Raffles Cruise

Six ensuite cabins, selected private balconies and an outdoor lounge

From
$520 / person, shared cabin
Whole boat charter
$6,145
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Vessel Gallery

Raffles Cruise at anchor in Komodo National Park with the sun deck visible

Air-conditioned indoor lounge and bar on Raffles Cruise with sofas, TV and karaoke

Outdoor dining area on Raffles Cruise, set for meals with open sea views

Indoor dining area on Raffles Cruise used when the weather turns

Sun deck on Raffles Cruise for sunbathing between island stops

Malacca 1 upper-deck cabin on Raffles Cruise with a queen bed, the top grade on board

Private balcony and jacuzzi of the Malacca 1 cabin on Raffles Cruise

Cruising Areas

Komodo

The only ground she works, on a fixed 3D2N loop leaving Friday and Monday. Pickup is early, eight to nine thirty, so day one gets Kelor for the trek and Manjarite for snorkelling before the Kalong sunset. Day two is the full park run: Padar at first light, then Pink Beach, the dragons on Komodo Island, Taka Makassar and Manta Point. Day three closes with a snorkel at Siaba or Sebayur, back in port by noon. The operator publishes departure dates through to January 2028.

Who This Suits

Suits: couples who want a private balcony on a shared 3D2N trip, with Malacca cabins offering the premium outdoor-space options.

Also works for: families using an eligible extra bed in Malacca or Java cabins.

Consider before booking: confirm current vessel specifications and cabin occupancy with the operator, as older reseller descriptions disagree. No dedicated onboard dive centre or compressor is documented.

Vessel at a Glance

Phinisi
2023
Ironwood
33 m length, 6.5 m beam, 160 GT
18 guests
8 to 15 knots
Shared + Charter
2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N
Leisure Only
Stand-up Paddleboard, Kayak, Snorkeling Gear
Local 4G

About This Vessel

Raffles Cruise is a 33-metre, 160-tonne phinisi working Komodo National Park out of Labuan Bajo on a fixed twice-weekly schedule. Six cabins in four grades, twelve to eighteen guests, and a crew of eight.

The cabin plan splits across two decks with a balcony room on each. Malacca 1 sits on the upper deck with a queen bed, a private balcony and a jacuzzi, and takes up to four guests. Malacca 2 is its counterpart on the main deck, again a queen with a private balcony but a bathtub in place of the jacuzzi, taking three. The two Borneo cabins share the upper deck as straight queen doubles, and the two Java cabins do the same on the main deck with room for a third guest. All six are ensuite ocean-view cabins with air conditioning.

Deck space is the part that sets her apart from boats at the same money. The outdoor relax area carries bean bags and a mini golf set, there are separate indoor and outdoor dining areas, and the indoor lounge doubles as a bar with sofas, a TV and a karaoke rig.

Mechanically she runs a Mitsubishi 8DC16 at eight to fifteen knots with a Mitsubishi PS 100 generator, carrying 9,000 litres of fresh water and 4,000 litres of fuel, with a fibreglass tender on a 40 hp Yamaha. Navigation covers compass, GPS, AIS and EPIRB, and safety equipment includes a 50-person life raft. There is no dive centre on board; snorkelling, paddleboarding and island treks are the water programme.

Interior & Dining

Sun Deck & Outdoor

Outdoor relax area on Raffles Cruise with bean bags and the onboard mini golf set

Amenities & Facilities

Dive & Snorkeling Sites

Activities

Marine Life

Crew & Diving

Safety & Navigation

Safety equipment
EPIRB, Flares
Life rafts
1
Navigation
GPS, AIS, VHF Radio
Engine
Mitsubishi 8DC16 main engine; Mitsubishi PS 100 160 hp generator; 4,000 L fuel
Cruising speed
8 to 15 knots
Watermaker capacity
9,000 L fresh water tanks

Area

The Cabins

Malacca 1

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Private Balcony
Panoramic Ocean View
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Queen Bed

Malacca 1 is on the upper deck, with a queen bed, private balcony and jacuzzi. The published offer accommodates two to four guests using extra beds.

Malacca 2

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Bathtub
Private Balcony
Panoramic Ocean View
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Queen Bed

Malacca 2 is on the main deck, with a queen bed, private balcony and bathtub. The published offer accommodates two to three guests using an extra bed.

