Heritage craftsmanship
Hand-built from ironwood and teak using techniques carried by Bugis master shipwrights for five centuries.
Fleet Phinisi Yacht Labuan Bajo Charter Desk
Phinisi Yacht Charter
Five hundred years of Bugis shipbuilding, with air conditioning.
Hand-built from ironwood and teak in South Sulawesi, then fitted with en-suite cabins and a private chef. The only class in the fleet where the vessel itself is part of what you came for.
- 25–55 m Hull length
- 8–16 Guests
- 4–8 En-suite cabins
- $5,300 From, per night
The short answer
What a phinisi costs, and what you get
From USD 5,300 a night for an entry-luxury hull carrying six to ten, USD 6,400 for a larger one taking eight to eighteen, and USD 20,000 upward for the ultra-luxury flagships. Every rate is all-inclusive: crew, chef, fuel, park permits, dive and snorkel gear, and transfers from Labuan Bajo airport. Specific inclusions depend on the yacht selected, your charter desk will confirm the full list for your chosen vessel.
Why this hull
What only a phinisi gives you
Five-star below deck
En-suite master cabins, air conditioning, onboard spa treatments, premium dive kit and kayaks.
A crew from these waters
Indonesian crew with ancestral knowledge of Komodo, PADI-certified dive masters, multilingual guides.
On paper
Three sizes, three rates
- Classic phinisi
- 25–32 m · 4–5 cabins · 6–10 guests · from $5,300 / night
- Premium phinisi
- 33–42 m · 5–7 cabins · 8–18 guests · from $6,400 / night
- Grand phinisi
- 43–55 m · 7–8 suites · 16–28 guests · from $20,000 / night
- Build
- Ironwood and teak, hand-carved
- Rig
- Traditional sail plan with auxiliary engine
- Season
- Year-round; best April–November
Premium hulls add a spa area, jacuzzi and full dive centre. Grand hulls add a cinema room, gym, multiple dining areas and tender boats.
Inside the rate
What the day rate already covers
- Gourmet meals by a private chef, local seafood
- Unlimited soft drinks and local beverages
- Dive master and snorkelling guides
- All national park entrance fees
- Kayaks and paddleboards
- Daily housekeeping
- Transfers from Labuan Bajo airport
- 24/7 concierge
Inclusions vary by vessel, confirmed at the quote stage. Add on request: onboard spa therapist, underwater photographer, private wine selection, helicopter transfer from Bali.
Before you commit
Four questions the desk gets weekly
How much does a phinisi charter cost?
USD 5,300 to 35,000 a night depending on hull size, season and inclusions. An entry-luxury hull for six to ten guests starts at USD 5,300 a night; a larger one taking eight to eighteen starts at USD 6,400. A three-day, two-night private charter for ten guests runs USD 6,200 to 16,000 all-inclusive. Rates are per vessel, not per person.
When is the best time to sail?
April to November. April–June brings calm seas and the best manta sightings; September–November gives the clearest diving visibility at 25–30 m. July–August is peak: best weather, highest demand.
How many guests fit?
Eight to sixteen across four to eight en-suite cabins. Classic hulls at 25–32 m suit couples and small parties; grand hulls at 43–55 m carry 14–16 in master suites.
Does it work for families with children?
Yes. Safety rails and child life jackets on every hull, crew trained in family hospitality, shallow-water snorkelling and a kids’ menu. The dragon encounters and beach days do the rest.
Send the desk your dates
Hull size, nights and how many of you. The band comes back the same day, the exact quote in writing, and the vessel named before you pay anything.
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