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    Aerial view of Alfathran 3 phinisi at anchor among the Komodo islands

    Alfathran 3

    A jacuzzi sits on her sun deck, which is not something the Deluxe bracket usually buys
    • From
      $355 / person, shared cabin
    • Whole boat charter
      $7,440

    Cruising Areas

    Komodo

    Inside Komodo National Park, Alfathran 3 covers the standard set of stops as the eastern half of her crossing: Padar for the sunrise trek to the three-bay viewpoint, Pink Beach, the ranger walk on Komodo or Rinca, Manta Point at Karang Makassar, Taka Makassar and Kalong Island for the sunset bat flight. Whole-boat charters can also be sold as a straight park loop out of Labuan Bajo, from a full day up to seven days.

    Lombok

    The Lombok end of the route uses Kayangan Harbour. Eastbound departures run Thursday to Sunday over four days and three nights; westbound departures leave Labuan Bajo on Sunday and reach Lombok over five days and four nights. Four of the twelve cabins are named after Lombok landmarks — Senggigi, Rinjani and the Gili group — which is a fair signal of where the boat spends its shoulder season.

    Sumbawa

    The middle leg crosses Sumbawa waters, which is what separates this crossing from a Komodo-only trip. Published stops are Saleh Bay for the whale sharks that gather around the local bagan fishing platforms, Moyo Island with the Mata Jitu waterfall, and Satonda with its crater lake. These are day stops on the way through rather than a separate itinerary, and sightings at Saleh Bay are not guaranteed.

    Who This Suits

    Suits: travellers who want the Lombok–Komodo crossing rather than a round trip from Labuan Bajo, and who care about the Saleh Bay whale sharks and Moyo as much as the park itself.

    Also works for: mixed-budget groups — the same departure carries a IDR 6,000,000 bunk berth and a IDR 12,250,000 balcony room, so friends travelling at different budgets can still sail together. Also for groups of up to twelve, who charter the whole boat at the lowest bracket.

    Less suited to: divers, since there is no compressor or tank storage; anyone needing a fixed clock check-in, as departures are published by day rather than by time; and travellers who want certainty on headcount, because published capacity varies between 22 and 28 by source.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • 29.3 m length × 7 m beam
    • 28 guests
    • 7–10 knots
    • Shared + Charter
    • Full Day, 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N+
    • Leisure Only
    • Snorkeling Gear

    About This Vessel

    Alfathran 3 is a 29.3-metre phinisi that spends its season on the point-to-point run between Lombok and Labuan Bajo rather than looping in and out of one port. Twelve cabins are spread over three decks and named after the landmarks the route passes — Senggigi and Flores on the upper deck, Rinjani and Sumbawa on the main deck, and six Gili rooms below.

    Eleven of the twelve cabins have their own bathroom. The exception is Sumbawa, a six-berth bunk room on the main deck that uses a shared facility and carries the cheapest per-person fare on the boat. Senggigi and Flores are the two types with private balconies; Senggigi adds a queen bed plus three singles, which is why it takes up to five people and prices highest.

    Machinery is a Nissan Diesel main engine with 30 and 40 kVA generators and an 8,000-watt emergency backup, cruising at 7 to 10 knots. She carries 9,000 litres of fresh water and 5,500 litres of fuel, a crew of nine, one 6-metre fibreglass tender with a 40 hp Yamaha, and a 50-person life raft. Deck space runs to a sun deck with loungers and bean bags, indoor and outdoor dining, a Bluetooth sound system and a jacuzzi.

    Two products are sold on the same hull. Whole-boat charter is priced in group brackets from a full day to 7D6N, and scheduled crossings are sold per person by cabin type — four days and three nights westbound from Lombok, five days and four nights eastbound from Labuan Bajo. Published capacity varies by source between 22 and 28 guests, so agree the number in writing.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Activities

    Marine Life

    Crew & Diving

    • 9

    Safety & Navigation

    • Safety equipment
      First Aid Kit
    • Life rafts
      1
    • Life raft capacity
      50 persons
    • Engine
      Nissan Diesel main engine; 30 kVA and 40 kVA generators plus an 8,000 W emergency backup
    • Cruising speed
      7–10 knots

    The Cabins

    Senggigi Room

    2 cabins Sleeps 5 guests from $730 / person
    Senggigi Room on Alfathran 3 with private balcony doors opening to the sea Senggigi Room aboard Alfathran 3 with queen bed and upper-deck windows Second Senggigi Room on Alfathran 3 with queen bed and extra single beds
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Private Balcony
    • Sea-view Window
    • Queen Bed
    • Twin Single Beds

    Two upper-deck rooms, the largest on board. Each has a queen bed plus three singles, so it sleeps two as standard and up to five, with its own bathroom and a private balcony. Highest per-person fare on the scheduled crossings at IDR 12,250,000.

