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Launched in December 2016, Rascal has 5 cabins sleeping up to 10 guests, taking them on experiential journeys around Indonesia’s beguiling islands, spending the summer season in Komodo National Park and winter in Raja Ampat. Rascal’s experienced crew of nine includes a western cruise director, a dive guide and a private chef. This modern luxury yacht is the perfect choice for families or friends looking for a stylish sailing sojourn in Indonesia. Handcrafted on Indonesian shores by local shipwrights using ironwood and teak, Rascal was skillfully designed to combine traditional techniques with contemporary facilities. A true combination of East meets West, Rascal showcases the latest in Western boating technology, the result a cutting-edge contemporary superyacht possessing the soul and secrets of a traditional Indonesian phinisi sailing boat. Inside the yacht, Rascal draws inspiration from Hampton’s style beach houses with a playful, tropical twist. The five spacious air-conditioned cabins are all uniquely situated above deck, promising large windows that draw in the spectacular ocean views. Each one features high ceilings, an en-suite bathroom, flatscreen TVs with a catalogue of over 1000 complimentary movies, SONOS interactive music systems and universal electrical sockets. In the common areas, guests will find a bar and dining area decorated by local firm iBalDesigns and Charles Orchard furniture, finished with a touch of tropical luxe. Rascal’s outdoor lounge spaces include a sheltered dining area on the aft deck and a vast 1280 ft infinity roof deck for sunbathing. Pared back beach chic design is then elevated with excellent hospitality. The private chef works with special menus curated by Bali’s famed Watercress restaurant, while award-winning Proof & Company mixologists inspired the cocktail list, including the cool bespoke house RascalRum. Highlights of the Komodo islands itinerary includes the famous Horse Shoe Bay, also known as Nusa Kode, where guests can see fierce Komodo dragons patrolling a beach backed by thick forest inhabited by monkeys, deer, wild boar and fish eagles. Guests will also be able to explore ‘Manta Point’, where they will have the opportunity to swim surrounded by Manta rays.

HOW: Ampersand Travel (+44 (0)20 7819 9770 // www.ampersandtravel.com) offers a 7-night charter of Rascal in the Komodo islands from £58,400. Price based on departures in July/August and includes full board, nine crew members, diving and personal dive manager, sea activities, international and domestic flights as well as local transfers. Sleeps a maximum of 10 guests.