Sundari Voyages

Sundari Voyages is a newly built wooden phinisi designed for diving and leisure liveaboard trips in Komodo National Park. Crafted by master builders in Bira, Bulukumba, the birthplace of Indonesia’s phinisi tradition, her hull was completed in 2024 and she set sail in 2025.

At 34 metres long and 6.5 metres wide, Sundari carries the name that suits her perfectly: in Sanskrit, Sundari means « Beautiful. » She was designed from the start to balance Indonesian craftsmanship with the comfort level that serious dive travellers expect at sea.

What sets Sundari apart from a standard charter is the focus on purposeful diving. Archipelago Dive Reserve runs collaboration trips that bring together underwater photographers, videographers, marine biologists, and expedition leaders — so guests dive alongside working professionals and come back having learned something real.

The Experience

Diving with Purpose

Each Sundari trip is built around responsible marine interaction. Guests learn to read wildlife behaviour, approach marine life without disturbing it, and document what they see. The approach is practical: less lecture, more doing.

Every trip includes land excursions to Komodo’s iconic spots: Padar Island, Komodo Island, and Pink Beach. The final day includes a beach clean-up activity, giving guests a direct role in the conservation of the area they came to explore.

Archipelago Dive Reserve donates 1% of every booking to free scuba diving programmes for local students under 22, in partnership with P3Kom (Professional Divers Community of Komodo). It’s a small cut of the ticket price, but it funds real access to the water for the next generation of local divers.

The director of Archipelago Dive Reserve joins every trip personally — welcoming guests aboard and staying actively involved throughout. This isn’t an operation run from a distance.

The Boat

Cabins

Sundari has 8 cabins total: four on the main deck, four on the upper deck. Every cabin is air-conditioned with ample storage and an ensuite bathroom with warm-water shower.

Master Cabin
Also on the upper deck, with all standard amenities plus a television, Starlink WiFi connection, and an outdoor bathtub.

Signature Ocean Cabin
On the upper deck. One double bed with ensuite bathroom. Available as double or single occupancy at a competitive solo rate. Suited for couples or solo travellers.

Deluxe Cabin
Located on the main deck with direct access to the social area. Sleeps up to three — one double bed plus an extra bed. Includes a private balcony. Ideal for families or small groups.

Social Spaces

• Indoor dining room with open kitchen
• Sundeck and outdoor lounge
• Dive deck at the bow (relocation from stern expected May 2026), fitted with a camera table for underwater photographers, rinsing tanks, and freshwater showers

Crew

Sundari’s professional local crew includes a Cruise Director, a Dive Instructor, two Divemasters, an in-house photographer/videographer, and eight dedicated crew members. Two dinghies are available for excursions.

Itineraries and Pricing

Shared Diving Trips

• 4-Day / 3-Night shared diving trip start from IDR 17.500.000 / USD 1.050 per person
• 5-Day / 4-Night shared diving trip start from IDR 21.500.000 / USD 1.290 per person
• 6-Day / 5-Night shared diving trip start from IDR 25.500.000 / USD 1.530 per person
• 7-Day / 6-Night shared diving trip start from IDR 28.500.000 / USD 1.710 per person

Note: Prices shown are updated. However, bookings made before May may still qualify for our previous rates upon request.

Private Diving charters

Private charter available starting from USD 3.735 per night. Contact us for a personalized quote depending on your trip duration, number of participants and desired itinerary.