- From$225 / person, shared cabin
- Whole boat charter$2,515
- Check availability


Carnaby sails from Labuan Bajo through Komodo National Park on multi-day itineraries combining island trekking, snorkeling and wildlife stops. The Deluxe source lists a 26 m vessel with 6 guest cabins and capacity for up to 16 guests. Core Komodo itineraries can include Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo or Rinca, Taka Makassar, Manta Point and Kalong Island, with sequencing subject to weather and park operations.
Carnaby is best suited to travellers looking for a compact Deluxe phinisi experience in Komodo. The published vessel specification lists 6 cabins for up to 16 guests aboard a 26 m boat. Confirm the exact cabin assignment, departure date, park fees and inclusions before payment because shared and private products can use different terms.
Carnaby is a 26-metre wooden phinisi built in 2019 for Komodo cruising from Labuan Bajo. The vessel specification lists a 5.5-metre beam, Mitsubishi 6D22 main engine, 6–7 knot cruising speed, 5,000 litres of fresh-water capacity and six guest cabins for up to 16 guests.
The physical cabin layout is three double-bed cabins and three bunk-bed cabins. The three double rooms are published with air conditioning and private ensuite bathrooms. The three bunk rooms are air-conditioned and use shared bathrooms, so the vessel-level bathroom field is marked “Some cabins”.
Common facilities include an indoor dining room, outdoor dining area, sunshade deck, main kitchen, TV and karaoke. Navigation equipment includes radar, satellite telephone, echo sounder, SSB radio, Garmin GPS and marine maps. Safety equipment includes life jackets, life buoy, first aid and fire extinguishers.
Carnaby is sold as both shared inventory and private charter. Shared and private packages use different rates and occupancy requirements. Confirm the selected trip's full price directly with the operator.
Air-conditioned double-bed cabin for two guests with private ensuite bathroom. Room-specific deck position and dimensions are not published consistently.
Air-conditioned double-bed cabin for two guests with private ensuite bathroom. Room-specific deck position and dimensions are not published consistently.
Air-conditioned double-bed cabin for two guests with private ensuite bathroom. Room-specific deck position and dimensions are not published consistently.
Air-conditioned bunk-bed cabin using the shared bathroom arrangement published for Carnaby’s three bunk rooms. Room-specific deck position is not stated consistently.
Air-conditioned bunk-bed cabin using the shared bathroom arrangement published for Carnaby’s three bunk rooms. Room-specific deck position is not stated consistently.
PhinisiTrip publishes the package with return airport/hotel–vessel transfer, full-board onboard accommodation, three meals daily, mineral water, coffee and tea, shore excursions, afternoon snacks and juices, snorkeling equipment and activities, water sport, tour guide, Wi-Fi and trip documentation. Exclusions are flights, Labuan Bajo hotels and meals, travel or dive accident insurance, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses, crew gratuities, and Komodo National Park entrance fees.
Reference package rates and inclusions are from PhinisiTrip and may differ from a direct operator quote. Shared and private bookings can have different terms; confirm the full trip total and inclusions before payment.
Availability and quotes for Carnaby are handled by the operator directly. KomodoInsider does not take bookings or add a commission.
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| What you pay | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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.
Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
The current Deluxe vessel listing shows 6 guest cabins.
The published maximum capacity is 16 guests.
The current published vessel length is 26 metres.
Carnaby operates Komodo trips from Labuan Bajo.
No. Park entrance and related park charges are treated separately unless a confirmed quotation explicitly includes them.
Yes. Current inventory supports both scheduled Shared/Open Trip departures and whole-vessel Private Charter bookings. Rates, capacity and inclusions can differ between the two products.
Best suited to: travellers who want the choice between a scheduled shared departure and a whole-vessel private charter. Carnaby carries up to 16 guests across 6 cabins. Bathroom arrangements vary by cabin, so room choice matters for groups that prioritise private facilities. Verified water activities include stand-up paddleboard, snorkeling gear. This listing is leisure-focused; dedicated scuba facilities are only stated where separately verified.
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