Gammara Phinisi
Gammara Phinisi
The seventh guest changes the price, and the table gets bigger
Updated 3 November 2026
A Komodo friends trip on a private phinisi takes 3 to 12 guests on Gammara Phinisi. Up to six share IDR 73,000,000 (≈ USD 4,479) for 3D2N, and the seventh guest moves the band to IDR 78,000,000 (≈ USD 4,785). Ten friends pay IDR 7,800,000 (≈ USD 479) each. Park tickets and a guide are extra.
Friends and relatives on twelve berths
Gammara sleeps 12 guests in 6 cabins, 2 to a cabin. The brochure lists no extra bed and no twin beds. Each cabin has one bed, a king upstairs or a double below, so a party of friends is a party of pairs.
Three friends take two cabins, and one of them has a cabin alone. Five take three. Eleven take six, and one of them sleeps alone. The arithmetic is dull, but it settles who shares a bed before anyone has paid a deposit.
All six cabins are yours on a private charter, with no cabin surcharge. Jasmine and Lily are on the upper deck, with ocean views, and four Deluxe cabins are below, without a sea view stated. Draw lots, or let the earliest to say yes choose first.
| Cabin | Rooms | Beds | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Cabin Jasmine | 1 | 1 king bed | 2 |
| Suite Cabin Lily | 1 | 1 king bed | 2 |
| Deluxe Cabins Ivy, Azalea, Hazel and Iris | 4 | 1 double bed | 8 |
| Berths in total | 6 | 12 |
The seventh guest moves the price band
Gammara's rate card has two bands: 1 to 6 guests, and 7 to 12. For 3D2N the first is IDR 73,000,000 (≈ USD 4,479) and the second is IDR 78,000,000 (≈ USD 4,785). The seventh guest tips the party into the higher band, and it also makes everyone's share smaller.
Four friends, written out: IDR 18,250,000 (≈ USD 1,120) each. Six pay IDR 12,170,000 (≈ USD 747) each. Seven pay IDR 11,140,000 (≈ USD 683) each, which is less than six, because one more person splits a band that is only a little dearer. Ten pay IDR 7,800,000 (≈ USD 479) each, and twelve pay IDR 6,500,000 (≈ USD 399) each.
Per head, the price falls as the party grows, and it falls again at seven. A group of six that finds a seventh friend saves money per head. A group of seven that loses one pays less in total but more per head, so confirm the headcount before the deposit.
Park tickets, a guide, documentation and drinks are outside every figure above. Checked on 3 November 2026.
| Group size | 3D2N | 4D3N | 5D4N | 6D5N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | IDR 36,500,000 | IDR 50,000,000 | IDR 67,500,000 | IDR 85,000,000 |
| 4 | IDR 18,250,000 | IDR 25,000,000 | IDR 33,750,000 | IDR 42,500,000 |
| 6 | IDR 12,170,000 | IDR 16,670,000 | IDR 22,500,000 | IDR 28,330,000 |
| 8 | IDR 9,750,000 | IDR 13,120,000 | IDR 17,500,000 | IDR 21,880,000 |
| 10 | IDR 7,800,000 | IDR 10,500,000 | IDR 14,000,000 | IDR 17,500,000 |
| 12 | IDR 6,500,000 | IDR 8,750,000 | IDR 11,670,000 | IDR 14,580,000 |
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Four slow mornings for a table of friends
Four days suit a table of friends because the route has room. Day 1 starts late: meeting between 09:00 and 09:30, boarding between 10:00 and 11:00, then Kelor's short hill, a snorkel and sunset at Kalong. Day 2 is the only early start, with Padar at first light for whoever wants it and Pink Beach for everyone after.
Day 3 moves slowly through Taka Makassar, Manta Point and Sebayur, then ends with the beach dinner that comes with every private trip of 4D3N or longer. Day 4 ends at Kanawa and the harbour, at about midday.
Nobody has to climb Padar. The ones who stay behind have the boat and the paddle board to themselves. Stop order moves with tide and weather, and the captain decides on the day.
