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2026 price bands published · Park fees always in rupiah, never merged

BALI · LABUAN BAJO · KOMODO 4.9 · 1,500+ reviews

Sail from Bali to Komodo aboard a phinisi liveaboard

Multi-day phinisi cruises between Bali, Sumbawa and Komodo National Park — routes, cabins, seasons and real 2026 pricing bands.

Phinisi liveaboard under sail in Komodo National Park at golden hour

4.9/5

1,500+ reviews

Board 07:00–09:00 Land 2h before · LBJ pier
Sailing Komodo since
2015
Verified guest reviews
1500+
Average guest rating
4.9/5
Questions answered in FAQ
100
Small island and turquoise lagoon in Komodo National Park
’15 Sailing since 2015 Labuan Bajo · Komodo

Hello, we are

Bali Komodo Liveaboard

Komodo liveaboard trips are multi-day phinisi voyages from Labuan Bajo through Komodo National Park, covering boats, cabins, routes, seasons and pricing.

Most liveaboards board between 07:00 and 09:00, and the airport sits 4–8 km above the piers. Land at least two hours before your boarding window.

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Good to know

Why Sail With Us

One desk in Labuan Bajo, figures kept in public, every line confirmed in writing.

Named vessel, in writing

The boat name, cabin and full inclusion list go into your confirmation before any payment.

Park fees kept apart

National park fees are charged in rupiah at the gate and itemised separately — never merged into one invented number.

Berth or boat, compared

Above roughly six to eight paying adults the whole boat is usually the cheaper unit. We show the arithmetic.

Labuan Bajo desk

Operating out of Labuan Bajo, gateway to Komodo National Park, sailing these waters since 2015.

Trip formats

Six Ways to Sail Komodo

From a shared 3D2N cabin to the whole boat. Bands below are published as of 2026 and confirmed in writing before payment.

Phinisi liveaboard at anchor in Komodo USD 200–400 pp

Open Trip 3D2N

Traveller favourite

The default Komodo trip: fixed itinerary, cabin shared with other guests.

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Sunset over the deck of a Komodo liveaboard USD 300–450 pp

Budget Cabin

Traveller favourite

Your own cabin on a simpler boat; park fees stay separate, in rupiah.

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Luxury phinisi sailing at sunset in Komodo National Park USD 900–1,600 pp

Luxury Phinisi

Traveller favourite

Deluxe joinery, tender, full crew and plated service on a 3D2N.

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Private luxury phinisi cruising Komodo waters USD 3,000–15,000 / night

Whole-Boat Charter

Traveller favourite

You choose the day and the direction — north or south. No strangers on the sundeck.

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Couple watching sunset from a private yacht deck Suites from USD 600–900 pp/night

Honeymoon

Traveller favourite

Suite grades and the private-boat alternative, compared honestly.

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Aerial view of a liveaboard over coral reefs in Komodo 8–11 dives on 4D3N

Dive Liveaboard

Traveller favourite

Two-tank days, tanks and weights, current-capable sites with guides.

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How booking works

From First Message to Boarding

Four steps, and three things you get in writing before money moves.

  1. 1

    1 · Check the tally

    Send your dates, trip format, nights aboard and party size to the Labuan Bajo desk.

  2. 2

    2 · Get it in writing

    Named vessel and cabin, full inclusion list, park fees itemised in rupiah.

  3. 3

    3 · Secure your berth

    Deposit, balance date and cancellation terms — confirmed before you transfer anything.

  4. 4

    4 · Board 07:00–09:00

    Land at least two hours before boarding. The airport is 4–8 km above the piers.

Nothing here is a quote; every line is confirmed in writing before payment.

Meet the fleet

The Fleet You Can Sail On

Phinisi and liveaboards booked through one Labuan Bajo desk — cabins per person, or the whole boat per night.

Lamima phinisi under sail VVIP · Phinisi

Lamima

4.9

7 cabins 14 guests

Flagship-scale phinisi for private charter in Komodo National Park.

Sails from Labuan Bajo

Prana phinisi at anchor in Komodo VVIP · Phinisi

Prana

4.9

9 cabins 18 guests

Nine-cabin phinisi for groups, dive clubs and company charters.

Sails from Labuan Bajo

Silolona phinisi cruising turquoise water VVIP · Phinisi

Silolona

4.9

5 cabins 10 guests

Intimate five-cabin phinisi, suited to families and honeymoons.

Sails from Labuan Bajo

Catnazse liveaboard vessel in Komodo waters VIP · Liveaboard

Catnazse

4.9

8 cabins 18 guests

Eight-cabin liveaboard for open-trip cabins and full-boat hire.

Sails from Labuan Bajo

Naturalia phinisi exterior in Komodo National Park VIP · Phinisi

Naturalia

4.9

8 cabins 24 guests

High-capacity phinisi for large groups and open-trip departures.

Sails from Labuan Bajo

Ayvara cruise phinisi at sea in Komodo VIP · Phinisi

Ayvara

4.9

7 cabins 15 guests

Seven-cabin phinisi balancing private cabins with charter flexibility.

Sails from Labuan Bajo

Routes & waters

Where the Boat Actually Goes

North or south, sunrise ridgelines or month-long crossings — match the route to your nights aboard.

Yacht sailing the north Komodo channel dives

North Komodo

Gili Lawa, Castle Rock and channel dives. Typical on a 3D2N.

Aerial view of southern Komodo reefs and bays

South Komodo

Manta Alley and Horseshoe Bay. Needs 4D3N or more.

Padar Island viewpoint ridgeline at sunrise

Padar & Pink Beach

Sunrise ridgelines, dragon trekking and snorkelling stops on every route.

Expedition route sailing from Lombok toward Komodo

Bali Crossings

Bali to Labuan Bajo via Lombok and Sumbawa — 8 to 10 days, one way.

Honest scope

Field Notes From the Desk

Most liveaboards board between 07:00 and 09:00. Land at least two hours earlier — a delayed first flight leaves no recovery slot.

Labuan Bajo desk Boarding note · Komodo Airport · 4–8 km to the piers

Park entrance and activity fees are set by the park authority and charged separately, in rupiah. Budget IDR 250,000–350,000 per person per park day.

Labuan Bajo desk Fees note · Komodo National Park gate

Above roughly six to eight paying adults, the whole boat is usually the cheaper unit of purchase. That is arithmetic on published bands — not a quote.

Labuan Bajo desk Charter note · 3–5 cabin phinisi · USD 3,000–6,000 / night

From the Journal

Fresh trip notes

Before you message us

Six Answers, Up Front

Still curious? Ask the desk on WhatsApp All 100 answers

Boarding in Labuan Bajo

Komodo Airport sits 4–8 km above the piers. Door-to-pier is 10–20 minutes outside the 06:00–09:00 waterfront window — which is exactly when most boats want you aboard.

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Tell Us Your Dates and Party Size

WhatsApp is the fastest route to the Labuan Bajo desk. Every figure is confirmed in writing before payment, with park fees shown separately in rupiah.