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    Nayara Cruise

    One Superior cabin sleeps four and another sleeps three, so friends and families split a room rather than pay the double-occupancy premium

    Cruising Areas

    Komodo cruises

    Komodo runs out of Labuan Bajo on five and six-night trips, and the schedule is dive-led.

    Route details

    The published five-night route works Sebayur and Mini Wall on the check-dive day, then Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Shotgun and a Lighthouse night dive off Gili Lawa, Tatawa Kecil, Batu Bolong and Manta Point in the centre, Three Sisters, Secret Garden and Pink Beach around Padar, with the sunrise Padar trek and the Komodo Island ranger walk fitted between dives.

    Raja Ampat cruises

    Raja Ampat sails from Sorong and comes in three lengths.

    Route details

    The six-night central route covers Manta Sandy, Arborek Jetty, Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, Mike Point and Piaynemo.

    The seven-night Wayag route pushes north to Black Rock, Batu Wayag and the Wofoh sites with treks at Piaynemo and Wayag, and the nine-night north and south run adds Misool at the start.

    Expect four dives a day and long overnight passages.

    Misool cruises

    Misool is sold as its own seven-night trip from Sorong rather than as an add-on.

    Route details

    Candy Store, Andiamo, Juliatte, Shadow Reef, Tank Rock and Gorgonian Passage are on the published route, with a night dive at Romeo, the Love Lagoon trek and a snorkel in the jellyfish lake.

    The return leg swings through Penemu and Melissa Garden before Sorong.

    Banda Sea cruises

    The Banda run is eight days from Ambon.

    Route details

    Suanggi Island for the first full day, then Manuk Island, the sea-snake island, for four dives including a night dive, Karang Hatta and Hatta Island, and the Banda Neira sites: Batu Kapal, Pohon Miring, Lava Flow, Karnopol and Batu Belanda, with a land tour to Fort Belgica.

    The trip finishes with muck diving at Laha in Ambon Bay.

    Alor cruises

    Alor is a five-night trip starting at Mali airport, and it is the muck and macro end of the programme.

    Route details

    Crucifixion Point, Current Alley, Babylon and a Mandarin Slope night dive on the first full day, Munaseli Point for hammerheads on the second, then Biangabang, Hot Rock, Anemone Fields or Cathedral, and Clown Valley at Apuri to finish.

    A dugong stop at Mawar is scheduled before boarding.

    Ambon cruises

    Ambon is the departure port for the Banda Sea legs, and what you dive in the bay is muck rather than reef.

    Route details

    Silt and sponge, taken shallow.

    A dive guide is included in the fare with up to three dives a day, which suits ground where the value is in repetition rather than any single site.

    Sumbawa cruises

    Sumbawa sits on the western passages out of Labuan Bajo, usually on the longer bookings.

    Route details

    The crater lake at Satonda, the volcanic reefs off Sangeang and the bays of Moyo break up the crossing.

    With one Superior cabin sleeping four and another sleeping three, groups travelling together share rooms on this stretch instead of paying double occupancy twice over.

    Who This Suits

    Suits: divers who want volume and remote itineraries without a premium fare. Up to three dives a day come inside the price with tanks, weights and a guide, and the published routes run five to nine nights across Komodo, Alor, Banda, Misool and Raja Ampat rather than weekend hops. Eighteen crew for seventeen guests keeps the turnaround between dives quick.

    Also works for: groups of friends and families on a budget. The two Superior cabins take three and four people at the same per-person rate as each other, which is the cheapest way onto a boat of this size and rare on a per-cabin sale.

    Less suited to: couples wanting a private, quiet boat. Seventeen guests in seven cabins is a full ship, the entry cabins are shared rooms rather than doubles, and there is no published master suite with a balcony. Non-divers are also thinly catered for: the itineraries are built dive by dive, with snorkelling offered as the alternative rather than a programme of its own.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • Launched October 2022, renovated 2023
    • 45 m length overall, 38 m length on deck, 9.3 m beam, 3.7 m draft. Phinisi, wooden hull.
    • 17 guests
    • 6 to 8 knots
    • Private whole-boat charters; cabin enquiries require a separate offer
    • 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N+
    • Dive Resort
    • Compressor, Dive Master
    • Stand-up Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Gear

    About This Vessel

    Nayara is a 45-metre phinisi launched in October 2022 and refitted the following year, and the number that says most about her is the crew list: eighteen crew for seventeen guests. She is 38 metres on deck with a 9.3-metre beam, which is wide for the length and buys the deck space the layout depends on. Two Bauer compressors, a watermaker turning out 5,000 litres a day against 15,000 litres of storage and 11,000 litres of fuel mean she can stay out in places without a jetty.

