Our Story
A Company Built from the Water Up
selatbena was founded by people who sail — not by investors looking for a category to fill. Every decision we make comes from that starting point.
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Who We Are
Founded in Singapore, Shaped by the Straits
selatbena — named for the Malay words meaning "sea breeze" — began when a group of long-time sailors noticed a gap between the grand, impersonal charter experiences and the informal, unstructured kind. Neither felt right.
We set out to build something in between: professionally operated, properly crewed, and arranged around the way guests actually want to spend time on the water. The company opened its berth at Sentosa Cove and has worked from that same location since, learning the tides, the reef systems, and the quieter corners of Singapore's southern waters.
Our three charters were developed gradually, each one refined through many seasons before it was offered to guests. We're not trying to cover every occasion or fill every price point — just do a small number of things with consistency and care.
The People Onboard
A Small Crew, Well Chosen
Razif Harun
Principal Captain
Holds an MPA Coxswain (Class 2) licence and has been sailing the Singapore Strait since 2008. Razif plans all Cabin Charter itineraries and leads the Half-Day Reef Tour briefings.
Celeste Loh
Operations & Guest Experience
Celeste manages charter bookings, coordinates provisioning, and handles the onboard experience for all three charters. She joined selatbena after several years in boutique hospitality along Tras Street.
Marcus Koh
Marine Naturalist & Crew
Marcus leads the reef and marine life component of the Half-Day Tour and assists on Cabin Charters. He holds a Diploma in Environmental Management and has studied coral systems in the Johor Straits.
How We Operate
Standards We Don't Compromise On
MPA Licensing
All vessels are registered and licensed under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Crew qualifications are renewed on schedule and documented on file.
Safety Equipment
Life jackets for all guests, flares, first aid kits, and EPIRBs are checked before each departure. A safety briefing is given at the start of every charter.
Weather Monitoring
We review forecasts from NEA and regional marine weather services in the 72 hours before any charter. If conditions are unsuitable, we contact guests early and reschedule.
Vessel Maintenance
Engines, hulls, and rigging are inspected on a rolling maintenance schedule. No charter departs on a vessel that has an outstanding mechanical issue, however minor.
Guest Privacy
We do not share guest information with third parties. Contact details collected during booking are used solely for charter coordination and relevant follow-up.
Marine Responsibility
We follow NParks and MPA guidelines on marine park access. No anchoring on or near coral formations. Single-use plastics have been removed from all onboard provisioning.
Yacht Charter in Singapore — Done Thoughtfully
Singapore's waters are more varied than most people realise. The southern islands — Lazarus, St. John's, the Sisters — sit within a short sail of Sentosa Cove and carry a different character from the busy shipping channels further out. selatbena was built around this geography: charters that make proper use of what's nearby rather than simply pointing the bow toward open water.
Private yacht charter in Singapore covers a wide range of offerings. At one end are large party boats with loud music and minimal crew attention. At the other end are small, serious sailing vessels with captains who prefer silence. We sit somewhere between — professional, quiet, and attentive without being stiff.
Whether your occasion is a small celebration, a family outing, a corporate afternoon, or simply a few days away from the city's pace, the right charter comes down to what the group actually wants to do. That's the conversation we start with when you get in touch.
Come and See the Berth
Questions about how we operate, what a charter actually involves, or how to organise a visit — reach out and we will answer properly.
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