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A phinisi under sail in Komodo National Park

The fleet · Labuan Bajo

Which boat, and why

We do not own hulls. That is the point — the shortlist follows what you asked for rather than what we need to fill.

Three hull types

Wood, engine, or speed

Hull type decides the shape of your day before any question of comfort tier.

Comfort tiers

Three classes, benchmarked

A second axis, independent of hull type. Open a class for its full spec sheet.

An ensuite cabin aboard a Deluxe class phinisi

Deluxe

01

Smaller groups, the same route.

LOA
26 m
Cabins
4
Guests
8
Crew
6
Sundeck
40 m²
The deck lounge of a Superior class phinisi

Superior

02

The one most parties book.

LOA
32 m
Cabins
5
Guests
12
Crew
9
Sundeck
60 m²
The indoor dining saloon of a Luxury class phinisi

Luxury

03

One crew member per guest.

LOA
40 m
Cabins
6
Guests
12
Crew
12
Sundeck
90 m²

Indicative class benchmarks, as of 2026. Every cabin listed is ensuite and air-conditioned. The exact vessel is named and verified on your quote.

How the desk works

What we check before you see a name

Curation starts long before your enquiry. We track the working fleet continuously.

01

Crew, not brochures

Which boats have stable, long-serving crews — and which look better in photographs than at the dock.

02

Maintenance on schedule

Which have been slipped and maintained when they should have been, not when it became urgent.

03

Operators who handle paperwork

Harbour clearance and park permits without drama, which matters more since the visitor cap.

04

A shortlist, with trade-offs

We come back with vessels we stand behind and say plainly what each one gives up.

Private charter starts from USD 5,300 per yacht per night, and shared departures start from USD 300 per person per voyage. Indicative, as of 2026.

Before you ask

Five quick answers

Do you own the yachts you book?

No, and we consider that a feature. We vet and book across the working Labuan Bajo fleet. Because we are not tied to filling our own hulls, the recommendation follows your requirements rather than our inventory.

How far in advance should we book?

For high season — roughly June to September and the year-end holidays — three to six months gives the strongest choice. Shoulder season can often be arranged in four to eight weeks.

How does the daily visitor cap affect a private charter?

The park has capped entries at 1,000 visitors per day since April 2026. Chartering privately does not bypass the quota — your permits still count against it, so confirmed bookings and early permit processing matter more than they used to.

Can we add diving to a charter?

Often. Some vessels carry compressors and work with dive professionals; others manage it through tender support. Komodo currents demand proper guiding, so this is one area where vessel choice genuinely changes what is possible.

What is typically included?

Usually the vessel and full crew, meals and drinking water, snorkelling equipment, tenders for landings, and fuel for the agreed route. Park fees, ranger fees, alcohol and diving vary by operator — we confirm the full list in writing.

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Tell us what matters most

A phinisi under sail, or a motor yacht that reaches the mantas first. Say which and we come back with a shortlist we stand behind, trade-offs included.

+62 811 3823 875 sales@komodoluxury.com