| Boat Class | Cabins | Capacity | Open Trip Price | Private Charter Price | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELUXE | 8 Cabins | 16 Persons | From IDR 4,500,000 / Person | From IDR 61.500,000 / Trip | Komodo National Park |
Gamala Phinisi Boat Komodo | 8-Cabin Liveaboard for Open Trip & Private Charter
Gamala Phinisi is a welcoming wooden liveaboard offering a relaxed Komodo Island boat tour experience while sailing through the breathtaking seascapes of Komodo National Park. Departing from Labuan Bajo, the vessel provides an enjoyable journey across the islands of eastern Indonesia, combining scenic sailing routes with comfortable onboard spaces. Travelers looking for a flexible holiday at sea may also reserve the vessel for a private charter, allowing families or small groups to explore Komodo at their own pace.
Renovated and completed in 2024, Gamala blends traditional Indonesian boat craftsmanship with practical liveaboard facilities designed for multi-day sailing adventures. The vessel accommodates up to 16 guests in eight cabins, creating a friendly and sociable atmosphere onboard while still maintaining a comfortable and relaxed environment during the journey.
Guests can enjoy ocean views from the deck, relax in the shared lounge areas, and experience the peaceful rhythm of island hopping across the Komodo archipelago. Many travelers join the Komodo Island Boat Tour 3D2N onboard Gamala to discover famous destinations such as Padar Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point, and Komodo Island, where visitors can enjoy panoramic viewpoints, colorful coral reefs, and encounters with the legendary Komodo dragons.

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Specifications, Safety & Onboard Facilities
Gamala is a classic Indonesian phinisi boat constructed using durable teak and ironwood materials. This traditional vessel reflects the heritage of Indonesian maritime craftsmanship while incorporating modern equipment that supports safe and comfortable journeys across the islands of Komodo.
The vessel’s design maintains the distinctive character of a traditional phinisi boat, offering a stable and reliable platform for exploring the waters of Komodo National Park.
- Boat Name: Gamala Phinisi
- Boat Type: Traditional Wooden Phinisi
- Year Renovated: 2023 (Completed 2024)
- Departure Port: Labuan Bajo
- Operating Area: Komodo National Park
- Tour Type: Liveaboard (Open Trip & Private Charter)
- Length: 18 meters
- Beam (Width): 8 meters
- Material: Teak & Ironwood
- Cruising Speed: 7–10 knots
- Main Engine: 2 Units 6D14 / 4 Cylinders PS-100
- Water Tank Capacity: 4,000 Liters
- Total Cabins: 8 Cabins
- Guest Capacity: 16 Persons
- Life Raft: Capacity for 30 Persons
- Life Jackets: 30 Units (25 Adult, 5 Child)
- Lifebuoy Rings: 8 Units
- Fire Extinguishers
- First Aid Kit with Portable Oxygen
- Marine Radio Communication
- GPS Navigation System
- AIS (Automatic Identification System)
- Walkie Talkie Communication
- Flare Signal Equipment
- Support Tender Boat: Fiber Dinghy with 25PK Engine
- Air Conditioning
- Private Ensuite Bathroom
- Hot Water Shower
- Sea-View Windows
- Spacious Outdoor Deck
- Comfortable Lounge Area
- Bean Bags for Relaxing and Sunset Viewing
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Karaoke System
- Complimentary Mineral Water, Coffee & Tea
- Premium Trip Documentation (Drone, GoPro & Mirrorless – Raw Footage)
Cabin Details & Open trip Price
Cabins aboard Gamala are designed to support travelers joining a comfortable Komodo shared trip, offering practical spaces to relax after a full day of snorkeling and island exploration. Many guests choose Gamala when joining the well-known Komodo Shared Trip 3 Days 2 Nights, a sailing itinerary that explores the highlights of Komodo National Park while maintaining a relaxed and sociable liveaboard atmosphere.
Cabin Photos
All cabins onboard Gamala Phinisi are set to Main / Middle deck
Master Cabin Balcony
Master Cabin
Deluxe Full Ocean Cabin
Deluxe Ocean View Cabin
Pre-Trip Information
✅Included
- Meals during the trip
- Coffee, tea, and mineral water
- Snorkeling equipment
- Tour guide
- Life jackets
- Cabin accommodation
- Documentation (when available)
❌Excluded
- Komodo National Park entrance fees
- Flight tickets
- Hotel in Labuan Bajo
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
- Sunblock (the Komodo sun is real)
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit for endless snorkeling
- Hiking sandals for island trekking
- Power bank (you’ll take LOTS of photos)
- Personal medicine
- Dry bag to keep your gear safe
- Telkomsel SIM card for better signal
- Extra cash
Labuan Bajo (LBJ) is accessible from several major Indonesian cities, with both direct and connecting flight options available.
