Sea Familia
Sea Familia
Grandparents on board: what to enjoy and what to skip
Updated 28 October 2026
A party of six, two grandparents, two parents and two children, pays IDR 16,180,000 (≈ USD 993) per person on Sea Familia 1 for 3 days and 2 nights, whole boat. The Komodo walk takes 45 to 120 minutes with a ranger, and Padar is optional. PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia confirms the plan in writing.
The honest list of what is hard
Start with boarding. Both boats carry two tenders, with 40 hp engines on Sea Familia 1 and 100 hp engines on Sea Familia 2. Ask us in writing before you book about the steps, ramps and handrails at boarding, and about what help the crew gives.
The paths come next. Kelor is a steep hill of 15 to 30 minutes. Padar takes 25 to 45 minutes to the main viewpoint, and parts of the path are loose and steep. The Komodo walk runs 45 to 120 minutes with a ranger, and shorter trails exist.
The boats carry basic first aid, and no medical facilities are listed. Fitness and health are the guest's decision and the doctor's. Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended and sits in the excluded list.
Who sleeps where: main-deck cabins first
For a party of six, two grandparents, two parents and two children, Sea Familia 1 works with its Manta cabins on the main deck. The grandparents take Manta II, the parents Manta III, and the two children share Manta Cabin I, which has a queen-size bed and an extra bed. Manta IV stays empty. The Turtle cabins are on the upper deck, which is a floor up.
On Sea Familia 2 the grandparents take one of the two Master cabins on the main deck, with a double bed and a balcony. The parents and children take the Family cabin on the lower deck, a queen bed plus a bunk for up to 4.
Cabin choice here is about stairs and floors, not about the motion of the boat.
Sea Familia 1 Wooden phinisi
| Cabin | Rooms | Beds | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manta Cabin I | 1 | 1 queen-size bed + 1 extra bed | 2 |
| Manta Cabins II to IV | 3 | 1 queen-size bed | 6 |
| Turtle Cabins I and II | 2 | 1 queen-size bed | 4 |
| Beds before extra beds | 6 | 12 |
Sea Familia 1 carries 12 guests. An extra bed is confirmed and priced in your written quote.
Sea Familia 2 Wooden phinisi
| Cabin | Rooms | Beds | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Cabin | 2 | 1 double bed + 1 extra bed | 4 |
| Deluxe Cabin | 3 | 2 single beds | 6 |
| Family Cabin | 1 | 1 queen-size bed + 1 bunk bed | 4 |
| Beds before extra beds | 6 | 14 |
Sea Familia 2 carries 14 guests. An extra bed is confirmed and priced in your written quote.
Three slow days (sample)
This sample is built from park timings and the listed Sea Familia 1 route. It is a plan, not a promise.
Day 1. Skip the Kelor hill if the climb is too much and take the snorkel at Manjarite, or none at all. At dusk the bats leave Kalong, and the whole party watches from the deck.
Day 2. Skip Padar. The Komodo walk at the ranger's pace is the one land stop that matters, and Pink Beach comes before it with sand to sit on for anyone who would rather stay dry.
Day 3. Kanawa is shallow and easy, then back to Labuan Bajo. Sea Familia 2 stops are agreed with you in writing before you pay.
Skipper's tip Say at the start of the Komodo walk that the party wants a shorter trail. The ranger offers shorter and longer trails, and most day trips take a shorter one.
Six guests: the bill per head
Six guests pay IDR 16,180,000 (≈ USD 993) per person on Sea Familia 1 for 3 days and 2 nights, whole boat, at 2026 rates. Sea Familia 2 costs IDR 19,070,000 (≈ USD 1,170) per person. Both boats fit six with room to spare. Compare them on the comparison page or ask for the private charter rates for other sizes.
A private charter is priced per boat by party size, not per person. Children under 3 travel free with a parent or guardian; from 3 the full fare applies.
Sea Familia 1 Wooden phinisi
| Group size | 3D2N |
|---|---|
| 2 | IDR 48,550,000 |
| 4 | IDR 24,280,000 |
| 6 | IDR 16,180,000 |
| 8 | IDR 12,140,000 |
| 10 | IDR 10,270,000 |
| 12 | IDR 8,560,000 |
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Sea Familia 2 Wooden phinisi
| Group size | 2D1N | 3D2N | 4D3N | 5D4N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | IDR 28,600,000 | IDR 57,200,000 | IDR 85,800,000 | IDR 114,400,000 |
| 4 | IDR 14,300,000 | IDR 28,600,000 | IDR 42,900,000 | IDR 57,200,000 |
| 6 | IDR 9,530,000 | IDR 19,070,000 | IDR 28,600,000 | IDR 38,130,000 |
| 8 | IDR 7,150,000 | IDR 14,300,000 | IDR 21,450,000 | IDR 28,600,000 |
| 10 | IDR 5,720,000 | IDR 11,440,000 | IDR 17,160,000 | IDR 22,880,000 |
| 12 | IDR 5,360,000 | IDR 10,720,000 | IDR 16,090,000 | IDR 21,450,000 |
| 14 | IDR 4,900,000 | IDR 9,810,000 | IDR 14,710,000 | IDR 19,610,000 |
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FAQ
Can grandparents skip the Padar climb?
Yes. Padar is optional, and a party of six on a private charter can split: some climb for 25 to 45 minutes and some stay on the boat. The climb starts about 65 minutes before sunrise, so a slow morning aboard is the easy alternative.
Which cabin deck for a grandparent?
The main deck. On Sea Familia 1 that means Manta Cabins I to IV, and on Sea Familia 2 the two Master cabins. Turtle cabins are on the upper deck of Sea Familia 1, and the Deluxe and Family cabins are on the lower deck of Sea Familia 2. Ask us for a cabin plan in writing.
Is the Komodo walk long?
It runs from 45 to 120 minutes, with a ranger leading, and the ranger offers shorter and longer trails. Most day trips take a shorter one. The walk starts at Loh Liang, and nobody walks the park without a ranger. Tell the ranger at the start that your party wants a shorter trail, and the pace follows the slowest walker.
Do we need travel insurance?
It is strongly recommended and it is not in the fare: insurance sits in the excluded list. Choose a policy with medical cover and emergency evacuation. Health decisions about the walks are the guest's and the doctor's, and the boats list basic first aid only.
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Sea Familia is published and booked by PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia, a booking partner for Sea Familia 1 and Sea Familia 2. The boats belong to their owner.