Samara II is a 23-metre luxury phinisi based in Labuan Bajo, carrying up to 10 guests in 4 air-conditioned cabins with a crew of 6. She sails Komodo National Park on private whole-boat charters from USD 8,457 for a 2-day itinerary, with 3-day and 4-day options.
If you have searched for a Samara liveaboard in Komodo, this is the boat behind the name: a 2017-launched gaff-rigged phinisi that has become one of the most requested private charters out of Labuan Bajo harbor. The layout is unusually democratic for a boat this size. Two full double cabins and two double-with-bunk cabins mean three generations or two families can share her without anyone drawing the short straw, and every cabin is air conditioned. On deck, the proportions do what a luxury phinisi in Komodo should: a long foredeck for lounging, shaded dining amidships, and enough beam that ten guests never feel stacked.
Specifications
| Class | Luxury phinisi |
|---|---|
| Length | 23 m |
| Guests | Up to 10 |
| Cabins | 4 (2 double, 2 double with bunk), all AC |
| Crew | 6 |
| Cruising speed | 5.9 knots |
| Launched | 2017 |
| Base | Labuan Bajo |
| Style | Private whole-boat charter |
Kristo’s curation note
Samara II earns her keep on cabin logic: four cabins that genuinely sleep ten, not eight and a sofa. The tradeoff is pace. At 5.9 knots she is a cruiser, not a sprinter, so I build her routes around anchorages rather than long daily runs. Book her for the boat life, not for covering distance.
Best for
- Two families or three generations sharing one private phinisi
- Guests comparing Samara II against other luxury phinisi in Labuan Bajo and wanting verified cabin counts first
- 3-day and 4-day itineraries where the boat itself is half the holiday
- Celebrations that need a crew of six handling meals, tenders and timing
A typical 3D2N route on board
A classic komodo phinisi cruise on Samara II leaves Labuan Bajo mid-morning for Kanawa Island and a first swim, then anchors off Manjarite for the night. Day two is the heart of the park: the dragon trek on Rinca or Komodo Island, an afternoon on Pink Beach, and a sunset anchorage. The final morning is for Manta Point and the Taka Makassar sandbar before the return sail. The crew serves three meals a day and snorkeling gear is on board, so the packing list stays short. If you want this shape of trip across the wider fleet, start with our 3 days 2 nights Komodo charter page.
Pricing, stated plainly
Samara II is sold per trip as a whole-boat private charter, never per person. Current recorded rates: USD 8,457 for 2 days, USD 12,676 for 3 days, and USD 16,901 for 4 days, for up to 10 guests. When you ask about a Samara phinisi Labuan Bajo price elsewhere and the figure looks lower, check whether it is a shared-cabin rate on a different vessel; on this hull the number is for the entire boat, crew and full board included.
A note for guests who arrive here searching for Samara I: the sister ship shares the family name but is a separate vessel with her own layout and rates. Tell us your dates and group and we will advise honestly which of the two fits, or whether another luxury phinisi Komodo option serves you better.
Check dates for Samara II
Send us your dates and group size and our charter desk will confirm availability for Samara II, usually within a few hours. You can also reach us at sales@komodoluxury.com or visit the concierge desk on Soekarno Hatta Street, Labuan Bajo.
WhatsApp (+62) 811 3823 875 about Samara II
Samara II is boarded, documented and charter-managed through Komodo Luxury, the operator behind our fleet desk, so what you see on this page is what steps off the tender to meet you.
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