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Planning notes for a Komodo cruise
Routes, seasons, costs and practical advice for sailing Komodo National Park aboard Ayvara.
Komodo Cruise Sharing Trip: How a 3D2N Open Trip Works
A Komodo open trip sells cabins by the person on fixed weekly 3D2N sailings. Ayvara's rates, departures and what is shared or private, explained.
Open Trip vs Private Charter in Komodo: Which to Choose
Open trip or private charter in Komodo? A comparison table and worked Ayvara costs for 2, 8 and 15 guests at 2027 publish rates.
Komodo Cruise Price Guide 2027: What a VIP Phinisi Costs
What a VIP phinisi costs in Komodo in 2027: Ayvara open-trip and charter rates, inclusions, extras such as park fees and tips, and the deposit rules.
Komodo 3 Days 2 Nights: What Each Stop Is Like, With Times
Ayvara's published 3D2N Komodo schedule, stop by stop: times, what to expect at each island, sunrise and sunset spots, and how 2D1N and 4D3N differ.
Padar Island Sunrise Trek: Timing, Steps, Heat and Footwear
What the 06:00 Padar Island sunrise trek involves on Ayvara's 3D2N Komodo route: steps, timing, park sessions, footwear, heat and viewpoints.
Pink Beach Komodo Island: Why It’s Pink, Snorkelling and Day 2
Red-shelled foraminifera tint the sand at Komodo Island's Pink Beach. What the snorkelling is like, what to bring, and how it fits Day 2 on Ayvara.
Manta Point Komodo Snorkelling: Currents, Etiquette, Day 2 Plan
What snorkelling at Manta Point in Komodo involves: currents, beginner safety, manta etiquette, no sighting guarantee, and its slot on Ayvara's Day 2.
Taka Makassar Sandbar: Tides, Snorkelling and Day 2 on Ayvara
A tidal sandbar beside Manta Point: what Taka Makassar is, how the tide changes it, the snorkelling, photo tips and where it falls on Ayvara's Day 2.
Komodo Cruise Day One: Kelor, Manjarite and Kalong Island
Hour by hour through day one of Ayvara's 3D2N route: Kelor Island trek, Manjarite snorkelling and flying foxes at sunset off Kalong Island.
Komodo Dragons Trek on Komodo Island: Rangers, Rules, Route
A ranger-led walk from Loh Liang is the only way to see dragons on Komodo Island. Routes, safety rules, Ayvara's Day 2 timing and what the rates cover.
Best Time to Visit Komodo: A Month-by-Month Guide
Komodo month by month: dry and wet seasons, sea conditions, manta and dragon timing, and how Ayvara's weekly open trips fit the calendar.
How to Get to Komodo Island from Bali: Flights to Labuan Bajo and Pick-Up
Direct flights to Labuan Bajo from Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya, why arriving the day before matters, and how Ayvara's 8–9 a.m. pick-up works.
What to Pack for a Komodo Boat Trip (and What Ayvara Provides)
The 13 things to pack for a Komodo boat trip, why each matters, and what Ayvara supplies: snorkelling gear, life vests, water, coffee, tea and Starlink.
What Is a Phinisi? History, Craft and the Modern Liveaboard
A phinisi is a South Sulawesi wooden vessel, strictly a two-masted rig. Its history, the 2017 UNESCO listing, and Ayvara's published specifications.
Starlink Wi-Fi on a Komodo Liveaboard: What to Expect at Sea
Phone signal fades soon after a boat leaves Labuan Bajo. How Starlink on Ayvara Cruise gives guests a satellite connection at sea, and the limits to expect.
Choosing a Cabin on a Komodo Phinisi: Balcony or Window?
Balcony or window, queen or extra bed, en-suite, position and price: how to pick a Komodo phinisi cabin, using Ayvara's Master, Deluxe and Superior.
Komodo Family Trip with Kids: Cabins, Child Rates and Treks
How Ayvara Cruise works for families: which cabin sleeps three, the child policy, how hard the Padar and Komodo treks are, and open trip vs private charter.
Komodo Group Charter for 15 Guests: Costs, Cabins, Timeline
How to charter Ayvara for a group of up to 15: guest bands, per-person cost from the 2027 rates, who sleeps where in 7 cabins, deposits and timing.
Komodo Honeymoon Cruise on a Phinisi: Cabins, Costs and Route
Balcony cabins, open trip vs private charter for two, 2027 rates and the best moments of the 3D2N route on the phinisi Ayvara.
Open Trip Labuan Bajo 3 Hari 2 Malam Phinisi Ayvara: Harga 2027
Harga 2027 open trip Labuan Bajo 3 hari 2 malam di kapal phinisi Ayvara per kabin, jadwal mingguan, tarif sewa kapal, dan cara booking lewat Komodo Luxury.
Booking
Check Ayvara dates with Komodo Luxury
Ayvara is owned and operated by Komodo Luxury. Dates, cabins and invoices are handled by their reservations desk.
Komodo Luxury, the operator, is rated 4.9/5 by 1,530 guests on the Trustindex profile shown on komodoluxury.com and states it is a 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner (checked 21 September 2026; figures cover the operator, not Ayvara alone).