A 4D3N charter for 7 to 12 guests costs IDR 105,000,000 (≈ USD 6,442), and for up to six it is IDR 100,000,000 (≈ USD 6,135).
Day 1
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Meeting point: Komodo Airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo (09:00 to 09:30) | passport or ID |
| 10:00 | Boarding at Labuan Bajo harbour (trip starts 10:00 to 11:00) | |
| Kelor Island: short climb to the top | shoes with grip, hat and water | |
| Manjarite | mask and snorkel | |
| Sunset at Kalong Island | a light layer | |
| Night aboard. Where the boat anchors for the night depends on the weather and the captain's decision on the day. | ||
Day 2
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise climb on Padar Island | shoes with grip, a torch and water | |
| Snorkelling at Pink Beach | reef-safe sunscreen | |
| Komodo Island: dragon walk with a park ranger | closed shoes, park ticket | |
| Night aboard. Where the boat anchors for the night depends on the weather and the captain's decision on the day. | ||
Day 3
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| Taka Makassar sandbank | mask and snorkel | |
| Manta Point | mask and snorkel | |
| Sebayur Island | mask and snorkel | |
| Beach dinner setup (private charters of 4D3N or longer) | a light layer | |
| Night aboard. Where the boat anchors for the night depends on the weather and the captain's decision on the day. | ||
Day 4
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| Snorkelling at Kanawa Island | mask and snorkel | |
| Back in Labuan Bajo around midday (sample route; time agreed with the captain) |
These stops swap order with tide and wind: Manta Point ⇄ Taka Makassar.
Times are operating patterns, not a timetable. Pickup is the only promise we make by the clock.
Lounge, social deck and paddle board
A dining lounge wrapped in large windows serves every meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner come to the table, with coffee, tea and mineral water free-flow and snacks and fruit between. Twelve fit at the table.
Outside, the social deck is an open area for gathering, yoga, a BBQ on board, a movie night and a small private event. The brochure lists none of the equipment, so ask us what to bring for a movie. The paddle board is aboard, and so are snorkel gear and towels.
That is the whole list. There is no sound system, karaoke or party deck in the brochure, and this page will not invent one. What the boat offers a group is space, quiet and a shared table.
Fixing numbers and rooms before the deposit
Send us the headcount, the pairs and the trip length first. The band follows the number of guests, so tell us if the number can still change. If a friend drops out and the party falls from seven to six, the price moves down a band, and the change is confirmed in writing.
A deposit of 50 percent holds the date, and the balance is due 30 days before sailing. Passport or ID details for everyone are due seven days before, for the park and the harbour. Twelve guests is the ceiling. A larger party needs a second boat.
If the boat cannot sail before your date, we offer an equal or higher class phinisi on the same date at no extra charge, or a full refund. Once the conditions are met, the money normally returns within 2 x 24 hours.
- Usually within hoursSend dates, group size and route
- 50 percent of the totalDeposit confirms the date
- 30 days beforeBalance before sailing
FAQ
How do friends split the bill for the whole boat?
The boat has one price, set by the band: IDR 73,000,000 (≈ USD 4,479) for 1 to 6 guests or IDR 78,000,000 (≈ USD 4,785) for 7 to 12, on 3D2N. Divide it by the number of guests, as IDR 7,800,000 (≈ USD 479) each at ten. How friends settle between themselves is their business. We confirm the payment plan in writing before you pay.
Do friends have to share beds in the cabins?
Each cabin holds 2 guests and has one bed. Jasmine and Lily have a king. The four Deluxe cabins have a double. Twin beds are not listed. If two friends prefer a bed each, use one cabin per person while the party stays at 6 or fewer.
What if one friend drops out and we fall to six?
The band follows the number of guests, so six pay IDR 73,000,000 (≈ USD 4,479) instead of IDR 78,000,000 (≈ USD 4,785), and each share changes. Tell us as soon as the number moves. Any change after the deposit is confirmed in writing, and the cancellation terms apply to the guest who leaves.
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Bookings for Gammara Phinisi are made with the Komodo Explorer team in Labuan Bajo.