Komodo boat charter pricing varies based on vessel type, charter duration, season, and the number of guests. Understanding these factors helps you select the charter that delivers the best value for your travel goals and budget.
Season impact. High season (June–August, December) carries a +15–25% premium. Low season (January–March) offers a 10–20% discount. Shoulder season (April–May, September–November) is charged at standard rates.
Duration discounts. 5–7 day charters receive a 5–10% discount, 10–14 days 10–15%, and 21+ days 15–25%.
Value optimization. Save 10–20% by booking directly, 15–20% by travelling in low or shoulder season, and 10–15% with flexible mid-week dates. Joining larger groups and extending trips beyond 7 days further reduces the per-person cost.
National Park Entry: USD 200/day (increased from USD 100). Park Ranger Guide: ~USD 6.50/day. Diving Services: USD 50–100 per dive. Snorkeling Equipment Rental: USD 10–15/day. Domestic Flights (Jakarta–Labuan Bajo): USD 80–150.
A 30% deposit is due upon booking; the remaining 70% is due 14 days before departure. Cancellation 30+ days before departure receives a full refund minus a USD 100 fee; 15–29 days a 50% refund; less than 15 days no refund. Payment methods accepted: bank transfer, credit card (4% processing fee), and PayPal. Typical gratuity is 10–15% of trip cost.
Open trip rates are per person; private charter, yacht and superyacht rates are per night, per boat. Prices exclude national park entrance and ranger fees.
| Charter Type | Tier | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Open Trip (Shared) | 3D2N | USD 330–850 per person |
| Open Trip (Shared) | 4D3N | USD 500–900 per person |
| Private Phinisi | Budget (5–7 cabins) | USD 1,800–2,400 / night |
| Private Phinisi | Standard | USD 2,500–4,000 / night |
| Private Phinisi | Premium | USD 4,500–8,000 / night |
| Luxury Yacht | Standard Luxury | USD 3,500–6,000 / night |
| Luxury Yacht | Premium Luxury | USD 6,000–12,000 / night |
| Superyacht & VIP | Ultra-Luxury | USD 15,000–27,000 / night |
Open trips share operational costs (fuel, crew) across 10–15 people. Private charters cover these costs with fewer guests, raising the per-person cost.
Bank transfer, credit card (4% processing fee), and PayPal.
10–15% of trip cost is typical.
Per-day pricing is the cleanest way to compare boats: every private vessel in the fleet carries a published day rate, and multi-day totals are that rate multiplied by nights aboard plus the park’s fixed fees. Speedboats carry the lowest day rate and sail only day trips; phinisi day rates rise with cabin count and class; yachts price per night with crew and chef included. The complete per-boat figures live on the Komodo boat charter prices 2026 list — this page explains how to read them.
Shared open trips price per person, so they look cheaper at first glance. The honest comparison: divide a private boat’s day rate by your group size. At four guests the gap narrows sharply; at six or more the private boat usually wins outright — while removing the fixed schedule and the strangers on deck.
A private charter quote is per boat, not per head, and covers vessel, crew, fuel for the stated route, meals and snorkeling gear. The only per-person items are Komodo National Park’s own entry, ranger and activity fees, which are set by the park and itemized on every quote. For totals arranged by trip length instead, see Komodo boat charter rates by duration; next season’s list is on the 2027 price page.
