The long history of Aman Voyages started on the shores of the Flores Sea in the 1990s. The Aman Cruise fleet, first created to enable Amanwana guests to explore Moyo Island and its surroundings, has grown to include bigger vessels that venture further into the East Indonesian archipelago, including the fabled island of Komodo.
With more diverse destinations to explore, such as the Spice Islands and Papua's Raja Ampat, in 2009 Aman decided to offer guests an immersive luxury sailing experience by taking inspiration from Pinisi, the centuries-old boatbuilding tradition that originated in South Sulawesi.
Building on that heritage is Amandira, a classically styled Pinisi available for charter at Amanwana, Aman's exclusive tented camp. Cape Town-and Singapore-based designer, Deirdre Renniers, a masterminded the interiors of the 52-metre custom superyacht, which cruises the deep blue waters of the East Indonesian archipelago. "We wanted the design to tie in with the traditional architecture of the boat as much as possible, but in a contemporary and understated way. The design of Amandira is characterised by attention to detail and craftsmanship and by a sense of tranquility, simplicity and sophistication with a focus on timelessness," Renniers explains.
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Discover the Spice Islands, a cluster of seven tiny islands in Eastern Indonesia's vast Banda Sea. Known for their raw natural beauty, the islands were once home to the world's only source of nutmeg, drawing tradesmen from far and wide.