Every Komodo charter includes all meals, prepared fresh on board, with unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee throughout the trip. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergen-free menus are all available — the single rule is to state dietary requirements at booking, because the galley provisions in Labuan Bajo and there is no shopping once you sail.
Meals follow the rhythm of the itinerary, as described in our food & dining guide: breakfast buffets with Indonesian staples alongside Western options like toast and eggs, lunch served buffet-style or packed around activity schedules, and dinner as the culinary highlight — grilled fresh fish, Indonesian curries and multiple side dishes served family-style on deck under the stars.
| Vessel class | Galley setup | What dinner looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Budget & mid-range | Skilled local cooks, Indonesian-focused menus | Fresh seafood, rice dishes, vegetables, tropical fruit — generous and family-style |
| Luxury phinisi | Dedicated onboard chef, curated menus | Multi-course presentations rivaling fine restaurant dining |
| Private yacht | Chef-led galley, menus set with you at booking | Fully personalized, occasion styling available |
| Requirement | Available? | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Halal | Yes | Halal galley service on request — standard for GCC groups, with prayer-friendly scheduling available |
| Vegetarian / vegan | Yes | Menus built around vegetables, tofu-tempeh, rice and fresh fruit |
| Gluten-free | Yes | Rice-based Indonesian cooking adapts naturally; flag it at booking |
| Allergies | Yes | Allergen-free preparation with advance notice at booking |
| Children’s meals | Yes | Simpler plates on request — tell us ages when booking |
Halal-first travelers planning from the Gulf should start at our GCC charter hub, which covers halal galley service, prayer-friendly scheduling and women-only group charters on a fully private boat.
Unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee are provided on every charter. Alcohol is the standard exclusion across the fleet: it is sold aboard on many boats and some allow BYO — confirm your vessel’s policy at booking, per the inclusions list on the 2027 rate guide.
Yes — every charter includes all meals prepared fresh on board by the crew or chef, plus unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee. The only regular exclusion is alcohol, which is sold aboard on many boats or brought BYO where allowed.
Yes. Halal galley service is available on request and is standard practice for GCC groups, with prayer-friendly scheduling built into the itinerary. Request it at booking so provisioning in Labuan Bajo is done accordingly.
Allergen-free preparation is available with advance notice. State the allergy clearly at booking — the galley provisions before departure and there is no resupply at sea, so the advance notice is what guarantees safe meals.
Budget and mid-range vessels carry skilled local cooks producing Indonesian-focused menus — fresh seafood, curries, vegetables and fruit, served generously family-style. It is honest, fresh cooking; luxury vessels add dedicated chefs and multi-course fine dining.
Yes, unlimited sealed drinking water is provided throughout every charter, along with tea and coffee. You never need to budget for water on board.
