Traditional phinisi
Built on the sand in South Sulawesi, in many sizes and levels of luxury.
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Komodo's charter port
Labuan Bajo Boats
Traditional phinisi, liveaboard yachts and day boats, based where Komodo charters start. Indicative pricing, confirmed on enquiry.
The short answer
Labuan Bajo is the hub for Komodo boats: traditional phinisi from about USD 250k, charter liveaboards from USD 400k, day boats from USD 80k. Choose by use, leisure or commercial, and check structure, engines and paperwork before you buy.
Boats in Labuan Bajo
Each type suits a different use. Start with how the boat will earn or be enjoyed.
Luxury new builds
Custom high-spec phinisi with interiors fitted for private use or charter.
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Liveaboard yachts
Extended sailing across Komodo, for investors or a private retreat.
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Day boats & speedboats
Short excursions, diving trips and fishing around Komodo.
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Phinisi dive boats
Charter-ready schooners with dive compressors, tanks and safety gear.
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- Typical length
- 20–40 m
- Guests, traditional phinisi
- 8–20
- Cabins on a dive phinisi
- 5–10
- Diesel engines, single or twin
- 1–2
Ranges from the page; every vessel is confirmed individually.
Indicative prices
What boats cost here
Price follows size, age, amenities and refit status. Reductions are sometimes possible on pre-owned or refitted charter-ready boats, depending on the market.
Phinisi vs liveaboard- Traditional phinisi Smaller or used, authentic set-up
- USD 250k–450k
- Charter liveaboard By size, age and amenities
- USD 400k–900k
- Luxury new-build phinisi Custom, high specification
- USD 1.2M–3.5M
- Speedboat / day boat Upper end for newer models
- USD 80k–180k
- Phinisi refit Depends on the work required
- USD 50k–200k
All figures indicative, confirmed on enquiry.
Before you buy
What we check on every vessel, and the paperwork a foreign buyer needs.
What we check
- Structural integrity
- Engine performance
- Safety equipment
- Interior fittings
Foreign ownership
- Boat must be Indonesian-flagged
- Establish a PT PMA
- Register the vessel
- Comply with local regulations
Refit opportunities
Refit a traditional phinisi
A refit can lift a vessel's value and performance. Budget roughly USD 50,000 to 200,000, depending on how much work the boat needs.
- Hull Reinforcement of the wooden hull.
- Engines Upgrades for reliability and performance.
- Interiors Renovated cabins and living spaces.
Good to know
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Buying a boat in Labuan Bajo
What does a traditional wooden phinisi cost in Labuan Bajo?
Usually USD 250,000 to 450,000. Indicative, confirmed on enquiry.
How much does it cost to refit a phinisi?
From about USD 50,000 to 200,000, depending on the work required.
Are there liveaboards for sale under USD 100,000?
Typically not. Liveaboard yachts in the region start from about USD 400,000, indicative and confirmed on enquiry.
Can a foreigner buy a boat in Labuan Bajo?
Yes, through a PT PMA. The boat must be Indonesian-flagged and registered in line with local regulations.
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Buying a boat in Labuan Bajo?
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