Riley Phinisi is booked as a private charter through its official operator, Komodo Luxury. You take the whole boat — 29 metres, 4 en-suite cabins, up to 10 guests, a deck jacuzzi — for USD 3,350 per night in 2026 and USD 3,800 per night in 2027, sailing Komodo National Park from Labuan Bajo: Padar, Pink Beach, the dragons, Manta Point.
Book Riley: official availability at Komodo Luxury · WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875 · sales@komodoluxury.com
How Riley Phinisi Booking Works
There is no online checkout for Riley Phinisi, and that is deliberate. Every charter is arranged directly with Komodo Luxury, the Labuan Bajo operator that manages the boat, because each trip is built around your dates, your group, and the sailing conditions in Komodo National Park that week. You send your preferred dates and group size, receive a written quote with a proposed itinerary, and confirm with a deposit. Three channels reach the same reservations team:
- WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875 — the fastest route. The team replies during Indonesian business hours (WITA, UTC+8) and can hold tentative dates while you decide.
- Official listing at komodoluxury.com — the operator’s Riley page with an inquiry form tied to the live charter calendar.
- Email sales@komodoluxury.com — best for detailed requests: multi-night itinerary changes, dietary planning, or event charters such as birthdays and proposals.
Whichever channel you use, quotes come back in writing with the nightly rate, inclusions, and payment schedule spelled out. Keep that document; it is your reference for everything that follows.
Riley Phinisi Rates: 2026 and 2027
Riley is sold as a full-boat private charter. The headline rates below are per night for the entire vessel, not per person:
| Season | Private charter (whole boat) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 departures | USD 3,350 per night | Up to 10 guests, 4 cabins |
| 2027 departures | USD 3,800 per night | Up to 10 guests, 4 cabins |
Split across a full group of 10, the 2026 rate works out to USD 335 per guest per night for a private crewed yacht with a chef — a figure worth comparing against per-person prices on shared liveaboards. Full trip totals by duration, from 2D1N through longer routes, along with a line-by-line list of what the rate includes, are published on our Riley Phinisi pricing page. This page keeps to the headline numbers so you can decide quickly whether the boat fits your budget before you write in.
How to Check Availability
Riley runs one charter at a time, so the calendar is the real constraint — especially in the dry season. To get a same-day answer on open dates, send the reservations team three things:
- Your dates, or a range if you are flexible. Flexibility of even two or three days often opens options in high season.
- Group size — Riley sleeps up to 10 guests across 4 cabins, so cabin allocation matters for couples versus families.
- Trip length — 2D1N, 3D2N, and 4D3N are the standard Komodo formats; longer charters can be arranged.
June through August and the Christmas–New Year window book out earliest, and manta season draws repeat charterers to the shoulder months. For peak dates, inquire three to six months ahead. For low season, a few weeks’ notice is often enough, though last-minute confirmations always depend on the calendar, crew rotation, and park permits.
The Booking Flow, Step by Step
From first message to boarding in Labuan Bajo, the process looks like this:
- 1. Inquiry. Send dates, group size, and trip length via WhatsApp, the Komodo Luxury booking page, or email.
- 2. Quote and itinerary. The team confirms availability and sends a written quote with a route proposal — typically Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo or Rinca, and Manta Point, adjusted to your trip length.
- 3. Deposit. A deposit secures your dates; the payment schedule and accepted methods (bank transfer and card options) are stated on the quote. Dates are only locked once the deposit lands.
- 4. Confirmation pack. You receive the final itinerary, boarding time at Labuan Bajo harbour, and a pre-departure checklist covering park fees and what to pack.
- 5. Balance and boarding. The remaining balance is settled before departure. On the day, the crew meets you at the harbour — about 10 minutes from Komodo International Airport — and Riley sails.
Komodo National Park entrance fees and ranger fees are administered per guest under park regulations; the team itemises these on your quote so there are no surprise charges at the harbour.
What You Are Booking
Riley is a traditional two-masted phinisi, hand-built in 2020 by the shipwrights of Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, from ironwood and teak. At 29 metres with a 5-metre beam, she carries a Mitsubishi 6D16 engine, cruises at 6–9 knots, and runs 22 kVA and 30 kVA generators — enough for air-conditioned cabins and a working deck jacuzzi at anchor. The four en-suite cabins sleep 10:
- Master cabin — sleeps 4 (double plus extra bed), private terrace and sea view
- Junior Suite — double bed, porthole view
- Luxury cabin — double bed, porthole view
- Deluxe cabin — double bed
A full crew sails her, and a private chef cooks every meal on board. The complete specification, deck plan, and photo tour are on the Riley Phinisi homepage; if you are still weighing trip formats, the Komodo boat tour packages page compares the 2D1N, 3D2N, and 4D3N routes side by side.
Where Riley Sails
Every charter departs Labuan Bajo, Flores, and works the core of Komodo National Park. Depending on trip length, your itinerary draws from Padar Island’s ridge viewpoint, Pink Beach, the dragon habitats on Komodo and Rinca, drift snorkelling with mantas at Manta Point, the sandbar at Taka Makassar, and the evening flying-fox spectacle at Kalong Island. Routes flex with tides and season — the captain sequences the stops, which is one practical advantage of a private charter over a fixed shared-boat schedule.
Why Book Through the Official Operator
Riley Phinisi appears on several third-party agency sites, some with outdated photos or rates that no longer apply. This website and Komodo Luxury’s listing are the official sources. Booking direct means the live calendar rather than an availability guess, current 2026 and 2027 rates with no agency markup, and a reservations team that answers for the actual boat and crew — the people who will meet you at the harbour. If you find Riley quoted elsewhere at a different price, verify it on WhatsApp before paying anyone a deposit.
Riley Phinisi Booking FAQ
Is this the official Riley Phinisi website?
Yes. This is the official website for Riley Phinisi, and all charters are handled by Komodo Luxury, the boat’s operator in Labuan Bajo. Bookings are confirmed only through Komodo Luxury’s channels: WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875, sales@komodoluxury.com, or komodoluxury.com.
How far in advance should I book Riley Phinisi?
Three to six months ahead for July–August and the Christmas holidays; four to eight weeks is usually workable for shoulder and low season. Riley takes one charter at a time, so a single confirmed booking removes your dates entirely — earlier is always safer for fixed travel plans.
Can I book a single cabin instead of the whole boat?
Riley is offered as a private full-boat charter — USD 3,350 per night in 2026, USD 3,800 in 2027 — rather than per-cabin shared departures. For a couple, that means genuine privacy; for a group of 8–10, the per-person cost is competitive with shared luxury liveaboards. Ask the team on WhatsApp about occasional open-trip alternatives if your group is small.