    Flores Room

    2 cabins Sleeps 2 guests from $580 / person
    Flores Room on the upper deck of Alfathran 3 with queen bed and balcony
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Private Balcony
    • Sea-view Window
    • Queen Bed

    Two upper-deck rooms for two guests on a queen bed, each with a private bathroom and its own balcony. Same deck and same balcony as Senggigi but without the extra single beds, which is the whole of the price difference.

    Rinjani Room

    1 cabin Sleeps 4 guests from $640 / person
    Rinjani Room on the main deck of Alfathran 3 with queen bed and singles Second view of the Rinjani Room aboard Alfathran 3 phinisi
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Queen Bed
    • Twin Single Beds

    One main-deck room with a queen bed and two singles, sleeping two as standard and up to four. Private bathroom, no balcony — it sits on the main deck rather than the upper deck.

    Sumbawa Room

    1 cabin Sleeps 6 guests from $355 / person
    • Air Conditioning
    • Bunk Beds

    One main-deck bunk room with six berths and a shared bathroom — the only cabin on board without its own. It carries the cheapest fare on the scheduled crossings at IDR 6,000,000 per person. The operator publishes no photograph of this room.

    Gili Room

    6 cabins Sleeps 2 guests from $430 / person
    Gili Room on the lower deck of Alfathran 3 with queen bed and timber walls Second Gili Room aboard Alfathran 3 with queen bed and private bathroom Third Gili Room on Alfathran 3 showing the lower-deck cabin layout Private bathroom of a Gili Room on Alfathran 3 with toilet and basin
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Queen Bed

    Six identical lower-deck rooms, each with a queen bed for two guests and its own bathroom. This is the block that makes the boat work for a mid-sized group travelling on equal terms, and at IDR 7,250,000 per person it is the cheapest private cabin on the crossing.

    Pricing Overview

    • From
      $355 /person
    • Whole-boat charter
      $7,440 total
    • Booking options
      Shared + Charter
    • Trip durations
      Full Day, 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N+
    • Price last verified
      2026-08-31

    Included in Your Rate

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

      The whole-boat rate on this listing is the 4D3N lowest group bracket — IDR 125,000,000 for one to twelve guests, converted at IDR 16,800 to the US dollar. The starting price is the cheapest published per-person cabin fare on the same trip length, the IDR 6,000,000 Sumbawa bunk berth. Bracket rates step up to IDR 135,000,000 for 13–18 guests and IDR 150,000,000 for 19–22, with IDR 4,500,000 per extra head above that.

      Included: harbour pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned cabin, three meals daily, chef and crew, sun deck and loungers, tender boat, snorkelling equipment, free-flow mineral water, coffee, tea and soft drinks, snacks and life jackets. Excluded: Komodo National Park entrance and ranger fees, flights, hotels before and after the trip, travel insurance, personal expenses, crew gratuities and any additional guide or documentation service.

    Not Included & Extra Costs

    • Not included
      Komodo National Park Entrance Fee, Ranger & Trekking Fee, Crew Gratuity, Flights, Travel / Dive Insurance, Personal Expenses
    • Komodo National Park fee
      Not included

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    Cabins & Berths

    • Total cabins
      12
    • Balcony
      4
    • Bunk
      1
    • Bed configuration
      Queen, Twin Single, Bunk Bed
    • En-suite bathroom
      Some cabins
    • Hot shower
      Yes
    • Air conditioning
      Individual control per cabin

    Routes & Departure

    • Departure port
      Labuan Bajo, Flores; Kayangan Harbour, Lombok
    • Departure days
      Thursday, Sunday

