Bali Komodo Boat Tour runs every Komodo boat tour on a curated fleet under Komodo Luxury (TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2023–2025, 858+ confirmed bookings): Ayvara for premium share-trip cabins, Malca for value, Riley and Catnazse for private charter, Lady Grace for Bali-to-Komodo crossings, plus day-trip speedboats — real prices from USD 90.
The boat you sleep on decides more about your Komodo trip than any itinerary ever will. The same three days — Padar sunrise, komodo dragons, Pink Beach, manta rays — can feel like a backpacker adventure or a floating boutique hotel depending on the hull under your feet. That is why we publish our fleet openly, with real cabin prices in USD, instead of hiding boats behind a generic “contact us” form. Every vessel below is one we actually operate or charter week in, week out as part of Komodo Luxury, an award-winning operator with more than 10 years on this water, a 4.8-star rating from 152 Google reviews, and three consecutive TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards (2023, 2024, 2025).
Use this page as your fleet map. If you already know your travel style, jump straight to the boat that fits — then check live availability on our booking page or message us on WhatsApp for a same-day answer.
The Fleet at a Glance: Boats and 2026 Prices
Here is every komodo boat tour vessel we run, with the trip type it serves best and honest starting prices. USD figures are approximate conversions of our fixed IDR rates — the numbers we actually invoice, drawn from 858+ real bookings, not marketing bait.
| Boat | Trip Type | Best For | From (USD) | From (IDR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedboat (day trip) | 1-day Komodo tour | Time-poor travelers | USD 90 / pax | IDR 1,450,000 |
| Malca | 3D2N share trip | Budget cabin travelers | USD 215 / pax | IDR 3,550,000 |
| Ayvara — Superior | 3D2N share trip | Comfort at share-trip price | USD 400 / pax | IDR 6,000,000–6,750,000 |
| Ayvara — Deluxe | 3D2N share trip | Couples wanting privacy | USD 470 / pax | IDR 7,750,000 |
| Ayvara — Master | 3D2N share trip | Front-row sea views | USD 515 / pax | IDR 8,500,000 |
| Ayvara — Naturalia Suite | 3D2N share trip | Honeymooners | USD 760 / pax | IDR 12,500,000 |
| Riley | Private 3D2N charter | Families, 4–9 guests | USD 3,950 / boat | IDR 65,000,000–68,000,000 |
| Catnazse | Luxury private charter | Premium groups | USD 6,250 / boat | IDR 103,000,000–148,000,000 |
| Lady Grace | 4D3N Lombok–Komodo route | Bali-departure travelers | USD 1,365 / cabin (2 pax) | IDR 22,500,000 |
Prices exclude the Komodo National Park fee of IDR 650,000 per person (~USD 40), paid locally. Full inclusions are broken down on our prices page. Deposit is 50% to lock your cabin; balance is due 14 days before departure.
Ayvara — The Flagship of Our Share Trips
Ayvara is the boat that changed what a shared komodo boat tour can feel like. Most open-deck boats in Labuan Bajo treat cabins as an afterthought; Ayvara was fitted out cabin-first, which is why 90% of our guests — mostly travelers from Italy, France, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, the US, and Australia — choose her for the classic 3-day, 2-night itinerary.
Four cabin categories, one itinerary
- Superior — USD 400 (IDR 6,000,000–6,750,000 per pax). Air-conditioned cabin with proper bedding and shared modern bathrooms. The sweet spot for solo travelers and friends who want comfort without the suite price.
- Deluxe — USD 470 (IDR 7,750,000 per pax). A private en-suite cabin — close the door, cool the room, and wake to the engine easing toward Padar.
- Master — USD 515 (IDR 8,500,000 per pax). Larger footprint and prime window position. If you plan to spend golden hour horizontal with a sea view, book this.
- Naturalia Suite — USD 760 (IDR 12,500,000 per pax). The honeymoon cabin: panoramic glass, king bed, and the quietest corner of the boat. It sells out first in the April–November high season, often three to four weeks ahead.