    The seven cabins are graded rather than uniform, and the bottom of the grade is where she differs from most boats her size. There is one Suite and one Signature cabin, three Deluxe cabins for two, and two Superior cabins that take three and four people respectively. That four-berth room is unusual on a boat sold per person: friends and families travelling together split a cabin instead of paying the double-occupancy premium, which is why the entry fare lands where it does.

    Nayara is equipped for serious diving, with two Bauer compressors and two 80 hp dinghies for separate group drops. Some scheduled dive programmes have offered up to three dives a day, but the current Komodo charter inclusions publish snorkeling rather than diving, so dive schedules, guide ratios and equipment must be confirmed for the selected departure. The navigation and safety fit-out is heavier than the category usually carries: Furuno radar and Navtex, AIS, GPS, echo sounder, anemometer, VHF and SSB, a satellite phone, two inflatable life rafts rated for fifty people between them, emergency oxygen and forty life jackets.

    She sells both ways and prices by region. Published prices are subject to 11% tax. Marine park fees, alcohol, insurance and gratuities sit outside the fare; dive inclusions and equipment rental should be confirmed for the selected departure.

    See Rates & Packages in Cabins & Pricing for the listed fares, trip lengths, booking units and rate conditions.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Destinations on These Itineraries

    Activities

    Marine Life

    Crew & Diving

    • 18

    Safety & Navigation

    • Safety equipment
      First Aid Kit, Emergency Oxygen
    • Life rafts
      2
    • Navigation
      GPS, Radar, AIS, VHF Radio, SSB Radio, Depth Sounder
    • Engine
      Nissan RF8, 350 HP. Two generators producing 93 kW total. Fuel capacity 2 x 5,500 litres.
    • Cruising speed
      6 to 8 knots
    • Watermaker capacity
      Watermaker producing 5,000 litres of fresh water per day, with 15,000 litres of freshwater storage

    The Cabins

    Suite Cabin

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Suite cabin aboard Nayara Cruise with double bed and sea-view windows Second view of the Suite cabin aboard Nayara Cruise Third view of the Suite cabin aboard Nayara Cruise
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries

    The top cabin category on board and the only one of its kind, accommodating two guests. Air conditioning and a private bathroom with hot water.

    Signature Cabin

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature cabin aboard Nayara Cruise with double bed and lounge seating Private bathroom with bathtub in the Signature cabin aboard Nayara Cruise
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries

    A single cabin for two guests, with an ensuite bathroom, hot water and individual air conditioning.

    Deluxe Cabin

    3 cabins Sleeps 2 guests
    Deluxe Komodo twin-bed cabin aboard Nayara Cruise Deluxe Alor twin-bed cabin aboard Nayara Cruise Deluxe Banda double-bed cabin aboard Nayara Cruise
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries

    One of three Deluxe cabins, each accommodating two guests. Ensuite bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.

    Superior Cabin for Three

    1 cabin Sleeps 3 guests
    Multi-berth Superior cabin aboard Nayara Cruise
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Bunk Beds

    A three-berth Superior cabin, suitable for friends travelling together or a parent with two children. Ensuite bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.

    Superior Cabin for Four

    1 cabin Sleeps 4 guests
    Multi-berth Superior cabin aboard Nayara Cruise
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Bunk Beds

    A four-berth cabin, the largest-capacity room on board. Ensuite bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.

    Rates & Packages

    Private Charter

    From $14,600 per whole boat · 3D2N

    Rates for 2026 departures

    Duration1–17 guests
    2D1N$7,300
    3D2N$14,600
    4D3N$21,900
    5D4N$29,200
    6D5N$36,500
    7D6N$43,800

    Whole-boat private charter · Komodo National Park · up to 17 guests

    What’s included & extra costs

    Package totals are calculated from the published nightly rate.

    Last verified 8 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm availability and the final invoice before payment.

    Request a current quote

    Send your travel date and group size. The final availability, inclusions, fees, and invoice must be confirmed before payment.

      Not Included & Extra Costs

      • Komodo National Park fee
        Not included

      Book This Vessel

      Availability and quotes for Nayara Cruise are handled by the operator directly. KomodoInsider does not take bookings or add a commission.

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      Cabins & Berths

      • Total cabins
        7
      • Master
        1
      • Bunk
        2
      • Bed configuration
        Double, Twin Single, Bunk Bed
      • En-suite bathroom
        All cabins
      • Hot shower
        Yes

      Routes & Departure

      Vessel operating months
      January–December
      Departure points
      Labuan Bajo for Komodo. Kalabahi and Mali for Alor. Ambon for the Banda Sea. Sorong for Raja Ampat and Misool.

      Pickup & check-in

      Check in 09:00 on the published itineraries, with the first briefing at 10:00.

      Return & transfer details

      Check out after breakfast on the final morning, between 09:00 and 12:00 depending on the route.