    Good to Know

    • Tender boats
      1

    Komodo National Park Fees

    What you payAmountBasis
    Park entrance, foreign visitor Rp 250,000 ≈ $14 per person, per visit Identical on weekdays and public holidays. Already includes trekking, wildlife observation and snorkelling inside the park.
    Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, weekday Rp 50,000 ≈ $3 per person, per visit Raised from Rp 35,000 in October 2024.
    Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, weekend or public holiday Rp 75,000 ≈ $4 per person, per visit The holiday uplift applies to the Indonesian rate only.
    Park entrance, Indonesian student group Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per person, per day Group bookings only.
    Scuba diving permit Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per diver, per day Charged on top of the entrance fee. Snorkelling is not charged separately.
    Vessel entry varies Assessed on the engine capacity of the boat, so it is normally settled by the operator rather than by passengers.
    • Booking runs through SIORA, the park's own system, and is handled by a licensed operator before arrival. There is no ticket window at the gate.
    • A daily cap of 1,000 visitors applies across the park, split between Komodo, Rinca and Padar and the dive sites around them.
    • Entry runs in sessions rather than all day, which is why a boat's arrival time is set by the park and not by the crew.
    • A drone permit is separate, expensive, and has to be requested well in advance.

    Statutory rates set by Peraturan Pemerintah No. 36 Tahun 2024, in force since 30 October 2024. Checked 25 August 2026. Amounts are payable in rupiah; dollar figures are converted at Rp 17,900 and rounded. A rise in the foreign rate was under government review in April 2026 and had not taken effect.

    Cancellation & Booking Policy

    • 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does Alfathran 3 cost?

    Two ways to buy her. Whole-boat charter for one to twelve guests runs IDR 55,000,000 for a full day, 88,000,000 for 2D1N, 105,000,000 for 3D2N, 125,000,000 for 4D3N, 180,000,000 for 5D4N, 230,000,000 for 6D5N and 285,000,000 for 7D6N, with higher brackets for 13–18 and 19–22 guests and IDR 1,500,000–7,000,000 per extra head. Per-cabin fares on the scheduled 4D3N crossing run from IDR 6,000,000 in the Sumbawa bunk room to IDR 12,250,000 in a Senggigi Room.

    How many cabins does Alfathran 3 have, and are they all ensuite?

    Twelve cabins with eleven private bathrooms. Two Senggigi and two Flores rooms on the upper deck, one Rinjani and one Sumbawa on the main deck, and six Gili rooms on the lower deck. Sumbawa is the six-berth bunk room and the one that shares a bathroom.

    Which cabins have a balcony?

    Four: the two Senggigi Rooms and the two Flores Rooms, all on the upper deck. The Rinjani and Gili rooms have private bathrooms but no balcony.

    Where does Alfathran 3 sail from?

    Both ends of the route. Westbound crossings leave Labuan Bajo for Lombok over five days and four nights, departing Sunday; eastbound crossings leave Kayangan Harbour in Lombok for Labuan Bajo over four days and three nights, departing Thursday. Whole-boat charters can start from either port.

    What is on the route between Lombok and Komodo?

    The crossing is longer and more varied than a park loop. Published stops include Saleh Bay for whale sharks, Moyo Island and its Mata Jitu waterfall, Satonda, then Padar for the sunrise trek, Pink Beach, Komodo or Rinca for the ranger walk, Manta Point at Karang Makassar and Kalong Island for the sunset bat flight.

    What is not published for this vessel?

    Year built, hull material, navigation equipment, watermaker capacity, internet or Wi-Fi, deck plan, check-in clock times and cancellation terms are all absent from the sources used here, so they are left blank rather than guessed. Guest capacity is also inconsistent between sources — 22 to 28 on the charter operator’s own page against 28 to 40 elsewhere — and this listing uses the lower figure.

    What is included in the fare?

    Pick-up and drop-off at the harbour, air-conditioned cabin accommodation, three meals a day, chef and crew, sun deck and loungers, tender boat, snorkelling equipment, free-flow mineral water, coffee, tea and soft drinks, snacks and life jackets. Excluded are flights, hotels, travel insurance, personal expenses, gratuities and Komodo National Park entry, currently IDR 200,000 for Indonesian nationals and IDR 500,000 for foreign visitors.

    Is Alfathran 3 suitable for diving?

    No. There is no compressor, no tank storage and no dive rate card. Snorkelling equipment is provided and the boat carries one tender for shore and snorkel drops, so she is a leisure and island-hopping boat.

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