yacht charter experience, with every mega yacht amenity but is also a terrific glimpse into local life and culture in Indonesia or Myanmar .

Built along the traditional lines of an Indonesian Phinisi, both Silolona and Si Datu Bua have all of the modern luxuries on board for a lovely charter on either or both charter yachts in tandem for a large group. Blending into the local culture and area to experience a great slice of local life, both are fully crewed by local Indonesians that offer 5 star service on board, and become your local guides ashore. Explore remote villages and experience cultural ceremonies and dancing. See the Ikat Textiles being hand woven with naturally dyed and spun cotton threads. Walk through the only known habitat of the Komodo Dragon, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hike up the sides of puffing volcanoes, cooling off by a snorkel or scuba dive over beautiful coral gardens, while swimming alongside sea turtles. Fish for Yellow Tin Tuna, made immediately by your Chef into fresh sashimi back on board. And enjoy expanses of isolated beaches great for shelling.

Silolona Spa Experience

Silolona Spa Experience

Ikat Textile Weaving, Watublapi Village, Indonesia

Ikat Textile Weaving

Silolona Ondeck Dining

Silolona Ondeck Dining

Setting sail on charter yacht Silolona

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Ceremonial Dancing Village of Takpala, Indonesia

Ceremonial Dancing Village of Takpala, Indonesia

Komodo Dragon

Komodo Dragons

From the beach in the Adonara Lembata island area, smoldering volcano

Adonara Lembata Island Area

Fresh Caught Tuna

Fresh Caught Tuna

Fresh Caught Tuna Sashimi

Fresh Caught Tuna Sashimi

Silolona Beach Barbecue Dinner is Served

Silolona Beach Barbecue Dinner

Silolona is comfortable for 10 guests in 5 guest staterooms, each with ensuite bath. Si Datu Bua is comfortable for 6 guests in 3 guest staterooms, each with ensuite bath. Both charter yachts offer an excellent escape into another realm and world on a crewed yacht charter on board Silolona or Si Datu Bua. For more information contact CharterWorld with Missy Johnston.

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Not content with just being a guest on board Steven Spielberg ‘s huge yacht Seven Seas , Gwyneth Paltrow recently   went on vacation with her two kids on board the beautiful  sailing yacht Silolona .

Sharing snaps of her trip, it looks like Gwyneth loved her time in Indonesia – water skiing, hiking, canoeing and enjoying delicious traditionally-made dishes.

Commenting that the trip was ‘dream come true’ experience, particularly special moments the family enjoyed (minus Chris Martin ) were seeing wild Komodo dragons, swimming with sea turtles and experiencing local life.

She wrote on her blog, ‘We sailed a little corner of the Indonesian archipelago, which is comprised of over 17,000 islands, over the course of four days’, wrote the Shakespeare in Love actress, who also shared anecdotes on the islands and local history.

The boat, Silolona, was originally designed to look like the traditional Indonesian trade boats that sailed along the historical Spice Routes.

Stops were made at deserted islands such as Loh Buaya and Banta, where the environmentally-conscious crew – along with Gwyneth and Apple, 9, and Moses, 7 – ‘would all spend 20 minutes picking up the debris that had washed up on shore.’

The trio also learned how to make lanterns from the washed up glass bottles, ‘by filling them with kerosene and making a homemade wick’, which they then dotted around the beach to create a magical setting by night.

The actress turned foodie and writer of her cookbook entitled  It’s All Good , enjoyed several locally cooked delights on beach barbecues, as well as local fresh produce aboard the magnificent vessel. Gwyneth wrote on her blog, ‘We built a fire and watched in awe as the chef cooked a gorgeous traditional Indonesian barbecue of fish, chicken and vegetables.’

Silolona has weekly rates that start at a cool $119,000 – not bad Gwyneth!

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Yacht Leight Star – Selena Gomez

Not only has the actress and singer Selena Gomez sailed on the beautiful Leight Star, an episode of “The Bachelor” was made on board. Bachelor Nick chose this megayacht for a date with Danielle landing on deck via a helicopter. Moored in Marina del Ray, Los Angeles, the couple were seen relaxing on deck in the evening before heading inside for a sumptuous meal. Leight Star was delivered in 1984 by Sun State. She was last refitted and refurbished in 2009. Leight Star is luxurious, modern and sophisticated with lots of attention to detail. Designed with contemporary details, rare tropical woods and lustrous paint, Leight Star is truly awesome. Having four spacious decks she is one of the vessels that strike a chord as soon as you see her. She can easily sleep up to 10 guests in five cabins. On board features include a cosy TV lounge, luxurious main saloon with stone topped drinks bar and a formal dining table. Check out the large deck. The deck boasts a cocktail bar, a barbecue with several comfortable seating areas along with two al fresco dining options. There’s also a Jacuzzi, ideal for relaxing and chilling out.

Yacht Ghost II  - Adele

The world-famous UK singer Adele has recently been spending some time on board the 37.5m superyacht Ghost II in Sydney Harbour. Adele arrived in style in her jet for her first ever Australian tour. Although it’s not clear if this extremely private singer stayed on board overnight, she certainly enjoyed her time on board Ghost II. Ghost II sleeps up to 12 guests in five prestigious cabins. These include a main deck master suite that has stunning panoramic views from every window. The sleek and modern interior features a sophisticated main saloon with beautiful furnishings as well as magnificent decor. There’s also a spacious dining area which provides plenty of natural light shining through large windows. Delivered by Gulfcraft, Ghost II boasts an on-deck Jacuzzi and drinks bar. The al fresco dining spot is always popular with those on board. It’s perfect for a light brunch away from the heat of the sun. The entertainment and leisure facilities make her one of the best charter yachts around for socialising with family and friends. With air conditioning throughout, stabilisers, wi-fi connection and a swimming platform, this superyacht is sublime. Ghost II has everything and more a well-known celebrity could wish for, a celeb’s dream!

