Discover Our Story & Meet The Crew

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About Us

TRADITION MEETS the TIDE

Mutiara Laut was born from a lifelong love of the sea and the vision of Dutch captain Leo Van Oostenbrugge. After decades navigating the world’s oceans, he settled in Bali, yet the call of exploration never truly faded. Rather than simply journey through the Indonesian archipelago as a traveler, he set out to create a sailing yacht of his own — one capable of reaching the region’s most remote and remarkable waters.

Working alongside Indonesian craftsmen, Leo brought this vision to life by blending the elegance of an 18th-century North Atlantic schooner with the heritage of the legendary phinisi ships of Sulawesi. Built using traditional methods and extraordinary attention to detail, Mutiara Laut emerged as a rare union of cultures, craftsmanship, and seafaring tradition — a yacht created not only to sail, but to explore the Indonesian archipelago in timeless style

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MEET THE CREW

THE HEART of the VOYAGE

At the heart of Mutiara Laut is a dedicated crew whose passion for the sea and genuine hospitality shape every journey. Many have been part of the yacht’s story since her earliest voyages, creating an atmosphere of warmth, trust, and timeless seamanship.

Among them is Cruise Director Arie Pagaka, who has been part of Mutiara Laut since her maiden voyage over two decades ago. His deep knowledge of the archipelago and welcoming spirit reflect the experience and camaraderie shared by the entire crew

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The Crew of Mutiara Laut Saying Hi from the boat

ILLUSTRIOUS GUESTS

GUESTS of DISTINCTION

Through the years, Mutiara Laut has welcomed remarkable guests whose journeys have become part of the yacht’s living legacy

April 2017

Mutiara Laut welcomed Mitt Romney and his family aboard for a 10-day voyage from Bali to Labuan Bajo alongside CharityVision doctors

March 2016

Mutiara Laut hosted Roger Taylor of Queen and manager Jim Beach on a private charter to chase a solar eclipse across Indonesia’s far east

April 2015

In April 2015, Mutiara Laut had the privilege of hosting HRH the King of Swaziland and his entourage for an exclusive private sailing from Bali

Testimonials

WHAT our GUESTS SAY

Best experience ever! The boat and the team where amazing, we eat great food, we share very special moments with the friends we love and we where treated with lot of kindness by the team, a unforgettable travel in paradise!

Caroline Krueger

5/5

What can I say about this trip? Stars in my eyes, an experience I'll never forget. Landscapes, people, unforgettable moments on the other side of the world. And on the boat, what can I say: we ate so well, the staff was incredible, we made such wonderful connections! Thank you so much for this experience!

Lucien Michiels

5/5

One of my best experiences in Raja Ampat on Mutiara Laut! The crew was simply incredible, attentive and warm. A magnificent sailboat with perfect comfort and fantastic activities: diving, snorkeling, exploring and exceptional landscapes. I recommend it 1000x.

Noemie Kreitlow

5/5

An exceptional experience. Firstly, the landscapes, the islands, the seabed.. But above all, thanks to the incredible staff who bend over backwards for you. Every detail and every attention made us feel like we were in the finest 5-star hotels, but with the feeling of being at home.

You'll remember it for the rest of your life.

Christopher Wangen

5/5

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