Journal
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 Itinerary: Every Stop, 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 Labuan Bajo for a Komodo Cruise: Flights & 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.
Booking
Reserve Ayvara with Komodo Luxury
Ayvara is owned and operated by Komodo Luxury. Dates, cabins and invoices are handled by their reservations desk.