Yacht Skyfall - David Haye

It isn’t surprising why so many famous people take a vacation on board Skyfall. The British boxer David Haye was recently seen on this prestigious superyacht when she was sailing around the Miami coastline. He apparently used the vessel as his personal gym and tried out different sports on the aft deck, yoga on the sun deck along with having a game or two of basketball. Skyfall is a lavish superyacht, just right for celebrities. With her plunge pool, Jacuzzi, sun pads and lots of al fresco dining areas, there’s so much to do whether preparing for a big fight like David Haye or just relaxing in the sun. Accommodation comprises seven cabins for up to twelve guests, a huge main saloon, fabulous dining room as well as a massage/workout room. The saloon has a well-stocked bar, lots of games and a gigantic cinema screen where you can catch the latest movies under the starry skies. Just like a floating 5-star hotel, Skyfall delivers the best of everything and more. Attentive crew make sure you or celebrities on board are always well looked after. Be like the rich and famous albeit just for a couple of weeks by chartering Skyfall, definitely a James Bond type superyacht!

Yacht Orient Star - Caroline Fleming

If the Orient Star is good enough for TV presenter Caroline Fleming, then it’s good enough for you. She and Josephine Skriver, a Victoria’s Secret model, chartered the Orient Star to Santorini recently. This luxurious superyacht has everything a celebrity could wish for including a study, formal dining room and a well-equipped gymnasium. The outdoor bar proves very popular with guests with its masses of comfortable seats and inviting Jacuzzi close by. Relax, entertain or just lounge on deck watching the world go by. There are plenty of water toys too for those who just can’t stay out of the water. Try a paddle board or hop on the jet skis. If you’re into diving, there’s a good range of diving gear available to explore the many magical dive sites. Orient Star has a second saloon on the upper deck which is spacious and chic. Sleeping up to 10 people in five luxurious cabins, this star-studded vessel also has a full beam master suite with en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. For a celebrity-like gathering, why not dine in one of the al fresco dining areas enjoying a delicious meal prepared by the on board professional chefs?

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Yacht Silver Fast - Ellie Goulding

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Yacht Sealyon - Kourtney Kardashian

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Yacht Halo - Beyonce, her partner Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy

Beyonce, her partner Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy spent time on board the charter yacht Halo just recently. The party had great fun with Beyonce taking her skills one step further by jumping from the top deck into the warm Sardinian sea. The 57.45m Halo is radical in design and a unique vision when out on the ocean waves. This outstanding superyacht was specifically designed to sail around the world with a range of 5000 nautical miles. She cruises effortlessly at 16 knots, is comfortable and above all, supremely luxurious. Six state rooms can accommodate up to 12 guests and all are beautifully furnished. The interior of Halo is light with oak, dark wood and bronze inlays all set in a very modern style. Guest rooms as well as the owner’s state room are situated on the main deck with amazing views through any of the windows. A VIP state room is located on the bridge deck and finished off to perfection. The exterior of the Halo has dark window bands in grey Awlgrip Mocca which combine the side deck windows. Metallic arches run from the bridge, up and over the sun deck, creating a sun deck roof. This sun deck is very big and is extended 5m further forward. A dark grey Jacuzzi takes centre stage here and can be covered by a carbon fibre sun awning if needed. Perfect for someone as famous as Beyonce!

Yacht Mischief - Will Smith

Mischief is her name and Will Smith, actor, singer and producer took the opportunity to charter this luxury yacht with his family. This stunning, elegant superyacht was Will’s choice for a vacation on the Amalfi Coast where he was joined by the actor Denzel Washington. Smith’s family enjoyed every moment on board the 52.4m Baglietto vessel. The yacht has a blue hull and was refitted with improvements being made to the interior and water toy box! The sun deck is absolutely out of this world with a huge spa pool situated close to the very large sun pads. Will was guaranteed a great service from the crew of thirteen who went out of their way for this very special guest. There was plenty of fun too when the party took to the waters using the on-board jet boots, jet skis and tenders. The children and adults may also have used the wake boards, fishing equipment, snorkelling gear along with the two stand up paddle boards too. Not far from the surface of the water is a sunbathing area with day beds as well as four floating large pontoons actually in the water. Smith and Co plus friends chartered this beautiful vessel and it’s available for you too.

Yacht Ascari - Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a relaxing break on the 36.5m Ascari. He chartered it to the Balearics taking in the sun, sea and the pristine white beaches. The time on board prepared him for the European Championships and helped him chill out while enjoying life at sea. The Ascari underwent a major refit in 2015 and has many sporty features which suited Ronaldo perfectly. It’s also a party yacht so there would have been plenty of champagne flowing along with delicious food being served throughout the day and evening. The interior of this beautiful vessel is quite outstanding with large windows that bring the outdoors inside. White fittings and fixtures definitely give a Spanish feel with accommodation comprising 3 double cabins, 1 twin and 4 elegant state rooms. All have been designed with luxury in mind and have the latest AV equipment. Ascari is one of Cristiano’s favourite superyachts to charter because of its amazing water toy box. This contains a fly board, fly boots and lots of white knuckle ride inflatable toys. On deck there’s a cocktail bar, DJ decks, a state-of-the-art surround system and laser lights, great for partying! Based in Ibiza all year round, Ascari is a top-notch superyacht for exploring the Balearic Islands, Ronaldo certainly thought so.

Yacht Fathom - Lindsay Lohan

American actress and singer, Lindsay Lohan took to the charter waters on board the 45m superyacht, Fathom. Lindsay enjoys luxury yacht charter vacations as much as anyone and has visited the French Riviera on board this beautiful vessel just recently. She likes to keep in shape too so with Fathom being fully equipped with a cross trainer, free weights and a treadmill, Lindsay was in seventh heaven. With her interior designed by Mark Zeff, Fathom oozes charm, elegance and style. Decks have been created using old-growth plantation teak so take on a smooth finish if you’re walking bare foot. Fathom has a bespoke appearance with a sculpted all-steel hull which looks divine when sailing on the high seas. Rich wood finishes, hand-knotted silk carpets and distinguished colour schemes make this superyacht luxurious as well as outstanding. Seating is upholstered in silks and leathers with marble topped table seats at a dining table. Four guest cabins, three doubles and one twin can sleep up to eight people and the master cabin stretches from starboard to port. She’s a timeless structure with all the latest technology on board, not forgetting old-world craftsmanship. A dream charter voyage awaits you as it did Lindsay Lohan.

