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Komodo Share Trip (Open Trip): Join a Scheduled Boat Tour

A Komodo share trip (open trip) lets you book a private cabin on a scheduled 3D2N boat tour and share the vessel with other travelers. Weekly departures from Labuan Bajo from USD 215 (IDR 3.55M) per person.

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Share Cabin Blessing Phinisi | Komodo Luxury
Your cabin, shared deck10–16 guests
USD 215
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Quick Answer

You keep your own private, air-conditioned cabin with an en-suite bathroom. What you share is the boat itself — the sundeck, the dining area, the crew, the guide, and the fixed itinerary.

That is the entire concept of a shared Komodo boat tour, and it is the single most effective way to see Padar Island, Pink Beach, the Komodo dragons, and Manta Point without paying for a full private charter.
You book a cabin, not a seat. Every cabin is private and lockable, with air conditioning and a private bathroom.
The departure date is fixed, which is what keeps the per-person price low — the operating cost of the vessel, crew, fuel, and ranger fees is divided across 10–16 guests.
A private 3D2N charter starts around USD 3,950 for the whole boat; a share trip cabin starts at USD 215 per person on the same waters, the same islands, the same dragons.

Real Operating Rates

Komodo Open Trip Prices 2026 (Per Person, 3D2N)

These are our real operating rates, drawn from actual invoices — not teaser prices. All rates are per person for the full 3 days 2 nights, including meals, snorkeling equipment, guide, and Labuan Bajo transfers.

Malca — Sharing Cabin

Best value

Budget travelers, solo and friends.

from $215
IDR 3,550,000 per person

Ayvara — Superior Cabin

Couples wanting comfort at mid-range.

$400–$410
IDR 6,000,000–6,750,000 per person

Ayvara — Deluxe Cabin

Couples, larger cabin and window views.

~$470
IDR 7,750,000 per person

Ayvara — Master Cabin

Honeymoon

Honeymooners, best cabin on board.

$515
IDR 8,500,000 per person

Naturalia — Suite

Luxury open trip, boutique phinisi.

$760
IDR 12,500,000 per person

Add Komodo National Park fee: IDR 650,000 (~USD 40) per person, paid in the park. Trekking, snorkeling stops, and all island landings are included in every class.

The Route

The 3D2N Share Trip Itinerary

This is the route 91% of our guests sail. A proven 3D2N route covers all six signature stops: Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, and Kalong Island at sunset.

Day 1 09:00

Labuan Bajo, Kelor Island, Rinca, Kalong Sunset

Board mid-morning and cruise out past the harbor islands. First stop is Kelor Island for a short, steep hike with a postcard view and your first snorkel. In the afternoon we visit Rinca Island — home to the same Komodo dragons as Komodo Island itself, often with fewer crowds — for a ranger-guided trek. The day ends anchored off Kalong Island, where tens of thousands of flying foxes pour out of the mangroves at sunset. Dinner and your first night on board.

Kelor Island Rinca Island Kalong Island
Day 2 05:00

Padar Sunrise, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point, Taka Makassar

The signature day. We wake you before dawn for the Padar Island sunrise hike — the three-bay viewpoint that defines every Komodo photo you have ever seen. Back on board for breakfast, then Pink Beach for snorkeling over some of the healthiest coral in the park. Midday is Komodo Island itself: a guided trek with park rangers to see the dragons in the wild. In the afternoon, we drift-snorkel Manta Point, where reef manta rays with 3–4 metre wingspans feed in the current, and finish on the sandbar of Taka Makassar. Sunset dinner on deck.

Padar sunrise Pink Beach Komodo Island Manta Point Taka Makassar
Day 3 07:00

Kanawa or Sebayur Snorkel, Return to Labuan Bajo

A final relaxed morning snorkel at Kanawa or Sebayur Island, brunch on board, and arrival back in Labuan Bajo around midday — comfortable timing for an afternoon flight to Bali.

Kanawa or Sebayur Labuan Bajo

Boarding is 09:00–10:00 at Labuan Bajo harbour. We collect you from your hotel or directly from Komodo Airport — morning flights from Bali connect comfortably with same-day boarding. Standard pattern: departures every Friday and Monday morning during high season (April–November), with additional mid-week dates on Malca during peak months (July–August). Low season departures continue but are weather-dependent; we consolidate guests onto fewer, larger vessels for stability and safety.

