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    Tara by Adhama, a 28-metre ironwood phinisi built in 2021, in Komodo National Park

    Tara Phinisi

    Private cabins and shared berths, with a sun deck and onboard jacuzzi

    Cruising Areas

    Komodo

    Komodo National Park out of Labuan Bajo on charters of one to three nights, pick-up eight to ten in the morning. The 2D1N runs Kelor for the trek, Rinca for the dragons and Kalong for the sunset, then Padar at first light, Pink Beach, Manta Point and Taka Makassar before returning to port at five. Longer trips add Manjarite, the Komodo Island dragon trek and a final snorkel. At up to thirteen knots she moves between stops faster than most boats here, which shows most on the compressed one-night itinerary.

    Who This Suits

    Suits: solo travellers booking a shared berth and couples choosing a private cabin on a scheduled Komodo trip.

    Also works for: private groups planning a short park itinerary, with the base charter band covering up to ten guests.

    Consider before booking: request a quote for longer routes and confirm current communications equipment. No dedicated diving package or compressor is documented.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • 2021
    • Ironwood
    • 28 m length, 6.30 m width, 2.60 m depth
    • 17 guests
    • Up to 13 knots maximum
    • Shared + Charter
    • 2D1N, 3D2N, 4D3N
    • Leisure Only
    • Stand-up Paddleboard, Snorkeling Gear

    About This Vessel

    Tara is a 28-metre ironwood phinisi built in 2021, carrying seventeen guests across five cabins. Her headline figure is speed: the specification puts her at up to thirteen knots, which is quick for a wooden hull of this size and means less of a short charter is spent under way.

    The cabin ladder runs master, deluxe panoramic, deluxe sea view, and two numbered sharing cabins. That mix suits a group that is not all couples, since the sharing rooms are sold by the berth rather than the cabin.

    Her communications fit is better than the tier average and includes a satellite phone alongside Garmin GPS, radar, sonar, AIS, VHF radio and onboard wi-fi. A satellite phone can provide another communication option where mobile coverage is limited; confirm the current equipment is operational. Safety equipment covers a life raft rated at twenty-five people, life vests, fire extinguishers and first aid kits.

    On deck there is a jacuzzi, a sundeck, a bar, karaoke, a coffee machine, a TV and bean bags. Water toys are a paddleboard and a water scooter, the latter rare in this tier. The tender is a six-metre boat on a 90 hp four-stroke.

    She carries 5,000 litres of fresh water against 4,000 litres of fuel, which keeps her on short park itineraries rather than long crossings. There is no dive centre, compressor or diving package.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Destinations on These Itineraries

    Activities

    Marine Life

    Safety & Navigation

    • Safety equipment
      First Aid Kit
    • Life rafts
      1
    • Navigation
      GPS, Radar, AIS, VHF Radio, Depth Sounder
    • Engine
      Mitsubishi main engine
    • Cruising speed
      Up to 13 knots maximum
    • Watermaker capacity
      5,000 L water capacity; 4,000 L fuel

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    The Cabins

    Master Cabin

    1 cabin
    Master cabin on Tara, the top grade with ensuite bathroom and air conditioning Interior of the Tara master cabin with double bed and panoramic outlook Ensuite bathroom in the Tara master cabin with hot shower
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    The top cabin on board and by far the most photographed in the operator gallery, with sixteen images against five or six for every other grade. Ensuite bathroom, hot shower, air conditioning, double bed.

    Deluxe Panoramic Cabin

    1 cabin
    Deluxe panoramic cabin on Tara with wide glazing and a double bed
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Panoramic Ocean View
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    Second grade down, named for its outlook. Panoramic windows, double bed, ensuite bathroom with hot shower and air conditioning.

    Deluxe Sea View Cabin

    1 cabin
    Deluxe sea view cabin on Tara with a double bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Sea-view Window
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Double Bed

    Same deluxe grade with a sea-view window rather than panoramic glazing. Double bed, ensuite bathroom, air conditioning.

