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    Marea, a 36-metre phinisi carrying seventeen guests, sailing in Komodo National Park

    Marea Phinisi

    Seventeen is an odd number because two of the eight cabins are sold by the berth rather than by the room

    Cruising Areas

    Komodo

    Komodo National Park out of Labuan Bajo, on charters of one to three nights, pick-up eight to ten in the morning. The 2D1N runs Kelor for the trek, Rinca for the dragons, Kalong for the sunset, then Padar at first light, Pink Beach, Manta Point and Taka Makassar before returning to port at five. The 3D2N swaps Rinca for Manjarite on day one and adds the Komodo Island dragon trek on day two, giving a fuller version of the same circuit. She does not sail beyond the park.

    Who This Suits

    Suits: mixed groups where not everyone is a couple. Five cabin grades across eight rooms, including numbered sharing cabins, means solo travellers and pairs can book the same trip without anyone buying out a room they do not need.

    Also works for: guests who want to be above the waterline. Three of the eight cabins are on the upper deck and two more on the main deck, so more than half the accommodation sits above the lower deck, which is unusual on a 36-metre hull.

    Less suited to: divers and anyone planning a long trip. No compressor, dive deck or dive guide is listed and no diving package is sold. Nothing longer than four days and three nights is published either, so this is a short-circuit boat rather than an expedition one.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • Ironwood
    • 36 m length overall, 7 m beam
    • 17 guests
    • Shared + Charter
    • 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N
    • Leisure Only
    • Stand-up Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Gear
    • Local 4G

    About This Vessel

    Marea is a 36-metre phinisi carrying seventeen guests across eight cabins, and the deck distribution is the part worth noting. Three cabins sit on the lower deck, two on the main deck and three on the upper deck. Most boats this size cluster their accommodation below the waterline and reserve one or two rooms upstairs; Marea puts nearly forty per cent of her cabins on the top deck.

    The cabin ladder runs royal, signature, deluxe, superior and sharing, five distinct grades across the eight rooms, with the sharing cabins numbered separately. That spread lets a single booking cover couples wanting the royal cabin and solo travellers taking a berth in a sharing room.

    She runs an 8DC11 main engine of 340 PS with two 40 kVA auxiliaries, navigating on Garmin Aqua Maps radar with VHF and MF radio. Onboard space covers indoor and outdoor dining, a spacious sundeck and a karaoke lounge, with a paddleboard and canoe carried for guests.

    She is a leisure boat, not a dive platform. No compressor, dive deck or dive guide appears in the specification, and the include list covers snorkelling activities only. Itineraries run two to four days inside Komodo National Park out of Labuan Bajo, with pick-up between eight and ten in the morning.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Destinations on These Itineraries

    Activities

    Marine Life

    Safety & Navigation

    • Safety equipment
      First Aid Kit
    • Navigation
      Radar, VHF Radio, Chart Plotter
    • Engine
      Main engine 8DC11 340 PS; two 40 kVA auxiliary generators

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    The Cabins

    Royal Cabin

    1 cabin
    Royal cabin on Marea, the top grade on board with ensuite bathroom Interior of the Marea royal cabin with air conditioning and hot shower ensuite
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    The top grade on board, and the most extensively photographed cabin in the operator gallery. Ensuite bathroom, hot shower, air conditioning. The operator does not state which deck it sits on, but the cabin count puts three rooms on the upper deck, and this is the one to ask for.

    Signature Cabin

    1 cabin
    Signature cabin on Marea, the second grade in the cabin ladder Interior of a Marea signature cabin with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    The second grade down. Ensuite bathroom with hot shower and air conditioning, presented in the gallery as a full-size double.

    Deluxe Cabin

    1 cabin
    Deluxe cabin on Marea with a double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Sea-view Window
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    Mid-tier cabin with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and air conditioning.

    Superior Cabin

    1 cabin
    Superior cabin on Marea with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and air conditioning
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Sea-view Window
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    Below deluxe in the ladder, with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and hot shower.

    Sharing Cabin 2

    1 cabin
    Sharing cabin on Marea, sold by the berth for guests travelling without a partner Interior of a Marea sharing cabin showing the single-bed layout
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Twin Single Beds

    One of the sharing cabins, numbered rather than named, built for guests travelling without a partner. Ensuite bathroom and air conditioning like the rest.

    Sharing Cabin 3

    1 cabin
    Second sharing cabin on Marea with ensuite bathroom and air conditioning Interior of a Marea sharing cabin showing the single-bed layout
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Twin Single Beds

    The second numbered sharing cabin, same fit-out.

    Lower Deck Cabin 1

    1 cabin
    Deluxe cabin on Marea with a double bed and ensuite bathroom Superior cabin on Marea with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and air conditioning
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    One of the three lower-deck cabins. The operator publishes the deck split, three lower, two main and three upper, but does not map the five grade names onto it, so confirm position at booking.

    Lower Deck Cabin 2

    1 cabin
    Superior cabin on Marea with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and air conditioning Interior of a Marea sharing cabin showing the single-bed layout
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    The eighth cabin, completing the three-two-three split across lower, main and upper decks that carries seventeen guests.