Yacht Rising Sun - Juliette Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio

Juliette Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted on board the superyacht Rising Sun enjoying some relaxing moments together. The 138m vessel has also been chartered by Orlando Bloom, the famous actor known for his swashbuckling role in The Pirates of the Caribbean. Celebrities just love this sleek, elegant yacht that has 45 crew to look after a maximum of 18 guests. The service they receive is second to none with their every whim being well catered for. Custom built in 2004 by Lurssen Yachts, the interior was designed by Seccombe Design. Rising Sun had a refit in 2007 to make her even more enticing to world-famous celebrities. She is capable of 28 knots flat out and has a cruising speed of 26 knots. As the eleventh largest yacht in the world, one thing this vessel doesn’t lack is space. There’s plenty of room on board to find those private moments or to socialise with family or friends. Rising Sun can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests in nine cabins. These comprise of a master suite and double cabins. On board amenities include a spa, gym, movie theatre, swimming pool, sauna, tender garage, helicopter landing pad and air conditioning.

Yacht Never Say Never - Justin Bieber

The world-famous singer Justin Bieber tried to fool fans in 2014 into thinking he owned the superyacht Never Say Never. One of Justin’s major hits was called “Never Say Never” although in fact he was just spending some private time on this charter yacht. Never Say Never is a stunning 37m Oceanfast yacht which was built in Australia. She’s been featured in many high-profile events and publicity stunts and was the backdrop for “I’m on a boat” music video by Lonely Island and T-Pain. Did you know that Never Say Never was the yacht that the music mogul Farrell Williams got married on? Expect to see lots of Art Deco architectural style on board with her elegant interior and exterior. This eye-catching vessel features fantastic accommodation with four state rooms for up to eight guests. All of these cabins are beautifully furnished. The yacht’s unique exterior styling and large round port lights make her ideal for attention seekers. There are lots of great entertaining spaces such as the aft deck, perfect for al fresco dining. Enjoy sundowners on deck, sunbeds as well as a barbecue, Jacuzzi and spa pool tub. Never Say Never is certainly a celebrity’s superyacht dream.

Yacht Galaxy - Niomi Campbell

One model who is definitely no stranger at being spotted on a superyacht is Naomi Campbell. Indeed, one of her favourite yachts to charter is the Galaxy. This stylish 56m Benetti superyacht has also attracted a whole host of music stars too like Jay Z, Rhianna and Beyonce. No expense has been spared on the Galaxy’s recent extensive refit. One of the reasons why celebs just love to charter Galaxy is her styling and artistic interior. There’s even an original Andy Warhol painting in the owner’s study and a David Lachapelle Pop Art image hanging in the elevator foyer. What could be more interesting than quirky sketches by Jean-Michel Basquiat which are placed strategically around the yacht? This superyacht really is in mint condition especially with her original works of modern art. Galaxy offers relaxed vibes for families and friends as well as being a chic party vessel for high profile events. Comfort is the key with large white sofas and a huge TV screen in the sky lounge, perfect for curling up and watching a movie. For more formal occasions, the main saloon dining table offers a tranquil setting. The large sun deck is a great place to hold a party or entertain fellow stars.

Yacht Topaz - Leonardo DiCaprio

Star of the film “Wolf of Wall Street”, Leonardo DiCaprio is no stranger to the joys of chartering a superyacht. Back in 2014 he enjoyed the World Cup in Brazil on board the glamorous 147m mega yacht Topaz. Topaz really stands out with her futuristic and functional design. It’s one of the most luxurious, largest and most comfortable superyachts in the world. She’s equipped with facilities celebrities love like the gym, swimming pool, hot tubs and a personal movie theatre. Jacuzzis are on the aft deck next to the pool which at night are illuminated by coloured light beams through a system of underwater lighting. There’s also a conference room as well as two heliports on board. Topaz can provide fantastic accommodation for up to an impressive 64 guests although apparently, Leo only invited 21. This prestigious yacht is owned by the Manchester City Football Club owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Topaz is one of the most expensive yachts to charter and with good reason. The interior was custom-designed by Terence Disdale and the exterior by the renowned team of Tim Heywood Design. Skilfully built by engineers from Lurssen Yachts Shipyard in Bremen-Vegesack, Germany, Topaz certainly lives up to her lavish reputation.

Yacht Andreas L - Cara Delevingne / Rihanna

When you’re a rich celeb you certainly want a high-profile vacation with a difference. With this in mind Cara Delevingne, the top model, and her friend the singer Rihanna enjoyed a vacation on the superyacht Andreas L recently. This magnificent 60m motor-yacht built by Benetti has many endearing and stylish features. There’s a huge sundeck, lots of sunbathing areas and a Jacuzzi. Celebrities love the massage room located on the bridge deck where they can enjoy full or half body massages, facials as well as reflexology treatments. To keep fit while on vacation the on-board gym has state-of-the-art facilities, perfect for celebs to stay trim. The spacious and contemporary interior is complimented by clear lines throughout. Andreas L also has an extensive toy box which includes jet skis, a slide, a water trampoline and even an inflatable iceberg! This superb motor yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 large cabins all of which are beautifully furnished. Guests can choose from six state rooms comprising of a master suite, a VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The Andreas L has the latest audio entertainment and communications systems on board so there’s plenty of fun along the way.

