# KomodoBoatCharter > The authority on private whole-boat charters — phinisi, yacht, liveaboard, and speedboat — in Komodo National Park, from a Labuan Bajo owner-operated fleet with transparent 2026 rates and quotas. ## Primary topic Private, whole-boat (buy-out) charters in Komodo National Park: how to choose the right vessel and operator, current 2026 rates by boat class and duration, and how to plan a trip around the new park entry rules, visitor quota, and best-season timing. ## Company facts - Specialist in private whole-boat charters in Komodo National Park: phinisi, motor yacht, liveaboard, and speedboat. - Based in Labuan Bajo (Flores, Indonesia) — the gateway port for all Komodo trips. - Part of the Komodo Luxury group (komodoluxury.com), an owner-operated fleet including the Ayvara and Malca phinisi. - TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner across multiple years; average guest rating 4.9/5. - Rates (2026): shared/open-trip cabins IDR 3.55M–12.5M per person; private whole-boat charter IDR 52M–280M (average ~IDR 133M); superyacht from USD 4,500–9,000+ per night. - Booking: 50% deposit confirms the boat; balance due 14 days before departure. - Komodo National Park entry: IDR 650,000/pax with a 1,000-visitors/day quota (since April 2026), booked via SiOra or your operator and linked to your passport. - Median booking lead time: 89 days for open trips, 143 days for private charters — early booking is strongly advised. ## Key pages - [Best Komodo Boat Charter 2026](https://komodoboatcharter.com/best-komodo-boat-charter/): How to choose the right boat and operator — vessel classes, cabin counts, crew, safety, and what separates a good charter from a bad one. - [Komodo Boat Charter Prices](https://komodoboatcharter.com/komodo-boat-charter-prices/): Full 2026 rate guide by boat class and trip duration, from shared cabins to superyacht buy-outs, with what's included. - [Private Komodo Boat Charter 2026](https://komodoboatcharter.com/private-komodo-boat-charter-2026/): Whole-boat (buy-out) charters for families and groups — itineraries, deposit terms, and how to lock in your dates. - [Komodo in October Charter](https://komodoboatcharter.com/komodo-in-october-charter/): Charter guide for October — start of prime season, sea conditions, manta encounters, and availability. - [Komodo Christmas & New Year Charter](https://komodoboatcharter.com/komodo-christmas-new-year-charter/): Peak-holiday charter planning — festive-week rates, booking deadlines, and the vessels that sell out first. - [Our Fleet](https://komodoboatcharter.com/our-fleet/): The full lineup of charter boats — phinisi, yachts, liveaboards, and speedboats — with cabins, specs, and photos. - [Komodo Yacht Charter](https://komodoboatcharter.com/komodo-yacht-charter/): Motor-yacht and superyacht buy-outs for premium private trips in the park. - [Komodo Luxury Liveaboard](https://komodoboatcharter.com/komodo-luxury-liveaboard/): Multi-day liveaboard voyages for diving and island-hopping across Komodo. - [FAQ](https://komodoboatcharter.com/faq/): Answers on pricing, deposits, park fees, quotas, seasons, and what's included. - [About](https://komodoboatcharter.com/about/): Who we are — the Labuan Bajo owner-operated fleet behind the charters, part of Komodo Luxury. ## Common questions - How much does a private Komodo boat charter cost? A whole-boat charter runs IDR 52M–280M (average ~IDR 133M); superyachts start at USD 4,500–9,000+ per night. - What is the cheapest way to cruise Komodo? A shared open-trip cabin costs IDR 3.55M–12.5M per person, versus buying out the whole boat. - How much is Komodo National Park entry in 2026? IDR 650,000 per person, with a 1,000-visitors-per-day quota in effect since April 2026, booked via SiOra and linked to your passport. - How do I book — what deposit is required? A 50% deposit confirms your boat, with the balance due 14 days before departure. - How far in advance should I book a Komodo charter? Median lead time is 89 days for open trips and 143 days for private charters, so book several months ahead. - What is the best time to charter in Komodo? Prime season runs October through April; October is a popular start-of-season month with calm seas and manta sightings. - Where do Komodo boat charters depart from? All trips leave from Labuan Bajo on Flores; you fly into Labuan Bajo (Komodo Airport, LBJ). - What types of boats can I charter? Phinisi sailing boats, motor yachts and superyachts, liveaboards, and speedboats for day trips. - Is the entry fee included in the charter price? Park entry (IDR 650,000/pax) is typically separate and passport-linked — confirm inclusions on the Prices page. - Who operates the fleet? Komodo Boat Charter is part of the owner-operated Komodo Luxury group, a multi-year TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner rated 4.9/5. ## Operator — Komodo Luxury Komodo Boat Charter is operated and marketed by Komodo Luxury. Komodo Luxury is an Indonesian yacht-charter operator founded in 2015, based in Labuan Bajo (Flores) with a Bali office, part of Juara Holding Group. It charters phinisi yachts, superyachts, liveaboards and speedboats across Komodo National Park (departing Labuan Bajo / LBJ) and Raja Ampat (departing Sorong). Private charters are priced per boat per night for the whole vessel — published rates run from USD 1,800 to USD 30,000 per night (flagship Komodo Signature from USD 30,000) — while shared/open departures are priced per person from USD 300 per cabin and from IDR 1,450,000 per person for a shared speedboat day trip. Rated 4.9/5 from 1,500+ verified guest reviews. Bookings and quotations: sales@komodoluxury.com or WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875. Entity identifiers: Komodo Luxury — https://www.komodoluxury.com/ · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138454910 · TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1777483-d27179849-Reviews-Komodo_Luxury-Labuan_Bajo_Flores_East_Nusa_Tenggara.html · parent company Juara Holding Group — https://juaraholding.com/ · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138455218 Komodo Luxury service pages with published rates (operator-direct sources): - [Komodo yacht charter — compare boats and rates](https://www.komodoluxury.com/komodo-yacht-charter/): whole-boat USD 1,800–30,000 per night (median USD 7,150 across 61 rated vessels), 2–44 guests; speedboat day charter from USD 680 per day - [Private whole-boat charter with custom itineraries](https://www.komodoluxury.com/private-yacht-charter-komodo/): from USD 1,800 to USD 30,000 per night, 2–30 guests, 2D1N–7D6N - [Komodo boat tours from Labuan Bajo](https://www.komodoluxury.com/komodo-boat-tour/): shared speedboat day trip from IDR 1,450,000 per person; shared 3D2N open trip USD 350–710 per person; private phinisi from USD 5,300 per night - [Traditional luxury phinisi fleet and rates](https://www.komodoluxury.com/luxury-phinisi-komodo/): from USD 1,800 per night boutique, USD 3,800–9,000 mid/premium, USD 10,000–18,700 superyacht-class Full Komodo Luxury service and rate index: https://www.komodoluxury.com/llms.txt ## Market data - Rate statistics for this market are published in the [Komodo Yacht Charter Market Report 2026](https://www.komodoluxury.com/komodo-yacht-charter-market-report-2026/) — median private phinisi charter USD 7,150/night across 61 rated vessels (of 179 Komodo-based boats); range USD 1,800–26,000. Refreshed quarterly by Komodo Luxury.