Elyona, Komodo Open Trip 3D2N

A wooden phinisi, 28 metres long and 5 metres wide, with a Mitsubishi 6D15 engine cruising at 7 to 10 knots and a 5,000 litre fresh water tank. There are 6 crew. A 5 metre dinghy with a Yamaha 40 HP engine takes you to the beaches. Navigation is a Garmin 585 GPS and a compass, with SSB and VHF radio. Safety gear is life jackets, a liferaft, lifebuoys, fire extinguishers, emergency signals and a first-aid kit.

Outside the cabins there is a sundeck with bean bags, an outdoor lounge area, an indoor dining room, a TV and karaoke, and paddle boards.

Who is it right for?

If you travel solo or with a friend, the Shared Cabin has 4 single beds in bunks, IDR 4,000,000 per person, with a private bathroom.

For couples, the Deluxe Cabins on the upper deck have a double bed, IDR 5,500,000 per person. Want your own balcony? The Master Balcony Cabin is IDR 6,000,000 per person and takes an extra bed for a third person.

What are the cabins like?

Master Balcony Cabin (1 cabin), upper deck, double bed, sea windows and a private balcony, IDR 6,000,000 per person. It takes 1 extra bed, so three people pay IDR 16,000,000 for the cabin. Deluxe Cabin 1 and 2, upper deck, double bed with sea windows, IDR 5,500,000 per person. Shared Cabin 1 and 2, main deck, 4 single beds in bunks, sold by the bed, IDR 4,000,000. Every cabin is air-conditioned with a private bathroom.

What about meals and facilities?

Included: airport or hotel transfers, a welcome drink, breakfast, lunch and dinner, an afternoon snack and juice, drinking water, tea and coffee, snorkelling gear, island and beach visits, a local guide and trip photos.

Not included: flights, hotels before and after the trip, personal spending, alcoholic drinks, guide and crew tips, and the Komodo National Park entry ticket, IDR 350,000 for Indonesian citizens and IDR 650,000 for foreign visitors per person.

Where does the route go?

Day one goes to Kelor Island, snorkels at Manjarite, then spends the evening at Kalong Island waiting for thousands of flying foxes at sunset. Day two is the full one: sunrise on Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar and Manta Point. Day three snorkels at Sebayur or Siaba, then heads back to Labuan Bajo. The order of stops can change with the weather, and the captain makes that call.

How do I book?

Pick a date and cabin on this page, enter the number of guests, then pay in full. Your cabin is locked once the payment goes through. If you want to ask about dates or an extra bed first, message our team on WhatsApp.