Vessel silo · Top tier
Superyacht charter, engineered for the crossing
Steel or aluminium hull, stabilisers running, air conditioning in every space. The same anchorages as a phinisi — reached faster and felt less.
- Guests, upper end
- 12
- Suite cabins, upper end
- 6
- Percent whole-vessel
- 100
- Hours crew on call
- 24
What this tier is
A different kind of boat, not a bigger phinisi
Western-built or fully custom motor yachts: metal hull, redundant systems, generator-backed climate control, and a hospitality crew rather than a sailing crew.
It is the top pricing tier of the Komodo market, and it exists for guests who want hotel-grade systems and short transfers between anchorages.
- Zero-speed or underway stabilisers as standard
- Faster passages, so more anchorages per day
- Higher crew-to-guest ratio than any phinisi
The real comparison
Superyacht against traditional phinisi
Both reach the same islands. Neither is objectively better — they sell different things.
This page
Superyacht
- Steel or aluminium, Western or custom-built
- Stabilisers fitted; motion noticeably reduced
- Full air conditioning in every space
- Sold as a whole-vessel buyout, effectively always
The alternative
Traditional phinisi
- Wooden, Indonesian-built in the Bulukumba tradition
- Rarely stabilised; swell is part of the experience
- Air conditioning usually in cabins only
- Sailing heritage and wide communal teak decks
Most guests who come to Komodo want the phinisi character. If that is you, our phinisi page covers that segment in full.
On board
What this tier actually carries
Configuration varies by vessel and by date. We confirm the specifics for your window before you commit to anything.
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Jacuzzi or plunge pool
Plus multiple open sun decks and an air-conditioned indoor lounge.
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Water toys
Jet skis, seabobs, kayaks, paddleboards and a dedicated tender.
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Full dive setup
Compressor and tanks on request for dive-led itineraries.
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Private chef
Western and Indonesian menus, adjusted to dietary needs.
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Day-by-day routing
Dragons, Padar, Pink Beach and Manta Point at your pace.
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Connectivity
Onboard internet and entertainment where the vessel supports it.
Indicative bands
Three tiers, quoted against real availability
We source from a shortlist of available superyachts rather than one fixed vessel, so capacity and rate move with the boat and the date.
Entry-tier superyacht
~6–8 guestsUpper range of the luxury phinisi bracket, rising with season and demand.Mid-tier flagship
~8–10 guestsMeaningfully above entry-tier, scaling with cabin count and amenities.Ultra-luxury flagship
~10–12+ guestsThe highest bracket in the Komodo charter market.
Directional only, never a quote. National park fees, fuel surcharges and diving add-ons are billed separately, and park rules and fees are set by the Indonesian authorities, not by us.
How it is sold
Whole vessel, effectively always
Exclusive use is the point of this tier, so operators price the boat rather than the cabin. There is no per-cabin option worth quoting.
If a lower per-person figure matters more than the vessel class, that flexibility exists on the phinisi side instead.
How booking works
Four steps, because the fleet is small
Superyacht availability in Labuan Bajo is limited next to the phinisi fleet, so this is a guided process rather than an instant checkout.
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Send dates and group size
Travel window, guest count and trip length. 3D2N and 4D3N are the usual starting points.
- 2
Receive a shortlist
Which vessels are genuinely free, with layouts, amenities and an all-in full-boat price.
- 3
Confirm and deposit
Pick a vessel, lock the day-by-day route, confirm with a deposit.
- 4
Board in Labuan Bajo
Crew handle check-in, park permits and provisioning. You arrive at the marina.
Booking window
Several weeks to a few months ahead, and earlier for peak season, gives the widest choice of vessel and date.
Five honest answers
Before you charter a superyacht
Same silo
Compare the alternatives
Get a firm quote
Send your dates for a shortlist and a dated quote
We check what is genuinely free in your window and come back with vessels, layouts and one all-in figure per boat.
By sending you agree we may reply by email or WhatsApp about your charter.
- Whole-vessel buyout, effectively always
- Shortlist against real availability
- Park fees quoted separately, plainly