- Vessel Class: VVIP
- Status: Available for Charter
- Destination: Komodo National Park
About Mutiara Phinisi
Mutiara Phinisi is a 47-metre VVIP-class traditional sailing vessel built from Borneo ulinwood —
one of the densest and most water-resistant hardwoods in the Indonesian archipelago —
with teak trim throughout the interior. The hull spans 10.9 metres at the beam, and twin masts
rise approximately 20 metres above the waterline, giving the vessel the unmistakeable silhouette
of a deep-water phinisi. Constructed in 2019 and subsequently upgraded, Mutiara is powered by a
Nissan RF10 ten-cylinder engine rated at 440 PS, backed by dual Mitsubishi generators
(60 KVA + 40 KVA, 3-phase) that sustain a water-maker producing 6,000 litres per day.
Navigation equipment — VHF radio, Garmin GPS, Garmin Radar, and satellite telephone — meets
the standards expected of a vessel operating in international waters and classified marine parks.
The vessel carries ten private cabins distributed across two decks: four master-grade cabins on
the upper deck, each opening onto a private balcony, and six cabins on the lower deck served by
portholes framing the waterline. Total capacity is up to 28 guests, with a professional crew of
13 (approximately; source: Parahu.com) that includes certified dive masters, a chef, and a
dedicated guest-experience team. The communal areas — an air-conditioned indoor restaurant,
an alfresco lounge with dual jacuzzis, a promenade deck, and a spacious sundeck — give groups
of any size room to decompress between dives and treks without feeling crowded.
For a liveaboard cruise in Komodo National Park, vessel scale matters. The combination of a
47-metre length, 28-guest capacity, and a full aft diving deck makes Mutiara one of the larger
vessels operating these waters — suited to family reunions, corporate incentive groups, and
multi-couple charters who want private-island comfort without sacrificing the intimacy of
a dedicated crew. The charter operates from Labuan Bajo marina, the UNESCO-listed gateway to
the national park on the western tip of Flores.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | Traditional Phinisi (Wooden Sailing Vessel) |
| Hull Material | Borneo Ulinwood (Ironwood) with Teak Accents |
| Length × Beam | 47 m × 10.9 m (note: earlier listings cite 43 m, likely pre-upgrade) |
| Draft | Approx. 3 m |
| Total Cabins | 10 (4 upper-deck · 6 lower-deck) |
| Maximum Guests | 28 (minimum charter: 6) |
| Crew | Approx. 13, including certified dive masters |
| Year Built | 2019 (refitted/upgraded; year not separately disclosed) |
| Cruising Speed | 5–10 knots |
| Main Engine | Nissan RF10 — 10 cylinders, 440 PS |
| Generators | Mitsubishi 6216 60 KVA + 4D34 40 KVA, 3-phase |
| Freshwater Maker | 6,000 litres per day |
| Navigation | VHF Radio, Garmin GPS, Garmin Radar, Satellite Phone |
| Charter Rate From |
USD 8,250 per charter |
Cabins & Accommodation
All ten cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with private ensuite bathrooms providing hot and
cold water. Cabin categories descend in tier from the upper-deck sea-view suites to the
lower-deck porthole cabins — each comfortable and appointed with clean maritime design. Below
is the full breakdown.
Master Family Suite
- Cabins available: 2
- Occupancy: 2 persons
- Bed: King-size
- Bathroom: Private ensuite
- Balcony: Private balcony
- Air conditioning: Yes
- View: Unobstructed sea view
The two Master Family Suites sit at the upper deck’s forward position — the quietest, most
spacious cabins on the vessel. A king bed faces a private balcony where dawn light falls
across open water before the rest of the charter group stirs. Ideal for couples on a
honeymoon or guests who simply want the best address on board.
Master Suite
- Cabins available: 2
- Occupancy: Up to 3 persons
- Bed: Queen-size
- Bathroom: Private ensuite
- Balcony: Private balcony
- Air conditioning: Yes
- View: Sea view
The Master Suites share the upper deck with the Family Suites and offer the same private
balcony and sea outlook. A queen bed with room for a third berth makes these popular with
small families or travelling companions who want to share a premium cabin without
compromising on space.