      Good to Know

      • Tender boats
        2

      Komodo National Park Fees

      What you payAmountBasis
      Park entrance, foreign visitor Rp 250,000 ≈ $14 per person, per day The statutory Class I entrance rate. The 150% holiday rule applies to Indonesian visitor and student rates, not this foreign visitor rate.
      Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, normal day Rp 50,000 ≈ $3 per person, per day The normal-day Class I entrance rate.
      Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, holiday or collective leave Rp 75,000 ≈ $4 per person, per day 150% of the normal Indonesian visitor rate on the dates covered by the statutory holiday rule.
      Indonesian student group, normal day Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per person, per day For Indonesian student groups of at least five people.
      Indonesian student group, holiday or collective leave Rp 37,500 ≈ $2 per person, per day 150% of the normal student-group rate; the minimum group size remains five.
      Scuba diving activity Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per diver, per day A separate activity charge in addition to the applicable entrance fee.
      Motorised vessel entry Rp 100,000–200,000 per boat, per day Rp 100,000 for 40–100 HP, Rp 150,000 for 101–500 HP, and Rp 200,000 above 500 HP.
      Drone use Rp 2,000,000 ≈ $112 per unit, per day A separate special-use charge. Complete the required SiOra/SIMAKSI process before travel.
      • SiOra is the park’s e-ticketing and SIMAKSI system. Reserve before travel; Ministry guidance recommends completing the reservation by H-1. An operator can assist, and self-service is available at the Komodo Visitor Center and KP3 terminal.
      • Payment is cashless through the methods available in SiOra, including BRIVA or bank transfer and supported e-wallets. Keep the e-ticket and ensure the traveller details are correct.
      • A 1,000-visitor daily quota has applied since 1 April 2026 to the main visitor islands and 23 dive sites. Availability therefore depends on the travel date and registered itinerary.
      • The final SiOra total can include entrance, activity, vessel and special-use charges. Ask the handling operator for an itemised total before issuance.
      • Official public guidance does not state one universal refund or rescheduling rule for every reservation. Confirm the current SiOra terms in writing before the ticket is issued, including treatment of weather disruption.

      Statutory fees under Peraturan Pemerintah No. 36 Tahun 2024, in force since 30 October 2024. Verified 31 August 2026 against the official PP 36/2024 schedule, the Ministry of Forestry SiOra notice and the Ministry’s 2026 quota notice. Amounts are payable in rupiah; dollar figures are courtesy estimates converted at Rp 17,900 and rounded.

      Cancellation & Booking Policy

      • Cancellation type
        Strict / Non-refundable
      • If you cancel
        Cancellation and refund terms are set by the operator. Confirm the written policy before payment; KomodoInsider does not take payments or handle refunds.

      Location

      • Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Can I book a single cabin rather than the whole boat?

      The rate table lists private whole-boat packages. An individual cabin or berth enquiry requires a separate confirmed offer from the operator. See Rates & Packages in Cabins & Pricing for trip lengths, units and conditions. Confirm the chosen departure and cabin allocation before payment.

      How many people fit in one cabin?

      It depends on the grade. The Suite, Signature and three Deluxe cabins take two each. One Superior cabin takes three and the other takes four, which is how the boat reaches seventeen guests across only seven rooms.

      How many dives a day are included?

      Up to three, with tanks, weight belt and a dive guide inside the fare. Dive equipment rental is charged separately. The published Komodo and Raja Ampat itineraries add night dives on most days.

      What is not included in the price?

      Marine park entrance fees, alcoholic drinks, dive equipment rental, dive and travel insurance, and crew gratuities. Airport or hotel transfers at the departure port, full board with non-alcoholic drinks and the diving itself are included.

      What is the minimum charter length?

      Compare the listed fares in Rates & Packages under Cabins & Pricing. Each offer states its trip length and whether the amount is per person, per cabin or for the whole vessel. Check the selected package conditions, taxes, extra fees and any minimum stay with the operator before payment.

      What happens if the trip is cancelled?

      Cancelling 90 days or more before departure returns 40 per cent of what you have paid, and there is no refund from 89 days onward. If the boat cannot sail because of weather, force majeure or government restrictions, you can reschedule or take a 70 per cent refund.

      Where does Nayara sail through the year?

      She moves between four regions rather than staying in one. The published season ran Raja Ampat and Misool in January, northern Raja Ampat in late March, Alor in May, Komodo from late June through early September, Banda in October and Raja Ampat and Misool again in November. Departure ports follow the region: Labuan Bajo for Komodo, Mali or Kalabahi for Alor, Ambon for Banda, Sorong for Raja Ampat and Misool.

      What safety and navigation equipment does she carry?

      Furuno radar, Navtex and GPS, an Icom AIS set, a Garmin echo sounder, anemometer, VHF and SSB radio, and a satellite phone. On the safety side, two inflatable life rafts rated for fifty people between them, forty life jackets, six life rings, a hydrant, fire extinguishers, a first aid kit and emergency oxygen. Two 80 hp dinghies handle the dive drops.

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