Yacht Serene - Bill Gates

The philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates chartered the superyacht Serene to the coast of Sardinia a few years ago. Built in 2011 this 134m motor yacht by Fincantieri was awarded a top spot at the World Superyacht Awards in 2012. Launched in 2011 by Fincantieri Yachts this elegant vessel’s exterior design and engineering feats are the work of Espen Oeino. The interior features styling by Reymond Langton Design. Considered to be one of the most technically advanced yachts constructed, she is fully equipped with stabilisers, thrusters and has a cruising speed of 15 knots. This fine vessel has seven decks with a generous beam of 18.5m. She also has two helicopter landing platforms, storage for a large submarine and a huge internal sea-water pool. This can be adapted for tender docking. The 134m motor yacht has 12 state rooms. She can accommodate up to 24 guests and carry a crew of up to 52. Other features include a wet bar, two additional bars, a bandstand, dance floor and a number of dining areas. Serene also has one of the best superyacht spas offering a sauna and even a snow room! No doubt Bill Gates and family enjoyed the jet-stream swimming pool too.

Yacht Silolona - Gwyneth Paltrow

Everything can happen on Silolona and everything did when Gwyneth Paltrow chartered this beautiful sailing yacht around Indonesia some years ago. It was a dream come true for her especially when she spotted a Komodo dragon, swam over a huge sea turtle and ran her hands through the ocean at night. Silolona has very modern amenities, safety features and provides a service that is just out of this world. Enjoy the ocean as your playground when on board this magnificent vessel which was built in 2004. With her enormous windows, enjoy the spectacular views from the air-conditioned teak dining space and lounge. The main deck is ideal for al fresco dining where the tables can be converted into day beds. Professional chefs cater for every taste of the Silolona’s guests, always serving fine, fresh local ingredients. Choose from Western food or Asian fusion, the choice is entirely up to you. Ten guests can be comfortably accommodated on board the Silolona which has lots of water toys to try out. There are three full-size tenders and experienced PADI instructors. These instructors will take you to some incredible underwater diving sites to explore coral reefs and see a wonderful array of aquatic life.

Yacht Slipstream - Simon Cowell

Now Simon Cowell is a guy not to be messed with and that includes him wanting the very best out of a vacation. Slipstream provides more than a relaxing time on board, she offers plenty of facilities and amenities too. Cowell has thoroughly enjoyed his time on Slipstream in the Med and the Caribbean, so if he gives this superyacht the thumbs up, then it must be good. Slipstream is a 60m motor yacht that has a karaoke machine, smoke machine, bubble machine and an outdoor cinema. If that isn’t enough she also has a fabulous Jacuzzi and a fully-equipped gym. Sleeping up to 12 guests in seven luxurious cabins, Slipstream also has three spacious decks. Enjoy a fantastic adventure on board this iconic superyacht just like Simon Cowell did. With her amazing interior, distinctive black hull and silver superstructure, she is definitely a yacht for the stars. The huge 32m sun deck has a retractable roof which provides shade if the temperature gets too hot to handle. A circular dining area is located on the upper deck which has retracting glass doors to let the fresh sea breezes in. Just a few of the wonderful water toys to try out are 2 kayaks, a sailing dinghy, water skis, wake boards and fishing gear plus plenty more.

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A unique Indonesian yacht charter experience with a 50m luxury sailing yacht!

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If you are keen to explore a remote and exotic destination this year, one luxury yacht to consider is certainly SILOLONA .  At 50m she is the largest such yacht in Indian Ocean , a genuine 2-masted gem of a sailing ship.  If Gwineth Paltrow found her fabulous, we think you will be pleased too ...

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And if a Hollywood star’s comments on her blog won’t persuade you, nothing will: “Never did I imagine that we would run our hands through the dark ocean at night and watch it light up with phosphorous, see a Komodo dragon in the wild, or swim over a massive sea turtle,”. Gwyneth Paltrow on her blog following her charter in Indonesia a few years ago!

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“… and suddenly a puff of wind, faint, tepid and laden with strange odours of blossoms comes out of the still night — the first sigh of the East on my face.”

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Silolona and Si Datu Bua are modern incarnations of those glorious traditional Indonesian sailing ships originally bred for trade along the historic Spice routes. Luxuriously melding all the safety and amenities of the 21st century with the style and grace of ages long past each was meticulously designed and hand crafted, specifically for the highly acclaimed Silolona Sojourns of Discovery.

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Gwyneth Paltrow has recommended a $113,000 holiday to fans.

The actress seemed oblivious to the ludicrous price tag as she posted pictures of the Indonesian break - which would take place on a Silolona yacht, and advertised at the huge sum on charterbrochure.com - on her newsletter 'Goop'.

The 36-year-old gushed about her luxury yacht boasting a full cinema and 11-man crew.

She wrote: "Our amazing boat was designed after traditional Indonesian trade boats that sailed along the historical Spice Routes ... the food on the boat was beyond. Everything was super fresh, with the fish and produce usually picked up from an island the same day."

The Hollywood star also posted a photo of her chef cooking in the yacht's kitchen along with the caption: "You better like your sous chef in a kitchen this small."

Paltrow - who has two children, Apple, nine, and son Moses, seven, with her husband Chris Martin - sailed along the archipelago comprising over 17,000 islands across four days and posted recipes for her fans to try, all involving rare ingredients such as tamarind paste and galangal.

Paltrow's pricey lifestyle tips received backlash on Twitter from angry readers.

Neva wrote: "Oh, going to Indonesia? Pfft. Been there 75 times. Stayed in a castle and wore a tiara at all times.”

User Kiki B tweeted: "Really, Gwyneth? Sail around the Indonesian archipelago, you say? Why didn't I think of that?! #goop #schmoop.”

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Pioneer of Indonesia’s luxury charter industry, the 50m Silolona is embarking on the 2020-21 charter season with a new lease of life after emerging from a refit in May.

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Turning sweet 16 in July, a revitalised Silolona is primed and ready for the 2020-21 charter season in Indonesia, having completed an extensive refit in Bali in May.

  The first of Indonesia’s growing fleet of luxury phinisis, Silolona traditionally embarks on a major refit about every five years. And Caroline Payen, Silolona Sojourns’ Yacht Charter Manager, says the 164-footer now looks as fresh as the day she was launched by the Konjo Boat Builders in Sulawesi in July 2004.

“This time, Silolona is like a new phinisi,” Payen says. “A lot of woodwork was processed while keeping the unique Silolona style.”

