No roads, no crowds — just a $10M yacht and the bluest water on the planet
The Dunia Baru, a $10 million hand-built phinisi yacht, offers exclusive voyages through Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat region, known for its pristine waters and rich marine biodiversity. Travelers experience untouched natural beauty, cultural encounters with local communities, and access to secluded areas unreachable by larger vessels. The journey requires significant travel time but provides a luxurious and immersive alternative to standard liveaboard trips.
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Travel alexa No roads, no crowds — just a $10M yacht and the bluest water on the planet By Heidi Mitchell Published April 30, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET The Dunia Baru -- an entirely hand-built phinisi sailing ship -- whisks guests on a breathtaking journey through the remote waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat. Duna Baru Morning breaks gently in West Papua. After a breakfast of spicy curry and unfamiliar fruits, guests step onto a skiff loaded with paddleboards and dry bags, then skim across glassy waters toward Pianemo, an archipelago of limestone dollops rising straight from the sea, their sides swaddled in dense jungle. With every paddle stroke, the color beneath shifts from cerulean to teal to aquamarine — so clear that coral heads and darting fish appear suspended in midair.
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