    Sharing Cabin 3

    1 cabin
    Sharing cabin on Tara sold by the berth, with ensuite bathroom
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Twin Single Beds

    One of two numbered sharing cabins, sold by the berth rather than the room, for guests travelling without a partner. Ensuite bathroom and air conditioning like the rest.

    Sharing Cabin 4

    1 cabin
    Second sharing cabin on Tara with single beds and air conditioning
    • Private Bedroom
    • Ensuite Bathroom
    • Air Conditioning
    • Hot and Cold Shower
    • Wardrobe
    • Towels and Toiletries
    • Twin Single Beds

    The second sharing cabin, same fit-out. These two rooms are how a five-cabin boat reaches seventeen guests.

    Rates & Packages

    From $305 per person / trip

    From $4,190 per whole boat

    up to 17 guests

    Last verified 31 August 2026. Rates can change; confirm availability and the final invoice before payment.

    Included in Your Rate

    • Included
      Airport Transfer, Hotel Pickup / Drop-off, Accommodation Onboard, 3 Meals Daily, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Drinking Water, Snorkeling Equipment, Kayak / SUP Use, Local Guide / Ranger
    • Rate notes

      Shared 3D2N trips start at approximately $305 per person in the Sharing Cabin. This is the fare for the full three-day, two-night trip, based on a minimum booking of 1 person in that cabin category. Extra-bed prices are separate.

      Private leisure charter starts at approximately $4,190 for the whole vessel on the minimum published 2D1N package, for 1–10 guests. Larger groups, longer trips and diving packages may have different rates.

      Included: return airport or hotel transfers, full-board accommodation in twin or double cabins, all shore activities and excursions, three meals a day, mineral water, coffee and tea, afternoon snacks and juices, paddleboard and water scooter, snorkelling equipment, snorkelling activities, and a tour guide.

      Not included: flights; hotels and meals in Labuan Bajo; travel and dive accident insurance; alcohol and personal expenses; Komodo National Park entrance fees; photo and video documentation, charged separately; and crew tips.

      Prices are indicative USD equivalents of the published package rates checked on 31 August 2026. Confirm availability, the full group total, fees, inclusions and cancellation terms with the operator before booking.

      Published package rates and inclusions can differ from a direct operator quote. Shared and private bookings can have different terms; confirm the full trip total and inclusions before payment.

    Not Included & Extra Costs

    • Not included
      Komodo National Park Entrance Fee, Crew Gratuity, Travel / Dive Insurance, Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal Expenses
    • Komodo National Park fee
      Not included

    Book This Vessel

    Availability and quotes for Tara Phinisi are handled by the operator directly. KomodoInsider does not take bookings or add a commission.

    Check dates on the operator site

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    Cabins & Berths

    • Total cabins
      5
    • Master
      1
    • Bunk
      2
    • Bed configuration
      Double, Twin Single
    • En-suite bathroom
      All cabins
    • Hot shower
      Yes

    Routes & Departure

    • Operating months
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    • Departure port
      Labuan Bajo
    • Check-in time
      Pick-up from airport or hotel between 8 and 10 in the morning
    • Minimum guests to depart
      1

