Rote & Selayar Cabins on Elbark Cruise: Mid-Tier Comfort

Rote and Selayar are the mid-tier cabins on Elbark Cruise, a 37-meter luxury VIP phinisi in Komodo National Park. Each has a double bed, en-suite hot-water bathroom, working table, air conditioning, and a sea view — priced at USD 510 per person on the shared trip via Komodo Luxury (indicative operator rate: IDR 7,850,000 per person).

If Banda Neira and Savu are Elbark’s entry point and Misool is its crown, Rote and Selayar sit deliberately in the middle — the lowest tier at which you wake up to a proper sea view instead of a porthole. For many couples, that single detail decides the booking. Elbark Cruise is a 37-meter, 167 GT phinisi launched in October 2022, with 9 en-suite air-conditioned cabins across three decks, each named after an Indonesian destination. Official booking is handled by Komodo Luxury, the trusted yacht operator (TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025).

Rote & Selayar at a Glance

Feature	Rote & Selayar Cabins
Cabins in this tier	2 (Rote and Selayar — identical twin cabins)
Sleeps	2 guests per cabin, double bed
View	Sea view window
Bathroom	En-suite, private, hot shower
In-cabin extras	Working table, air conditioning
Extra bed	Not available in this tier (offered only in Misool, Weh & Mentawai)
Shared trip rate	USD 510/person via Komodo Luxury (indicative operator rate: IDR 7,850,000/person)

Every departure follows Elbark’s Friday 3D2N share-trip rhythm from Labuan Bajo — check the 2026–2027 departure calendar to match a date to your cabin choice.

Why the Mid-Tier Exists: The Lowest-Priced Sea View on Board

Elbark’s cabin ladder is really a ladder of light. The entry-tier Banda Neira & Savu cabins and the step-up Toraja & Alor cabins both come with porthole views — perfectly comfortable, but you look at the ocean through a ship’s eye. From Rote and Selayar upward, the view opens into a sea-view window. That is the mid-tier’s entire proposition: full en-suite comfort, a desk to plan tomorrow’s Padar hike, and Komodo’s horizon framed beside your bed, for IDR 1,850,000 per person less than the next tier up.

How Rote & Selayar Compare to Every Other Tier

Cabin tier	View	Shared trip (USD/person)	Operator rate (IDR/person)	Notable difference
Banda Neira & Savu	Porthole	400	6,000,000	Entry tier, best value
Toraja & Alor	Porthole	430	6,500,000	Small step up from entry
Rote & Selayar	Sea view	510	7,850,000	First sea-view tier
Weh & Mentawai	Sea view	570	8,850,000	Adds extra-bed option
Misool	Sea view	700	11,000,000	Master suite: jacuzzi + private balcony

Upgrade from Banda Neira & Savu — worth it?

The jump is USD 110 per person, and what you buy is the view and the working table. If you plan to spend daylight hours on the sundeck anyway and see the cabin purely as a bed, the entry tier is the smarter spend. If a sea-view window matters to how a sailing trip feels — mornings with Komodo’s islands sliding past the glass — Rote and Selayar are the most affordable way to get it on Elbark.

Upgrade to Weh & Mentawai or Misool — worth it?

Going up from Rote and Selayar, the Weh & Mentawai cabins add the option of an extra bed (IDR 5,000,000) — the tier to pick if you’re a party of three. The Misool master suite adds a private balcony with jacuzzi and a daybed, the honeymoon pick. If neither an extra berth nor a balcony is on your must list, Rote and Selayar are Elbark’s quiet sweet spot. Full dual-currency tables for every tier are on the Elbark prices page.

Behind the Names: Rote and Selayar

Every Elbark cabin honors an Indonesian destination. Rote is Indonesia’s southernmost inhabited island, off Timor in East Nusa Tenggara — famous for the surf breaks of Nemberala and the sasando, a harp woven from palm leaves. Selayar lies south of Sulawesi, the gateway to Takabonerate, one of the largest coral atoll systems on earth. Two frontier islands of quiet, far-flung beauty — fitting names for cabins that reward travelers who look one step beyond the obvious choice.

Rote & Selayar Cabins — FAQ

How much do the Rote and Selayar cabins cost on Elbark Cruise?

On the Friday 3D2N shared trip, Rote and Selayar are priced at USD 510 per person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner (indicative operator rate: IDR 7,850,000 per person). Komodo National Park fees (±IDR 400,000–650,000) are paid separately.

What is the difference between the Rote cabin and the Selayar cabin?

Nothing meaningful — they are twin cabins in the same tier with identical layout, rate, and amenities: double bed, en-suite hot-water bathroom, working table, air conditioning, and sea view. Availability on your chosen Friday departure usually decides which of the two you get.

Do Rote and Selayar have sea views?

Yes. Rote and Selayar are the lowest-priced sea-view cabins on Elbark. The two tiers below them — Banda Neira & Savu and Toraja & Alor — have porthole views instead.

Can I add an extra bed in a Rote or Selayar cabin?

No. The operator offers extra beds (IDR 5,000,000) only in the Misool, Weh, and Mentawai cabins. Rote and Selayar sleep two guests on a double bed. Traveling as three? Look one tier up at Weh & Mentawai.

How do I book a Rote or Selayar cabin?

Message Komodo Luxury on WhatsApp at +62 811 3823 875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com with your preferred Friday departure. A 50% deposit within 3 days secures the cabin; the balance is due 30 days before sailing. The full process is on the how-to-book guide.