The 50m Silolona , and her younger 40m sister Si Datu Bua have since been chartering in and around Komodo and neighbouring Flores, where they’ll remain through August. In September, they’ll travel east through the historic Banda ‘Spice Islands’ before heading north to West Papua to explore Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay.

After spending October to May around the country’s most easterly province, the yachts make their way back via the Banda Islands to Komodo for the May-August season.

“The Komodo islands are the natural habitat of the Komodo dragon and a World Heritage Site, and offer world-class diving, deserted pink-sand beaches, while the Flores archipelago has ancient cultures, textiles, world-class diving and scenic volcanoes,” Payen says.

“The beautiful Banda islands have amazing history and stately old Dutch mansions, and are the native home of nutmeg, hence the ‘Spice Islands’. Raja Ampat offers world-class diving and snorkelling in pristine seas, Asmat (West Papua) features ancient tribal customs and powerful art, and guests can swim with whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay.”

Like most large charter yachts in Indonesia, both Silolona and Si Datu Bua are fully equipped for diving, one of the key activities in a country boasting some of the world’s most diverse marine life. Itineraries are tailored by the Silolona Sojourns team headed by CEO Tresno Seery, son of founder Patti Seery and a naval architect who designed Si Datu Bua .

Patti Seery is renowned in the industry for developing both phinisis based upon her extensive interests and 

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Diving in Komodo; Silolona’s vast outdoor dining area; spicy culinary delights; Si Datu Bua’s gorgeous foredeck

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“ Lamima  is one of our yachts that offer exciting all-inclusive packages, which are very interesting for guests as they include a vast array of activities and a true immersion in nature,” says Carmen Lau, C&N’s Business Development Director Asia. “Activities can include diving, yoga, trekking on remote islands and much more.”

The 46m  Mutiara Laut  can also accommodate 14 guests in seven cabins and has a 14-strong crew headed by Captain Andi, who has been with the yacht since her launch in 2009, while the 26m Sequoia launched in 2017 has three cabins for six guests, plus 10 crew.

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C&N is offering a 20 per cent discount on bookings made before August 31 on the 50m expedition yacht,  Kudanil Explorer . Built in 1978, the motor yacht had a spectacular refit for charter in 2018 that included the creation of eight 330sqft ensuite staterooms, each with a king-size bed and a private balcony with table and chairs.

Indonesia’s other iconic charter yachts include the 51m  Dunia Baru , the famed seven-cabin charter phinisi that has been meticulously maintained since its completion in early 2014.

More recent additions include the 55m  Prana by Atzaro  launched in 2018 by Yacht Sourcing. The Indonesia-based company is also the charter central agent for this expansive yacht, which has over 9,600sqft of usable space across four decks and a remarkable nine cabins.

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50m  /  164'1   konjo boat builders   2004 / 2009.

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The 50m/164'1" motor/sailer yacht 'Silolona' by shipyard Konjo Boat builders offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Kasten Marine Design.

Offering an abundance of social and dining options, as well as a highly attentive crew, luxury charters aboard motor yacht Silolona are set to be truly magical whatever the destination.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2004, Silolona offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite. There are 10 beds in total, including 3 king, 2 queen and 5 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Silolona benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Performance & Range

Silolona comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.

Silolona has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If you enjoy diving you'll appreciate the diving equipment and the PADI certified professionals on board. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Silolona also features kayaks, fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Silolona has a 5.8m/19' Tender to transfer you from ship to shore.

Based in the magical waters of South East Asia all year round Silolona is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Silolona Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the South East Asia.

Luxury motor/sailer yacht Silolona is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

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Length 50m / 164'1
Beam 10.1m / 33'2
Draft 3m / 9'10
Gross Tonnage 450 GT
Cruising Speed 10 Knots
Built | (Refitted)
Builder Konjo Boat builders
Model Custom
Exterior Designer Kasten Marine Design
Interior Design Kasten Marine Design

Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Silolona has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Silolona is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

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PADI CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTRE

Your family and friends could learn to scuba dive on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Motor/Sailer Silolona is a certified PADI Dive Centre yacht so you could obtain your PADI diving card .

'Silolona' Charter Rates & Destinations

South East Asia Summer Cruising Region

Summer Season

May - September

$130,900 p/week + expenses

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Cruising Regions

South East Asia Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Singapore, Thailand

HOT SPOTS:   Komodo, Raja Ampat

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October - April

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Silolona is a powerful hand crafted traditional wooden sailing vessel newly build from the finest tropical hardwoods to German Lloyds specifications by the Master Konjo boat builders of Sulawesi. This magnificent vessel melds the best of the traditional spice island sailing vessels with all of the modern amenities and safety features one would expect in a vessel of her quality.

Silolona’s tastefully appointed décor, spacious decks, delightful Asian fusion cuisine, full range of aquatic activities, and the smiles of her dedicated professional crew provide the perfect setting for Patti Seery’s sojourns of discovery. The most successful and sought after travel experiences in SE-Asia.

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7 Actresses Who Have Yachts

When you think about it, actresses are just like us, but, after all, there are some ways in which they are completely different. Of course, they go grocery shopping in their sweatpants and messy hair, they take their kids to school, and they do enjoy the things we do, however, they also own yachts.

Since you are reading this article, you are probably interested in finding out which super famous actresses own a luxurious yacht – and this is exactly what the text below will feature. Let’s take a closer look:

1. Nicole Kidman – “Hokulani”

2. beyoncé – “the galactica star”, 3. gwyneth paltrow – “silolona”, 4. heidi klum “atlantic goose”, 5. jennifer lopez – “trending”, 6. naomi campbell – “the galaxy”.

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The Oscar-winning actress, Nicole Kidman, and her spouse Keith Urban own a yacht called “Hokulani”. Now, you are probably wondering, what in the world does “Hokulani” mean? Well, when she was born, her parents also gave her a Hawaiian name and it stands for “heavenly star”.

