Labuan Bajo Boat Charter Price List (2026)
**As of 2026, a full-boat private charter in Labuan Bajo runs from about IDR 12,000,000 per day for a standard phinisi (8-12 guests) up to IDR 53,500,000+ per day for a higher-end luxury vessel. Speedboat day-charters and shared trips sit far lower. Charter rates are per boat, not per person, and exclude Komodo National Park entrance fees. All figures subject to change.**
There is no single official noticeboard at the harbor that lists every vessel and its day rate — pricing stays scattered across operators, agents and WhatsApp quotes. Bajo Harborline, operated by Komodo Luxury (a Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015), keeps this rate sheet in one place so you can compare before you commit. Bookings are handled directly by the Komodo Luxury reservations team.
What does a Labuan Bajo boat charter cost in 2026?
The number that matters depends on one thing: are you chartering the whole boat, or buying a seat on a shared trip? Private charter is quoted per boat per day. Shared speedboat tours and liveaboards are quoted per person. Below is the transparent breakdown, date-stamped as of 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live rate before you transfer a deposit.
Private charter price list — per boat, per day
| Vessel class | Typical capacity | Day rate (IDR) | Approx. (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard phinisi | 8-12 guests | 12,000,000 – 25,000,000 | 750 – 1,550 | Families, friend groups wanting the whole boat |
| Higher-end / luxury phinisi | 6-14 guests | 19,000,000 – 53,500,000+ | 1,200 – 3,300+ | AC cabins, ensuite, crew-served, premium finish |
| Speedboat (private day) | up to ~8-12 | varies by boat/route | quote on request | Fast island-hopping, no overnight |
| Semi-phinisi | 6-10 guests | mid-range (between speedboat and full phinisi) | quote on request | Budget-conscious overnight groups |
Private charters can depart on flexible dates you choose. The rate covers the boat, crew, fuel and standard onboard meals for the itinerary agreed — but not park entrance fees, which are collected separately (see below).
Shared / open-trip price list — per person
| Trip type | Duration | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-day speedboat tour | ~05:30 depart, return by sunset | USD 50 – 80 | 4-6 stops (Padar, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar) |
| Basic shared liveaboard | 3-day / 2-night | ~IDR 3,334,000 (~USD 205) | Shared cabins, open trip on fixed departure days |
| Luxury phinisi (per berth) | 3-day / 2-night | from IDR 8,800,000+ (~USD 545+) | AC cabins, premium service |
| Labuan Bajo-Lombok crossing | Multi-day | USD 250 – 400 | Depart LBJ Sundays, depart Lombok Thursdays; price by cabin |
Open trips run on fixed departure days and fill seat by seat, which is why they cost a fraction of a full charter. If you want the boat to yourself on your own schedule, you move to the private column above.
Why are luxury phinisi charters so much more than standard ones?
The jump from IDR 12M to IDR 53.5M+ per day is not arbitrary. A standard phinisi at the lower end gives you a solid wooden boat, a working crew and basic cabins. As you climb, you pay for air-conditioned ensuite cabins, a higher crew-to-guest ratio, better food, a more spacious sun deck and newer builds. A boat sleeping the same 8-12 guests can sit anywhere on that ladder depending on age, finish and reputation — so “phinisi charter” alone tells you very little until you fix the vessel and the season.
Two more cost drivers to keep in view:
- Duration. A day rate multiplies. A 3-day/2-night private charter is roughly three day-rates plus provisioning, not a flat fee.
- Season. Dry-season dates (broadly April-December, with some guides citing April-November) are peak demand — calm seas, best visibility, highest occupancy. January-March brings wind, heavy rain and big waves that can cancel or reroute departures, so fewer boats run and pricing behaves differently.
What is NOT included in the charter price?
This is where quotes surprise people, so read it before you budget.
Komodo National Park entrance fees are separate. A commercial one-day island-hopping tour lists Komodo National Park and Padar Island entrance fees at about IDR 450,000 (around USD 33) per person, collected on top of the trip price. A 2026 guide confirms Komodo tour prices exclude park entrance fees, which must be paid separately, directly to the park authorities. The park is managed by Indonesian authorities under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
Flights and transfers are separate too. Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo economy one-way runs roughly IDR 1.2-2.5M on Garuda or Batik and IDR 700,000-1.5M on Lion or Wings, and busy dates can roughly double. From Komodo Airport (LBJ) it is about 10 minutes by car to where liveaboards moor; a taxi to the ferry harbor is about 15-20 minutes for around IDR 100,000, or an ojek motorbike for about IDR 20,000 with light luggage.
How does booking a charter work?
Locking a rate is straightforward. Here is the sequence the Komodo Luxury reservations team runs:
- Tell us the vessel class, date and headcount. Standard phinisi for 8, or luxury for 12? Two nights or three? This sets your column on the price list.
- Get a live, itemised quote. You receive the current boat rate plus a clear line for park fees and any transfers — no vague lump sums.
- Confirm with a deposit to hold the boat. Dates and vessels move fast in dry season; a deposit takes your chosen boat off the market.
- Boarding day. Following a typical liveaboard boarding flow (as Neptune Liveaboards documents), a driver brings you to the jetty between roughly 11:00-12:30, crew check names and passports, handle luggage, assign cabins, then run the tour, lunch and a safety briefing before departure.
- Cruise. Fixed itinerary for open trips; your chosen route for a private charter.
Lock your 2026 charter rate
Prices on this page are date-stamped as of 2026 and subject to change — the only way to fix your number is a live quote against a real boat and date. Bajo Harborline is operated by Komodo Luxury, a Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015, and the reservations team books directly.
Message the Komodo Luxury concierge on WhatsApp: +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com. Send your dates, group size and preferred vessel class, and you’ll get an itemised charter quote — boat rate, park fees and transfers spelled out — so there are no surprises at the jetty.
Quick answers
Is the charter price per person or per boat? Private charter is per boat, per day. Shared speedboat tours and liveaboard berths are per person.
Do these prices include Komodo park fees? No. Park entrance fees (about IDR 450,000 / USD 33 per person on a typical one-day tour) are paid separately to the park authorities.
Can I charter on any date? Yes for private charters — they depart flexibly. Open trips run only on fixed departure days.
All prices as of 2026, subject to change. Verify current rates and park fees with operators and park authorities before booking. Published by Juara Holding Group.