The open trip 3D2N is our most popular per-seat charter — the full three-day Komodo itinerary on a shared phinisi at a fraction of the private charter price. Fixed departures every few days, small groups of 8–14 travellers, and the entire highlight reel of the park covered in one trip.
An open trip is a shared charter: you book a cabin (or a bed in a shared cabin) on a phinisi alongside other travellers, paying a per-seat rate instead of chartering the whole vessel. The itinerary is fixed and the departure dates are scheduled in advance — usually three or four departures per week in high season.
It is the most affordable way to experience an overnight Komodo charter, and the social format suits solo travellers, couples, and small groups of friends who don’t need full privacy.
The boat, the food, the crew, the route — all identical to a private 3D2N. You sleep in a proper cabin (private or twin shared), the on-board chef prepares all meals, the captain follows the same proven route through the park’s greatest stops. The only differences are: you share the boat with other travellers, the schedule is fixed, and the per-person price is roughly half of a private charter at small-group sizes.
Morning boarding, warm-up snorkel at Kelor, ranger trek on Komodo Island, overnight at Kalong for the sunset bat exodus.
Sunrise hike on Padar, snorkel Pink Beach, swim with mantas at Manta Point, overnight in a quiet northern bay.
Morning swim at the Taka Makassar sandbar, final snorkel at Kanawa, return to Labuan Bajo by mid-afternoon.
Typically 8–14 travellers, plus 4–6 crew. The boat is large enough that the group never feels cramped and small enough that everyone gets to know each other by Day 2.
Solo travellers are offered twin-share cabins matched by gender. A single-cabin upgrade is available at a surcharge if you prefer privacy.
Three to four departures per week in high season (May–October), two per week in shoulder season, weekly in low season. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead is recommended.
Only if you book the entire boat — usually 8 paid cabins = full private charter. We can quote both formats so you can compare.
