About This Operator
Papiton is a four-vessel family built around a single operator story. The official company history names Papiton Lopi, Papiton Duwa, Papiton Dive and Papiton Allo. Three of those boats are currently listed on KomodoInsider, which makes this page a comparison of Allo, Duwa and Lopi rather than a claim that the directory covers the entire fleet.
The three vessels are not interchangeable. Papiton Allo is the newest and largest: a 37.62-metre phinisi built in 2026, with eight cabins and capacity for up to 22 guests. Papiton Duwa is 27.2 metres with five cabins for 12. Papiton Lopi is slightly smaller again at 26.6 metres, with four cabins and a current maximum of 11 guests. Allo therefore suits a large group that wants everyone on one boat, while Duwa and Lopi serve smaller private groups and shared departures with less onboard density.
All three operate Komodo itineraries from Labuan Bajo and support both private charter and shared/open-trip formats. The useful comparison is capacity and cabin layout, not simply age: a couple may prefer the smaller Lopi even when Allo is the flagship, while a company or multi-family group gains more from Allo's eight-cabin plan.
Operator at a Glance
- 4 vessels
- Luxury, Deluxe
- Shared + Charter
The Fleet
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Who Should Book
Papiton suits travellers who want a Komodo-focused operator with a clear step between small-group and large-group boats. Lopi works for the smallest groups, Duwa adds one more cabin and a little more capacity, and Allo is designed for groups that would otherwise need to split across two vessels.
Shared-trip buyers should compare cabin categories and the actual sellable berths on their departure. Private groups should compare the whole-boat price, cabin allocation and minimum itinerary rather than choosing only by headline capacity.
How Booking Works
Enquire through Papiton's official website or email with your dates, group size and preferred boat. State whether you want a shared cabin or a whole-vessel charter, since the quote structure and cabin allocation are different.
Ask the reservations team to confirm the exact vessel, departure day, room names, Labuan Bajo meeting point, park-fee treatment and all inclusions before paying. Papiton Dive is outside this directory comparison, so specify Allo, Duwa or Lopi if one of those is your target.
Payment Terms
Deposit percentage, balance due date and cancellation conditions should be taken from the current written quote. KomodoInsider does not assume that one set of terms applies unchanged to every Papiton vessel or departure format.
Visit Operator Website
Availability and quotes for Papiton are handled by the operator directly. KomodoInsider does not take bookings or add a commission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vessels are in the Papiton fleet?
Papiton's official story names four: Papiton Lopi, Papiton Duwa, Papiton Dive and Papiton Allo. KomodoInsider currently has separate Liveaboard listings for Allo, Duwa and Lopi.
Which Papiton boat carries the most guests?
Papiton Allo, with eight cabins and a published maximum of 22 guests.
What is the difference between Papiton Duwa and Lopi?
Duwa is 27.2 metres with five cabins for 12 guests. Lopi is 26.6 metres with four cabins for up to 11, making it the smaller of the two.
Does Papiton sell shared trips and private charters?
Yes. Allo, Duwa and Lopi are represented with both booking formats in the current vessel data. Confirm the format offered on your exact dates.
Where do Papiton boats sail?
The three boats compared here operate Komodo National Park itineraries from Labuan Bajo.
Is Papiton Dive included in this comparison?
No. It is named on Papiton's official fleet history but does not yet have its own Liveaboard listing in KomodoInsider.
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