Komodo & Labuan Bajo · phinisi & boat brokerage · the fleet arm of Komodo Luxury
Own a Phinisi in Komodo
Buy, build or charter-manage a boat in Labuan Bajo through one accountable desk. We broker existing phinisi and speedboats, commission new builds from South Sulawesi shipyards, and place boats into Komodo charter income - with honest, indicative figures and no fake inventory.
- ✦ Brokerage & sourcing
- ✦ New-build phinisi
- ✦ Charter-managed income
- ✦ One desk, every step
Komodo Boat For Sale is the phinisi and boat brokerage desk for Labuan Bajo and Komodo, operated by Komodo Luxury. We broker existing phinisi, speedboats and liveaboards, commission new builds from South Sulawesi shipyards, value boats, run pre-purchase surveys, and place vessels into charter-management for income - one accountable team for buying, building and earning from a Komodo boat. All figures are indicative and confirmed on enquiry.
Start your enquiry
What would you like to do?
Pick a starting point - we show what is involved and put you straight onto WhatsApp with the Komodo Luxury boat desk. Indicative only; nothing is committed.
Every boat is brokered or built to brief - we publish no fixed inventory or prices. Indicative figures are in USD and confirmed on enquiry. Operated by Komodo Luxury.
From first enquiry to handover
How buying a Komodo boat works
- 1
Tell us the brief
Your budget, use (private, charter, both), size and timeline. We give an honest, indicative steer.
- 2
Source or design
We shortlist brokered boats, or scope a new build with a South Sulawesi yard, to your brief.
- 3
Survey & due diligence
A pre-purchase survey of hull, engines and documents - plus flagging and ownership guidance.
- 4
Handover or income
Take delivery in Labuan Bajo, or put the boat straight into charter-management for income.
What we broker & build
Komodo boat types
Whether you want a traditional phinisi, a fast day-boat or a charter-ready liveaboard, the same Komodo Luxury desk handles the deal end to end.
Phinisi
Traditional wooden sailing yachts - the icon of Komodo charter, brokered or new-build.
Phinisi for sale →Speedboats
Fast day-boats and cruisers for private use or short Komodo charters.
Speedboats →Liveaboards
Cabin vessels built for multi-day Komodo cruising and charter income.
Charter income →New Builds
Commission a phinisi to your brief from a South Sulawesi shipyard.
New build →Valuation
An honest, indicative value before you buy or sell - no inflated numbers.
Price & cost →Pre-Purchase Survey
Hull, engine and document checks so you buy with eyes open.
Buy a phinisi →Sell Your Boat
List and sell your Komodo boat to qualified buyers through our desk.
Sell your boat →Charter-Management
Hand us the running; you own the boat and take the income.
Charter management →The honest economics
Ownership cost vs charter income
A Komodo boat is a real asset with real running costs - crew, fuel, berth, maintenance, insurance, park and permit fees. Run well in charter, the right vessel can offset much of that and, in a strong season, more. We will not promise a return; instead we share indicative figures and let you decide. As the fleet desk operated by Komodo Luxury, we run boats here ourselves, so the numbers we give come from operating, not a spreadsheet.
- Indicative, never guaranteed. Charter income depends on vessel, season and occupancy.
- Real running costs. Crew, fuel, berth, maintenance, insurance, park fees - all laid out.
- Operator-grade insight. We charter boats in Komodo, so our economics are lived, not theoretical.
- One accountable desk. Buy, build, flag and charter-manage through the same team.
Planning ahead
Want a boat earning in Komodo for 2027? Start now
A new-build phinisi takes 12-24 months, and the best brokered boats sell quietly before they ever reach a listing. To own a vessel that earns through the 2027 peak season (April-October), the time to brief, value and commission is now. Send your plans and we will scope the boat, the yard and the charter setup with you.
Good to know
Komodo Boat For Sale — FAQ
Are there really Komodo boats for sale?
Yes - through brokerage and new-build, not a fixed showroom. We are the boat desk operated by Komodo Luxury, who run a Komodo fleet, so we know which phinisi and speedboats quietly change hands and which South Sulawesi yards build well. Tell us your budget and use, and we source or commission to brief. We do not publish fake inventory; every figure is indicative and confirmed on enquiry.
How much does a phinisi cost?
It depends on size, age, materials and fit-out. As a rough, indicative guide a small traditional phinisi can start in the low hundreds of thousands of US dollars, while a larger new-build luxury phinisi runs well into seven figures. We give you an honest valuation range on phinisi price & cost before you commit - all figures indicative, confirmed on enquiry.
Can I commission a brand-new phinisi?
Yes. A new build is ordered from a traditional shipyard in South Sulawesi (Bira, Tana Beru, Bulukumba) and typically takes 12-24 months depending on length and specification. We help with the brief, the yard, milestone oversight and the move to Labuan Bajo. Plan a 2027 launch now if you want peak-season charter income from day one.
Can a boat earn charter income in Komodo?
It can. With charter-management your boat is marketed, crewed and run in the Komodo charter market while you own the asset. Returns vary with vessel, season and occupancy and are never guaranteed - we share honest, indicative economics on the charter-income page so you can judge for yourself.
Why buy through a Komodo broker rather than direct?
Buying a boat in Indonesia involves survey, flagging, ownership structure and local know-how. A Komodo boat broker who lives and operates here helps you avoid a tired hull, a bad document trail or an over-priced deal - and stands behind the introduction. Operated by Komodo Luxury.
Thinking of owning a phinisi in Komodo?
Tell our Komodo Luxury brokerage desk what you have in mind - buying, commissioning a new build, or putting a boat into charter income. We reply with an honest assessment, indicative figures and clear next steps. No fake listings, no pressure.
Planning more of your trip? Explore Komodo liveaboard charters to round out your plans.