Borneo 1

Borneo upper-deck cabin on Raffles Cruise with a queen bed and ensuite bathroom

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Sea-view Window
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Queen Bed

One of two upper-deck ocean-view cabins with a queen bed and ensuite bathroom. No balcony at this grade. Two guests only, no extra bed.

Borneo 2

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Sea-view Window
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Queen Bed

The second Borneo cabin on the upper deck, identical in bed, bathroom and price.

Java 1

Java main-deck cabin on Raffles Cruise, the entry grade with a queen bed and ensuite

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Sea-view Window
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Queen Bed

Main-deck ocean-view Java cabin with a queen bed and private bathroom. The published offer accommodates two to three guests using an extra bed.

Java 2

Private Bedroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Hot and Cold Shower
Sea-view Window
Wardrobe
Towels and Toiletries
Queen Bed

The second Java cabin on the main deck, matching Java 1 in fit-out, capacity and price. The entry grade on board.

Pricing Overview

From
$520 /person
Whole-boat charter
$6,145 total
Booking options
Shared + Charter
Trip durations
2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N
Price last verified
31 August 2026

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, Photo & Video Documentation
Rate notes
Shared 3D2N trips start at approximately $520 per person in the Java Cabin. This is the fare for the full three-day, two-night trip, based on a minimum booking of 2 people in that cabin category. Extra-bed prices are separate.
Private leisure charter starts at approximately $6,145 for the whole vessel on the minimum published 2D1N package, for 1–4 guests. Larger groups, longer trips and diving packages may have different rates.
Included: return airport or hotel transfers, full-board accommodation, all shore excursions, three meals a day, mineral water, coffee and tea, afternoon snacks and juices, canoe and paddleboard, snorkelling equipment and activities, a tour guide, wi-fi, and documentation shot on camera, drone and GoPro.
Not included: flights and hotels in Labuan Bajo; travel or dive accident insurance; alcohol and personal expenses; crew and guide tips; and Komodo National Park entrance at $35 per foreign visitor or $20 per Indonesian citizen per trip.
Prices are indicative USD equivalents of the published package rates checked on 31 August 2026. Confirm availability, the full group total, fees, inclusions and cancellation terms with the operator before booking.
Reference package rates and inclusions are from PhinisiTrip and may differ from a direct operator quote. Shared and private bookings can have different terms; confirm the full trip total and inclusions before payment.

Not Included & Extra Costs

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

Book This Vessel

Availability and quotes for Raffles Cruise 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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KomodoInsider-verified. Last checked 31 August 2026.

Cabins & Berths

Total cabins
6
Master
1
Balcony
2
Bed configuration
Queen
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, twice weekly on Friday and Monday

Good to Know

Suitable for non-swimmers
Yes
Tender boats
1

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

Which cabins have a balcony?

Two, and they sit on different decks. Malacca 1 is on the upper deck with a private balcony and a jacuzzi. Malacca 2 is on the main deck with a private balcony and a bathtub. The two Borneo and two Java cabins are ocean-view but have no outdoor space of their own.

How much is a third or fourth guest?

$390 per person in Malacca 1, which takes four in total, and in Malacca 2, which takes three. In the Java cabins the third guest is $335. The two Borneo cabins are strictly two-person with no extra bed.

When does she sail?

Twice a week from Labuan Bajo on the 3D2N loop, Friday to Sunday and Monday to Wednesday, with the calendar published through to the start of 2028. Pickup on day one is early, between eight and nine thirty.

Is there diving on board?

No. Raffles has no dive centre, compressor or dive guide. The water programme is snorkelling, a canoe and a paddleboard, all included in the fare. Manta Point appears on the itinerary as a snorkel stop.

What is on deck?

An outdoor relax area with bean bags and a mini golf set, separate indoor and outdoor dining areas, and an indoor lounge that doubles as a bar with sofas, a TV and karaoke. The mini golf is unusual on a boat this size.

Why do the specifications differ between websites?

Because the agents selling her publish different sheets. Phinisi Trip has her at 33 metres, built 2023, with a Mitsubishi 8DC16 and eight crew. Komodotrips has her at 31 metres, built 2025, with a Mitsubishi 8DC9. This page follows the Phinisi Trip sheet as the more complete of the two, but ask the operator to confirm length, build year and capacity in writing before booking.