Khetanna / Legends The Khetanna ( commonly referred to as simply Jabba ' s sail barge ) was a Ubrikkian Industries Luxury sail barge , owned by the crime lord Jabba Desilijic Tiure . He used it to travel over the Dune Sea of Tatooine , and for pleasurable expeditions to the Great Pit of Carkoon . It was generally accompanied by two skiffs , which carried the Hutt ' s guards . Characteristics . The " Khetanna " was a modified luxury sail barge which had three decks with the upper one being covered by two large orange sails . The sails were primarily decorative , but they also protected passengers from the glaring light of Tatooine ' s twin suns and could propel the vessel at a moderate 30 km / h . The usual method of propulsion was a triple - chambered repulsorlift engine . The upper deck also had a small private lounge , which was used by Jabba ' s favorite henchmen and guests . As the vehicle was designed to transport sentient passengers for extended trips , the " Khetanna " middle deck served as the passenger deck . This deck was highly ornate , decorated with sculptures , tapestries , and other symbols of wealth in order to impress Jabba ' s guests . Despite this , the " Khetanna " was actually somewhat under - furnished compared to other sail barges , the main luxury being its extensive galley to cater to Jabba ' s large appetite . A large portion of this deck was occupied by a large banquet room which could double as a throne room for Jabba and his entourage . Jabba used this deck when he ordered Luke Skywalker thrown into the Great Pit of Carkoon , and it was here that he died by strangulation at the hands of his newest slave girl , Leia . The mid - deck also held guest rooms , a lobby , Jabba ' s private quarters , a fully stocked and expanded kitchen , and the cockpit of the vehicle . The barge ' s lower deck was composed of navigation sensor array , engines , redundant steering systems , a series of prison cells , a droid storage chamber , armory , a repair shop , and several live food tanks containing living animals which the crime lord would feast on at his pleasure . When the crime lord acquired the vessel , he installed a custom - mounted blaster cannon on the upper deck which could disable most vehicles and had the handrails drilled to hold portable antipersonnel heavy blasters . An advanced sensor suite allowed the crime lord to escape detection from his foes . Also on the barge were several decorations such as masks and decorative bas - reliefs . History . When Jabba the Hutt acquired the " Khetanna " , he used it for business trips , lavish parties , and tours across the deserts of Tatooine . He often conducted raids on his rivals , often with assistance from a pair of escorting Bantha - II cargo skiffs . Despite requiring a crew of 26 for proper and safe operation , Jabba was infamous for voyaging with 15 or fewer crewmen , most of whom were kitchen assistants . Jabba would enter and exit the barge by a large boarding hatch at the observation - deck level on the starboard side of the vessel . Due to the reputation of the infamous Jabba , the vessel earned a feared reputation among her master ' s enemies . Jabba used the barge to take Luke Skywalker , Han Solo , and Chewbacca to the Great Pit of Carkoon , where they were to be fed to the sarlacc . The sail barge was destroyed during the fight that ensued over the pit after Luke Skywalker retrieved his lightsaber . After defeating several of Jabba ' s guards , Skywalker ordered Leia to point the deck cannon directly at the deck . Just before escaping , Skywalker kicked the firing lever , causing the sail barge to be torn apart by the laser fire . Although largely stripped of valuables by scavenging Jawas , the remnants of the " Khetanna " near the sarlacc pit were part of Mos Eisley ' s Skywalker Tour . Parts of the " Khetanna " were eventually used to line the interior of the Doe See ' ybark Bootana restaurant .