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    Nataraja phinisi liveaboard sailing in Komodo National Park

    Nataraja

    Every cabin converts and two take a child bed, which is rare on an eight-guest phinisi

    Cruising Areas

    Private Komodo charter

    Whole boat

    Komodo is the main season, May to September, out of Labuan Bajo on a three-night minimum.

    Route details

    Four-day itineraries stay north — Kalong for the flying foxes, Rinca for the ranger trek, Siaba Besar for turtles, Manta Point and Pink Beach — while longer charters push south to Horseshoe Bay, Manta Alley and Cannibal Rock, and west to Gili Banta and Sanggeang.

    Divers get Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar and Golden Passage in the strait.

    Eight- and nine-night versions add Sumbawa: Moyo, Satonda crater lake and the whale sharks at the Saleh Bay fishing platforms.

    Private Raja Ampat charter

    Whole boat

    Raja Ampat runs November to April out of Sorong, on a five-night minimum rather than three.

    Route details

    The longer floor reflects the distances: anchorages are further apart and the schedule is set by tide and light.

    This is the half of the year when Komodo is off the programme entirely, so dates are effectively fixed by season rather than preference.

    Private Banda Sea charter

    Whole boat

    October only, and on request.

    Route details

    The Banda crossing sits between the two main seasons as a repositioning leg, so availability is narrow and depends on where the boat is being moved.

    Worth asking about early if the dates are flexible.

    Private Alor charter

    Whole boat

    Alor comes on the seasonal repositioning legs rather than as a standalone charter.

    Route details

    The diving is cooler and far more current-driven than Komodo: drifts through the Pantar Strait at one end, silt and rubble muck sites around Kalabahi Bay at the other.

    With eight guests and two tenders, divers and non-divers can be split here, which matters when the conditions suit one group and not the other.

    Private Ambon charter

    Whole boat

    Ambon is a turnaround port on the eastern circuit, and the diving is muck rather than reef.

    Route details

    The bay sites are sponge, silt and rubble, shallow and slow, the sort of ground where a macro lens earns its place.

    Nitrox is included in the rate on Nataraja with no surcharge, which on profiles like these buys bottom time rather than depth.

    Private Halmahera charter

    Whole boat

    Halmahera is the least scheduled water in the range of this boat and appears only on the longer eastern crossings.

    Route details

    Weda Bay is the draw: walking sharks, endemic critters and reef that almost no other vessel is working.

    Expect long passages between anchorages and a route decided by weather rather than a published itinerary.

    Private Sumbawa charter

    Whole boat

    Sumbawa sits on the passages west of Komodo, usually as part of a longer repositioning rather than a destination in its own right.

    Route details

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

    Diving is secondary on this stretch; it is about landfall and getting the boat to where the season is.

    Who This Suits

    Suits: families and mixed groups of up to eight. Every cabin has a convertible bed and two take a child bed, which is rare at this size — most eight-guest phinisi are sold as four fixed doubles. Also suits divers who want tanks available without committing to a dedicated dive boat: compressor, nitrox and an instructor are on board, and excursion dives are inside the rate.

    Less suited to: larger groups, since eight is the hard ceiling, and anyone wanting a fixed departure — Nataraja is whole-vessel charter only, with no cabin sales.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • 2015
    • Ironwood
    • 32 m length overall
    • 8 guests
    • 7 knots average
    • Private whole-boat charters; cabin enquiries require a separate offer
    • 4D3N, 5D4N+
    • Dive Resort
    • Nitrox, Compressor, Dive Master
    • Stand-up Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Gear
    • Starlink

    About This Vessel

    Nataraja is a 32-metre phinisi launched in 2015 by Yann Martinie, co-founder of Pacific High, and she is the vessel the rest of that fleet grew out of. Three ensuite cabins take up to eight guests against a crew of eleven, one of them a dedicated cruise director. The layout is unusually flexible for a boat this size: every cabin carries a convertible bed of some kind, which is why she sells as readily to families with children as to groups of friends.

    She is built in ironwood and teak, runs a 260 HP engine at an average seven knots, and carries a 5,000 litre-a-day watermaker, two tenders and a 315-litre dive compressor. Diving is run properly rather than bolted on: certified instructor on board, Discover Scuba for beginners, nitrox and new gear. She is not a dedicated dive boat, though, and the programme leans as much on snorkelling, shore trips and long anchorages as on tanks.

