Luxury Phinisi

The Journal

Editorial insights, sailing chronicles, and curated stories from our private phinisi voyages across Bali, Komodo, and Raja Ampat.

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Discover the artistry of traditional phinisi sailing, expert itinerary guides, and the hidden anchorages our captains know best.

Lasha Cruise Phinisi Living Room | Komodo Luxury

Travel Tips

What You Eat on a Luxury Phinisi: Chefs, Menus & Seafood

Food on a phinisi charter is prepared by a dedicated onboard chef who cooks three fresh meals a day, built around Indonesian…

July 16, 2026 Maya Indira

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Lasha Cruise Phinisi Exterior | Komodo Luxury

Luxury Yacht Charters

Buying a Phinisi as an Investment: Charter ROI, Explained

A phinisi charter investment works when three numbers line up: acquisition cost, realistic charter nights, and honest operating costs. A well-specified phinisi…

July 16, 2026 Dewi Lestari

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Lasha Cruise Phinisi Master Suite Cabin | Komodo Luxury

Luxury Yacht Charters

Phinisi Cabin Types & Facilities: Master, Ocean-View, Bunk

Phinisi cabins fall into three practical categories: master suites (full-beam, king bed, panoramic windows), ocean-view cabins on the main or upper deck,…

July 16, 2026 Maya Indira

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Lasha Cruise Phinisi Exterior | Komdoo Luxury

Luxury Yacht Charters

New Phinisi Launches 2027: Every Yacht Hitting the Water

A new generation of phinisi yachts reaches the water in 2027, launched from the UNESCO-listed building beaches of Bira and Tana Beru…

July 16, 2026 Dewi Lestari

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Wayag Island, Raja Ampat - Komodo Luxury

Sailing & Charters

Komodo vs Raja Ampat: Which Charter Is Right for You?

Choose Komodo for dragons, manta rays, and a shorter, lower-cost charter one hour from Bali; choose Raja Ampat for the richest coral…

July 16, 2026 Maya Indira

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Together Cruise Speedboat | Speedboat Charter in Komodo | Komodo Luxury

Sailing & Charters

Komodo National Park Fees & Rules 2027: What Changed

In 2027, foreign visitors to Komodo National Park pay a base entrance fee of roughly IDR 150,000 per person on weekdays and…

July 16, 2026 Dewi Lestari

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Luxury Yacht Charter Komodo & Phinisi Cruise Indonesia | Komodo Luxury

Travel Tips

How Safe Are Phinisi Boats? Standards, Systems & Checklist

Modern phinisi yachts run by professional charter companies are safe: they carry SOLAS-rated life rafts, EPIRBs, radar, AIS, and redundant engines, sail…

July 16, 2026 Maya Indira

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Travel Tips

Getting to Your Phinisi: Every Gateway Airport, Explained

Every phinisi charter in Indonesia starts at one of eight regional airports: Labuan Bajo (LBJ) for Komodo, Sorong (SOQ) for Raja Ampat,…

July 16, 2026 Dewi Lestari

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Travel Tips

Eco-Friendly Phinisi Sailing: What Sustainable Really Means

An eco-friendly phinisi sailing holiday runs on wind, timber, and discipline. A traditional phinisi under sail already produces a fraction of the…

July 16, 2026 Maya Indira

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