Jakaré

She gave up her upper-deck cabins entirely, which is why the top deck is a solarium rather than a corridor

From
$3,500 / person, shared cabin
Whole boat charter
$19,600
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Vessel Gallery

Jakare 35-metre phinisi liveaboard sailing with both masts rigged in Indonesian waters

Aerial view of Jakare, a 35-metre two-masted phinisi liveaboard anchored over shallow reef

Stern of the Jakare phinisi liveaboard with the Dewi Sri cabin terrace at sea level

Jakare liveaboard at anchor in calm water off a limestone island in eastern Indonesia

Cruising Areas

Komodo and Sumbawa

Scheduled shared voyages connect Komodo with Sumbawa, combining diving, snorkeling, island visits and whale-shark areas according to the published departure.

Eastern Indonesia Expeditions

Seasonal programs also cover Raja Ampat, Ambon, Banda Sea, Alor, Halmahera, Togean and Triton Bay. Exact routes and activity focus vary by departure.

Who This Suits

Suits: families and small mixed groups. Every cabin has a second single bed alongside the main one, so a child sleeps in the room rather than in a cabin of their own, and snorkelling, kayaking and island walks run alongside the dive schedule rather than as an afterthought. Twelve guests is the ceiling and most departures sail with ten.

Also works for: divers who want long expedition itineraries. Scheduled voyages run six to twelve days across Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Alor, Halmahera and Triton Bay, and the dive centre supports technical and rebreather diving as well as recreational.

Less suited to: anyone expecting a suite. The largest cabin is a 150 cm double with a terrace, not a full-beam master, and the two forward cabins are built around a 120 cm bed rather than a queen. Solo travellers should note that shared-voyage rates are quoted on double occupancy with no published single supplement.

Vessel at a Glance

Phinisi
2015 to 2017
35 m length, 7.5 m beam, 2 m draft, two masts, 500 m2 maximum sail area
12 guests
6 to 8 knots
Shared + Charter
5D4N+
Dive Resort
Nitrox, Compressor, Dive Master
Stand-up Paddleboard, Kayak, Wakeboard, Fishing Gear, Snorkeling Gear
Starlink

About This Vessel

Jakaré is a 35-metre phinisi constructed at Tanah Beru, South Sulawesi, between 2015 and 2017. The vessel has no upper-deck cabin block, leaving the top deck open for a solarium, yoga and outdoor relaxation. It carries up to 12 guests in five ensuite, individually air-conditioned cabins.

Banggai and Anthias are the two forward Standard cabins, each with a 120 cm bed and an additional 85 cm single. Lotus and Orchid are the two central Premium cabins, each with a 140 cm double and an 80 cm single. Dewi Sri is the aft Premium cabin, with a 150 cm double bed and a private wooden terrace providing direct access to the water.

The next operator-listed shared departures with availability at verification time are 8-day Komodo–Sumbawa voyages on 8 and 17 September 2026, priced from $3,500 per person. Published 2026 private-charter pricing starts at $4,900 per night for up to 10 guests in Komodo; the operator's shortest published Komodo format is 5 days and 4 nights, making the minimum charter total $19,600.

Jakaré has a Yuchai 240 hp engine, a cruising speed of 6–8 knots, Starlink, two Bauer high-pressure compressors, Nitrox, support for technical and CCR diving, two tenders, two kayaks and one stand-up paddleboard. Diving schedules typically include up to three dives per day.

Interior & Dining

Main deck lounge on Jakare with large sofas open to the breeze on three sides

Beanbag reading area on Jakare, set beside the dining space on the main deck aft

Shaded outdoor dining table on Jakare with a 360-degree view of the surrounding water

Table set for a meal on Jakare, where Indonesian and international dishes are served

Open-sided saloon on Jakare, ventilated by sea breeze rather than air conditioning

Sun Deck & Outdoor

Open sun deck on Jakare with mattresses and beanbags and an uninterrupted view over the sea

Yoga space on the upper deck of Jakare, used for sunrise sessions during cruises

Solarium on the top deck of Jakare, the boat main sunbathing and stargazing area

Shaded seating on the rear of the Jakare upper deck, used for reading between dives

Rear deck rest area on Jakare with cushions and open sightlines to the water

Dive deck on the bow of Jakare with individual gear stations and tank racks

Dive briefing area on Jakare with filled tanks, served by two Bauer high-pressure compressors

Amenities & Facilities

Dive & Snorkeling Sites

Activities

Marine Life

Crew & Diving

Available at extra cost; confirm the current rate with the operator.

Safety & Navigation

Safety equipment
EPIRB, First Aid Kit, AED / Defibrillator, Smoke & Fire Alarm
Life rafts
2
Navigation
GPS, Radar, AIS, VHF Radio, SSB Radio, Depth Sounder, Chart Plotter
Engine
Yuchai 240 hp main engine; Yanmar generators of 33 kVA and 40 kVA; 24V and 220V systems; solar panels
Cruising speed
6 to 8 knots
Watermaker capacity
280 L per hour; 7,000 L fresh water tanks

Area

The Cabins

Banggai Standard Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests from $3,500 / person

Solid wood cabin interior on Jakare with storage and individually controlled air conditioning

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower

Forward Standard cabin with a 120 cm bed and an additional 85 cm single, private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and storage.

Anthias Standard Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests from $3,500 / person

Guest cabin on Jakare showing the main bed, wardrobe space and sea-view window

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower

Second forward Standard cabin with a 120 cm bed and an additional 85 cm single, private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and storage.

