MAHODAYA – formerly named "Amanikan" – is an authentic phinisi vessel constructed by master wooden boat builders of eastern Indonesia. Their highly-skilled craftsmanship and unique artistry have earned them recognition from UNESCO, which has designated phinisi boats as "Masterpieces" of traditional Indonesian culture and heritage.
Mahodaya’s elegantly appointed interiors were created by the late Jaya Ibrahim, renowned designer of some of the world’s leading properties, including several of the iconic Amanresorts, The Dharmawangsa Hotel in Jakarta, the Legian in Bali and also the current Mahodaya and Azerai Resorts offices in Jakarta. All Mahodaya luxury yacht renovations and upgrades were carried out by the original design team and wood workers who retain a deep attachment to the vessel.
Construction was first commissioned by Adrian Zecha, the founder of Regent Hotels, Rafael Hotels, Amanresorts, and the new and notable Azerai Resorts (www.azerai.com).
The vessel was built in 2009, and since then has voyaged extensively throughout the Indonesian archipelago under the “Amanikan” name, playing host to so many prominent international visitors.
Now independent, the ship’s name has been changed to Mahodaya, a Sanskrit word meaning “great fortune or prosperity”.
In 2019 the vessel was significantly upgraded with the state-of-the-art Blue Sky satellite tracking system as well as a new Iridium on-board communications infrastructure, including enterprise-grade internet over the Iridium satellite network. All navigation and radar systems have also been upgraded with the latest equipment.
Guest facilities and on-board service remain five-star, of course, and the original crew looks forward to ensuring that your Mahodaya cruise experience is an idyllic tropical enchantment and discovery. And to making your journey as memorable as the destinations you visit.