Three Honest Comparisons

Share Trip vs Private Charter vs Day Trip

From a team that operates all three.

What Matters Private charter Share trip (this page)
Price IDR 65–68M (~USD 3,950–4,150) for 4–9 guests; luxury vessels IDR 103–148M From USD 215 per person for the full 3D2N route
What you trade A higher total, justified above six guests Schedule flexibility — departure dates and itinerary are fixed
Best value per experience For families and groups of 6+, where per-person cost approaches share-trip level The best cost-per-experience ratio in the park
Ideal for Families, groups, honeymooners wanting the whole deck Couples, solo travelers, and small groups of friends
Versus a day trip Also available as a private day charter A day trip from IDR 1,450,000 (~USD 90) compresses the headline stops into one long day — no sunrise at Padar, no night at anchor

If you can spare two nights, the 2D1N option or this 3D2N share trip is a different experience entirely.

Why Us

Why Book Your Open Trip with Bali Komodo Boat Tour

Bali Komodo Boat Tour is part of Komodo Luxury, with 10+ years operating in Komodo National Park, a 4.9/5 from 1,500+ verified guests across Google and TripAdvisor, and 858+ confirmed bookings. That scale matters on a share trip specifically.

Most of our guests start in Bali. The standard route is the one-hour flight from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), then straight onto the boat — we handle the airport pickup.

Prefer to sail the whole way? Our 4D3N Lombok-to-Komodo route on Lady Grace (IDR 22,500,000 per cabin for 2 guests) crosses the Flores Sea via Moyo and Satonda, with an optional whale shark swim at Saleh Bay, and ends inside Komodo National Park.

  • Guaranteed departures. Because our open trips fill reliably, we do not cancel departures for low occupancy the way small resellers do.
  • Own fleet, not brokered boats. Malca, Ayvara and Naturalia are vessels we operate and maintain. You board the boat you booked.
  • Licensed crew and rangers. Every trek inside the park is led by certified rangers; every vessel carries life jackets, first-aid, and communications equipment as standard.
  • Simple, transparent payment. 50% deposit confirms your cabin; the balance is due 14 days before departure. No hidden "boat fee" surprises at the harbor.
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FAQ

Komodo Share Trip FAQ

How much does a Komodo open trip cost?
A 3D2N Komodo share trip starts at USD 215 (IDR 3.55M) per person in a Malca sharing cabin, rising to USD 400–515 for Ayvara Superior to Master cabins and USD 760 for a Naturalia suite. Add the Komodo National Park fee of IDR 650,000 (~USD 40) per person, paid locally. Meals, gear, guide, and transfers are included.
Do I share a cabin with strangers on a share trip?
No — you share the boat, not your cabin. Couples get a private double cabin; solo travelers can book a single cabin or opt for a twin share to save money. Every cabin on our open trip vessels is air-conditioned with a private bathroom. Only common areas like the sundeck and dining space are shared.
How do I join a Komodo open trip from Bali?
Fly Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) — about one hour, USD 60–120 each way. Take a morning flight and we collect you at Komodo Airport for same-day boarding around 09:00–10:00. The boat returns by midday on day three, in time for an afternoon flight back to Bali. We coordinate the timing when you book.
When is the best time for a Komodo share trip?
April through November is the best season — calm seas, dry weather, and 20–30 meter snorkeling visibility. Manta sightings are reliable year-round at Manta Point. December to March departures still run but are weather-dependent. July, August, and Easter are peak demand, so book those dates 1–2 months in advance to secure your preferred cabin.
What is included in the 3D2N share trip price?
All meals and drinking water on board, your private cabin, snorkeling equipment, an English-speaking guide, all island stops (Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, Kalong), and Labuan Bajo hotel or airport transfers. Excluded: the IDR 650,000 (~USD 40) park and ranger fee, alcoholic drinks, and crew tips.
Can the boat cancel my open trip departure?
Departures are effectively guaranteed — because 91% of our 858+ bookings are share trips, our scheduled boats fill consistently and we do not cancel for low occupancy. The only exception is an official harbor-master weather closure, in which case we rebook you free of charge or refund your deposit in full.

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