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How Aura Suci Liveaboard Works

From first message to standing on the Padar ridge at dawn: how booking works, what happens on the day, and where the responsibilities actually sit.

  • Step 1 Send your dates
  • Step 2 50% deposit
  • Step 3 Fly to Labuan Bajo
  • Step 4 We handle the rest
Sunset over Kalong Island

Aura Suci Liveaboard offers bespoke diving and cruising experiences aboard a traditional Indonesian phinisi boat. Guests select their desired itinerary and dates, typically ranging from 6 to 11 nights, exploring destinations such as Komodo, Raja Ampat, and Forgotten Islands. Bookings are secured by deposit, with full payment due prior to departure. Each trip includes accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, all meals, diving activities led by experienced guides, and transfers to and from the boat.

Diving the reefs of Komodo National Park

Understanding Aura Suci Liveaboard Expeditions

Aura Suci Liveaboard, a traditional Indonesian phinisi boat, provides structured itineraries for diving and exploration across Indonesia’s premier marine regions. While specific 2027 figures for Aura Suci Liveaboard are not available, data from comparable phinisi boats, such as Aurora Liveaboard and a 30-meter version of Aura Suci, offer clear insights into typical trip structures, capacities, and pricing for the upcoming year.

Aura Suci Liveaboard seen from the water

Boat Configuration and Guest Capacity

The Aura Suci Liveaboard is designed for small group experiences, focusing on comfort and a relaxing sailing environment. A 30-meter variant of Aura Suci accommodates 24 guests across 8 cabins, each featuring sea-view balconies. This configuration ensures a spacious and personal experience for all aboard.

For comparison, the Aurora Liveaboard, a similar phinisi, details its capacity and cabin amenities as follows:

  • Accommodates 18 passengers in 9 cabins.
  • Lower Deck Cabins (7 total):
    • 3 double cabins
    • 3 twin cabins
    • 1 cabin with a double and a single bed
    • Main Deck Cabins (2 total):
      • Both feature a double and a single bed, with sea views.
      • Every cabin on Aurora includes individual air conditioning, a private bathroom with hot and cold water, and daily provision of bath and beach towels, alongside daily cleaning services.
The waterfront marina at Labuan Bajo

Booking Your 2026 Liveaboard Trip

Planning a liveaboard trip around Komodo National Park involves choosing a trip duration and group size that fits your itinerary. As a private charter, Aura Suci Liveaboard operates on flexible sailing dates rather than fixed departure schedules, meals, guide, and equipment are included in every package. The following table illustrates actual 2026 pricing for Aura Suci Liveaboard Phinisi, giving a realistic expectation of what a booking on this VIP-class boat will cost.

Trip DurationDestinationGroup SizePrice (IDR)
2D1NKomodo National Park1–6 guests85,000,000
2D1NKomodo National Park7–12 guests108,000,000
2D1NKomodo National Park13–16 guests123,200,000
3D2NKomodo National Park1–6 guests103,100,000
3D2NKomodo National Park7–12 guests115,400,000
3D2NKomodo National Park13–16 guests130,800,000
4D3NKomodo National Park1–6 guests129,300,000
4D3NKomodo National Park7–12 guests137,000,000
4D3NKomodo National Park13–16 guests146,500,000
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Maximum capacity: 24 guests across 8 cabins. Additional guest fee applies beyond 16 pax (IDR 4.5M–5.8M depending on trip length). Prices are per group, not per person, and are net (no hidden fees) but exclude flights, park entrance fees, and crew tips.

A Master cabin aboard Aura Suci Liveaboard

Inclusions and Exclusions

A typical Aura Suci Liveaboard package includes:

Common exclusions, which guests should budget for, often include:

  • Accommodation in private, air-conditioned cabins.
  • All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Diving activities, including tanks, weights, and experienced dive guides.
  • Transfers to and from the boat at the start and end of the trip.
  • Flights to and from the departure/arrival ports.
  • Marine park fees and port charges (these can vary by destination).
  • Rental dive equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, etc.).
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Crew gratuities.
  • Travel insurance and dive insurance (highly recommended).
A Master cabin aboard Aura Suci Liveaboard

The Booking Process

To secure a trip on Aura Suci Liveaboard:

  • Enquire: Contact us with your preferred dates, destination, and group size.
  • Availability Check: We will confirm the availability for your chosen itinerary.
  • Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is typically required to confirm your booking.
  • Final Payment: The remaining balance is due a specified number of days (e.g., 90-120 days) before the departure date.
  • Pre-Trip Information: Guests receive detailed information regarding packing, travel logistics, and onboard procedures.
The crew alongside guests in the water

Safety and Standards

All liveaboard operations, including Aura Suci, adhere to stringent safety protocols. Boats are equipped with necessary safety gear, and crew members are trained in emergency procedures. Dive operations are conducted by certified professionals, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for divers of all levels.

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Step one

Send your dates

WhatsApp the reservations desk with your travel dates, guest count and cabin preference. You get live availability and a written quote back — usually within minutes.

Step two

Confirm with a deposit

A 50% deposit blocks your cabin or the whole boat. You receive a written booking confirmation naming exactly what is held.

Step three

Settle the balance

The balance is due before departure. Booking inside the balance window means the fare is payable in full at the time of booking.

Step four

Fly into Labuan Bajo

Land at Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Hotel or airport pick-up on the Labuan Bajo mainland near the harbour is included in the fare.

Step five

Board and brief

The crew run a safety briefing, the cruise director walks you through the route for your dates, and the lines come off the dock.

On board

The captain reads the weather

The order of anchorages shifts with tide and sea state. The list of stops does not — but the captain has final say on when each one happens.

Start with one message

Dates, guests, cabin preference. That is everything we need to come back with availability and a price.

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