Who We Are
A company shaped by the water
cahayacrenas was founded in Singapore with one straightforward aim: to make time on the water feel considered and unhurried, for anyone who chooses it.
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Built from an appreciation of Singapore's waters
cahayacrenas began when its founders — experienced mariners with backgrounds in regional sailing and maritime operations — noticed that most yacht charter services in Singapore were shaped around high throughput rather than meaningful experience. Boats were filled, clocks were watched, and guests were moved along.
The company launched with a smaller fleet and a different approach. Each charter is handled personally. Crew are selected for temperament as much as technical skill. The vessels are maintained to a level that the team would be comfortable sailing on privately.
The name, Cahaya — meaning light in Malay — reflects the region's maritime heritage and the warm, lantern-lit mood the company tries to bring to every day on the water.
Our Mission
To arrange charters that feel personal and well-considered — where the guest's experience is the point, not the vessel utilisation rate.
Our Vision
A Singapore where anyone — from a solo traveller to a group marking a milestone — can spend a day or a week on the water without it feeling transactional.
Our Values
Transparency in pricing. Honesty about what each charter can and cannot provide. Respect for the sea and for the people on it.
The Crew
The people behind each charter
Ravi Iyer
Founder & Captain
Over eighteen years navigating Singapore's coastal and regional waters. Holds a MCA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and has completed passages to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Lina Koh
Charter Planning Coordinator
Manages all pre-departure logistics, guest communication, and onboard customisation for the Celebratory Day Charter. Seven years in hospitality operations before joining cahayacrenas.
Malik Asmadi
Chief Engineer & First Mate
Responsible for vessel maintenance, pre-departure safety checks, and engineering systems. Trained in Singapore and holds a Class 3 Engine Certificate from MPA.
How We Operate
Standards we hold ourselves to
The following are not marketing points — they are the specific commitments we maintain on every charter we run.
MPA-Compliant Safety
All vessels operate under Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority regulations. Safety equipment is inspected before each departure. Life rings, flares, and emergency communications are checked at muster.
Scheduled Vessel Maintenance
Each vessel follows a documented maintenance schedule aligned with manufacturer recommendations and MPA guidelines. Engine service records are available on request.
Certified Crew
All captains hold recognised maritime qualifications. Crew members complete first aid and sea survival training on a rolling basis. No charter departs with an uncertified helm.
Full Marine Insurance
All charters are covered by comprehensive marine liability insurance. Certificate details are shared with guests prior to departure on request.
Environmental Responsibility
We adhere to the MARPOL convention for waste management at sea. No plastic single-use items onboard. Bilge management follows NEA and MPA disposal standards.
Guest Data Privacy
Contact details and booking information collected during enquiry are handled in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Data is not sold or shared with third parties.
About Our Approach
cahayacrenas operates from Singapore's central business district, planning and coordinating charters across the southern waters, the Sisters' Islands marine park, St John's Island, Lazarus Island, and the broader Riau Archipelago for extended passages.
The company's approach to yacht charter is rooted in the belief that preparation matters more than improvisation. Every route is considered in advance, provisions are arranged with care, and the crew briefing covers not just safety but the tone the guest has asked for — quiet and low-key, or festive and celebratory, as the occasion demands.
Singapore's maritime environment requires specific knowledge of tidal patterns, anchorage restrictions, and international waters protocols. cahayacrenas's captains have accumulated this knowledge over years of operating in the region, and it informs every decision made at sea.
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If you would like to know more about how we work before making a booking, we are always open to a call or a message.
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