Sustainability

Luxury that leaves
a lighter wake.

How we build and sail phinisi inside Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — with less plastic, less waste and more local hands.

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White sandbar surrounded by turquoise water in Komodo

Our approach

Responsibility comes
with the territory.

Komodo National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Operating inside it shapes how we build, crew and sail.

Komodo Boat Construction is part of Juara Holding Group. Sustainability runs through every stage of the business — from the timber that goes into a phinisi to the way the crew anchors, cooks and handles waste on each voyage.

We work with local communities, conservation organisations and regulators so that our presence supports the region's ecology and economy rather than drawing it down. The commitments below are the standards we hold ourselves to.

Komodo’s reefs and islands are fragile. Our job is to leave them as we found them.

At sea

Six commitments
on every voyage.

Practices built into daily operations aboard our vessels in Komodo National Park.

Plastic

No single-use plastic

Reusable bottles and purified-water refill stations for guests; onboard amenities come in refillable containers.

Waste

Waste comes ashore

All vessel waste is segregated, compacted and brought back to Labuan Bajo for recycling and proper disposal.

Reefs

Anchor on sand, not coral

Captains use designated mooring buoys or anchor only in sandy areas, with precise positioning to keep clear of reefs.

Energy & water

Use less, waste less

LED lighting, optimised engine performance, efficient desalination and water-saving fixtures on board.

Sourcing

Local and seasonal

Fresh, seasonal produce and responsibly caught seafood from suppliers in Flores — shorter supply lines and local income.

Wildlife

Distance, not disturbance

Park rules for Komodo dragons, manta rays and marine life are followed strictly, and guides keep respectful distances.

Travellers silhouetted at sunset watching flying foxes cross the sky

Community

Tourism that pays
the people who host it.

Sustainable tourism has to benefit the communities who are the custodians of Komodo’s culture and environment.

Local hiring first

Boat builders, engineers, crew, chefs and guides recruited from Flores and the surrounding islands.
Training that lasts

Marine safety, hospitality and English-language training to build long-term careers.
Village suppliers

Textiles, crafts and produce bought from cooperatives and small businesses in Rinca, Mesa and Papagarang.
Community projects

Education, healthcare access and clean water through Juara Holding Group CSR, agreed with community leaders.

Cultural visits are run respectfully, with local guides sharing the region’s history and customs first-hand.

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Keel to voyage

It starts
at the shipyard.

Our commitment begins long before guests step aboard — in how each traditional phinisi is built by Konjo craftsmen.

Source timber

Responsible, reclaimed where possible
Build by hand

Skilled local Konjo artisans
Cut waste

Offcuts repurposed, not dumped
Fit efficiently

Propulsion chosen to save fuel
Sail clean

No plastic, nothing overboard
Bring it home

Waste returned to Labuan Bajo

Custom new build

Carbon

Cutting emissions
where we can.

Travel has a carbon cost. These are the measures we take on board and beyond.

LED lighting and optimised engine performance across our vessels
Efficient desalination plants and mindful water-use protocols on board
Solar panels and battery storage on some vessels to cut generator hours
Propulsion chosen to minimise fuel use in the park’s delicate waters
Verified carbon offset programmes in Indonesia, such as reforestation

Offsets target the emissions from our operations and from our guests’ journeys to Komodo.

Talk to us

FAQ

Sustainability
questions.

Plastic, waste, reefs, timber and people — answered plainly.

Do your vessels use single-use plastic?

No. Our vessels and operations follow a no single-use plastic policy: guests get reusable bottles and purified-water refill stations, and onboard amenities come in refillable containers.

What happens to waste generated on board?

It is segregated and compacted on board, then brought back to Labuan Bajo for recycling and proper disposal. Organic waste is composted or disposed of on land, never in the sea.

How do you protect coral when anchoring?

Captains use designated mooring buoys or anchor only in sandy areas, never on coral, with navigation equipment for precise positioning.

How is the timber for your phinisi sourced?

We prioritise responsibly sourced timber and use reclaimed wood where possible. Offcuts from the build are repurposed into components or local craft materials rather than discarded.

Who crews your boats?

We prioritise local talent from Flores and the surrounding islands for every role — boat builders, engineers, crew, chefs and guides — and invest in their training.

Do you offset carbon?

We take part in verified carbon offset programmes within Indonesia, such as reforestation, alongside efficiency measures like LED lighting, tuned engines and efficient desalination.

How are wildlife encounters managed?

We follow Komodo National Park regulations for dragons, manta rays and other marine life. Guides keep respectful distances and brief guests on ethical observation.