# Budi Utama Phinisi

> Private Charter aboard Budi Utama Phinisi — VIP / Premium Phinisi (phinisi). Rated 4.73/5 from 76 verified guest reviews. Operated by PT. Komodo Explorer Indonesia (KEXI).

**Live page:** https://www.komodoexplorer.com/private-charter/budi-utama-phinisi
**Booking:** WhatsApp +62 851-9009-6797 | info@komodoexplorer.com
**Hero image:** https://www.komodoexplorer.com/images/boat/budi-utama-phinisi/hero/budi-landscape-01.avif

## Overview

Budi Utama is operated by a family whose maritime knowledge of the Komodo archipelago was not learned from navigation charts but inherited across generations of seafaring Bajo people. The crew's familiarity with these waters extends to the sunrise spots that never appear in guidebooks — small headlands, shallow bays, and tidal passages that the family has observed since childhood — and their willingness to share these places with guests is what distinguishes Budi Utama from every charter that works from a standard itinerary. At 26 meters, the ironwood phinisi is built for reliability on multi-day passages, with a Mitsubishi 8DC9 engine capable of fourteen knots and a crew of eight who understand that hospitality and seamanship are inseparable. Wi-Fi is available on request, but most guests find the more interesting connection is with the ocean itself. KomodoExplorer Indonesia presents Budi Utama Phinisi for travelers who want to experience Komodo through the eyes of the people who know it best.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Private Charter |
| Class | VIP / Premium Phinisi |
| Type | phinisi |
| Max Guests | 20 |
| Cabins | 10 |
| Bathrooms | 10 |
| Crew | 8 |
| Built Year | 2018 |
| Length | 26 meters |
| Beam | 6 meters |
| Draft | 2.7 meters |
| Hull | Phinisi |
| Engines | Mitsubishi 8DC9 |
| Cruising Speed | 8-12 knots |
| Max Speed | 14 knots |
| Fuel Capacity | 10,000 liters |
| Water Capacity | 10,000 liters |
| Navigation | GPS, VHF Radio |
| Safety | Life Rafts (10 pax), Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers |
| Tenders | Speedboat 40HP |
| Generators | 4-Cylinder 100PS (24-Hour 220V Power) |

## Pricing

Starting from 56,250,000 IDR per night (full charter, indicative — verify live).

### Available Packages

- **3d2n** (3d2n): on request

## Reviews

**4.73/5** average from **76 verified guest reviews** (filtered visible_from PostgreSQL trigger). Read full reviews at https://www.komodoexplorer.com/private-charter/budi-utama-phinisi#reviews.

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Booking is relationship-based via WhatsApp +62 851-9009-6797 (no online checkout).
This boat operates in Komodo National Park (Q43100) from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.

## Identifiers

- Slug: `budi-utama-phinisi`
- Category: `private-charter`
- Class: `vip`
- Type: `phinisi`
- JSON-LD Product @id: `https://www.komodoexplorer.com/private-charter/budi-utama-phinisi#product`
- Operator: PT. Komodo Explorer Indonesia (KEXI)

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