Everything about the phinisi itself: heritage, ship classes, fleet comparisons, and how to choose the right boat and cabin.
Phinisi ships fall into five working classes: classic cargo schooners of 15–30 metres that still trade out of South Sulawesi, standard liveaboard conversions of 20–30 metres selling shared berths from about $300 per person for a 3D2N Komodo sailing, deluxe…
The Labuan Bajo phinisi fleet spans three clear tiers: budget open-trip boats carrying 20+ guests from around $300 per person for 3D2N, deluxe ensuite boats in the $350–$800 per-person band, and luxury private charters from roughly $3,000 to $12,000+ per…
A phinisi (also written pinisi) is a traditional Indonesian two-masted sailing ship developed by the Bugis-Makassar seafaring cultures of South Sulawesi, historically rigged with seven sails and built entirely of wood by master boatwrights. Once the workhorse cargo schooner of…
A phinisi boat is a traditional two-masted wooden sailing ship from South Sulawesi, Indonesia, rigged with up to seven sails and built by hand in the boatyards of Bira and Tana Beru, Bulukumba. Once cargo schooners of the Bugis-Makassar seafaring…
Choosing The Right Komodo Phinisi Boat And Cabins When planning an adventure in the stunning Komodo National Park, selecting the right phinisi boat is crucial for a memorable experience. A phinisi, a traditional Indonesian sailing vessel, offers a unique way…