Banda Neira and Savu are the two entry-tier cabins on Elbark Cruise, priced at IDR 6,000,000 per person on the Friday 3D2N share trip (from USD 400/person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner). Each sleeps two in a double bed with a private en-suite hot-water bathroom, air conditioning, and a porthole view.
Elbark Cruise is a 37-meter luxury VIP phinisi in Komodo National Park, and every one of its 9 en-suite cabins is named after an Indonesian destination. Banda Neira and Savu open the price ladder — but on this boat, “entry tier” describes the rate, not the experience. Here is exactly what these two cabins offer, who books them, and how they stack up against the other tiers on the full cabin comparison.
Banda Neira & Savu at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cabins in this tier | 2 (Banda Neira, Savu) |
| Sleeps | 2 guests per cabin |
| Bed | Double bed |
| Bathroom | Private en-suite with hot shower |
| Climate | Air conditioning |
| View | Porthole view |
| Share-trip rate | IDR 6,000,000 per person (3D2N) |
| Via Komodo Luxury | From USD 400 per person |
Why “Best-Value” Is the Right Label — Not “Basic”
The IDR 6 million rate buys the same voyage as every other cabin on board. Banda Neira and Savu guests eat the same chef-prepared meals in the same indoor lounge and dining room, use the same sundeck, snorkel the same reefs at Pink Beach and Manta Point, and trek Padar and Komodo Island on the identical 3D2N itinerary departing Labuan Bajo every Friday at 10:00. The en-suite standard is also unchanged: private hot-water bathroom, air conditioning, and a proper double bed — not bunks.
What the higher tiers add is view and floor area: sea-view windows in Rote & Selayar, extra-bed availability in Weh & Mentawai, and the jacuzzi-and-balcony Misool master suite at the top. If you plan to spend your days on deck and in the water — which is how most guests actually sail Komodo — Banda Neira and Savu are the perfectly arranged way to board a VIP phinisi at the sharpest rate on the boat.
Who These Cabins Suit
- Value-focused couples who want the Elbark experience — the boat, the food, the route — and would rather put the difference toward park fees or an extra night in Labuan Bajo.
- Solo travelers: a single guest can take the whole cabin with a single-supplement discount of IDR 2,000,000 off the published two-person rate, keeping full privacy at the lowest entry point on the share trip.
- First-time liveaboard guests testing whether multi-day sailing suits them before committing to a higher tier or a private charter.
- Friends traveling as a pair who prioritize the destinations over in-cabin extras.
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The Names: Spice Islands and the Savu Sea
Like all 9 cabins on Elbark, these two carry the names of storied Indonesian destinations. Banda Neira is the heart of Maluku’s Banda Islands — the original Spice Islands, where nutmeg once made this tiny volcanic harbor one of the most contested places on earth. Savu (Sawu) is a remote island in East Nusa Tenggara between Sumba and Timor, lending its name to the Savu Sea, one of Indonesia’s richest marine corridors. The naming is a quiet statement of intent: even the entry-tier cabins are dedicated to places serious travelers dream about.
How Banda Neira & Savu Compare With the Other Tiers
| Cabin tier | Share-trip rate (IDR/person) | Via Komodo Luxury (USD/person) |
|---|---|---|
| Banda Neira & Savu | 6,000,000 | From 400 |
| Toraja & Alor | 6,500,000 | From 430 |
| Rote & Selayar | 7,850,000 | From 510 |
| Weh & Mentawai | 8,850,000 | From 570 |
| Misool (master suite) | 11,000,000 | From 700 |
The step up to Toraja & Alor is only IDR 500,000 per person, so if both tiers are open on your Friday date, compare what each adds on the full 2026 price table before deciding. In high season (July–September), the two Banda Neira & Savu cabins are typically the first to sell out — check the departure calendar early.
Banda Neira & Savu Cabin FAQ
How much do the Banda Neira and Savu cabins cost?
IDR 6,000,000 per person on the 3D2N Komodo share trip — from USD 400/person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner (indicative operator rate: IDR 6–11 million per person by cabin type). Komodo National Park fees (±IDR 400,000–650,000) are paid separately.
Do Banda Neira and Savu have private bathrooms?
Yes. Both cabins are fully en-suite with a private hot-water shower and air conditioning — the same bathroom standard as every cabin on Elbark. There are no shared facilities anywhere on the guest decks.
Are these cabins good for solo travelers?
They are the most popular solo choice on board. A solo guest books the entire cabin with a single-supplement discount of IDR 2,000,000 off the two-person rate, which makes Banda Neira or Savu the lowest-cost way to join a Friday departure with full privacy.
Can I add an extra bed in Banda Neira or Savu?
No. Extra beds (IDR 5,000,000) are available only in the Misool, Weh, and Mentawai cabins. Banda Neira and Savu are fixed double-bed cabins for a maximum of two guests each, within Elbark’s overall capacity of up to 21 guests.
What is the view like from these cabins?
Both cabins have a porthole view — classic round ship windows rather than the wider sea-view panels of the upper tiers. Most guests spend daylight hours on the sundeck and in the water, so the porthole trade-off is the easiest saving on the boat.
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