Cachalo

Name: Cachalo
Brand: Cachalo
Availability: InStock

Cachalo is a 51-metre wooden phinisi for 18 guests, with nine ocean-view cabins, a jacuzzi on the sun deck and nitrox at no extra cost. She dives Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea and Alor.

She was built by hand in South Sulawesi over two years, with an ironwood hull and natural teak, and launched in 2025. A crew of 18 looks after the 18 guests, led by a captain with an ANT II licence.

The boat

The nine cabins come in five types, all with their own bathroom, air conditioning and ocean views. The VVIP suite has its own lounge. The Deluxe Balcony cabins on the main deck measure 28 m², with twin beds that convert to a double, and the Deluxe King cabins on the upper deck have a king bed and a balcony. Standard Ocean View cabins on the upper deck measure 25 m², and the Standard cabins on the lower deck 20 m², both with twin beds that convert to a double. Towels, toiletries and hairdryers are in every cabin.

The saloon has a marble bar and the dining area, with a lounge that opens onto the outdoor decks. Up top, the sun deck has a jacuzzi. Starlink internet is free for guests. The kitchen cooks Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese and Western food, with a hotpot night and a barbecue during the trip, and a private dinner on a beach when the anchorage allows.

The dive deck has tanks and gear racked on both sides. Nitrox is free for certified nitrox divers, and PADI courses can be arranged on board. Between dives there are kayaks, snorkelling, island walks and fishing.

Itineraries

Komodo National Park, 6 nights. The manta cleaning stations, the current-swept pinnacles of the north and the dragons on land.
Banda Sea, 7 nights, Ambon return. The Banda Islands and the volcanic seamounts, where hammerheads school at some sites. Sightings are never certain.
Raja Ampat, 7 nights from Sorong. The central reefs combined with either the south or the north, depending on the departure.
Ambon to Raja Ampat, 7 nights. The crossing north from the Banda Sea, ending in Sorong.
Komodo to Alor and Alor to Ambon, 8 nights each. The crossings that move the boat between regions, with the diving of the Alor strait on the way.

Dates, prices and free cabins for each departure are listed below. The cruise director chooses the sites on the day, by weather and current.

What is included, and what is not

Included: the cabin, full board, nitrox for certified divers, towels and toiletries, Starlink internet and, once a departure is confirmed, airport transfers.
Not included: flights, park and island landing fees, alcohol, and crew tips.
Dive insurance is mandatory on this boat.

Who she suits

Divers who want a traditional wooden phinisi with the comfort of a small hotel: large cabins, a jacuzzi and about one crew member per guest. Trips require Advanced Open Water and at least 25 logged dives. The operator recommends 50 and a dive in the six months before the trip. Scheduled departures go ahead with a minimum of 10 guests. Prices are per person in a shared cabin. Ask us about a private charter.

Où vous dormirez

Les cabines

Deluxe Ocean View Balcony Room

2 guests

A/C

Main deck. 28m², height 2.4m. Twin beds (1.1m x 2m), convertible to double. En-suite, air conditioning.

Deluxe Ocean View King Room with Balcony

2 guests

A/C

Upper deck. 25m², height 2.4m. King bed (1.8m x 2m). En-suite, air conditioning.

Standard Ocean View Room cabin aboard Cachalo liveaboard

Standard Ocean View Room

2 guests

A/C

Upper deck. 25m², height 2.4m. Twin beds (1.1m x 2m), convertible to double. En-suite, air conditioning.

Standard Room

2 guests

A/C

Lower deck. 20m², height 2.4m. Twin beds (1.1m x 2m), convertible to double. En-suite, air conditioning.

Tour Leader Cabin

2 guests

VVIP Room

2 guests

Destination

Itinéraires

Day 1 | ｜Boarding & First Ocean Experience

10:00 Boarding & safety briefing

Cruise to the **Sebayur** area to ease into the rhythm of life at sea

🐠 Snorkeling experience in beginner-friendly waters

🐋 Head to **Manta Point** to search for manta rays *(subject to sea conditions)*

🏝 Relax at **Moon Bay / a quiet sea area**

🌅 Sunset cruise *(with a chance to spot dolphins)*

👉 **Overall Feeling:** A relaxed start to the journey — easy, not tiring, but still full of highlights, with a chance to see mantas.

