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    Sora phinisi exterior cruising around Labuan Bajo and Komodo

    Sora

    A single berth in the sharing cabins carries no supplement, so a solo traveller pays the plain fare

    Cruising Areas

    Komodo

    Sora operates Komodo itineraries from Labuan Bajo for both scheduled shared trips and private charter. The published 3D2N circuit combines Kelor and Manjarite, Kalong Island at sunset, Padar trekking, Pink Beach, Komodo-dragon encounters, Taka Makassar, Manta Point and a final snorkeling stop around Siaba or Sebayur. Shared departures are published for Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday. The shared sales page currently caps its product at 20 guests, while current vessel and charter inventory lists a 24-guest ceiling. Activities are trekking, snorkeling, wildlife watching, island hopping, canoeing and paddleboarding rather than a dedicated scuba-diving program.

    Who This Suits

    Strong for mixed groups because Sora combines eight private double cabins with two four-berth sharing cabins. The sharing berth can be booked by one person on published open-trip inventory, while the vessel-level capacity reaches 24 guests for larger private groups. The boat is leisure-focused rather than a dedicated dive liveaboard.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • Published build year varies by source (2023–2025)
    • 34 m length × 7.2 m beam × 2.8 m draft; 173 GT
    • 24 guests
    • Shared + Charter
    • 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N
    • Leisure Only
    • Kayak, Stand-up Paddleboard, Snorkeling Gear

    About This Vessel

    Sora is a large Komodo phinisi with ten ensuite cabins and a vessel-level capacity of up to 24 guests. Current vessel listings broadly converge on a 34 m length, 7.2 m beam, 2.8 m draft and 173 GT, powered by two Mitsubishi 8DC11 main engines with two 33 kVA auxiliary generators. Published build-year claims are inconsistent across sellers, ranging from 2023 to 2025, so KomodoInsider does not present one year as settled fact.

    The accommodation is divided into two Master Cabins, six Signature or Private Cabins and two four-berth Sharing Cabins. Master rooms are on the main or middle deck with double beds, private balconies, air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Signature rooms use double beds with ensuite bathrooms; current sellers market balcony or ocean-view configurations, although exact balcony allocation varies by source. The two Sharing Cabins sit on the upper deck with four single bunk berths each, air conditioning, window views and ensuite bathrooms. A single berth can be booked without a whole-cabin supplement on the published shared-trip inventory.

    Sora is positioned as a leisure liveaboard rather than a specialist dive vessel. Published facilities include indoor lounge space, outdoor dining and deck areas, snorkeling equipment, canoe and paddleboard use, GPS navigation, tender support and full-board meals. No verified compressor, Nitrox system or fixed dive-guide ratio is published.

    Scheduled 3D2N shared trips depart Monday and Friday from Labuan Bajo. The current shared product is marketed at a 20-guest maximum, while private-charter inventory and multiple current vessel sellers list 24 guests. KomodoInsider therefore keeps 24 as the vessel ceiling and treats 20 as a product-specific shared-trip limit. Private charters are sold for 2D1N, 3D2N and 4D3N.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Dive & Snorkeling Sites

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    Activities

    Marine Life

    Safety & Navigation

    • Navigation
      GPS
    • Engine
      2 × Mitsubishi 8DC11 main engines; 2 × 33 kVA auxiliary generators

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    The Cabins

    Master Cabin 1

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Private Balcony
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Master Cabin for two guests with double bed, private balcony with ocean view, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet.

    Master Cabin 2

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite Master Cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and private ensuite
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Private Balcony
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Master Cabin for two guests with double bed, private balcony with ocean view, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet.

    Signature / Private Cabin 1

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Signature or Private Cabin for two guests with double bed, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet. Balcony or window configuration varies and should be confirmed for the sailing date.

    Signature / Private Cabin 2

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Signature or Private Cabin for two guests with double bed, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet. Balcony or window configuration varies and should be confirmed for the sailing date.

    Signature / Private Cabin 3

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Signature or Private Cabin for two guests with double bed, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet. Balcony or window configuration varies and should be confirmed for the sailing date.

    Signature / Private Cabin 4

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Signature or Private Cabin for two guests with double bed, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet. Balcony or window configuration varies and should be confirmed for the sailing date.

