Augustine Phinisi

The Augustine Phinisi operates out of Labuan Bajo, with embarkation and disembarkation at Pelabuhan Labuan Bajo (KP3). Guests fly into Komodo International Airport (LBJ), located just a short drive from the port, and complimentary airport transfers are provided for a seamless start to the journey.

Komodo is renowned as one of Indonesia’s premier diving destinations, offering a diverse mix of exhilarating drift dives, vibrant coral gardens, and dramatic underwater topography. Its strong currents attract large pelagic species such as manta rays, reef sharks, and trevallies, while calmer sites reveal macro treasures hidden among the corals. Divers can explore colorful walls, pinnacles, and channels teeming with life, making each site a unique experience.

[See: Komodo Dive Travel Guide]

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The Augustine Phinisi offers an intimate retreat at sea with just four beautifully appointed cabins, designed to blend traditional phinisi craftsmanship with modern comforts. Each cabin is air-conditioned and refreshed daily, with options for queen beds or cozy bunks to suit couples, friends, or families. With space for only 15 guests, staying aboard feels exclusive and personal, creating the perfect balance of comfort, charm, and authentic Indonesian hospitality.

Dining aboard the Augustine Phinisi is a delightful experience, with freshly prepared meals inspired by both local and international flavors. Guests can look forward to a mix of hearty and flavorful dishes served in a warm, communal style that reflects the vessel’s family spirit. With every meal, the focus is on fresh ingredients, great taste, and creating moments to share with fellow travelers against the stunning backdrop of Komodo’s seascapes.

Komodo National Park is one of the world’s most celebrated dive destinations, offering a remarkable variety of underwater experiences within a relatively compact area. Its nutrient-rich currents bring an abundance of life, creating thrilling drift dives where divers can encounter manta rays gliding effortlessly through cleaning stations, schools of jacks and barracuda sweeping past, and reef sharks patrolling the channels. The park is also home to stunning coral reefs, colorful walls, and dramatic pinnacles, showcasing both hard and soft corals in pristine condition. 

For those who enjoy the smaller wonders, Komodo also offers exceptional macro diving, with nudibranchs, frogfish, pygmy seahorses, and countless other critters hidden among the reefs. Sites such as Batu Bolong and Castle Rock are renowned for their explosive biodiversity, while calmer bays reveal seagrass beds and coral gardens perfect for photographers.