Day 2 | ｜Padar Sunrise & Komodo Adventure

🌄 Early morning hike on **Padar Island** for sunrise *(classic viewpoint)*

🍽 Return to the boat for breakfast & cruising

🏝 Photo time and snorkeling at **Pink Beach**

🦎 Trekking on **Komodo Island** to search for Komodo dragons

🐢 Afternoon free time: snorkeling / relaxing / fishing

🦇 Sunset at **Kalong Island** to witness the flying fox spectacle

🍖 BBQ dinner & onboard activities

👉 **Key Highlights:** World-class landscapes + unique wildlife encounters.

Day 3 | ｜Easy Finale & Return

🏝 Hike on **Kelor Island** for a panoramic hidden-gem viewpoint

🐢 Snorkeling at **Manjarite**: turtles & coral reefs

☕ Pack up and relax onboard

12:00 Return to **Labuan Bajo**

Inclus

Full board accommodation
5 meals per day
Water, tea and coffee
Diving activities with up to 4 dives a day
Diving cylinders, weights and weight belts
Multilingual dive guides and Cruise directors
Transfer from/to embarkation/disembarkation airport or hotel
Land excursions
ENOS (GPS beacon)
Nitrox (for EANx certified divers)
Laundry service

Non inclus

National park fee and local fee
Port clearance and harbour tax
Dive, travel and medical Insurance
15 liter tanks
Diving courses
Dive equipment rental
Alcohol and softdrinks
Crew gratuities（$20/per day)
Fuel surcharge : 20 US$ par personne
Marine park fee : 200 US$ par personne

Day 1 | ｜Boarding & Check Dive

Start from Labuan Bajo and step aboard CACHALO with a warm welcome and safety briefing. Cruise to Sebayur Kecil for your first check dive, then ease into the rhythm of Komodo with a sunset night dive.

Days 2-3 | ｜Central Komodo & Padar Island

Dive around Tatawa Besar and the Padar area, then hike up the iconic **Padar Island** for one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking views. Explore **Siaba Kecil** and search for rare marine encounters in Komodo’s rich waters.

Day 4 | ｜Manta Alley, Komodo Dragons & Pink Beach

This is the highlight day. Dive Manta Alley and Collins Corner, experience manta encounters up close, then step onto Komodo Island to meet the legendary Komodo dragons. End the day at the dreamy Pink Beach.

Day 5 | ｜North Komodo’s Iconic Dive Sites

Head north for Komodo’s world-class dive sites Castle Rock and Crystal Rock. Expect powerful underwater scenery, rich marine life, and breathtaking schools of fish.

Day 6 | ｜Shotgun Drift Dive & Kalong Sunset

Dive the famous Cauldron / Shotgun, known for its thrilling current, then continue to Batu Bolong for the final dives. As the sun sets, cruise to Kalong Island and watch thousands of flying foxes cross the sky from the top deck. Finish the night with a seafood BBQ party onboard.

Day 7 | ｜Return to Labuan Bajo

Wake up to the last ocean view, pack your memories, and return to Labuan Bajo after an unforgettable Komodo diving journey.

For divers looking for the perfect mix of luxury, adventure, wildlife, and world-class dive sites CACHALO is your Komodo liveaboard dream.

Inclus

Accommodation on board
Diving package (including night diving according to the route)
Full board meal plan, snacks
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, water
Toiletries, hair dryers
Laundry service
Satellite Wi-Fi
Nitrox
Paddles
Fishing
Land excursions (where local regulations permit)
Airport and hotel transfers

Non inclus

Marine national park and port fees
Fuel surcharges (applicable if international oil prices rise suddenly)
Travel insurance and Diving insurance
Plane tickets
Visa
Crew gratuities
Alcoholic beverages
Diving equipment rental
PADI advanced or specialty diving courses
Accommodation during stopovers before and after the liveaboard trip
Unplanned new land tours
Fuel surcharge : 20 US$ par personne
Marine park fee : 200 US$ par personne