Lotus Premium Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 3 guests from $4,060 / person

Jakare guest cabin with a second single bed beside the main bed, the layout used in all four forward and mid cabins

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower

Central Premium cabin with a 140 cm double and an 80 cm single, private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and storage.

Orchid Premium Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 3 guests from $4,060 / person

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower

Second central Premium cabin with a 140 cm double and an 80 cm single, private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and storage.

Dewi Sri Premium Aft Cabin

1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests from $4,060 / person

Dewi Sri aft cabin on Jakare with a 150 cm double bed and access to the private stern terrace

Dewi Sri aft cabin opening onto its private sea-level terrace

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower

Aft Premium cabin with a 150 cm double bed, private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and a wooden terrace with direct access to the water.

Pricing Overview

From
$3,500 /person
Whole-boat charter
$19,600 total
Booking options
Shared + Charter
Trip durations
5D4N+
Price last verified
29 August 2026

Included in Your Rate

Rate notes
Jakare sells both ways. Private charter is quoted per night by cruising ground: USD 4,900 in Komodo and USD 5,500 in Raja Ampat, each covering up to ten guests, with the eleventh and twelfth guest at USD 250 per person per night. The charter figure shown here is three nights at the Komodo rate. Shared voyages are sold per cabin on double occupancy, from USD 500 per person per night in Banggai and Anthias and USD 580 in Lotus, Orchid and Dewi Sri.
Scheduled 2026 departures run six to twelve days: Komodo out of Labuan Bajo, Komodo to Sumbawa crossings, Ambon and the Banda Islands, and Raja Ampat central, north and south out of Sorong. Lead-in per-person prices run from USD 2,500 for a six-day Komodo trip to USD 6,270 for twelve days across the full Raja Ampat park.
Included: three meals a day with tea, coffee and snacks; non-alcoholic drinks including water, soda and juices; airport and hotel transfers on arrival and departure days; towels and bed linen; a French- or English-speaking cruise director; snorkelling equipment; kayaks, paddleboard and wakeboard. On diving packages, add dive guides, up to three dives a day, tanks, weight belt and weights.
Not included: flights; alcohol; crew tips, which the operator puts at ten per cent of the cruise value; national park, port and conservation fees, quoted at roughly USD 175 to 250 per trip; dive equipment rental at about USD 30 a day, covering BCD, regulator and wetsuit; nitrox refills at about USD 15 a day; dive courses; fuel surcharge, around USD 87; and any bank charges on payment.
Payment is 30 per cent at confirmation with the balance due 60 days out, and the deposit is not refundable. Individual cancellations inside 60 days forfeit the full amount. Group bookings are treated far more generously: cancel six months or more ahead and nothing is retained, between six and four months ten per cent, between four and two months the 30 per cent deposit, and inside two months the full amount. Onboard expenses are settled at the end of the trip, in rupiah, with cash USD, cash EUR and cards also accepted.

Not Included & Extra Costs

Not included
Flights
Komodo National Park fee
Not included
Nitrox surcharge
Available at extra cost; confirm the current rate with the operator.
Solo traveller supplement
Shared-voyage rates are quoted on double occupancy and the operator publishes no single-occupancy supplement, so sole use of a cabin has to be quoted directly.

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Check dates on the operator site

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KomodoInsider-verified. Last checked 29 August 2026.

Cabins & Berths

Total cabins
5
Balcony
1
Bed configuration
Double, Twin Single
En-suite bathroom
All cabins
Hot shower
Yes

Deck Plan

Routes & Departure

Operating months
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Departure port
Labuan Bajo for Komodo. Sorong for Raja Ampat. Ambon for the Banda Sea and Spice Islands. Sumbawa Besar on the Komodo crossing legs.

Good to Know

Suitable for non-swimmers
Yes
Tender boats
2

Komodo National Park Fees

What you pay	Amount	Basis
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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a family of three share one cabin?

Yes, in any of the five. Every cabin on Jakare pairs its main bed with a second single: 120 cm plus an 85 cm single in Banggai and Anthias, 140 cm plus an 80 cm single in Lotus and Orchid. Dewi Sri aft has a 150 cm double only. There are no bunks anywhere on board.

What separates the standard, premium and aft cabins?

Position and bed size. The two standard cabins sit forward with a 120 cm bed, the two premium cabins sit amidships with a 140 cm double and more floor area, and Dewi Sri sits aft with a 150 cm double and a private wooden terrace that reaches sea level. All five are ensuite with individually controlled air conditioning, and the price gap between standard and premium is USD 80 per person per night.

How many dives a day?

Three is the published maximum, with night dives when conditions allow. The operator favours early dives, sometimes before breakfast, and adjusts the schedule to tides, weather and what guests want. Diving is led by a French- and English-speaking instructor working from the onboard dive centre, and technical and rebreather diving are supported.

What has to be paid on top of the cruise price?

National park, port and conservation fees of roughly USD 175 to 250 per trip, a fuel surcharge of around USD 87, and nitrox at about USD 15 a day if you want it. Rental gear runs about USD 30 a day. Crew tips are recommended at ten per cent of the cruise value. None of these are in the headline rate.

Does Jakare work for non-divers?

Yes, and it is one of the reasons the boat sells to families. Snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, island treks, village visits and beach barbecues run in parallel with the dive schedule, and the operator lists yoga on the sun deck and massage as onboard extras. Non-swimmers are catered for.

Are there medical requirements for older divers?

Yes, and they are stricter than most. Every diver fills in a medical questionnaire, and divers aged 60 to 75 must supply a Recreational Diving Physical Report completed by a certified diving medical examiner. Above 75 the operator reviews cases individually and does not generally recommend diving. Dive insurance is compulsory for all divers.