Yacht cabin types on a private charter usually fall into four categories: a master cabin with the largest bed and bathroom, double cabins with a queen or king bed, twin cabins with two single beds, and occasional bunk cabins for children or budget travel. Our fleet ranges from Alexa, a one-cabin phinisi for two guests, to Aqua Blu, a 60 metre expedition vessel with 15 cabins for up to 30 guests, so cabin layouts vary enormously from boat to boat.
Master cabins
The master cabin is usually the largest room on board, often with its own private bathroom, more storage and sometimes a private balcony or larger windows. On smaller yachts there may be only one master cabin, reserved for the primary couple or family booking the charter, while larger expedition vessels can have two or more master-grade cabins of similar size. Some master cabins also include a small seating area or a desk, which can be useful on a longer charter if anyone in your group wants a quiet corner away from the rest of the boat.
Double and queen cabins
Most charter yachts are built primarily around double cabins, each with a queen or king bed and an en suite bathroom. These make up the bulk of cabins on a typical phinisi and suit couples travelling as part of a larger group charter, where several couples share the boat but each has its own private room. Bathrooms attached to double cabins are usually compact but functional, with a shower, toilet and basin, since space on any yacht is at a premium compared with a hotel room of a similar price.
Twin cabins
Twin cabins have two single beds rather than a shared double, and are common on yachts built for families or groups of friends who want their own beds without sharing a bed with someone. Some twin cabins can be configured as a double on request, depending on the bed frames the boat carries, so it is worth asking if your group has a preference. They also work well for solo travellers joining a group charter, since a twin cabin can sometimes be booked as a single occupancy room at an agreed rate, though this depends on the specific yacht and dates.
Bunk and crew-style cabins
A small number of yachts, usually larger expedition vessels with higher guest capacity, include bunk-style cabins with two or more beds stacked or arranged dormitory style. These suit larger groups travelling together on a budget, or families who want children in a shared cabin. They are less common across our fleet than double and twin cabins. Bunk cabins are worth asking about specifically if budget matters more than privacy for part of your group, since they bring down the effective cost per guest compared with booking every guest into a private double.
How cabin count relates to guest capacity
Guest capacity across our board runs from 2 to 30 people, and cabin count is the best way to judge how a boat will actually feel with your group on board, more so than length alone. A 40 metre yacht with five cabins for ten guests will feel far more spacious than a similar length boat built with ten cabins for twenty guests, since more cabins usually mean smaller rooms and less shared space per person. It is also worth checking ceiling height and window size in lower-deck cabins, since older or smaller yachts sometimes have more compact cabins below the waterline than the bright, larger cabins on the main deck.
Matching yacht cabin types to your group
Families often want a mix of one or two master or double cabins for parents and twin cabins for children, while a group of couples usually wants every cabin to be a double or master of similar standard, so no one feels shortchanged. For more on planning a trip around children and a mixed-age group, see family yacht charter Indonesia. If your group has specific needs, mention them when you enquire and we will shortlist yachts with a cabin mix that fits, rather than just the closest length or price match. Solo travellers and small groups sometimes ask about combining a smaller yacht's remaining cabins with another group's booking to reduce the cost per person, though most of our fleet is chartered as a whole boat for a single group.
Plan your charter
Tell us your group size and cabin preferences when you send your dates, or browse the fleet to see cabin counts and layouts for individual yachts before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a master cabin and a double cabin?
A master cabin is usually the largest cabin on board, often with more space, storage and sometimes a bigger bathroom, while a double cabin is a standard cabin with a queen or king bed and its own en suite. Both are private, but the master is typically reserved as the best cabin on the boat.
Can twin cabins be converted to a double?
On some yachts, yes, depending on the bed frames fitted. Ask us to check with the specific boat before you book if this matters for your group.
How many cabins does the average charter yacht have?
It varies widely across our fleet, from a single cabin on the smallest boats to fifteen cabins on our largest expedition vessel. Most phinisi sit in the five to seven cabin range for eight to fourteen guests.
Do all cabins have private bathrooms?
On the large majority of yachts in our fleet, yes, each cabin has its own en suite bathroom. It is still worth confirming for a specific boat, particularly on some older or smaller vessels.