Journal

Planning notes for a Komodo cruise

Routes, seasons, costs and practical advice for sailing Komodo National Park aboard Ayvara.

The shaded sundeck lounge on Ayvara Cruise
20 Sep 2026

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.

Side profile of Ayvara Cruise with the islands behind
20 Sep 2026

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.

The 360-degree rooftop deck of Ayvara Cruise with sun loungers
20 Sep 2026

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.

Master Cabin on Ayvara Cruise looking out to the private balcony
20 Sep 2026

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.

A family at the Padar Island viewpoint in Komodo National Park
20 Sep 2026

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.

The teak-panelled indoor dining room on Ayvara Cruise
20 Sep 2026

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.

Deluxe Cabin on Ayvara Cruise with queen bed and writing desk
20 Sep 2026

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.

Ayvara Cruise lit up at anchor at dusk
20 Sep 2026

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

Reserve Ayvara with Komodo Luxury

Ayvara is owned and operated by Komodo Luxury. Dates, cabins and invoices are handled by their reservations desk.