    The season splits three ways. Komodo from May to September out of Labuan Bajo, the Banda Sea in October by request only, and Raja Ampat from November to April out of Sorong. Minimum charter is three nights in Komodo and five in Raja Ampat, rising to seven over Christmas and New Year. Rates include marine park, harbour and community fees, all meals, soft drinks, snorkelling and excursion dives for certified divers, land and sea transfers, Starlink and massages when available, which is a broader inclusion list than most vessels at this level.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Destinations on These Itineraries

    Activities

    Marine Life

    Crew & Diving

    • 11
    • No surcharge. Enriched air (nitrox) is included for certified divers on excursion dives

    Safety & Navigation

    • Safety equipment
      First Aid Kit, Emergency Oxygen, Smoke & Fire Alarm
    • Navigation
      GPS, VHF Radio, SSB Radio
    • Engine
      260 HP main engine; generators 25 KVA and 33 KVA
    • Cruising speed
      7 knots average
    • Watermaker capacity
      5,000 L/day

    The Cabins

    Master Cabin

    1 cabin Sleeps 3 guests
    Master cabin aboard Nataraja Master cabin with king bed aboard Nataraja Master cabin bed with towel swans below portholes aboard Nataraja
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • King Bed

    Aft on the main deck, and the only cabin with a door onto the swimming platform. Three beds fit without the room feeling packed: a king at 180 x 200, a single at 90 x 200, and a third at 80 x 200 that folds away into a sofa during the day. Two adults and a child sleep here easily; three adults works if the party is close. Air-conditioned, with its own bathroom.

    Front Cabin

    1 cabin Sleeps 3 guests
    Front cabin aboard Nataraja Front cabin interior aboard Nataraja
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • King Bed

    Forward on the same deck, and the room families end up in. A king at 180 x 200 for the parents, a single at 80 x 200, and a child bed at 70 x 190 that becomes a sofa when nobody is using it. Wardrobe space here is dedicated rather than shared with the corridor. Air-conditioned, with an ensuite bathroom.

    Deluxe Cabin

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Lower deck deluxe cabin aboard Nataraja Deluxe cabin with bed and black stone basin in dark wood panelling aboard Nataraja Private ensuite bathroom aboard Nataraja
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • King Bed
    • Twin Single Beds

    One deck down, and the most adaptable room on board. The king at 180 x 200 splits into two singles at 90 x 200 depending on who is sharing, which makes it equally workable for a couple, two friends or siblings. Air-conditioned, with an ensuite bathroom.

    Rates & Packages

    Private Charter

    From $14,490 per whole boat · 3D2N

    Rates for 2026–2027 departures

    DurationPrice
    2D1NFrom $7,245
    3D2N$14,490
    4D3N$21,735
    5D4N$28,980
    6D5N$36,225
    7D6N$43,470

    Whole-boat private charter · Indonesia · up to 8 guests

    What’s included & extra costs

    Published private-charter lead price normalized as the 3D2N benchmark; adjacent durations are proportional planning totals.

    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, Dive Guide, Local Guide / Ranger, Towels & Toiletries

      Not Included & Extra Costs

      • Not included
        Crew Gratuity, Travel / Dive Insurance, Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses
      • Komodo National Park fee
        Included in price
      • Nitrox surcharge
        No surcharge. Enriched air (nitrox) is included for certified divers on excursion dives
      • Solo traveller supplement
        Solo and extra-guest arrangements depend on the selected booking model, cabin allocation and permitted occupancy. Confirm any supplement in the operator quotation.

      Book This Vessel

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

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      Cabins & Berths

      • Total cabins
        3
      • Master
        1
      • Twin
        1
      • Bed configuration
        King, Twin Single
      • En-suite bathroom
        All cabins
      • Hot shower
        Yes

      Routes & Departure

      Vessel operating months
      January–December
      Departure points
      Labuan Bajo for Komodo; Sorong for Raja Ampat
      Minimum guests to depart
      1

      Pickup & check-in

      Check-in and check-out between 6am and 11am on the first and last day

      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

      Are the Komodo National Park fees included?

      Yes. Marine park, harbour and community fees are inside the charter rate, along with all meals, soft drinks, snorkelling and transfers. Crew gratuities, alcohol, flights and dive insurance are not.

      What is the shortest charter available?

      Three nights in Komodo and five nights in Raja Ampat. Over Christmas and New Year, 18 December to 4 January, the minimum rises to seven nights.

      Is Nataraja suitable for children?

      Yes, and more so than most vessels her size. The master cabin takes an extra convertible bed and the front cabin has a dedicated child bed (70 x 190) that folds into a sofa. The published capacity is up to six adults plus two children within the eight-guest ceiling.

      Can we dive from Nataraja?

      Yes. She carries a 315-litre compressor, scuba gear and nitrox, with a certified instructor on board running Discover Scuba for beginners and guided dives for certified divers. Excursion dives are included in the rate; courses and certifications are charged separately, and dive insurance is mandatory.

      Can we book a single cabin?

      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.

      When does she sail where?

      May to September in Komodo, October in the Banda Sea on request only, and November to April in Raja Ampat. Departure is from Labuan Bajo for Komodo and Sorong for Raja Ampat.

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