A phinisi’s cabin layout is dictated by its length: 20–25 m hulls typically carry 4–5 cabins for up to 14–17 guests, 26–35 m hulls carry 7–9 cabins for 20–24 guests, and 40 m+ flagships fit 10 or more cabins for up to 28. Cabins sit on one to three levels — below deck along the hull, on the main deck with sea views, and occasionally in an upper-deck master suite.
This page maps the typical configurations by size band, with real examples from the documented fleet. For the underlying hull dimensions and tonnage classes, see phinisi specifications explained.
Layouts by Size Band
| LOA band | Typical cabins / guests | Typical arrangement | Documented example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–25 m | 4–5 cabins, 10–17 guests | Cabins below deck; saloon and dining on main deck; sun deck above. | 3 Island — 22 m, 5 cabins, 14 guests; Natural Phinisi — 2021 build, 5 cabins across 3 decks, up to 17 guests. |
| 26–35 m | 7–9 cabins, 20–24 guests | Split-level: 3–5 cabins below, 2–4 on main deck; master often forward on main deck. | Magika — 26.7 m, 9 cabins, 22 guests; Aura Suci — 30 m, 8 cabins all with balconies; Catnazse — 34.4 m (2026), 8 cabins, 24 guests. |
| 36–45 m | 8–10 cabins, 22–28 guests | Full two-level guest accommodation plus dedicated crew deck; suites gain private terraces. | Lady Grace — 34 m, 10 cabins in 5 grades; Lamborajo III — 38 m flagship, en-suite throughout. |
| 46 m+ | 10+ cabins, 26–28 guests | Ship-like: master suite with jacuzzi/balcony, multiple suite grades, separate crew corridor. | Mutiara — 47 m, 10 cabins, 28 guests; LASHA — 52.5 m, 10 en-suite cabins including jacuzzi-balcony master. |
The Standard Cabin Grades
- Master / Royal suite: full-beam or upper-deck cabin, king bed, largest bathroom; on newer builds a private balcony or jacuzzi terrace (LASHA’s master carries both).
- Suite / Signature: main-deck cabins with panoramic windows or balcony — Aura Suci is unusual in giving every cabin a balcony and private bathroom.
- Deluxe: the workhorse grade, usually below deck, queen or twin, en-suite, portholes rather than windows.
- Superior / Sharing: smaller doubles or bunk configurations; on open-trip vessels these sell per bed.
Nearly all charter phinisi today are en-suite and air-conditioned throughout — the fleet’s newer builds (2021 onward) treat that as baseline, as the examples above show.
What the Hull Does to the Floor Plan
Three constraints shape every layout. The hull narrows sharply at bow and stern, so full-width cabins cluster amidships and odd-shaped bow cabins become suites or crew space. The engine room sits aft below deck, pushing guest cabins forward of it for noise separation. And each deck added above raises the centre of gravity, which is why cabin count does not scale linearly with length — a 47 m Mutiara carries 10 cabins, not 20. Owners weighing these trade-offs during a new build will find the process view in phinisi boat building and the commissioning economics in build cost.
Reading a Deck Plan Before You Commit
- Count real windows: “sea view” below deck means portholes; main-deck cabins have actual glazing.
- Check bed orientation: beds athwartships (across the hull) feel motion differently from fore-and-aft beds at anchorages with swell.
- Locate the generator: cabins adjacent to the engine-room bulkhead hear it; ask which cabins share that wall.
- Balconies cost deck space: all-balcony boats like Aura Suci trade interior volume for private outdoor space — a preference, not an upgrade, for every traveller.
The full list of documented vessels with cabin counts and official sites is in the phinisi fleet directory; interior customisation options are covered in customise your phinisi.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cabins does a typical phinisi have?
The charter fleet’s centre of gravity is 5–10 cabins. Boutique 22 m boats carry 5; the largest documented flagships (47–52.5 m) carry 10, prioritising suite size over count.
Are phinisi cabins en-suite?
On the modern charter fleet, almost universally yes — every vessel in our directory built or refitted since 2021 is en-suite and air-conditioned throughout.
Which layout is best for families?
Look for connecting or family-grade cabins and a shallow cabin-to-deck route: 26–35 m boats with main-deck family cabins (Aura Suci carries a dedicated Family Cabin) work well.
Do any phinisi have single cabins?
Rarely as built; solo travellers on open trips book a bed in a sharing cabin or pay a single supplement for a double.
Need a deck plan for a specific vessel? We hold layout documentation across the fleet — WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875.