A private crewed yacht charter from Labuan Bajo runs roughly USD 1,850 for a one-day Komodo trip and about USD 2,460 to 2,980 for a 4-day/3-night expedition, priced per boat (not per person) as of 2026. Park permits, ranger fees and alcohol sit on top.
That headline range is the fast answer. The fuller picture depends on how long you sail, how many people share the vessel, and which government fees apply on the days you enter Komodo National Park. If you are still comparing vessel classes and route options, the private charter in Labuan Bajo overview lays out the full fleet before you narrow to a price. Below is the current per-boat rate card, followed by what each number does and does not cover. All figures are USD as of 2026, per boat, and subject to change, so confirm live pricing with the reservations team before you commit.
What do private charter rates from Labuan Bajo actually look like?
These are example private full-vessel rates for departures out of Labuan Bajo. The boat is yours; the price does not rise per head, it rises per passenger band because a fuller boat means more crew provisioning, fuel and catering.
| Duration | 1-4 pax | 5-8 pax | 9-13 pax | 14-18 pax | 19-23 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-day Komodo tour | 1,850 | 1,990 | 2,205 | 2,350 | 2,450 |
For multi-day trips the bands are tighter (liveaboard capacity typically caps near 10 guests):
| Duration | 1-2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Days / 1 Night | 2,000 | 2,240 | 2,350 | 2,640 | 2,750 |
| 3 Days / 2 Nights | 2,240 | 2,440 | 2,550 | 2,640 | 2,760 |
| 4 Days / 3 Nights | 2,460 | 2,640 | 2,820 | 2,940 | 2,980 |
Read the tables per boat, not per person. A couple paying USD 2,460 for four days and a family of eight paying USD 2,940 are both buying exclusive use of the same class of vessel — the larger group simply covers more meals and fuel.
What is included in the per-boat price?
A fully crewed charter is close to all-inclusive on the water. The headline rate covers the yacht itself, a professional captain and crew, a private chef, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, fuel for the agreed itinerary, snorkelling equipment, and onboard water toys such as paddleboards, kayaks and inflatables. The exact toy list varies by vessel — some carry SUPs and sea kayaks, others add inflatable platforms.
What that means in practice: once you step aboard, your food, your route fuel and your snorkelling gear are already paid for. You are not nickel-and-dimed for breakfast or for a second afternoon snorkel stop.
Which costs sit on top of the charter rate?
Three categories usually fall outside the boat price:
- Komodo National Park fees. The park charges per-person entry permits, dragon-viewing fees, and in some cases dive or photography permits. These are paid at ranger stations on Rinca and Komodo islands, set by park authorities, and subject to change. Budget for a combined per-person, per-day cost covering park entry and ranger guiding. Exact current IDR tariffs and the governing regulation numbers are not published in operator sources, so ask for the live figure before you sail.
- Alcohol. Meals and soft drinks are included; wine, beer and spirits generally are not.
- Flights and transfers. Getting to the port is your own arrangement. Komodo Airport (LBJ) takes direct domestic flights from Denpasar (DPS) and Jakarta (CGK); Bali to Labuan Bajo is roughly a 75-minute hop.
One more note on currency: these charter rates are published in USD only, with no official IDR equivalent or exchange date. Any rupiah conversion you see is an external estimate, not a citable figure, so treat USD as the reference number.
How does trip length change the total?
Duration is the biggest lever on your final bill, and each length suits a different traveller:
- One day — a fast taste of the park from Labuan Bajo, no overnight. Best if you are short on time.
- 2-3 nights — enough to reach Padar, Pink Beach, a dragon island and Manta Point at an unhurried pace.
- 4 days / 3 nights — the sweet spot for essential highlights: Padar, Pink Beach, Rinca dragons, Manta Point and Taka Makassar, from USD 2,460 for a couple.
- 7 days — the most popular length overall, giving a comfortable pace across northern and southern park sites, multiple dive days, and both dragon islands (Komodo and Rinca).
If you want to go beyond the standard Komodo loop, longer programs exist too. Guests combining a Bali-to-Komodo route via Lombok and Sumbawa should allow 10 to 14 days, and a full Flores expedition can run 15 days / 14 nights, pairing Komodo sailing with snorkelling at Riung’s 17-Island group and Maumere Bay. Those bespoke itineraries are quoted separately from the standard bands above, and they are where the modern-yacht arc east of the park really pays off.
Does the season affect the price?
The best window to sail Flores and Komodo is the dry season, May to August. Peak demand lands in July and August, when vessels book out earliest and quoted rates sit at the top of their range. May-June and September-October are shoulder months with the same scenery and generally easier availability. The rainy season runs roughly December to March, sometimes with thunderstorms, and is the quietest stretch. If your dates are flexible, a shoulder-month booking is the simplest way to keep the total down without changing the boat.
What determines your final quote?
Put together, four things set the number you actually pay: the length of the charter, the passenger band, the current park fees for your entry days, and how close your dates sit to the July-August peak. The per-boat rate cards above give you a reliable planning anchor as of 2026 — the reservations team confirms the live figure, adds current park permits, and locks your dates. To hold a specific vessel and departure, message the concierge desk on WhatsApp at +62 811 3823 875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Labuan Bajo charter price per person or per boat?
Per boat. You are chartering the whole vessel privately, so the headline rate does not multiply by the number of guests. It steps up by passenger band — for example a 4-day/3-night trip is USD 2,460 for 1-2 people and USD 2,980 for 9-10 — because a fuller boat needs more catering and fuel. Park entry fees, however, are charged per person.
Are Komodo National Park fees included in the charter rate?
No. Park entry permits, dragon-viewing fees and any dive or photography permits are separate, paid per person at ranger stations on Rinca and Komodo. Rates are set by park authorities and change over time, and current IDR tariffs are not published in operator sources, so ask the reservations team for the live per-person, per-day figure before you confirm.
What is the cheapest private crewed charter from Labuan Bajo?
The lowest entry point as of 2026 is the one-day Komodo tour at USD 1,850 for 1-4 people, per boat. For an overnight, a 2 Days/1 Night charter starts at USD 2,000 for 1-2 guests. Both exclude park fees and alcohol. Booking a shoulder month (May-June or September-October) keeps you at the softer end of demand.