The yacht itself is well-equipped and it features a wide range of equipment that can be used for water sports including water skis, wakeboards, and diving equipment. It is also quite large since it has 5 guest cabins that can accommodate more than 10 guests, as well as a room where 8 crew members can sleep. One of the most beautiful things about it is that it has an atrium roof, which is incredible for star-gazing at night.

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It would be totally weird if Beyoncé did not have a luxurious yacht. This amazing 213-feet ship is named “ The Galactica Star ” and it can accommodate 12 people. Beyoncé’s guests can enjoy a wide range of activities including swimming in a pool, relaxing in a Jacuzzi, and it also features a helipad – which is perfect if someone decided to join the party by a helicopter.

Technically, she does not own the yacht, but instead, she leases it from a Nigerian star called Kola Aluko for a shocking price of 900.000 dollars per week! Which is kind of crazy since she could have bought a yacht for herself for the money she spent on renting this boat.

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Gwyneth often states that she adores to charter the luxurious Silolona, and she even wrote about it on Goop – which is her website. Now, it can only be chartered in Indonesia, but, it seems like Gwyneth does not mind it. It features a wide range of things including a barbecue, deck showers, kayaks, diving gear, as well as 5 cabins that can fit up to 10 to 12 people.

There is also a chef on board that prepares some of the most delicious meals that you can try, including the now-famous Sambal Colo salsa and Pepes Ikan – the recipes became quite famous after Gwyneth published them on her blog. The famous actress also writes about the chef’s food on her blog, especially when she is on vacation with her family. The price for renting this vessel is extremely cheaper than Beyoncé’s and it will cost around 80.000 dollars per week.

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As you know, Heidi Klum is the queen of Halloween, however, she is also a queen on her 45-meter superyacht nicknamed “The Atlantic Goose”. The ship can accommodate up to 10 people in 5 beautifully decorated rooms, which also includes an exclusive master suite with a private library and study.

The main dock is perfect for family or friend gatherings, especially since it can hold nearly 100 people. The place is nicely tied together by a lounge, a cocktail bar, and a dining room that is perfect for small, family gatherings. Although this boat is owned by Heidi, she charters it for 75.000 dollars a week, so if you are thinking about renting it one day, you might also want to properly take care of it. Tess LLC is the perfect example of how a company can take care of a yacht, hence, if you are seriously thinking about renting any celebrity yacht, make sure that you check them out.

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This actresses and singer love spending time and days on her elegant boat called “Trending” – which is a fitting name when you think about how many trends Jenny from the block introduced people to. The vessel is 50 meters long and it has 6 elegant cabins, meaning that it can fit around 12 people at a time.

The interior is perfectly designed and the wide and high windows provide a lot of natural light into the dark interior of the boat. There is also a TV room with a bar, hence, JLo, her family members, and friends can have a relaxing getaway whenever they want. When on deck, people can enjoy sunbathing or relaxing in the huge Jacuzzi, or they might choose to chill out in the lounge area.

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Naomi is no stranger to yachts and she is often spotted on her favorite one, “The Galaxy”. This lovely 56-meter vessel has attracted a lot of movie and music stars including Beyoncé and her spouse Jay Z, Rihanna, as well as Angeline Jolie. One of the main reasons celebrities choose to rent this boat is the incredibly mesmerizing interior that was inspired by the amazing Andy Warhol. From all the yachts mentioned in this article, this one is the most expensive one for renting – it costs 250.000 dollars per week!

7. Rihanna – “Latitude”

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Rihanna chooses “Latitude” as her home during vacation and this 52-meter boat has everything that a diva such as Rihanna could ask for. It can fit approximately 12 people and there is a 24/7 crew available that works on the boat. The interior is well-designed and visitors are often mesmerized by the amazing glass walls and ceiling mirrors.

Guests can choose to chill out in the Jacuzzi zone on the upper deck, dine in the lovely dining room area, or have fun in the vast living area below deck. There is also equipment for diving and snorkeling, jet skies, as well as kayaks.

The actresses mentioned in this article all enjoy spending time on their yachts, especially with family members and friends. However, they do not shy away from organizing amazing sailing parties that are a story for a different article. I do not know about you, but the boats mentioned in this article make me want to purchase one for myself!

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With her parents being experienced figures in the film industry, it comes as no surprise that Gwyneth Paltrow eventually followed suit. For a start, she got her first shot to fame after appearing in the 1995 film Se7en. Nowadays, though, it’s safe to say she’s most recognized for her acting credit as Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s love interest, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Besides being a well-known actress, the Shakespeare in Love star has also dabbled in a couple of business ventures along the way. Thanks to that, she has since accumulated quite a fortune, more than enough to even charter a yacht – and that she did! Back in 2013, the actress chartered the Silolona yacht for her vacation in Indonesia, which is reportedly worth $210,000 per week. As pricey as it sounds, though, it sure looks like it didn’t keep the Iron Man actress from enjoying the many things the country had to offer.

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SILONONA  is a replica of the famous Indonesian trading vessels known as ‘Phinisi’. SILONONA  is a powerful hand crafted traditional wooden sailing vessel newly built in 2004 from the finest tropical hardwoods to German Lloyds specifications by the Master Konjo boat builders of Sulawesi. This magnificent vessel melds the best of the traditional spice island sailing vessels with all of the modern amenities and safety features one would expect in a vessel of her quality.

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May to September  : Komodo National Park based. Sailing in the following areas: Komodo National Park, Flores, Savu Sea. Departure port: Labuhan Bajo (Western Flores) Domestic flight: needed departing from Bali. October to April : West Papua based. Sailing in the following areas: Mollucas, Raja Ampat and Cendrawasih Bay. Departure ports: Banda and the Spice Islands – Ambon Raja Ampat – Sorong, West Papua Cendrawasih Bay – Biak, North Papua Domestic flight: needed departing from Bali or, Jakarta.