From Jakarta (CGK) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Non-Stop Flights
- Garuda Indonesia
- AirAsia
- Citilink
- Batik Air
One-Stop Flights
- Garuda Indonesia
- AirAsia
- Batik Air
- Super Air Jet
Two-Stop Connections
- NAM Air
- Pelita Air
- AirAsia
From Surabaya (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Direct Services
- Batik Air
- Super Air Jet
One Transit
- Batik Air
- Lion Air
- Super Air Jet
Two Transits
- Lion Air
- Wings Air
From Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Direct Flights Available With
- Garuda Indonesia
- AirAsia
- Batik Air
Bali to Labuan Bajo is one of the most convenient routes, with multiple daily departures.
- Ayana Komodo
- Plataran Komodo Resort
- Sudamala Resort Labuan Bajo
- Ta’Akana Resort
- Mohini Komodo Resort
- Sylvia Resort
- Bintang Flores Hotel
- La Prima Hotel
- The Jayakarta Suites
- Seaesta Komodo Hotel
- La Cecile Hotel & Café
- Bajo Escape
- Local Collection Hotel
Gamala Phinisi Komodo Schedule 2026
Gamala Phinisi has exclusive 3D2N Open/Shared Trip departs every weekday (Monday – Wednesday) and weekend (Friday – Sunday), offering a refined sailing experience through the breathtaking landscapes of Komodo National Park.
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Private Charter Price – Gamala Phinisi
Gamala Phinisi can also be reserved for private charter sailing trips across Komodo National Park. This option allows travelers to create flexible itineraries and enjoy the entire boat privately with friends or family.
| Package | 1–5 Pax | 6–10 Pax | 11–16 Pax |
| 2D1N | IDR 61,500,000 | IDR 64,000,000 | IDR 68,000,000 |
| 3D2N | IDR 72,000,000 | IDR 75,000,000 | IDR 78,000,000 |
| 4D3N | IDR 84,000,000 | IDR 86,500,000 | IDR 89,500,000 |
| 5D4N | IDR 93,500,000 | IDR 96,000,000 | IDR 99,000,000 |
- Harbour transfer
- Full boat facility
- Helpful and friendly crew with cruise director
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Fully air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Free flow coffee, tea, and mineral water
- Snacks and fruits
- Towel
- Life jackets
- Snorkeling gear
- International and domestic airfares, excess baggage fees, passports, visas, or airport taxes
- Hotel accommodations before and after the cruise
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees such as Komodo National Park, Padar Island, etc
- National park drone usage fee
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Dive insurance (mandatory for scuba divers)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Tour guide
- Documentation (camera, GoPro, drone)
- Anything not listed in the inclusions mentioned above
Our Pick-Up and Drop-Off Condition
All sailing trips depart from Labuan Bajo, the main gateway town to Komodo National Park located on Flores Island. Airport and hotel transfers within Labuan Bajo are arranged prior to departure to ensure smooth embarkation.
How to Book Gamala Phinisi Boat Komodo
To reserve Gamala Phinisi for your Komodo Island Boat Tour, please share your preferred travel date (day and month), boat name, and desired cabin type. Our team at Komodo Dreamland Tour will check availability and assist you in securing the best Komodo boat tour experience.
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Itinerary (Example)
Day 1
Meeting Point at Komodo Airport / Hotel Labuan Bajo at 09.00 – 09.30. The journey begins in Labuan Bajo as part of the Komodo Island boat tour, sailing to several beautiful islands within Komodo National Park.
Trekking to Kelor Island
Snorkeling at Manjarite Island
Sunset watching flying foxes at Kalong Island
Day 2
Sunrise trekking at Padar Island
Snorkeling at Pink Beach
Komodo dragon trekking at Komodo Island
Relaxing at Taka Makassar sandbank
Snorkeling with manta rays at Manta Point
Day 3
Snorkeling at Kanawa Island
Return sailing to Labuan Bajo Harbor
Itinerary may change depending on weather and sea conditions.