Your guide to liveaboard travel in Indonesia
What a multi-day boat trip in Indonesia actually costs, how the options differ, and where Magika sits inside that picture. Everything here is a published figure, not an estimate.
Understanding liveaboard costs in Indonesia
Pricing varies significantly with trip duration, vessel class and itinerary. For 2027, prices across the sector range from approximately USD 1,100 to over USD 7,400 per person.
Total trip costs by duration and destination
Swipe to see all columns| Trip duration / destination | Estimated cost (USD per person) |
|---|---|
| Short trips (3–4 days) | $600 – $1,200 |
| Standard safaris (5–7 days) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Extended expeditions (6–8+ days) | $3,000 – $5,500+ |
| Komodo (7 nights) | $3,605 |
| Komodo (10 nights) | $5,150 |
| Raja Ampat (7 nights) | $3,969 |
| Raja Ampat (10 nights) | $5,670 |
| Banda Sea & Misool | $7,140 |
| Southern Forgotten Islands | $7,440 |
Sector-wide market figures. For a like-for-like comparison of published Komodo rates normalised to cost per night, see luxury Komodo liveaboards compared.
Choosing your Indonesian liveaboard
Destination
Komodo for dragons and vibrant reefs; Raja Ampat for exceptional biodiversity. The Banda Sea, Misool and the Forgotten Islands are more remote and more specialised.
Duration
From short 3–4 day excursions to expeditions of 8 days or more. Longer trips mean more diving and a broader area covered.
Vessel type
From comfortable standard vessels to luxury yachts. The choice drives amenities, cabin size and service level — and therefore the daily rate.
Cabin class
From budget triple-share berths to spacious twin-share en-suites. On Magika every cabin is en-suite and air-conditioned; the price difference is bed configuration, not bathroom access.
Included services
Confirm what the price covers. Accommodation, meals, diving with tanks, weights and guides, and some excursions are typical. Flights, gear rental, park fees and alcohol usually are not.
Season
Komodo runs April to November; Raja Ampat October to April. Booking against the wrong monsoon is the single most common planning error.
A premium phinisi at the affordable end of the tier
Magika is a 26.74-metre wooden phinisi with nine en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, a maximum of 22 guests and six crew, sailing Komodo National Park out of Labuan Bajo.
On a straight cost-per-night basis she is the least expensive vessel in our published comparison at every trip length — from about USD 2,875 per night for the whole boat on a 3D2N down to roughly USD 1,920 per night on a 6D5N.
Booking your liveaboard
Book in advance, especially for popular seasons and sought-after itineraries. Research operators thoroughly, read reviews, and clarify every inclusion and exclusion before finalising. An Indonesian liveaboard gives access to some of the planet’s most biodiverse marine environments — understanding the pricing structure is what lets you plan an adventure that fits both budget and ambition.
Plan it with someone who sails it
The reservations desk sits in Labuan Bajo and books this boat every week. Ask them anything before you commit.
Whole-boat charter and shared cabins · Labuan Bajo departures · 2026 & 2027 dates open