Phinisi Boat Komodo — Private Bugis Schooner Charters
Commission a handbuilt ironwood phinisi and sail Komodo National Park on your own terms — Padar at sunrise, dragons on Rinca, mantas at Karang Makassar. Private charters from USD 3,000 per night; shared 3D2N cabins from USD 800.
Every Route, Rate & Ritual — Mapped
Twelve working guides, researched on the water and priced in plain numbers. Start where your question starts.
Phinisi Fleet Komodo
Ironwood schooners with private ensuite cabins, sailed by Bugis crews at a 1:2 crew-to-guest ratio.
Meet the vessels → PricingCost & Pricing Guide
Private charters run USD 3,000–15,000+ per night; shared 3D2N cabins start near USD 800 per person.
See the numbers → Itinerary3-Day Expedition
The classic loop — Padar sunrise, Pink Beach, dragon trekking and Manta Point in one tight 3D2N run.
Day by day → Itinerary5-Day Expedition
Adds the quiet north of the park — extra dive days and anchorages the day boats never reach.
Day by day → Itinerary7-Day Expedition
The full Wallacea immersion: every signature site without a single rushed anchor or dawn deadline.
Day by day → SeasonBest Time to Sail
May–October dry season is prime; July–August peak adds roughly 20–30% to charter rates.
Month by month → Day TripPadar + Pink Beach
A one-day phinisi run to the park’s two most photographed icons — 818 steps, one pink shoreline.
Plan the day → BookingHow to Book
Consultation, itinerary draft, deposit — your schooner confirmed in three unhurried steps.
Start here → BespokeCustomize Your Charter
Dive programs, private chefs, proposals and retreats — the itinerary bends around your group.
Shape the voyage → CultureBugis Heritage Onboard
Konjo-built hulls from Tana Beru and Bugis seamanship — a craft UNESCO-listed since 2017.
Step aboard → TrustSafety & Trust
SOLAS-compliant equipment, PADI divemasters and generationally experienced captains on every voyage.
Our standards → PrepPacking Guide
What actually earns space in a soft bag for a week of sun, salt and summit treks in the Savu Sea.
Pack smart →What a Phinisi Boat Komodo Charter Is — and Costs
A phinisi boat Komodo charter puts a traditional two-masted Bugis schooner — handbuilt from ulin ironwood and teak by the Konjo shipwrights of Tana Beru, South Sulawesi — under your private command inside Komodo National Park, a 1,733 km² UNESCO World Heritage Site of 29 islands. Your floating villa carries a full Indonesian crew at a typical 1:2 crew-to-guest ratio: a Bugis captain with generational knowledge of these currents, a private chef provisioning from Labuan Bajo’s morning markets, and PADI-certified divemasters for the reefs of the Coral Triangle.
Expect private charters between USD 3,000 and 15,000+ per night depending on vessel class, with peak-season July–August rates running 20–30% above shoulder months. Shared-cabin crossings make the same waters accessible from about USD 800 per person for three days. Park and ranger fees of IDR 250,000–300,000 per person per day are normally absorbed into your package — the pricing guide itemises every line.
The dry season, May through October, delivers the calm seas and clear water the park is famous for; our month-by-month guide shows exactly when mantas, dragons and empty anchorages align.
| Shared cabin, 3D2N | USD 800–2,000+ per person; premium cabins from USD 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Private charter | USD 3,000–15,000+ per night, full crew included |
| 7-day top tier | Up to USD 50,000 for a full-week private voyage |
| Park & ranger fees | IDR 250,000–300,000 pp/day — usually included |
| Diving | USD 50–70 per certified dive; discover dives USD 100–150 |
| Season | May–October dry season; Jul–Aug peak +20–30% |
| Water | 27–28°C year-round; 1,000+ fish species, 260 corals |
Three Ways to Sail Komodo
Per person, 3 days / 2 nights. All signature sites, ensuite cabin, meals and park logistics handled.
Per night, whole vessel. Your route, your pace, full crew, chef and divemaster included.
7 days, top-tier phinisi. Komodo end to end — the expedition without compromise.
Quotes are confirmed in USD or IDR before deposit — no hidden fees. Peak July–August dates add 20–30%.
A Hull With a Bloodline, Not a Serial Number
Every schooner we charter was launched from the beaches of Tana Beru, where Konjo master builders still shape ulin ironwood by hand and eye — a shipbuilding tradition inscribed by UNESCO in 2017 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Aboard, that heritage meets modern comfort: air-conditioned ensuite cabins, SOLAS-compliant safety systems, GPS and radar, and a Bugis crew for whom these waters are home, not a posting. The heritage guide tells the full story; the fleet page shows the vessels themselves.
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The Savu Sea Is Waiting
Tell a voyage planner your dates, group size and appetite for adventure — you’ll have a route and a written quote, not a brochure, within the day.
Planning more of your trip? Explore Komodo liveaboard charters to round out your plans.