    Signature / Private Cabin 5

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Signature or Private Cabin for two guests with double bed, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet. Balcony or window configuration varies and should be confirmed for the sailing date.

    Signature / Private Cabin 6

    1 cabin Sleeps 2 guests
    Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom Signature private cabin aboard Sora phinisi with double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Double Bed

    Main/middle-deck Signature or Private Cabin for two guests with double bed, air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet. Balcony or window configuration varies and should be confirmed for the sailing date.

    Sharing Cabin 1

    1 cabin
    Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Bunk Beds

    Upper-deck four-berth sharing cabin with single bunk berths, air conditioning, window view and ensuite shower/toilet.

    Sharing Cabin 2

    1 cabin
    Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds Upper-deck sharing cabin aboard Sora phinisi with single bunk beds
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Bunk Beds

    Upper-deck four-berth sharing cabin with single bunk berths, air conditioning, window view and ensuite shower/toilet.

    Rates & Packages

    From $295 per person / trip

    From $3,075 per whole boat

    up to 24 guests

    Last verified 5 September 2026. Rates can change; confirm availability and the final invoice 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, Photo & Video Documentation
    • Rate notes

      Published packages include Labuan Bajo transfers, full-board accommodation, shore excursions, three meals daily, mineral water, coffee and tea, snacks and juice, canoe or paddleboard use, snorkeling equipment, documentation and a tour guide. Flights, Labuan Bajo hotel, insurance, alcohol, personal expenses, gratuities and Komodo National Park entrance fees are excluded.

    Not Included & Extra Costs

    • Not included
      Komodo National Park Entrance Fee, Flights, Travel / Dive Insurance, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses, Crew Gratuity
    • Komodo National Park fee
      Not included
    • Solo traveller supplement
      No supplement required when booking a published Sharing Cabin berth.

    Book This Vessel

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

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    Cabins & Berths

    • Total cabins
      10
    • Master
      2
    • Balcony
      8
    • Bunk
      2
    • Bed configuration
      Double, Bunk Bed
    • En-suite bathroom
      All cabins
    • Air conditioning
      Individual control per cabin

    Routes & Departure

    • Operating months
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    • Departure port
      Labuan Bajo
    • Departure days
      Monday, Friday
    • Check-in time
      Pickup 08:00–10:00

    Good to Know

    • Tender boats
      1

    Komodo National Park Fees

    What you pay Amount Basis
    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
      Moderate
    • 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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many guests and cabins does Sora have?

    Sora has 10 guest cabins. Current vessel and private-charter listings place the vessel ceiling at 24 guests, while the current 3D2N shared product is marketed with a 20-guest maximum.

    How are Sora’s cabins arranged?

    The current layout is two Master Cabins and six Signature or Private Cabins on the main/middle deck, plus two four-berth Sharing Cabins on the upper deck. All three published cabin classes have air conditioning and ensuite shower/toilet facilities.

    What is the lowest published shared-trip rate?

    The current published 3D2N Sharing Cabin rate is IDR 5.25 million per person for 2026–2027. Using KomodoInsider’s reference conversion, that is displayed from about $295 per person.

    What is the current private-charter starting rate?

    The current published 2D1N private charter starts at IDR 55 million for 1–10 guests in 2026–2027, displayed by KomodoInsider at about $3,075 for the boat. Additional-person charges apply above ten guests.

    When do Sora open trips depart?

    The published 3D2N open-trip schedule runs Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday from Labuan Bajo, with pickup before embarkation.

    What technical specifications are consistently published for Sora?

    Several current vessel sellers list approximately 34 m length, 7.2 m beam, 2.8 m draft, 173 GT and two Mitsubishi 8DC11 main engines. Published build-year claims vary between 2023 and 2025, so no single year is treated here as confirmed.

    Is Sora a dive liveaboard?

    Sora is sold primarily for leisure cruising, snorkeling, trekking and island hopping. No verified compressor, Nitrox system or fixed dive-guide ratio has been published, so it is not classified here as a specialist dive liveaboard.

    Are park fees refundable if I cancel?

    Komodo National Park entrance fees are excluded from the package price. Current booking terms allow a partial refund only when cancellation is made well before departure; later cancellations are non-refundable, so the exact booking terms should be checked before payment.

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