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Komodo Open Trip 3D2N vs Private Wellness Charter (2026)

Komodo Open Trip 3D2N vs Private Wellness Charter (2026)

For wellness-minded travellers, the decision usually comes down to privacy versus price. A Komodo open trip 3D2N with shared cabins starts from…

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Every Cabin With a Private Balcony: Why That Is Rare on a 30m Komodo Phinisi

Every Cabin With a Private Balcony: Why That Is Rare on a 30m Komodo Phinisi

Every cabin on Aura Suci opens onto its own private balcony — and on a 30-metre wooden phinisi, that is genuinely unusual.…

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One Phinisi, 24 Guests: The 2027 Charter Math for Large Groups in Komodo

One Phinisi, 24 Guests: The 2027 Charter Math for Large Groups in Komodo

If you are looking for a Komodo phinisi for large groups, here is the direct answer: Aura Suci, a 30-metre VIP wooden…

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Intimate Small Group Komodo Liveaboard Trips in 2027: The Cabin-Count Rule

Intimate Small Group Komodo Liveaboard Trips in 2027: The Cabin-Count Rule

An intimate small group Komodo liveaboard in 2027 comes down to three filters, applied in this order: choose a boat with four…

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Small Phinisi vs Big Liveaboard in Komodo: Which One Fits Your Trip?

Small Phinisi vs Big Liveaboard in Komodo: Which One Fits Your Trip?

Here is the direct answer: in Komodo, a small phinisi — roughly 20 to 35 metres, two to eight cabins — is…

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Shared Luxury Cabin or Whole-Boat Charter in Komodo: The Honest Cost Trade-Off Sailing & Charters

Shared Luxury Cabin or Whole-Boat Charter in Komodo: The Honest Cost Trade-Off

Whole-boat charter in Komodo runs USD 1,800–30,000 per night, and the published market median is USD 7,225 per night across 62 rated…

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Do Boats Stop Running in Komodo During the Monsoon? Sailing & Charters

Do Boats Stop Running in Komodo During the Monsoon?

There is no closed season in Komodo National Park. What actually happens December to March: reduced fleet, dry-dock maintenance, weather reschedules and…

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Is Komodo Worth Visiting in January During the Rainy Season? Sailing & Charters

Is Komodo Worth Visiting in January During the Rainy Season?

January is the wettest, roughest month in Komodo — and the peak of manta season with the lowest berth prices. The honest…

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What Food Is Served on a Komodo Liveaboard? Sailing & Charters

What Food Is Served on a Komodo Liveaboard?

Three cooked meals a day plus snacks are inside the fare. How galley provisioning works, how vegetarian, halal and allergy requests are…

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Can I Charge My Camera Batteries on the Boat? Sailing & Charters

Can I Charge My Camera Batteries on the Boat?

Indonesian sockets are 230V Type C and F. What to expect for onboard power on a Komodo liveaboard, how many batteries to…

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  • 30 m phinisi · 8 cabins · 24 guests
  • Departs Labuan Bajo, Flores
  • Operated by Komodo Luxury since 2015