    Good to Know

    • Suitable for non-swimmers
      Yes
    • Tender boats
      1

    Komodo National Park Fees

    What you payAmountBasis
    Park entrance, foreign visitor Rp 250,000 ≈ $14 per person, per day The statutory Class I entrance rate. The 150% holiday rule applies to Indonesian visitor and student rates, not this foreign visitor rate.
    Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, normal day Rp 50,000 ≈ $3 per person, per day The normal-day Class I entrance rate.
    Park entrance, Indonesian visitor, holiday or collective leave Rp 75,000 ≈ $4 per person, per day 150% of the normal Indonesian visitor rate on the dates covered by the statutory holiday rule.
    Indonesian student group, normal day Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per person, per day For Indonesian student groups of at least five people.
    Indonesian student group, holiday or collective leave Rp 37,500 ≈ $2 per person, per day 150% of the normal student-group rate; the minimum group size remains five.
    Scuba diving activity Rp 25,000 ≈ $1 per diver, per day A separate activity charge in addition to the applicable entrance fee.
    Motorised vessel entry Rp 100,000–200,000 per boat, per day Rp 100,000 for 40–100 HP, Rp 150,000 for 101–500 HP, and Rp 200,000 above 500 HP.
    Drone use Rp 2,000,000 ≈ $112 per unit, per day A separate special-use charge. Complete the required SiOra/SIMAKSI process before travel.
    • SiOra is the park’s e-ticketing and SIMAKSI system. Reserve before travel; Ministry guidance recommends completing the reservation by H-1. An operator can assist, and self-service is available at the Komodo Visitor Center and KP3 terminal.
    • Payment is cashless through the methods available in SiOra, including BRIVA or bank transfer and supported e-wallets. Keep the e-ticket and ensure the traveller details are correct.
    • A 1,000-visitor daily quota has applied since 1 April 2026 to the main visitor islands and 23 dive sites. Availability therefore depends on the travel date and registered itinerary.
    • The final SiOra total can include entrance, activity, vessel and special-use charges. Ask the handling operator for an itemised total before issuance.
    • Official public guidance does not state one universal refund or rescheduling rule for every reservation. Confirm the current SiOra terms in writing before the ticket is issued, including treatment of weather disruption.

    Statutory fees under Peraturan Pemerintah No. 36 Tahun 2024, in force since 30 October 2024. Verified 31 August 2026 against the official PP 36/2024 schedule, the Ministry of Forestry SiOra notice and the Ministry’s 2026 quota notice. Amounts are payable in rupiah; dollar figures are courtesy estimates converted at Rp 17,900 and rounded.

    Cancellation & Booking Policy

    • Cancellation type
      Strict / Non-refundable
    • If you cancel
      Cancellation and refund terms are set by the operator. Confirm the written policy before payment; KomodoInsider does not take payments or handle refunds.

    Location

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is she 28 metres or 34?

    The operator publishes both figures on the same page. The heading says 34 metres and seven cabins; the specification block says 28 metres and five cabins. The five cabin grades in the gallery match the specification, so this listing follows it. Ask for the length and cabin count in writing before booking.

    How fast does she sail?

    Up to thirteen knots according to the specification, which is fast for a 28-metre wooden hull and among the highest published in this tier. On the compressed one-night itinerary that translates into more time at each stop rather than more stops.

    Why does the satellite phone matter?

    A satellite phone is listed alongside Garmin GPS, radar, sonar, AIS, VHF radio and Wi-Fi. It can provide another communication option where mobile coverage is limited, but availability and emergency response are not guaranteed. Confirm that the equipment is operational.

    Can a solo traveller book a berth?

    Yes. Two of the five cabins are sharing cabins, numbered 3 and 4, sold by the bed rather than the room. The master, deluxe panoramic and deluxe sea view cabins are private doubles.

    How much does an extra guest cost?

    Above the base group of ten, the published private supplements are approximately $250 per person for 2D1N, $305 for 3D2N and $365 for 4D3N. These supplements apply once per trip; confirm the final group total.

    What is on deck?

    A jacuzzi, a sundeck, a bar, karaoke, a coffee machine, a TV, a fridge and bean bags. Water toys are a paddleboard and a water scooter, which is rare in this tier. The tender is a six-metre boat on a 90 hp four-stroke.

    Is diving available?

    No. There is no compressor, dive deck or dive guide in the specification, and no diving package on the rate card. The include list covers snorkelling activities only, with equipment provided.

    What is not included in the price?

    Flights, hotels and meals in Labuan Bajo, travel and dive accident insurance, alcohol and personal expenses, Komodo National Park entrance fees, photo and video documentation, and crew tips. Transfers, all meals, snorkelling gear, paddleboard, water scooter and guide are all inside the charter rate.

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