Komodo boat charter prices in 2027 run from about USD 100–150 per person for an all-in speedboat day trip, USD 800–1,500 per day for a mid-range private phinisi, USD 2,000–5,000+ for luxury vessels, and roughly USD 15,000–27,000 per night at superyacht level, park fees excluded. Shared 3D2N open trips average USD 300–450 per person.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
The table below covers the six boat classes travelers actually get quoted on, with whole-boat rates unless marked per person. Most operators quote per trip rather than per day; the 3D2N column shows the typical total for the classic three-day, two-night charter. All figures exclude Komodo National Park fees, which are itemized in the next section.
| Boat class | Typical guests | Per-day rate (USD) | Typical 3D2N charter total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedboat (day charter) | 10–12 | 100–150 per person, all-in day trip | — (day use) |
| Standard phinisi | 2–8 | from ~800 | from ~2,400 |
| Semi-phinisi (modern build, full AC ensuite) | 2–8 | 800–1,500, typically the upper half of the band | 2,400–4,500 |
| Luxury phinisi | 6–12 | 2,000–5,000+ | 6,000–15,000+ |
| Motor yacht | 6–14 | 2,000–5,000+; flagship vessels 2,950–4,400 per night | 6,000–15,000+ |
| Superyacht | up to 20 | ~15,000–27,000 per night | ~30,000–54,000 (two nights) |
Notes: standard and semi-phinisi overlap inside the researched USD 800–1,500 band — where a boat lands depends on hull age, cabin count and fit-out. Day-quoted classes are totaled at three charter days for 3D2N; night-quoted vessels bill by the two nights aboard. For boat-by-boat availability in the private and luxury classes, start at the Komodo yacht charter page.
Park fees are charged per person, mostly per day, and are almost never inside the charter price — crews collect them in cash and pay the park on your behalf. The schedule below is the fee structure 2027 quotes are currently built on; the Komodo National Park fees page tracks the current official schedule in detail.
| Fee (foreign visitors) | Amount (IDR) |
|---|---|
| Park entry (marine park ticket), per person per day | 250,000 |
| Conservation fee, per person per day | 100,000 |
| Harbour fee (boat arrivals) | 25,000 |
| Diving surcharge (divers only), per day | 25,000 |
| Komodo Island trek (soft / long), per person | 400,000 / 450,000 |
| Padar Island trekking, per person | 400,000 |
| Ranger fee, per group (max 5 people) | 200,000 |
| Drone permit (special activity) | ~2,000,000 |
The minimum boat-based, non-diving total is IDR 375,000 (~USD 22–25) per person per day before trekking fees; with island treks and shared ranger fees included, budget IDR 400,000–550,000 per foreign visitor per day. Indonesian citizens pay a lower domestic rate (entry IDR 50,000 weekday / 75,000 weekend, conservation IDR 10,000 per day), and tariffs run higher on Sundays and public holidays.
On KomodoBoatCharter vessels, and across most licensed Labuan Bajo operators, the standard split looks like this:
Included as standard:
Excluded — budget separately:
A shared 3D2N open trip averages USD 300–450 per person. Run the same math on a private mid-range phinisi at USD 2,400–4,500 per 3D2N trip: with 8 guests that is USD 300–560 per person, and with 12 guests roughly USD 200–375 per person — inside or below open-trip pricing, with the whole boat and a custom route included. Solo travelers and couples are the ones who genuinely pay the private-charter premium; groups mostly do not.
Quotes come in USD or IDR, but the payment flow is consistent across licensed operators: a 20–50% deposit at booking by bank transfer, Wise or card payment link, with the balance settled before or on departure day — commonly in cash in Labuan Bajo. On the ground, everything is rupiah: park posts and remote ticket offices remain largely cash-based, and boats rarely process cards on board.
Plan on IDR 1–2 million cash per person to cover park and ranger fees plus incidentals, and add crew tips of IDR 100,000–200,000 per guest per day — handed to the captain at the end of the trip to share among the crew. Several major Indonesian bank ATMs operate in Labuan Bajo, but they can run dry in peak periods, so withdraw a day before departure rather than the morning you board.
Roughly USD 800–1,500 per day for a mid-range private phinisi (2–8 guests) and USD 2,000–5,000+ per day for luxury vessels, usually quoted per trip rather than per day.
A standard 3D2N open trip averages about USD 300–450 per person, including cabin, meals, and snorkeling gear.
Typically the boat, crew, fuel for the standard route, all meals, drinking water, and snorkeling gear — park fees and alcohol are usually extra.
Komodo National Park fees, ranger fees, alcoholic drinks, scuba diving, drone permits, tips, and sometimes hotel/airport transfers.
Usually not — crews collect roughly IDR 400,000–550,000 per foreign visitor per day in cash and pay the park on your behalf.
The usual surprises are park and ranger fees, fuel surcharges for custom routes, drone permits, and drinks beyond water, tea, and coffee.
Budget shared boats can be slightly cheaper last-minute in town, but advance online booking gives far better boat selection at similar prices.
Yes — July–August and holiday dates command premium rates, while shoulder and wet-season months bring discounts and more availability.
For the previous edition, see the Komodo boat charter prices 2026 guide; this page supersedes it for 2027 planning.
This guide is published by KomodoBoatCharter, a boat charter group operating in Komodo National Park since 2015, part of the Komodo Luxury group.