Whatever cabin you pick, the deck experience is identical: all meals cooked on board, snorkeling gear, flying-fox sunset at Kalong, and a licensed ranger-guided dragon trek. That shared-deck, private-cabin formula is why Ayvara bookings dominate our invoice history.
Malca — Honest Value, Same Islands
Malca answers the question we hear most on WhatsApp: “What is the cheapest way to do the 3D2N without regretting it?” At USD 215 (IDR 3,550,000) per person, Malca runs the same route as boats charging double — Padar viewpoint, Komodo dragon trekking, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Kalong sunset — with simpler cabins and a friendly communal deck.
We position Malca deliberately: she is not luxury, and we never pretend otherwise. She is clean, crewed by people who have run this crossing for years, and safety-equipped to the same standard we hold every hull to. For students, long-haul backpackers, and anyone who would rather spend the savings on an extra week in Indonesia, Malca is the right call. Compare her against Ayvara cabin-by-cabin on our share trip page.
Riley — Private Charter for Families and Small Groups
Once your group hits four people, private charter maths start beating share-trip maths — and Riley is where that switch happens. She charters at USD 3,950–4,150 (IDR 65,000,000–68,000,000) for a full private 3D2N, carrying 4 to 9 guests. Split nine ways, that is under USD 470 per person for a boat that answers only to your group.
Private means the itinerary bends to you: an earlier Padar start to beat the crowds, a longer float at Manta Point because your kids finally got confident with the snorkel, dinner an hour late because the sunset ran long. Families with children book Riley more than any other boat in our fleet, precisely because there are no strangers’ schedules to negotiate. See how a private day actually flows on our private charter page.
Catnazse — The Luxury Tier
Catnazse is our answer for travelers who want the phinisi silhouette with genuinely premium interiors. Charters run USD 6,250–9,000 (IDR 103,000,000–148,000,000) depending on season and configuration — and for that you get spacious en-suite cabins, a crew-to-guest ratio that feels like a boutique hotel, and dining that goes well beyond boat food.
She is the boat we recommend for milestone trips: honeymoons, anniversaries, multi-generation family reunions where grandparents need real beds and real bathrooms. Catnazse also anchors our luxury Komodo boat tour line, where we pair the vessel with private guides and flexible multi-day routings. For the wider luxury phinisi fleet beyond our own hulls, our parent operator Komodo Luxury maintains the largest curated charter selection in Labuan Bajo.
Lady Grace — The Bali Route Specialist
Most Komodo boats start and end in Labuan Bajo. Lady Grace is different: she runs the 4D3N Lombok-to-Komodo crossing that lets you begin your journey from the Bali side — the closest thing to a true bali to komodo boat tour that respects both your time and the sea. Cabins are IDR 22,500,000 (~USD 1,365) for two people, and the route includes the option to swim with whale sharks in Saleh Bay — an encounter no Labuan Bajo day boat can offer.
Be clear-eyed about the trade-off: the crossing is long, and for most travelers we still recommend the ~1-hour flight from Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), around USD 60–120, then joining Ayvara or Malca. But if the voyage itself is the point — if you want to earn Komodo across open water — Lady Grace is the boat built for it. Weigh both options on our Bali to Komodo guide.
Day-Trip Speedboats — Komodo in a Single Day
Not everyone has two nights to give. Our day-trip speedboats leave Labuan Bajo around 5:30–6:00 AM and return by late afternoon, covering Padar, Komodo or Rinca dragon trekking, Pink Beach, and Manta Point in one intense, unforgettable day — from IDR 1,450,000 (~USD 90) per person on the shared departure.
These are modern twin- or triple-engine speedboats, not converted fishing hulls: life jackets for every seat, shade canopy, and crews who read the Flores Sea daily. If your Bali schedule only spares 48 hours, fly to Labuan Bajo the evening before, run the 1-day tour, and fly back the next morning. It is the most efficient komodo island day trip from Labuan Bajo we know how to build.
