Komodo liveaboard for large groups
Magika is the boat large groups book when they want everyone on one deck. A 26.74-metre wooden phinisi with nine en-suite, air-conditioned cabins and berth capacity for 22 guests — sized for wedding parties, family reunions, dive clubs and company retreats that refuse to split across a flotilla of small boats.
Who charters a 22-guest phinisi
Wedding parties
Deck dining, a sound system, and the Master Ocean balcony cabin for the couple. The ceremony ashore in Labuan Bajo, the celebration under sail in the national park.
Family reunions
The Family cabin plus bunk Superiors solves the children question without splitting the party across boats.
Birthdays & anniversaries
One table, twenty-two chairs, Padar at sunrise.
Dive clubs & retreats
Divers, snorkellers and the one who refuses both can share the same itinerary — tenders run separate programmes.
How nine cabins sleep 22
Magika’s berth arithmetic is uneven by design — that unevenness is what makes it work for real groups where not everyone travels as a couple.
| Cabin type | Cabins | Base berths | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Ocean (balcony) | 1 | 3 | The honeymoon or guest-of-honour cabin — the only cabin with a balcony and bathtub |
| Signature | 1 | 3 | Upper-deck position, full glass |
| Deluxe | 3 | 6 | Queen or twin configuration on request |
| Family | 1 | 4 | Sleeps parents plus children in one cabin |
| Superior (bunk) | 2 | 4 | Compact bunk cabins — the value rungs |
| Studio | 1 | 2 | Lower-deck compact double |
Trundle and bunk berths lift the total capacity to 22 guests across nine cabins. Bunk versus queen is the most common source of group friction — lock the cabin allocation before the deposit. The exact berth mix for your party is confirmed on the cabin plan at booking; full detail is on the suite plan and crew ratio page.
Two ways to fill the boat, both with real numbers
Shared open trip (3D2N) — from USD 310 per person
Shared departures put you on a manifest at USD 310–520 per person for 3D2N, the fare depending entirely on the cabin class you pick. The itinerary is identical for every cabin — see the cabin-by-cabin open trip cost breakdown.
Whole-boat group charter — the per-person maths, 2026 and 2027
Swipe to see all columns| Group size | Year | 3D2N whole boat | 4D3N | 6D5N | Per person per night (6D5N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 guests | 2026 | USD 6,450 | USD 7,900 | USD 11,300 | ~USD 283 |
| 8 guests | 2027 | USD 7,200 | USD 8,800 | USD 12,600 | ~USD 315 |
| 12 guests | 2026 | USD 7,150 | USD 8,900 | USD 12,800 | ~USD 213 |
| 12 guests | 2027 | USD 7,950 | USD 9,950 | USD 14,200 | ~USD 237 |
| 16 guests | 2026 | USD 7,750 | USD 9,950 | USD 13,850 | ~USD 173 |
| 16 guests | 2027 | USD 8,650 | USD 11,050 | USD 15,400 | ~USD 193 |
| 20 guests | 2026 | USD 7,750 | USD 9,950 | USD 13,850 | ~USD 139 |
| 20 guests | 2027 | USD 8,650 | USD 11,050 | USD 15,400 | ~USD 154 |
| 22 guests (max) | 2026 | USD 7,750 + 2 × USD 400 | USD 9,950 + 2 × USD 450 | USD 13,850 + 2 × USD 500 | ~USD 135 |
| 22 guests (max) | 2027 | USD 8,650 + 2 × USD 450 | USD 11,050 + 2 × USD 550 | USD 15,400 + 2 × USD 650 | ~USD 152 |
Charter rates are banded at 1–5, 6–10, 11–15 and 16–20 guests, with a per-person supplement above 20. Because the vessel rate is flat within each band, the cost per head falls sharply as the group grows — at full boat the six-day cruise works out near USD 152 per person per night on the 2027 card. Full band tables are on the whole-boat pricing page; deposit and cancellation terms are on the rates and policy page.
Month-by-month group calendar
Blocking all nine cabins is a different planning problem from booking one. This is when the dates are actually available.
| Month | Sea & conditions | Group booking note | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | West-season swell, mixed seas | Easiest month to block all nine cabins on short notice | Low |
| February | West season continues, south sites variable | Short-notice group dates usually available | Low |
| March | Seas begin settling late month | Good value window before the dry season | Low–shoulder |
| April | Calming seas, visibility improving | Strong month for mixed swim-ability groups | Shoulder |
| May | Dry season opens, calm anchorages | Book the boat 6+ months out for firm dates | Shoulder–high |
| June | Dry, clear, cool evenings on deck | Wedding-party favourite; confirm early | High |
| July | Peak dry season | Whole-boat dates go first; the 1,000-visitor daily park cap bites hardest | Peak |
| August | Peak continues, busiest anchorages | Reserve the earliest of any month | Peak |
| September | Warm, settled, strong manta activity | Best all-round group month after the crush | High |
| October | Warm seas, manta season continues | Reliable for reunions with older guests | Shoulder–high |
| November | Transition month, quieter park | Good value before holiday demand | Shoulder |
| December | Holiday demand spike, west season returns | Christmas/New Year dates need the longest lead | High (holidays) |
For sea state, visibility and manta detail month by month, see the 2027 month-by-month conditions guide.
How group booking works
Send the brief
Your group size, preferred month and cabin wishes, on WhatsApp.
Get the plan and the rate
We reply with the cabin plan and the band rate for your exact headcount.
Lock the dates
Confirm with the published deposit; the allocation sheet is agreed before any payment.
Large-group FAQ
How many guests can Magika take?
Up to 22 guests across nine en-suite cabins — the highest berth capacity of any group vessel in the fleet. How the arithmetic works is explained in how 22 guests share one 9-cabin phinisi.
Charter or open trip for a large group?
From roughly 11 guests up, the whole-boat band rate usually beats eleven separate open-trip fares — and you control the itinerary. Below that, shared departures at USD 310–520 per person are the value play; compare shared departures across the fleet at Labuan Bajo Liveaboard.
Can we run a wedding on board?
Yes — deck dinner, sound system and the balcony cabin for the couple. For shoreside wedding planning, villas and event support around Labuan Bajo, see Labuan Bajo Luxury.
What if our group is smaller than 8?
Couples and small parties are often better matched to an intimate boat: compare Yumana Liveaboard or Neptune Cruise in the same fleet, or take open-trip cabins on Magika.
See also: group & celebration layouts and pricing.
Everyone on one deck
Nine cabins, twenty-two berths, one manifest. Send your month and headcount and we will hold the dates while you confirm the guest list.
Official rates, dates and booking at komodoluxury.com · +62 811-3823-875 · [email protected]