Celestia (yacht)

Originally from Wikipedia · Est. Mar 2025

The Celestia is a luxury private charter Pinisi yacht that operates within the Indonesian archipelago. The vessel is a yacht, designed by naval architect Tresno Seery, and was launched in June 2023. The ship was designed by naval architect Deirdre Renniers.

Design and description

Celestia is a Pinisi yacht, designed by naval architect Tresno Seery. The vessel was constructed by Indonesian artisans employing UNESCO-recognized and traditional Indonesian boat-building techniques. The yacht features a steel-reinforced wooden hull. Celestia has a beam of and a draft of . The vessel is powered by a Yanmar Marine diesel engine, creating and a maximum cruising speed of . The vessel's layout features seven staterooms, with a recommended accommodation of up to 14 guests and an onboard crew of 17.

History

Celestia was developed as a family initiative by the Indonesian siblings Jasmine Chong and Jason Tabalujan. The vessel was constructed in Indonesia as a custom-designed Pinisi. Celestia is registered in Indonesia and began operations in June 2023.

Celestia has a policy to eliminate single-use plastics and uses biodegradable toiletries. It also supports waste management initiatives and community programs in partnership with organizations such as Du Anyam and Sungai Watch.

Destinations

Celestia operates in Indonesia, with routes that include Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. These areas lie within the Coral Triangle and are known for their high biodiversity and endemism. Additionally, the durations of the routes vary with seasonal conditions and navigational factors.

Media coverage

  • In December 2023, Robb Report listed Celestia as part of a curated selection of travel experiences in its official gift package for the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
  • Harper's Bazaar Singapore featured Celestia in a September 2023 article which highlighted yacht experiences in the Indonesian archipelago.
  • Tempo.co included Celestia in a January 2024 article listing travel accommodations in Indonesia.
  • Prestige Online – Hong Kong featured Celestia in a September 2024 article on a luxury yacht sailing itinerary in Indonesia.
  • Saveur mentioned Celestia in a January 2025 feature on cruises with culinary programs.
  • The Straits Times featured Celestia in a January 2025 article about yacht travel in the Coral Triangle, noting its shortlisting in the 2024 Hospitality Design Awards and Luxury Travel Gold List Awards.
  • Time included Celestia in its list of the World's Greatest Places of 2025 in March 2025.

References

Category:Ships built in Indonesia Category:2023 ships Category:Motor yachts Category:Individual sailing vessels Category:2023 in Indonesia Category:Yachts Category:Golden Globe Awards Category:Maritime history of Indonesia

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