Phinisi Boat Builders · Bulukumba, South Sulawesi
500 years of maritime heritage, built for your vision.
Superyacht quality at 40–60% below European cost — full design-to-delivery from our Sulawesi & Bali shipyards.
Our Expertise
From an intimate 20-metre traditional Phinisi to a 60-metre luxury superyacht, the Indonesian boat construction industry offers an unmatched range of expertise, materials, and craftsmanship. The following vessel categories represent the full scope of what can be commissioned and built in Indonesia's world-renowned shipyards.
Why Build in Indonesia
The Phinisi tradition of the Bugis-Makassar people of South Sulawesi is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Building in Indonesia means partnering with master craftsmen who carry techniques refined over 500 years. The same skills that produced iconic luxury phinisis like the 50m Vela are available for your commission.
Indonesia's forests yield some of the world's finest boat-building timber. Teak (jati), ironwood (ulin), and bitti wood provide unmatched density, water resistance, and durability. Every plank tells a story rooted in Indonesia's maritime landscape.
A 20–25m Phinisi that would cost $500,000–$800,000 in a European or Australian yard can be built in Indonesia for USD $100,000–$250,000 at basic specification, or USD $300,000–$500,000 at luxury level. Foreign investors building locally also benefit from avoiding prohibitive import duties.
Indonesia's boat-building families have passed down their skills over centuries. The Konjo people of South Sulawesi, centred in Tana Beru and Bira near Bulukumba, are synonymous with quality wooden vessel construction.
Build where you sail. Indonesia offers 17,000+ islands, including world-class destinations like Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Flores, and Alor — all accessible from your new vessel.
From initial design consultation through naval architecture, construction, sea trials, and delivery — our team manages every detail with transparent communication and milestone-based payments.
All our vessels are built to BKI (Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia) standards, with options for international classification through Lloyd's Register, RINA, ABS, and DNV. We comply with SOLAS safety requirements and IMO regulations.
Choose from traditional teak and ironwood, modern fiberglass, marine-grade steel, or high-performance aluminum. Our naval architects recommend the optimal material based on your vessel type, intended use, and budget.
Our Craftsmanship
What We Build
BCI offers end-to-end custom boat building from concept to delivery. Explore our specialist services:
Building a boat in Indonesia typically costs USD 15,000 to 1,200,000 depending on vessel type and takes 10–30 months from keel laying to handover. Boat Construction Indonesia manages design, construction at our Bulukumba shipyards, BKI classification and delivery under one milestone-based USD contract.
All quotes are itemised in USD: speedboats and small craft USD 15,000–80,000; traditional phinisi yachts USD 100,000–600,000; fiberglass yachts USD 80,000–400,000; dive liveaboards USD 200,000–800,000; steel or aluminum vessels USD 150,000–1,200,000. Pricing covers materials, labour, project management, sea trials and the BKI classification survey.
Full 2026 Pricing Guide →Published Indonesian build timelines run 10–30 months from keel laying to handover: roughly 3–6 months for a speedboat, 12–18 months for a 20–50 m phinisi, 12–24 months for steel or aluminum vessels, and 24–30+ months for superyacht-class projects. Freezing the design and specification early is the single biggest factor in keeping a build on schedule.
See Our Process →Design consultation and naval architecture, then a written milestone quotation. Keel laying and hull construction follow at Tana Beru, Bulukumba — the South Sulawesi coast where Bugis–Konjo master boatbuilders practise UNESCO-recognised phinisi craftsmanship — before systems installation, interior fit-out, BKI classification, sea trials and handover.
Visit the Shipyard →Get Started
Contact our team for a free consultation and detailed project quotation. We respond within 24 hours.
Email: [email protected] | WhatsApp: +62 811-3941-4563
Questions & Answers
Costs vary by vessel type and size. A basic 20–25m Phinisi starts from USD 100,000–250,000. Mid-range luxury builds range from USD 300,000–500,000. Custom motor yachts and superyachts are priced per metre based on specification level. View our complete cost guide.
Typical timelines: speedboats 3–6 months, Phinisi 12–18 months, luxury yachts 18–24 months, superyachts 24–36 months. Learn about our construction process.
Absolutely. Indonesia offers UNESCO-heritage craftsmanship, premium natural materials, highly skilled labour, and construction costs 40–60% lower than European, Australian, or American shipyards.
Boat Construction Indonesia is a specialist for custom vessel builds in Southeast Asia. Our team combines traditional Bugis-Makassar craftsmanship with modern marine engineering to deliver world-class vessels on time and on budget.
From traditional phinisi schooners to modern motor yachts and commercial vessels, we cover the full spectrum of marine construction. Every project is managed from initial design through sea trials and delivery.
International clients from Australia, Europe, and North America trust Boat Construction Indonesia for their vessel projects. Our ISO-compliant shipyards and certified master craftsmen ensure every boat meets international safety and quality standards.
Contact us today for a free feasibility assessment and project quotation. Our team responds within 24 hours to discuss your custom vessel requirements.
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