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SILONONA  accommodates 10 guests in 5 staterooms ( 3 suites and 2 doubles) and is handled by a Crew of 17, including Trip leader and PADI dive instructor. Silolona’s tastefully appointed décor, spacious decks, delightful Asian fusion cuisine, full range of aquatic activities, and the smiles of her dedicated professional crew provide the perfect setting for Patti Seery’s sojourns of discovery. The most successful and sought after travel experiences in SE-Asia.

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SILONONA  is a replica of the famous Indonesian trading vessels known as ‘Phinisi’. SILONONA  is a powerful hand crafted traditional wooden sailing vessel newly built in 2004 from the finest tropical hardwoods to German Lloyds specifications by the Master Konjo boat builders of Sulawesi. This magnificent vessel melds the best of the traditional spice island sailing vessels with all of the modern amenities and safety features one would expect in a vessel of her quality. SILONONA  is a fully-certified Padi Diver Centers but also offer many other options for non-divers including snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, waterskiing, and of course, relaxing on a perfect sandy beach, secluded and just for the family or group of friends. The classic sailing Phinisi  SILONONA is also available for Tandem Charters with the equally spectacular classic sailing yacht SI DATU BUA . In tandem, the luxury yachts SILOLONA  and SI DATU BUA  accommodate up to 16 to 18 guests in 8 large guest suites. Tandem charters are excellent for special occasions, family celebrations as well as corporate events.

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Lunch with... Patti Seery, serial sailing yacht owner

Patti Seery arrives at The Gallery in Cork Street towing a medium-sized backpack and looking like any other London visitor. But this remarkable lady isn't here simply to look at painter Andrew Hewkin's latest collection of work (appropriately entitled H eaven on Earth) ; she was also responsible for building the inspiration for Hewkin's nirvana -the twin-masted, traditional Indonesian sailing vessel Sil olona -a nd the story of how she came to do it is one of the best I've ever heard over lunch.

Silolona is a gorgeous boat, and was captured in her element and in her natural environment by Hewkin, during two voyages through the Indonesian archipelago. After photos of Seery are taken with the displayed paintings and the painter she inspired, we walk to the Thai restaurant Patara in Mayfair. Thai food is very much in Seery's area of expertise, so I let her order - the result is excellent. Then she tells me her story.

Seery had six brothers in a family that moved around the US a lot. She later got a scholarship to Montana State University, for a degree slated to be engineering, although she actually wanted to be an architect. Eventually she got the major she wanted, with a minor in chemical engineering and on the way also gained a degree in education so she could teach in the Australian outback. Seery also spent time in the tiny village of Huecorio, Mexico as an exchange student, learning conversational Spanish.

"I lived with a wonderful traditional family," she says, "in a tiny, one-room adobe house with no bathroom or running water, and I slept in a bed with five women. The only other bed in the house was for the men. It was a simple life and I was really happy. This learning experience was one of the most important; it enabled me to feel at home just about anywhere. It developed my lifelong fascination with travel, and learning from local people about their traditions and way of life."

Unsurprisingly, she met her husband Doug abroad, in Sicily. "Within a month we decided to get married and moved to Sardinia. We moved all over the place, every two or three years." Doug worked in the oil industry so her opportunities for adventure multiplied. They spent two years living in Baroda (now Vadodara), a city in the Indian state of Gujarat, where Patti learned Hindi and began a lifelong fascination with Asian textiles through a master's program at the University of Baroda. In Brussels, she 'got into food, wine and cheese, and did lots of professional cooking courses'. From each place she took something that would eventually be useful for Si lolona - a nd later her sister ship  Si Datu Bua. "All these components of my life are important if you want to run a good charter boat," she says.

Seery spent a decade travelling throughout remote Indonesia, often leading the Explorer's Club and the Heritage Society trips (connected to the National Museum of Indonesia), before the family returned to the US in 1990. "When I moved back to the US I was so homesick for Indonesia I knew I had to go back. So I started my own travel company called Indonesian Insights and that entailed a lot of projects: collecting for major museums, cultural exchange programs, taking doctors and medical aid trips to remote islands to provide free medical care, and also organising and leading three trips a year to remote islands, often by boat, for curious travellers from the US.

"Those converted cargo boats were so ill-equipped in those days, but I got to know them through and through - so for one boat I'd have to bring fan belts, or an Iridium radio, or uniforms for the crew. I did my best to ensure a safe voyage and keep the guests happy, but it was often quite frustrating."

Frustrations with the charter boats came to a head in 2001 after problems on an expedition to Asmat, homeland to an emerging Stone Age group in Irian Jaya (now West Papua). "I had a choice," she says. "I could fight a long and expensive legal battle, pay a lot of money to lawyers, deal with lots of negative energy and potentially waste a year or two years, but why do that? Why don't I just build my own boat? How hard can it be?" And so early in 2001, Patti Seery set out to build a phinisi -having never even owned so much as a rowing dinghy. "If I'd known more, I wouldn't have done it," she admits with a laugh.

She was always clear that it was going to be a traditional Indonesian vessel. "I wanted to do a phinisi because I knew they could be better and safer if purpose-built for chartering; plus I love the element of history and the sheer joy of sailing on a wooden ship. These were the vessels of the Spice Island trade routes, ideally suited to cruising in those waters. The first thing was to figure out what I wanted it to look like, so I went to the Dutch archives to study old photographs. I already knew how I wanted the interior spaces to be used and had sketched a rough deck plan. I had no idea about the hull shape, though, but knew I had to change from the normal cargo-orientated hull. So I looked for an architect."

It turned out to be a long search. "I went through four naval architects trying to find someone who understood my vision, but everyone wanted to do a racing hull or didn't understand the build conditions. When I spoke to Mi chael Kasten, I sent him a very basic sketch for the layout of the interior, and he drafted a hull shape primarily designed for stability but maintaining the traditional profile of the older phinisis I had shown him." After six months of research and planning, all Seery needed were boat builders.

Fortunately, she had important contacts. "I'd worked at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (an exposition of living cultural heritage in Washington, DC) and befriended a group of traditional K onjo boat builders from the tiny village of Ara on the island of Sulawesi. It's a community of about four square kilometres and these talented men build the majority of large wooden cargo boats in Indonesia.' There was one small problem. 'They had never built a boat to plans before Si lolona. They conceptualise and build a boat inside their [head], but can't visualise it in two dimensions on a drawing."

