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    Nusantara

    21 m budget Komodo dive liveaboard for 12 guests with dorm bunks and deck sleeping

    Cruising Areas

    Komodo National Park

    Three- to five-day liveaboard trips combine Komodo diving with snorkeling and selected island excursions from Labuan Bajo.

    Who This Suits

    Best suited to budget-conscious divers and social travellers comfortable with shared bathrooms, dormitory bunks or covered open-air deck sleeping.

    Vessel at a Glance

    • Phinisi
    • Built 2017; complete overhaul 2022
    • 21 m length × 3 m beam
    • 12 guests
    • Shared + Charter
    • 3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N+
    • Dive Resort
    • Snorkeling Gear

    About This Vessel

    Nusantara is a 21-metre budget-friendly wooden liveaboard operated by Mikumba Diving for trips in Komodo National Park. Built in 2017 and completely overhauled in 2022, the vessel accommodates up to 12 guests and is designed primarily for divers who prefer a simple, social onboard experience.

    Accommodation is split between one lower-deck dormitory sleeping eight guests in bunk-style beds and a covered upper-deck sleeping area with four individual mattresses. Each dorm berth has a privacy curtain, personal fan, light, power socket and storage. The upper-deck option is an open-air sleeping area rather than a private cabin. Two shared western-style bathrooms with showers serve all guests.

    Shared spaces include a large outdoor dining area, a spacious sun deck with oversized beanbags, a shaded relaxation area and an aft dive deck with direct access to the water. The boat carries DIN and INT tanks, snorkeling equipment, an Alkin compressor, a tender with twin 40 hp outboards and emergency oxygen. Navigation and safety equipment includes GPS, VHF radio, SART, EPIRB, a 25-person life raft, life jackets, flares, smoke signals, fire extinguishers and cabin smoke alarms.

    Mikumba Diving offers 3- to 5-day liveaboard trips in Komodo. Freshly prepared local meals, fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and drinking water are included by the operator; soft drinks and beer are available at extra cost. Published third-party pricing currently starts around USD 225 per person per day and should be reconfirmed for the selected departure.

    The operator requires a 30% deposit, with the standard balance due 30 days before departure and group or charter balances due 90 days before departure. Deposits and bank fees are generally non-refundable, and late cancellations may forfeit additional payments. Dive and travel insurance are required. National park fees and final trip inclusions should be checked directly with the operator before booking.

    Amenities & Facilities

    Activities

    Safety & Navigation

    • Safety equipment
      First Aid Kit, EPIRB, Flares
    • Navigation
      GPS, VHF Radio

    The Cabins

    Lower Deck Dormitory

    1 cabin Sleeps 8 guests from $225 / person
    Eight-guest bunk dormitory aboard Nusantara
    • Shared Bathroom
    • Fan
    • Bunk Beds
    • Privacy Curtains
    • Reading Lights
    • Power Sockets
    • Storage

    One shared lower-deck dormitory for up to eight guests. Each wooden bunk has a privacy curtain, personal fan, reading light, power socket and nearby storage. Two shared western-style bathrooms with showers serve the boat.

    Covered Upper Deck Sleeping Area

    1 cabin Sleeps 4 guests from $225 / person
    Covered upper deck mattresses aboard Nusantara
    • Covered Open-Air Sleeping Area
    • Shared Bathroom
    • Individual Mattresses
    • Ocean Breeze

    A covered, open-air upper-deck sleeping area for up to four guests on individual mattresses. This is not a private enclosed cabin and uses the boat’s two shared bathrooms.

    Pricing Overview

    • From
      $225 /person
    • Booking options
      Shared + Charter
    • Trip durations
      3D2N, 4D3N, 5D4N+
    • Price last verified
      2026-09-09

    Included in Your Rate

    • Included
      Accommodation Onboard, 3 Meals Daily, Coffee & Tea, Drinking Water, Dive Guide, Kayak / SUP Use, Snacks, Snorkeling Equipment, Towels & Toiletries

    Not Included & Extra Costs

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

    Book This Vessel

    Availability and quotes for Nusantara 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
      2
    • Bed configuration
      Bunk Bed, Twin Single
    • En-suite bathroom
      None

    Routes & Departure

    • Departure port
      Labuan Bajo

    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

    • 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many guests can Nusantara accommodate?

    Nusantara accommodates up to 12 guests: eight in the lower-deck dormitory and four on mattresses in the covered upper-deck sleeping area.

    Does Nusantara have private ensuite cabins?

    No. The boat has one shared dormitory and an open-air deck sleeping area, served by two shared western-style bathrooms with showers.

    How long are Nusantara liveaboard trips?

    Mikumba Diving publishes 3- to 5-day Komodo liveaboard trips.

    What is included onboard?

    The operator includes freshly prepared local meals, fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and drinking water. Snorkeling and dive equipment are available; confirm the exact package for your departure.

    What are the payment and cancellation terms?

    A 30% deposit is required. Standard balances are due 30 days before departure, while group and charter balances are due 90 days before departure. Deposits and bank fees are generally retained, and late cancellations may forfeit additional payments.

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