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    Marea Phinisi cruising on blue water with rocky hills on the horizon

    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 cruises

    Komodo National Park out of Labuan Bajo, on charters of one to three nights, pick-up eight to ten in the morning.

    Route details

    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 trips & private charters
    • 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
    Double bed with a towel swan and teal runner in the Marea Phinisi royal cabin Royal cabin seen from the deck through open glass doors aboard Marea Phinisi
    • 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 bed facing wide panoramic windows onto the sea and islands aboard Marea Phinisi Signature cabin with double bed, writing desk and sea-view windows aboard Marea Phinisi
    • 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 with double bed, teal runner and lattice panel aboard Marea Phinisi
    • 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 with double bed, green runner and white walls aboard Marea Phinisi
    • 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 with two single beds and teal runners aboard Marea Phinisi Stone wash basin on a wooden vanity below the air conditioner in a Marea Phinisi sharing cabin
    • 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
    Sharing cabin with wooden bunk beds and a single bed aboard Marea Phinisi Stone wash basin on a wooden vanity below the air conditioner in a Marea Phinisi sharing cabin
    • 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 with double bed, teal runner and lattice panel aboard Marea Phinisi Superior cabin with double bed, green runner and white walls aboard Marea Phinisi
    • 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 with double bed, green runner and white walls aboard Marea Phinisi Stone wash basin on a wooden vanity below the air conditioner in a Marea Phinisi sharing cabin
    • 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

    Rates for 2026–2027 departures

    CabinPublished trip
    Shared cabinFrom $146

    From $7,440 per whole boat · 3D2N

    Rates for 2026–2027 departures

    DurationPrice
    2D1NFrom $3,720
    3D2N$7,440
    4D3N$11,160
    5D4N$14,880
    6D5N$18,600
    7D6N$22,320

    Komodo National Park · up to 17 guests

    What’s included & extra costs
    • Published tripPublished lead price per person; itinerary length and cabin allocation vary by departure.
    • 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N, 6D5N, 7D6NThe published 3D2N rate is retained exactly. Other durations are proportional estimates from that base 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.

      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

      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.

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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

      Vessel operating months
      January–December
      Departure points
      Labuan Bajo
      Minimum guests to depart
      1

      Pickup & check-in

      Pick-up from airport or hotel between 8 and 10 in the morning

      Good to Know

      • Suitable for non-swimmers
        Yes

      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 (the park’s official e-ticketing system) and SIMAKSI (the park’s activity-permit system) processes 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

      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 rate table lists shared-trip accommodation and private whole-boat packages. A private cabin on a shared departure is different from chartering the entire vessel. See Rates & Packages in Cabins & Pricing for trip lengths, units and conditions. Confirm the chosen departure and cabin allocation before payment.

      How much do extra guests cost?

      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.

      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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