Junior Suite
- Cabins available: 2
- Occupancy: 2 persons
- Bed: Queen-size
- Bathroom: Private ensuite
- Balcony: —
- Air conditioning: Yes
- View: Porthole
The Junior Suites sit on the lower deck and trade the balcony for a round porthole that
frames passing sea and occasional wildlife. Clean, well-proportioned, and private — a solid
choice for guests whose focus is the water rather than the view from bed.
Deluxe Triple
- Cabins available: 2
- Occupancy: Up to 3 persons
- Bed: 2 singles + 1 bunk
- Bathroom: Private ensuite
- Balcony: —
- Air conditioning: Yes
- View: Porthole
Two singles and a bunk in a single ensuite cabin — the natural fit for three travelling
friends or a parent-and-children configuration. All three guests have their own sleeping
surface, and the private bathroom keeps the arrangement genuinely comfortable at sea.
Superior Triple
- Cabins available: 2
- Occupancy: Up to 3 persons
- Bed: Queen + bunk
- Bathroom: Private ensuite
- Balcony: —
- Air conditioning: Yes
- View: Porthole
A queen bed with an overhead bunk creates a flexible triple-occupancy cabin on the lower
deck. Couples who bring a child or a solo companion travelling with a pair will find
this layout the most efficient use of space, with full ensuite privacy included.
Deck Life & Dining
The alfresco lounge is the social centre of the Mutiara experience. Two Sunrans Jacuzzi Spas
fitted with USA Balboa hydrojet systems occupy the lounge deck — a feature uncommon on Komodo
phinisi of any class, and one that changes the rhythm of a day at sea. After an early-morning
dive at Batu Bolong or a dusty trek up Padar’s ridge, lowering into a jacuzzi with Flores
Sea on every horizon is not incidental; it is the point. The lounge connects to an indoor bar
offering soft drinks, juices, and mineral water as standard; alcoholic beverages are available
for purchase on board.
The indoor restaurant is fully air-conditioned and seats the entire group. Menus are built
around fresh local ingredients sourced in Labuan Bajo — reef fish, tropical produce, Indonesian
staples prepared to a gourmet standard. Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus a
morning coffee break are included in every charter package. The chef adapts to dietary
requirements when notified at booking.
The sundeck runs the full width of the upper deck and serves as yoga platform at dawn,
sunbathing terrace through the afternoon, and open-air cinema or stargazing deck after dinner
when Komodo’s protected skies reveal the Milky Way without light pollution. A beach BBQ setup
is available for island-side dining on selected itineraries. The aft diving deck gives divers
direct water entry — a seated-roll or back-roll mount — with equipment racks, rinse tanks,
and GoPro charging stations integrated into the station.
Sample Komodo Itineraries
The following itineraries are representative routes. Exact stops depend on weather conditions,
sea state, and tidal windows — particularly for manta encounters at Manta Point and dragon
tracking on Komodo. The crew reserves the right to substitute destinations for guest safety
and comfort. Itinerary requests are welcomed at the time of booking.
3D2N — Komodo Highlights (Private Charter)
Day 1
- 09:00 — Airport/hotel transfer in Labuan Bajo; embarkation at Bajo marina. Safety briefing and welcome drinks.
- 10:00 — Depart toward Kelor Island. Snorkelling briefing en route.
- 11:00 — Arrive Kelor Island. Swimming and light snorkelling over the reef shelf.
- 12:00 — Trekking the Kelor hilltop; panoramic photographs of Labuan Bajo Bay.
- 13:00 — Return to vessel. Lunch served on deck.
- 13:30 — Sail to Manjarite Island.
- 13:40 — Snorkelling over Manjarite’s coral garden.
- 15:00 — Sail toward Kalong Island; anchor for sunset.
- 16:30 — Sunset observed from deck; spectacle of fruit bats departing the mangroves at dusk.
- 18:00 — Dinner on board. Rest at anchor.
Day 2
- 05:30 — Depart for Padar Island.