    Rates & Packages

    From $146 per person / trip

    From $7,440 per whole boat

    up to 17 guests

    Last verified 5 September 2026. Rates can change; confirm availability and the final invoice before payment.

    Included in Your Rate

    • Included
      Airport Transfer, Hotel Pickup / Drop-off, Accommodation Onboard, 3 Meals Daily, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Drinking Water, Snorkeling Equipment, Kayak / SUP Use, Local Guide / Ranger
    • Rate notes

      Marea is quoted per group in rupiah for one to ten guests, with a per-person supplement above that up to a ceiling of seventeen. The rate card covers both 2026 and 2027.

      2D1N: IDR 75,000,000, extra guests IDR 4,500,000 each. 3D2N: IDR 95,000,000, extra guests IDR 5,500,000. 4D3N: IDR 125,000,000, extra guests IDR 6,500,000.

      The supplement rises with trip length but is charged per trip rather than per night, which is the cheaper of the two structures used across this fleet. Seven extra guests on a 4D3N add IDR 45,500,000, taking a full boat of seventeen to IDR 170,500,000, or about IDR 10,000,000 a head for three nights.

      She is one of the shorter-range boats in this tier: nothing beyond 4D3N is published, where several neighbours sell up to nine days. At roughly IDR 16,800 to the dollar as at August 2026 the 4D3N works out near USD 7,440, the three-night equivalent used across this directory.

      Included: return airport or hotel transfers, full-board accommodation in twin or double cabins, all shore activities and excursions, three meals a day, mineral water, coffee and tea, afternoon snacks and juices, canoe and paddleboard, snorkelling equipment, snorkelling activities, and a tour guide.

      Not included: flights; hotels and meals in Labuan Bajo; travel and dive accident insurance; alcohol and personal expenses; Komodo National Park entrance fees; photo and video documentation, charged separately; and crew tips.

      Note what is absent from the include list: there is no dive guide, no dives, and no diving package sold. The specification lists no compressor and no dive deck. Marea is a leisure and snorkelling boat, and the operator does not claim otherwise.

      Not published: build year, hull material, cruising speed, water and fuel capacity, crew numbers, and which cabin grade sits on which deck. The deck split of three lower, two main and three upper is given, but the five grade names are not mapped onto it.

    Not Included & Extra Costs

    • Not included
      Komodo National Park Entrance Fee, Crew Gratuity, Travel / Dive Insurance, Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses
    • Komodo National Park fee
      Not included

    Book This Vessel

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

    Check dates on the operator site

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    Cabins & Berths

    • Total cabins
      8
    • Master
      1
    • Bed configuration
      Double, Twin Single
    • En-suite bathroom
      All cabins
    • Hot shower
      Yes

    Routes & Departure

    • Operating months
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    • Departure port
      Labuan Bajo
    • Check-in time
      Pick-up from airport or hotel between 8 and 10 in the morning
    • Minimum guests to depart
      1

    Good to Know

    • Suitable for non-swimmers
      Yes

    Komodo National Park Fees

    What you pay Amount Basis
    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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How are the cabins arranged?

    Eight cabins across three decks: three on the lower deck, two on the main deck and three on the upper deck. That is a higher proportion upstairs than most boats this size manage, where accommodation usually clusters below and one or two rooms sit on top.

    What cabin grades are there?

    Five: royal, signature, deluxe, superior and sharing, with the sharing cabins numbered rather than named. The operator publishes the grade names and the deck split separately but does not map one onto the other, so ask which deck your grade sits on before booking.

    Can a solo traveller book a berth?

    The sharing cabins are built for it. They appear in the operator gallery as Sharing Cabin 2 and Sharing Cabin 3, so at least two rooms on board are sold by the bed rather than the cabin.

    How much do extra guests cost?

    The base rate covers ten guests. Above that it is IDR 4,500,000 per person on a 2D1N, IDR 5,500,000 on a 3D2N and IDR 6,500,000 on a 4D3N, charged per trip rather than per night. A full boat of seventeen on a 4D3N comes to IDR 170,500,000.

    Is diving available?

    No. There is no compressor, dive deck or dive guide in the specification, no dives in the include list, and no diving package on the rate card. Snorkelling equipment, a canoe and a paddleboard are included, and Manta Point appears as a snorkelling stop.

    How long can the charters run?

    Two, three or four days. Nothing longer is published, which puts her at the short end of this tier where several boats sell up to nine days. The itineraries stay inside Komodo National Park.

    What engine and navigation equipment does she carry?

    An 8DC11 main engine of 340 PS with two 40 kVA auxiliary generators. Navigation is Garmin Aqua Maps radar with VHF and MF radio. Cruising speed, fuel and water capacity are not published.

    What is not included in the price?

    Flights, hotels and meals in Labuan Bajo, travel and dive accident insurance, alcohol and personal expenses, Komodo National Park entrance fees, photo and video documentation, and crew tips. Everything else, including transfers, all meals, snorkelling gear, canoe, paddleboard and guide, sits inside the charter rate.

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