Six Classes
Bali Komodo Boat Tour Boats and Options: Every Fleet Class Compared
Our fleet covers six boat classes — shared speedboats for day trips, the budget phinisi Malca (from USD 300), the VIP phinisi Ayvara, the premium phinisi Naturalia, the private charter Riley, and the luxury charter Catnazse. For the full Bali-to-Komodo liveaboard route we run Lady Grace on a 4D3N itinerary.
Quick Answer
When travelers search for "Bali Komodo boat tour boats and options", they are usually trying to answer three questions at once: how much comfort do I need, do I want a shared or private boat, and should I start the trip from Bali or from Labuan Bajo?
Class by Class
How Our Boat Classes Work
This is the "which class am I?" overview. For exact specifications, deck plans and photos for each vessel, head to our fleet page.
Shared Speedboat
The fastest and cheapest way to see Komodo. You fly Bali–Labuan Bajo in the morning or the night before, board around 5:30–6:00 AM, and cover Padar, Komodo, Pink Beach and Manta Point in a single long day. Shaded cabin, open deck, snorkeling gear and lunch included. Suits travelers on a tight schedule, families with young children who prefer sleeping in a hotel, and anyone uneasy about overnighting at sea.
Malca
Our entry-level liveaboard and consistently our best-selling boat. Remarkable value for two nights sleeping inside the national park. Compact air-conditioned private cabins and shared cabin configurations, with a large social deck where meals are served. Suits backpackers, couples on a honeymoon budget, and solo travelers who enjoy meeting other guests. The trade-off is space.
Ayvara
The step up that most couples end up choosing. Same 3D2N route as Malca but with noticeably better cabins, food and crew attention. Superior cabins from USD 450 per person, Deluxe USD 530, and a Master cabin at USD 570 — larger, quieter, usually on the upper deck with the best views. Our recommendation when someone says "not backpacker, not luxury — something genuinely comfortable in the middle."
Naturalia
The top of our shared-trip range. Everything scales up: cabin size, bathroom quality, chef-prepared meals, and a lower guest count that makes the whole trip feel semi-private. Aurea and Sandal cabins from USD 800 per person, with en-suite bathrooms, quality linens and generous windows. Suits honeymooners who want a special trip without chartering a whole boat, and photographers who value quieter decks.
Riley
Where the fleet switches from per-person pricing to per-boat pricing. The boat, crew, chef and itinerary belong entirely to your group. Suits families with children (you set the pace — nap times, early dinners, no strangers), groups of four to eight friends splitting the cost, and travelers who want to customize the route. Also the best option for guests with dietary requirements, since the chef cooks only for you.
Catnazse
The flagship of our Labuan Bajo fleet and the boat we assign when guests ask for "the best you have." Designer suites with hotel-grade bathrooms, indoor and outdoor lounges, a jacuzzi or spa deck on select configurations. Suits luxury travelers, honeymoons where the boat itself is part of the celebration, multi-generational family trips, and small corporate or incentive groups.
Lady Grace
Everything above departs from Labuan Bajo after a short flight from Bali. If you would rather sail from Bali itself, Lady Grace departs Benoa Harbour and cruises through the Lesser Sunda Islands to Komodo. It is a journey-style trip — more sea time, more remote islands, no flight required.
30-Second Guide
Which Boat Should You Choose?
One free day, smallest budget
Shared speedboat day trip — rates on request.
Want to sleep in the park, tightest budget
Malca 3D2N — from USD 300.
Couple wanting comfort without luxury pricing
Ayvara Superior or Master.
Honeymoon or milestone trip, shared boat
Naturalia.
Family or friend group of 4–8
Private Riley — USD 4,350.
No-compromise luxury
Catnazse — USD 7,100–8,000.
Sail from Bali, no flights
Lady Grace 4D3N from Benoa.
Booking
Booking, Deposits and Season
All boats sail the main season April to November, when seas are calm and visibility is best; select vessels operate limited departures outside those months.
We confirm any booking with a 50% deposit, with the balance due 14 days before departure.
Still not sure which class fits your group? Send us your dates and party size on WhatsApp and we will reply with the two or three boats that genuinely match — usually within the hour. Then compare their photos, deck plans and live availability on our complete fleet page.
- If you are comparing Naturalia against chartering privately, the math usually favors Naturalia for groups of one to four people
- Beyond four, look at the private classes or compare all rates on the prices page
- The park entrance fee is the same whichever boat you choose
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the boat class change the itinerary?
Which class is the best value?
When does a private charter make more sense than a premium cabin?
Is a private charter better for dietary requirements?
Can I start the trip from Bali instead of Labuan Bajo?
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Still Not Sure Which Class Fits?
Send us your dates and party size and we will reply with the two or three boats that genuinely match — usually within the hour.