- 06:00 — Trek Padar’s northern ridge for sunrise over three-colour bays. One of the most photographed viewpoints in Indonesia.
- 08:15 — Return to vessel; breakfast served.
- 09:00 — Sail to Pink Beach (Pantai Merah). Swimming and snorkelling on one of Komodo’s five pink-sand beaches.
- 10:00 — Depart for Komodo Island.
- 11:30 — Trek with a licensed ranger to encounter Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) in their natural habitat.
- 12:30 — Lunch on board while sailing toward Manta Point.
- 14:30 — Snorkelling (and diving, for certified guests) with oceanic manta rays. March–October is peak season; sightings are subject to conditions.
- 15:30 — Sail to Taka Makassar sandbar.
- 16:30 — Photography and snorkelling at the white sandbar; the water around Taka Makassar runs vivid turquoise at low tide.
- 17:30 — Sunset at sea. Jacuzzi or sundeck at leisure.
- 18:00 — Dinner on board. Rest.
Day 3
- 06:00 — Sunrise on the sundeck; light breakfast.
- 07:30 — Final snorkelling session at Sebayur Island reef.
- 09:30 — Full breakfast; pack personal gear.
- 10:30 — Return sail to Labuan Bajo marina. Arrival approx. 12:00.
- 12:00 — Disembarkation. Transfer to airport or hotel on request.
Note: All destinations are subject to change based on sea conditions,
park ranger guidance, and force majeure. The captain and crew will always substitute
an equivalent or superior experience.
4D3N — Extended Komodo Circuit (Private Charter)
The 4D3N route builds the 3D2N itinerary above with an additional day that allows deeper
exploration of the park’s western reaches.
Day 1
As per 3D2N Day 1 above: Labuan Bajo embarkation → Kelor Island → Manjarite → Kalong sunset.
Day 2
- 06:00 — Padar Island sunrise trek.
- 09:00 — Pink Beach swimming and snorkelling.
- 11:30 — Komodo Island ranger trek (Komodo dragon encounter).
- 14:30 — Afternoon sailing to Gili Lawa Darat; hiking the viewpoint for an elevated panorama of the island chain.
- 17:30 — Sunset at Gili Lawa with cocktails at the alfresco bar. Rest overnight at anchor.
Day 3
- 07:00 — Early dive at Batu Bolong — a submerged pinnacle considered one of the world’s premier reef dives, with schooling jacks, sharks, and wall corals.
- 09:00 — Breakfast. Sail to Manta Point.
- 11:00 — Snorkelling and diving with manta rays.
- 13:00 — Lunch at Taka Makassar sandbar.
- 15:00 — Rinca Island: afternoon dragon trek at Loh Buaya ranger station.
- 18:00 — Dinner at anchor. Live music on sundeck (subject to availability).
Day 4
- 06:30 — Sunrise yoga on sundeck. Breakfast.
- 08:00 — Final snorkel at Siaba or Sebayur coral gardens.
- 10:00 — Return sail to Labuan Bajo. Arrival approx. 12:00.
- 12:00 — Disembarkation. Transfers arranged on request.
Note: Itinerary sequence may be reversed or adjusted to align with
optimal tidal conditions at Manta Point and ranger schedules on Komodo and Rinca.
What’s Included in Your Charter
Included
- Full use of all vessel facilities and crew service for the charter duration
- All meals on board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Coffee break and snack service daily
- Soft drinks, juices, and mineral water throughout
- Port fees and local retribution charges
- Airport or hotel transfer in Labuan Bajo at embarkation and disembarkation
- Licensed English-speaking guide and trip documentation (photo and video)
- Jasa Rahardja passenger insurance
- Dive operation: tanks, dive guide (1:4 ratio), weight belt and hooks, GoPro documentation, standard snorkelling fins and torch (night dive)
Not Included
- Komodo National Park entry tickets
- Foreign nationals: Komodo Island + Padar USD 100/person; Rinca USD 40/person; Gili Lawa USD 25/person
- Indonesian nationals: Komodo + Padar IDR 200,000/5 persons; Rinca IDR 100,000/person
- Flights to and from Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
- Hotel accommodation before or after the charter
- Personal and travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional scuba diving sessions beyond the package
- National park diving permits
- Personal diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, booties, dive computer)
- Additional land transport
Private Charter Rates
All rates are quoted in USD per charter — the entire vessel, not per person. Rates are valid
for the current year and subject to annual revision. A 50% deposit is required to confirm
the booking; the balance is due 30 days before departure. For bookings made a year or more
in advance, a 30% initial deposit secures the date, with a further 20% due at 120 days and
the balance at 30 days. Children aged 3 and above are charged at the full group rate.
