Charter Phinisi
Functional and comfortable, for the Labuan Bajo tourism trade.
Commercial builds
Commercial and Charter Boat Builders in Labuan Bajo
Working vessels for tour and dive operators, specified around turnaround, running cost and the survey they have to pass.
Start Your Project- Commercial charter delivered
- 24m
- Typical build programme
- 10-18mo
- Masts, traditional rig
- 2
- Built to operator specification
- 100%
In short
We build commercial and charter vessels in Labuan Bajo, including dive boats and phinisi liveaboards, designed around the operation they will run rather than sold as a finished product.
- Specified for turnaround and running cost, not just launch price.
- Dive boats built with the safety margin the work demands.
- Traditional hull, commercial systems and compliance.
What we build
Vessels That Have to Earn
A commercial hull is judged on cost per night at sea. Everything below is chosen against that.
Dive Boats
Built around Komodo dive operations and their safety requirements.
Day Boats
High turnaround vessels for island hopping itineraries.
Liveaboards
Overnight capacity for extended charter itineraries.
Built for Operators
Four things that decide whether a commercial vessel makes money or just makes trips.
01
Running Cost
Engine and generator package chosen for fuel burn over headline power.
02
Turnaround
Deck and access layout that lets crew work fast between charters.
03
Compliance
Safety equipment and certification for commercial operation.
04
Maintainability
Systems reachable without dismantling the interior.
A typical custom build runs 10 to 18 months, which is worth planning against your season rather than starting when a boat is already needed.
The phinisi is a two-masted vessel and a piece of Indonesian maritime heritage. Our shipwrights come from generations who built them, which is the part no yard can buy in.
Sourcing and Sustainability
Timber is sourced responsibly, which for a commercial operator is increasingly something guests and partners ask about directly.
Hardwood hulls also last, and a vessel that stays in survey for decades is cheaper than one replaced twice.
Local trades and suppliers keep the money and the skills in the region the boats work in.
Fleet Support
Operators run to a calendar. Maintenance has to fit inside it.
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Seasonal slots
Yard time booked around your charter season.
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Preventative work
Scheduled maintenance rather than reactive repair.
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Certification
Support keeping safety equipment and paperwork current.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spec a Working Boat
Send us your itinerary, guest numbers and turnaround. The vessel follows from those three.