Komodo Phinisi Cruise 3D2N Price (2026 Rates)
**A private 3-day-2-night whole-boat Komodo phinisi charter typically runs from roughly US$4,500 for a smaller 4-cabin vessel up to US$18,000+ for a superyacht-class phinisi, all-inclusive of crew, meals, park routing, and water activities (as of 2026, subject to change). You buy out the entire yacht — not a cabin — so the price is per boat, not per person.**
That single distinction is what makes a 3D2N phinisi different from a shared liveaboard bunk. Below is what the money actually buys, day by day, and how the price moves with the size and age of the vessel.
What does a 3-day-2-night Komodo phinisi cost in 2026?
The 3D2N window is the shortest genuine Komodo expedition — long enough to reach Padar, Pink Beach, and Komodo island, short enough to fit a long weekend. Because you charter the whole boat, the sensible way to read price is by vessel class: how many staterooms, how new the refit, how large the crew.
Indonesian phinisi charter is priced all-inclusive, and that framing matters. Yacht Style notes that Indonesian charter rates are generally all-inclusive, without the separate tax, fuel, and provisioning charges that can add roughly 50% to a Mediterranean or Caribbean charter. When you compare a Komodo phinisi quote against a European yacht week, you are comparing a finished number against a starting number.
For scale at the top end: Boatbookings lists top phinisi charter yachts in Indonesia at weekly rates of roughly US$77,000–US$85,000 per week, and Lamima — described by Boat International as “Asia’s largest luxury Phinisi-style yacht,” with seven cabins for up to 14 guests — charters via central agent EYOS Expeditions at around US$200,000 per week per Yacht Style. Those are seven-night flagship figures; a 3D2N whole-boat buyout on a mid-market phinisi sits far below them.
3D2N whole-boat price bands by vessel size
| Vessel class | Staterooms / guests | Crew | Indicative 3D2N whole-boat (USD, 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique phinisi | 3–4 cabins / 6–8 | 6–9 | US$4,500–US$8,000 | Families, small friend groups |
| Premium phinisi | 5–6 cabins / 10–12 | 10–14 | US$8,500–US$14,000 | Milestone trips, mixed groups |
| Superyacht-class phinisi | 7 cabins / 14 | 15–17 | US$15,000–US$28,000+ | Full buyout, top-tier service |
A real superyacht spec anchor for the top row: a 45m custom phinisi with 7 staterooms and 17 crew is a documented reference point for this class. All figures above are indicative whole-boat totals for the vessel over the trip, as of 2026 and subject to change with season, fuel, and availability. We do not quote IDR here — no official exchange rate appears in our sources, so any rupiah figure would be a calculated estimate rather than a sourced fact.
What is included in the 3D2N price?
Because the charter is all-inclusive, the number you are quoted generally covers the parts that European charters bill separately:
- Whole-vessel private buyout — you and your group only, no shared cabins.
- Full crew: captain, cruise director, deckhands, and chef.
- All onboard meals, snacks, drinking water, tea and coffee.
- Standard water toys: kayaks, snorkel gear, and a tender for island landings.
- Route planning across the Komodo signature sites.
Typically quoted separately and confirmed at booking: Komodo National Park entrance and ranger fees, alcohol, dive packages with a certified dive guide and compressor/nitrox where the vessel carries them, and transfers to and from Labuan Bajo. Always get these itemised in writing before you pay.
What does the 3D2N Komodo itinerary cover, day by day?
Labuan Bajo on Flores is the recognised gateway port for Komodo, and every 3D2N charter departs from there. The two nights are spent aboard, anchored in calm bays. Komodo cruising is at its best May through September, when seas are drier and calmer — a useful window to target for a short trip where weather margin is thin.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening / overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Embark Labuan Bajo, safety brief, set sail | Kanawa or Sebayur for first snorkel; lunch underway | Sunset at anchor; dinner aboard; overnight at sea |
| Day 2 | Padar island sunrise ridge hike; Pink Beach snorkel | Komodo or Rinca ranger-guided dragon trek | Kalong bat-island flyout; dinner; second overnight |
| Day 3 | Manta Point drift snorkel (season permitting) | Taka Makassar sandbar; return cruise | Disembark Labuan Bajo by early afternoon |
Padar’s three-bay ridge, Pink Beach’s coral-tinted sand, and the Komodo dragons of Rinca and Komodo island are the anchor sights; exact order flexes with tide, wind, and park ranger scheduling. Your cruise director finalises the running order on Day 1 once conditions are read.
How does booking a 3D2N Komodo phinisi work?
The process is deliberately short, because 3D2N buyers usually book close to travel. Here is the path from enquiry to boarding:
- Tell us your dates and group size. Message the Komodo Luxury concierge on WhatsApp with your window and headcount. Group size decides which vessel class fits — no point pricing a 7-cabin superyacht for four people.
- Receive matched vessels and an all-in quote. We return two or three available phinisi options with whole-boat pricing, cabin layout, and crew complement, plus the fees quoted separately (park, transfers, dive).
- Hold the date. A deposit secures the specific vessel and departure. Peak May–September dates move fast; a verbal hold without deposit is not a booking.
- Confirm the run sheet. We lock the itinerary, dietary needs, transfers, and any dive add-ons, then send a final written confirmation with the itemised total.
- Board in Labuan Bajo. Meet the crew at the jetty; the captain and cruise director brief you before you sail.
Bookings are handled directly by the Komodo Luxury reservations team — the operator, founded 2015 in Labuan Bajo, arranges the charter end to end rather than passing you to a third party.
Is a 3D2N phinisi worth it versus a longer charter?
For a first Komodo trip or a tight schedule, yes — 3D2N reaches the headline sites without the cost of a full week. If your priority is diving multiple sites, adding Manta Alley, or a calmer pace, a 4D3N gives real breathing room. The all-inclusive structure means the per-night economics improve slightly on longer trips, since fixed embarkation costs spread across more days.
For the full range of durations, cabin-versus-buyout options, and vessel profiles, see our broader Komodo phinisi charter guide. This page exists to answer one question cleanly: what a short 3D2N buyout costs and covers.
Ready to price your 3D2N Komodo phinisi?
Send your travel dates and group size to the Komodo Luxury concierge and we will return matched vessels with an all-inclusive whole-boat quote, dated to 2026 and honest about which fees sit outside the base rate.
- WhatsApp: 628113823875
- Email: sales@komodoluxury.com
No shared cabins, no per-person upsell — one boat, your group, priced whole. Message us and we will confirm live availability for your dates.
*Prices are indicative as of 2026 and subject to change with season, fuel, availability, and final vessel selection. Komodo National Park fees and transfers may be quoted separately and are confirmed in writing before payment.*