Which Boat Is Right for You?
A 60-second decision guide, based on what 858+ real bookings tell us:
- Solo traveler or couple, mid budget: Ayvara Superior or Deluxe on the 3D2N share trip — the best comfort-per-dollar in the fleet.
- Tight budget, flexible expectations: Malca 3D2N at USD 215. Same dragons, same pink sand.
- Honeymoon: Ayvara Naturalia Suite if you like meeting people at dinner; Catnazse if you would rather the whole deck were yours.
- Family or group of 4–9: Riley private charter. Per-person cost drops below Deluxe share-trip level at full occupancy.
- Only one free day: Day-trip speedboat from USD 90.
- Starting from Bali and want the sea route: Lady Grace 4D3N with the Saleh Bay whale shark option.
Still undecided? Two nights beats one for most travelers — the 2D1N option exists, but the 3D2N pace is why it outsells everything else. Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp and we will match you to a boat in minutes, not days.
Safety and Standards Across Every Hull
Fleet diversity never means safety diversity. Every boat we operate or charter — from Malca to Catnazse — meets the same non-negotiables: certified life jackets for every guest, functioning radio and GPS navigation, first-aid kits on board, and captains with years of Flores Sea experience who will re-route or delay for weather without hesitation. The best sailing season is April to November; in the January–February wet season we run conservatively and tell you honestly when a crossing should not happen. That discipline is a large part of why our Google rating sits at 4.8 stars across 152 reviews, and why Komodo Luxury has held TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice status three years running.
How Booking Works
Booking any boat on this page follows the same simple flow: tell us your dates, group size, and preferred vessel via the booking page or WhatsApp; we confirm live availability the same day; you secure the cabin or charter with a 50% deposit; the balance is due 14 days before departure. Park fees (IDR 650,000/~USD 40 per person) are paid locally. More on who we are and how we work is on our about page, and 40 of the questions we get asked most are answered on the FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which boat is best for a first-time Komodo boat tour?
For most first-timers, Ayvara on the 3D2N share trip is the best balance: private-feeling cabins from USD 400 (IDR 6,000,000), all meals included, and the full Padar–Komodo–Pink Beach–Manta Point route. Budget travelers should look at Malca at USD 215; groups of four or more often do better chartering Riley privately.
How much does it cost to charter a private boat to Komodo?
Private 3D2N charters with Bali Komodo Boat Tour start at USD 3,950 (IDR 65,000,000) for Riley, which carries 4–9 guests, and range up to USD 6,250–9,000 (IDR 103,000,000–148,000,000) for the luxury vessel Catnazse. Split among a full group, private charter often costs less per person than premium share-trip cabins.
Can I take a boat from Bali all the way to Komodo?
Yes — Lady Grace runs a 4D3N Lombok-to-Komodo route at IDR 22,500,000 (~USD 1,365) per cabin for two, including an optional whale shark swim in Saleh Bay. That said, most travelers fly Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) in about one hour for USD 60–120 and board there. Choose the sea route only if the voyage itself is your goal.
Are your boats safe during the crossing to Komodo National Park?
Yes. Every vessel in our fleet carries certified life jackets for all guests, radio and GPS navigation, and first-aid equipment, and is crewed by captains with long Flores Sea experience. We sail conservatively, re-route for weather when needed, and recommend the April–November season for the calmest conditions. Our 4.8-star rating across 152 Google reviews reflects that standard.
Do prices include the Komodo National Park entrance fee?
No — the national park fee of IDR 650,000 per person (~USD 40) is set by the park authority and paid locally, on top of your boat price. Everything on the boat side — cabin, all meals, snorkeling gear, ranger-guided trekking, and crew — is included. Full inclusion lists per boat are on our prices page and confirmed in writing before you pay any deposit.