| Duration | 6–14 Guests | 15–21 Guests | 22–28 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Days / 1 Night | USD 8,250 | USD 8,800 | USD 9,150 |
| 3 Days / 2 Nights | USD 14,300 | USD 14,800 | USD 15,450 |
| 4 Days / 3 Nights | USD 19,350 | USD 19,900 | USD 20,600 |
| 5 Days / 4 Nights | USD 23,150 | USD 23,750 | USD 24,350 |
| 6 Days / 5 Nights | USD 26,800 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 |
Charter Mutiara Phinisi
Komodo National Park’s peak charter season — April through October — books out months ahead.
The Mutiara Phinisi accommodates groups from 6 to 28 guests, making it well-suited to
milestone celebrations, photography expeditions, corporate incentives, and multi-family
private voyages. Our concierge team will confirm availability, tailor an itinerary to your
group’s diving and trekking interests, and handle every logistical detail from Labuan Bajo
transfers to dietary requirements on board.
Contact us to check availability and receive a personalised quote:
Booking: 50% deposit secures your dates. Balance due 30 days before departure.
Cancellations within or beyond 30 days forfeit the full payment; a replacement guest may
be nominated in lieu of a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mutiara Phinisi
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How many guests can the Mutiara Phinisi accommodate?
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The vessel accommodates up to 28 guests across 10 private cabins — four upper-deck
master cabins and six lower-deck cabins. The minimum charter group is 6 persons.
All cabins are air-conditioned with private ensuite bathrooms providing hot and cold
water showers. -
What is the charter price for the Mutiara Phinisi?
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Private charters start from USD 8,250 for a 2-day/1-night voyage (6–14 guests). A
3-day/2-night charter begins at USD 14,300; a 4-day/3-night at USD 19,350. All rates
are per charter — the entire vessel — not per person. A 50% deposit is required
to confirm the booking. Contact us for a current quote as rates are subject to
annual revision. -
Is scuba diving equipment included on the Mutiara Phinisi?
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A full dive operation is set up on the aft diving deck with certified dive masters on
board. Included: tanks, weights, dive guide supervision (1 guide per 4 divers),
and GoPro documentation. Not included: personal equipment such as BCD, regulator,
wetsuit, mask, booties, and dive computer. Guests who do not own equipment may
wish to hire or purchase from a dive shop in Labuan Bajo before embarkation.
National park diving permits are also charged separately. -
When is the best time to charter the Mutiara Phinisi in Komodo?
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The operating season runs March through December. April to October brings the calmest
seas and the highest underwater visibility — ideal for diving at Batu Bolong and Castle
Rock, and for manta ray encounters at Manta Point. Komodo dragon treks on Komodo and
Rinca islands are possible year-round. The northwest monsoon (January–February)
can produce swell in the Flores Sea; charters in this window remain available but
itineraries may require adjustment. -
How do I get to Labuan Bajo to board the Mutiara Phinisi?
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Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport (IATA: LBJ) serves direct flights from Bali (DPS) on
Garuda Indonesia, Air Asia, and Batik Air — approximately one hour’s flight time.
Direct services also run from Jakarta (CGK) and Surabaya (SUB). Airport transfer to
the Labuan Bajo marina is included in the charter package; please share your flight
details with us at booking confirmation.
Charter availability is subject to seasonal schedule and operator confirmation. Vessel specifications are sourced from operator data; minor variances may apply. Komodo Liveaboard Cruises curates and books this vessel as part of Komodo Luxury.