Even if they could, there were still going to be problems to solve. 'Michael didn't understand the parameters and restrictions of building in a remote mangrove swamp, with the limitations of the wood and the simple tools, so the team had to constantly improvise and find solutions.'

"I knew the only way I'd be successful was if I put the full-on Western approach aside. So I went out to the boat graveyard and saw the problems." Eventually, her research told her there was nothing fundamentally wrong with the phinisi design or construction methods. After a couple more months of work, she established that the traditional way of building the boats would be compatible with the German Lloyd's specifications. She also found her own project managers, Brom and Goris Atawuwuur (now dive instructor on board), to oversee the build when she couldn't be there.

There were many problems still to overcome. Seery wanted a small number of passengers to enjoy superyacht levels of comfort, but the Konjo people built cargo boats. And apart from never having seen plans, they hadn't seen or used a plumb line, or mould frames -but they knew how to build ironwood boats with their basic tools, in a mangrove swamp, by a river with a six knot tide running down it. And they figured out the rest.

Seery spent a great deal of time on site, and has nothing but praise for her boat building team. "Very talented -it's amazing knowledge that's going to be lost if it's not supported. Not only their building skills with almost no equipment, but also their work ethic is outstanding."

The details of Silolona's build make for an incredible tale, complete with sacrificial slaughter and ritual, an engine room plan sketched out in chalk on the bulkheads, and plenty of just-in-time narrow scrapes. It took months just to get the wood together. Seery was particularly careful about the keel, eventually finding an extraordinary tree that gave up a piece of ironwood 25 metres long, with a rare twisted grain, and without a single knot, blemish or crack.

"That was the moment the project changed in some way," she says. 'All the boat builders came to see this magical piece of wood.' The boat had its own charisma among the builders, and the nine men finished the hull in just short of 11 months. They then had to dig the boat out of the swamp, align the propeller shaft and put the prop on, so while the keel was laid on the 11 September 2001, they didn't leave Borneo for Bali until Valentine's Day 2004.

It took another five months to finish the boat in Bali. "Basically camping," Seery says. "We built a woven palm-leaf encampment for 250 workers, and I was the project manager and never slept. We had two kitchens, and had to bring in five tonnes of water a day so they could cook and bathe." They even ran out of wood at one point, 30 cubic metres short of what they needed to complete the fit-out but somehow, by July 2004, they were ready for their first guests.

"I loved this phase, as my learning curve was so great, and I became even more in awe of the Konjo boat builders. They had never done fit-out and finish work, but if I could explain what I wanted, they could build it solidly and beautifully."

The 49.7 metre (including the bowsprit)  Silolona  has been operating as a charter vessel ever since ('with an admirable record of over 130 charter days a year, and a large percentage of repeat guests'.) And she now has a sistership, _Si Datu Bua, _launched in July 2012. The second build benefited a lot from the first, and was a family affair. Patti's son Tresno graduated in mechanical engineering and engineering management, and did a postgraduate degree in yacht design. He now has his own company in Bali, and designed and project managed the construction of S i Datu Bua. Patti is an understandably proud mother, "Born in Indonesia he has an amazingly adept way of working with local contractors, sourcing materials locally and working with the traditional boat builders."

These wonderful boats remain truly important to her, and Seery has a vision of what they could mean to the country. "How does one help the government understand the value of the asset they have in the Konjo boat builders, and the potential development of a uniquely Indonesian style of marine tourism, as the beauty and variety of the archipelago is slowly unveiled as the best cruising ground in the world?':

Seery answers her own question tangentially. 'Honestly, no one would be building these boats if  Silolona  wasn't a financial success.' She hopes to bring the point home by ensuring S i Datu Bua is the first of many. Meanwhile, others are striving to match her achievements so far, but Seery's dream is to build another eight boats the same way, and position them across south-east Asia along the historic spice routes. Let's hope someone in Jakarta is watching.

Originally published in Boat International April 2013

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    The yacht itself is well-equipped and it features a wide range of equipment that can be used for water sports including water skis, wakeboards, and diving equipment. It is also quite large since it has 5 guest cabins that can accommodate more than 10 guests, as well as a room where 8 crew members can sleep. ... Gwyneth Paltrow - "Silolona

  19. Gwyneth Paltrow

    Gwyneth Paltrow | Silolona | Charter Price of $210,000 Per Week. ... Thanks to that, she has since accumulated quite a fortune, more than enough to even charter a yacht - and that she did! Back in 2013, the actress chartered the Silolona yacht for her vacation in Indonesia, which is reportedly worth $210,000 per week. As pricey as it sounds ...

  20. Silolona

    Description. SILONONA is a replica of the famous Indonesian trading vessels known as 'Phinisi'. SILONONA is a powerful hand crafted traditional wooden sailing vessel newly built in 2004 from the finest tropical hardwoods to German Lloyds specifications by the Master Konjo boat builders of Sulawesi.This magnificent vessel melds the best of the traditional spice island sailing vessels with ...

  21. Asyiknya Gwyneth Paltrow Liburan Naik Kapal di Komodo

    Labuan Bajo - Aktris Gwyneth Paltrow pernah liburan ke Indonesia. Liburan naik yacht ekslusif, Paltrow sekeluarga mengarungi cantiknya Pulau Komodo. Si cantik Gwyneth Paltrow, menginjakkan kakinya di Pulau Komodo pertengahan Juli 2013 lalu. Ia menjelajahi Pulau Komodo dengan Kapal The Silolona.

  22. Lunch with... Patti Seery, serial sailing yacht owner

    Photo of sailing yacht Silolona, one of Seery's beautiful boats Patti Seery in conversation with Boat International over lunch at the Patara restaurant in Mayfair. Seery spent a decade travelling throughout remote Indonesia, often leading the Explorer's Club and the Heritage Society trips (connected to the National Museum of Indonesia), before ...