Day 1 | Day1 Sorong

Check In 15:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30

Day 2 | Day2 Daram

Warna Berwarna-Andiamo-Candy Store-Yuliet (ND) Wakie Wakie 06:00 Small Breakfast 06:15 Big Breakfast 08:30 Lunch 12:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30 Sorong -Daram 80 NM about 13h 24m Daram -Yilliet 16.1 NM 2h 40m

Day 3 | Day3 Misool

MM-Boo Window-Tank Rock-Wakie Wakie 06:00 Small Breakfast 06:15 Big Breakfast 08:30 Lunch 12:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30

Yilliet -MM 4.7 NM 47m 21s MM -Boo window 3.7 NM 36m 57s Boo Window -Tank Rock 2.7 NM 27m 02s Love Lagoon Tank rock -Love lagoon 5.9 NM 58m 41s

Day 4 | Day4 Farondi

Dive with dolphins in Farondi-Jellyfish Cave-Makam Kramat Cave Wakie Wakie 06:00 Small Breakfast 06:15 Big Breakfast 08:30 Lunch 12:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30

Love lagoon -Dolpin 12 NM 2h

Dolpin -Jelyfish cave 3 NM 29m 57s

Jelyfish cave -Jelyfish lake 2.5 NM 24m 33s

Day 5 | Day5 Penemu

Keruo Channel or My Reef-Melissa Garden-Batu Rufus-Penemu Trekking /Pulau Fam Wakie Wakie 06:00 Small Breakfast 06:15 Big Breakfast 08:30 Lunch 12:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30

Jelyfish lake -keruo channel 89.4 NM 14h 53m

keruo ch -batu rufus 2.5 NM 25m 25s

Day 6 | Day6 Yangeffo

Citrus Ridge-Mayhen-Manta Sandy *Falling-Yanbuba Jetty (ND) Wakie Wakie 06:00 Small Breakfast 06:15 Big Breakfast 08:30 Lunch 12:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30

Batu Rufus -Yengefo 11.7 NM 1h 56m

Yangefo -Manta sandy 8.4 NM 1h 23m

Manta Sandy -Yanbuba 11 NM 1h 49m

Day 7 | Day7 Central R4

Sawanderek Jetty *Saturday-Cape Kri *Raising-Kali Biru Trekking Wakie Wakie 06:00 Small Breakfast 06:15 Big Breakfast 08:30 Lunch 12:00 Snack 15:30 Dinner 19:30 Yanbuba -Sawandarek 4.2 NM 41m 36s

Sawandarek -cape kri 5.6 NM56m 07s

cape kri -kali biru 22.6 NM 3h 45m

Day 8 | Day8 Sorong

Check Out Big Breakfast 07:30 Kali biru -Sorong 39.6 NM 6h 35m

Inclus

Full board accommodation
5 meals per day
Water, tea and coffee
Diving activities with up to 4 dives a day
Diving cylinders, weights and weight belts
Multilingual dive guides and Cruise directors
Transfer from/to embarkation/disembarkation airport or hotel
Land excursions
ENOS (GPS beacon)
Nitrox (for EANx certified divers)

Non inclus

National park fee and local fee
Port clearance and harbour tax
Dive, travel and medical Insurance
15 liter tanks
Diving courses
Dive equipment rental
Alcohol and softdrinks
Crew gratuities
On board telecommunications
Laundry service
Fuel surcharge : 20 US$ par personne
Marine park fee : 260 US$ par personne

Alor, Banda Sea, Komodo, Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
18 passagers
9 cabines
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Technical Specifications

Type: wooden phinisi, ironwood hull with natural teak
Built: South Sulawesi, launched 2025
Length: 51 m
Connectivity: Starlink, free for guests

Guest Accommodations

Capacity: 18 guests
Cabins: 9 ocean-view cabins in five types, all en-suite with air conditioning: VVIP suite, Deluxe Balcony (main deck, 28 m²), Deluxe King with balcony (upper deck), Standard Ocean View (upper deck, 25 m²), Standard (lower deck, 20 m²)
Common areas: saloon with bar and dining area, lounge, sun deck with jacuzzi
Crew: 18, captain with ANT II licence