Komodo Group Boat Charter for Groups of 10 to 20
**A Komodo group boat charter puts your whole party of 10 to 20 on one private boat from Labuan Bajo, so the cost is split across heads instead of paid per seat. Whole-group rates start around IDR 110,000,000 for a 2D1N trip (Salam Ransel, as of 2026), and per-head cost usually beats shared tours once you fill 12 or more berths.**
At Varana Charters, operated by Komodo Luxury, we match your headcount and dates to the right boat class and route. This page is the group-charter money math: how many people fit, what a full boat costs, and how to lock your dates with our reservations team.
How does group charter pricing actually work?
You pay for the boat, not per person. That single fact flips the economics once your group is large. A shared open trip charges each traveler a seat rate. A private group charter charges one flat rate for the entire vessel, then your group divides it.
Komodo Touristic, a Labuan Bajo operator, publishes estimated private phinisi charter prices from about USD 2,049 to USD 8,457 depending on boat type, duration, and excursions, with a 3D2N standard boat from around USD 2,616.17 and 4D3N from around USD 2,960.41 (as of 2026, subject to change). Salam Ransel lists whole-group Komodo boat charters from Labuan Bajo at IDR 110,000,000 for 2D1N, IDR 130,000,000 for 3D2N, and IDR 160,000,000 for 4D3N per group, with stated capacity up to 21 pax across 9 rooms. Those are real per-group reference points, not per-person seat prices.
Do the division and the picture changes fast. A boat quoted at IDR 130,000,000 for 3D2N works out very differently at 8 heads than at 18 heads:
| Group size | Sample 3D2N whole-boat rate | Cost per head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 pax | IDR 130,000,000 | ~IDR 16,250,000 | Boat under-filled; per-head high |
| 12 pax | IDR 130,000,000 | ~IDR 10,833,000 | Balance point for most groups |
| 16 pax | IDR 130,000,000 | ~IDR 8,125,000 | Strong value per head |
| 20 pax | IDR 130,000,000 | ~IDR 6,500,000 | Best per-head economics |
Figures illustrate the Salam Ransel 3D2N reference rate divided by headcount; actual quotes vary by boat, season, route, and group size. Park fees and add-ons are extra (covered below).
Which boat fits a group of 10, 15, or 20?
Capacity is the first filter, comfort is the second. A speedboat can carry a big day group fast but has no cabins for overnights. A cabin phinisi sleeps everyone but has a fixed room count. Here is how boat class maps to group size and trip length.
| Group size | Best boat class | Trip fit | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-12 pax | Cabin phinisi or standard wooden boat | 2D1N / 3D2N | Enough cabins, sociable deck, mid-range per-head cost |
| 12-16 pax | Larger cabin phinisi | 3D2N / 4D3N | Fuller route (Taka Makassar, Kanawa, Kalong sunset), one shared boat |
| 16-20 pax | Big phinisi (approx. 9 rooms) or two coordinated boats | 3D2N and up | Salam Ransel states up to 21 pax across 9 rooms |
| Up to 20, day only | Speedboat or open-deck day boat | 1-day | Fast island-hopping, no overnight, lowest all-in |
For a single full day, a speedboat reaches more islands in one run. For anything overnight, you need cabins, and the common flagship format is 3D2N because it unlocks Taka Makassar sandbank, Kanawa Island, and the Kalong Island sunset bat flight alongside the core Komodo and Rinca dragon treks and Padar Island sunrise viewpoint.
What is included, and what costs extra?
Per Komodo Touristic, listed private trip prices typically include the boat, crew, meals, mineral water, tea, a tour guide, snorkeling gear, leisure activities, and hotel transfers. That covers most of what a group needs on board.
What is NOT included, and must be budgeted on top of the boat rate:
- Komodo National Park entrance, ranger, and conservation fees. These are charged by the park authorities, may differ for foreign versus Indonesian visitors, can carry weekend or holiday surcharges, and change periodically. Verify current rates before you travel.
- Diving trips and any drone use, which may carry separate permits or fees.
- Travel insurance, flight tickets, and hotel nights before or after the trip.
For a group of 15-20, park fees multiply across every head, so factor them in early. We itemize them in your quote rather than hiding them in the boat price.
Group-size x boat-class quick reference
| If your group is… | Book this | Typical duration | All-in per-group reference (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-8 friends, overnight | Standard cabin boat | 2D1N-3D2N | From ~IDR 110,000,000 (2D1N, Salam Ransel) |
| 10-14, overnight | Cabin phinisi | 3D2N | From ~IDR 130,000,000 (3D2N, Salam Ransel) |
| 15-20, full experience | Large phinisi ~9 rooms | 3D2N-4D3N | 4D3N from ~IDR 160,000,000 (Salam Ransel) |
| Up to 20, single day | Speedboat / open-deck day boat | 1-day | Quoted on request; lowest all-in |
All rates are per-group estimates that vary by boat, season, route, and group size, and exclude park fees, diving, and insurance. Salam Ransel figures are cited as of 2026 and subject to change.
How does group booking work?
Locking a whole boat for a large group is simple when you follow the order below. Peak dates such as August and New Year sell out earliest, so headcount and dates first.
- Send your headcount and dates. Message our reservations team on WhatsApp with your group size (say 14 people), your preferred trip length (say 3D2N), and travel dates.
- Get a matched boat and all-in quote. We propose the right boat class for your group and route, with the per-group rate plus itemized park fees and add-ons, so per-head cost is clear before you commit.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit (bank transfer is common) holds the boat and dates. We confirm exact deposit and payment terms in writing.
- Finalize the route and logistics. We set your itinerary across Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Manta Point, Pink Beach, Kalong, and more, plus hotel transfers in the Labuan Bajo area.
- Board in Labuan Bajo. Your group departs from Labuan Bajo, the standard launch point for private Komodo trips.
Komodo Touristic recommends booking at least one month in advance; for a 15-20 person group in peak season, earlier is safer because large boats are limited.
Get your group charter quote
Ready to price a whole boat for your group? Message the Komodo Luxury reservations team directly on WhatsApp 628113823875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com. Send your headcount and travel dates in the first message and we will match you to a boat and return an all-in per-group quote.
Varana Charters is operated by Komodo Luxury, a real operator founded in 2015 in Labuan Bajo, with bookings handled directly by its reservations team. All prices on this page are estimates that vary by boat, season, route, and group size; park fees and other add-ons are extra and subject to official change. We never guarantee a specific outcome, and we confirm every figure with you before you pay. Published by Juara Holding Group.