Layout and pricing for group charters
Magika hosts group charters from 5 to 22 guests across nine cabins, with rates banded at 1–5, 6–10, 11–15 and 16–20 people. A 20-guest group on a 6D5N charter pays USD 15,400 for the vessel in 2027 — about USD 154 per person per night including all meals, guide and crew. Indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge, a sundeck and a sound system cover most celebration needs.
Why the cabin mix decides your group size
Nine cabins do not mean eighteen guests. Magika’s berth arithmetic is uneven by design, and that unevenness is what makes it work for real groups where not everyone wants the same room.
- Master Ocean: king plus trundle, up to 3, with a private balcony and bathtub
- Signature Ocean: queen plus trundle, up to 3
- Three Deluxe Ocean: queen, 2 each
- Family: king plus two single bunks, up to 4
- Two Superior: two single bunks, 2 each
- Studio: two single beds, 2
Total: 22. The practical consequence is that a group of 12 sleeps comfortably in six cabins with three spare, while a group of 20 uses nearly every trundle and bunk.
Four group sizes, allocated and priced
The number that surprises most organisers is the last column. Because the vessel rate is flat within each band, the cost per head falls sharply as the group grows. Both published rate cards are shown.
| Group size | Year | Suggested cabin allocation | 3D2N whole boat | 4D3N | 6D5N | Per person per night (6D5N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 guests | 2026 | Master (2), Signature (2), 2× Deluxe (4) | USD 6,450 | USD 7,900 | USD 11,300 | ~USD 283 |
| 8 guests | 2027 | Master (2), Signature (2), 2× Deluxe (4) | USD 7,200 | USD 8,800 | USD 12,600 | ~USD 315 |
| 12 guests | 2026 | Master (2), Signature (2), 3× Deluxe (6), Studio (2) | USD 7,150 | USD 8,900 | USD 12,800 | ~USD 213 |
| 12 guests | 2027 | Master (2), Signature (2), 3× Deluxe (6), Studio (2) | USD 7,950 | USD 9,950 | USD 14,200 | ~USD 237 |
| 16 guests | 2026 | Master (2), Signature (2), 3× Deluxe (6), Family (4), Superior (2) | USD 7,750 | USD 9,950 | USD 13,850 | ~USD 173 |
| 16 guests | 2027 | Master (2), Signature (2), 3× Deluxe (6), Family (4), Superior (2) | USD 8,650 | USD 11,050 | USD 15,400 | ~USD 193 |
| 20 guests | 2026 | All nine cabins, trundles and bunks in use | USD 7,750 | USD 9,950 | USD 13,850 | ~USD 139 |
| 20 guests | 2027 | All nine cabins, trundles and bunks in use | USD 8,650 | USD 11,050 | USD 15,400 | ~USD 154 |
| 22 guests (maximum) | 2026 | All nine cabins at full berth capacity | USD 7,750 + 2 × USD 400 | USD 9,950 + 2 × USD 450 | USD 13,850 + 2 × USD 500 | ~USD 135 |
| 22 guests (maximum) | 2027 | All nine cabins at full berth capacity | USD 8,650 + 2 × USD 450 | USD 11,050 + 2 × USD 550 | USD 15,400 + 2 × USD 650 | ~USD 152 |
On the 2027 card, from roughly USD 315 per person per night at eight guests to about USD 154 at twenty. Twelve is the point where most groups stop feeling the price.
Spaces you can actually use for an event
| Space | Suits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor dining area | Dinner for the full group at anchor | Best at Kalong or Siaba, where the water is flat |
| Indoor dining area | Air-conditioned meals and speeches | The fallback when it rains, which it does December–March |
| Lounge | Briefings, cake, gift-opening | Central meeting point between activities |
| Sundeck / chill area | Sunset drinks, photographs | Bring your own alcohol — it is excluded from the package |
| Sound system | Music for dinner and celebrations | Published on the vessel specification |
| Master Ocean balcony | The honeymoon or guest-of-honour cabin | The only cabin with a balcony and bathtub |
Settle these seven things early
Every one of them is cheap to decide now and expensive to change later.
| Question to settle early | Why it matters | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Final headcount band | Moves you between the 11–15 and 16–20 rate | Before deposit |
| Cabin allocation | Bunk versus queen is the most common source of group friction | Before deposit |
| Dietary list | Provisioning happens ashore in Labuan Bajo, with no resupply at sea | At booking |
| Alcohol supply | Excluded from the package; buy in Labuan Bajo before boarding | Day before departure |
| Park fees | USD 40-50 per foreign visitor per visit under PP 36/2024, collected separately | Budget at planning stage |
| Decoration or special requests | Needs to be carried aboard before departure | Confirm with reservations in advance |
| Payment schedule | 50% deposit, balance 30 days before departure | See the policy page |
Honest limits
Twenty-two guests on a 26.74-metre hull with six crew is a full boat. The crew ratio at that load is 1:3.7, which is efficient rather than pampering.
If your group expects individual cabin service, or a legally solemnised wedding at sea, or a spa, this is not the right vessel — and the operator’s top-tier yacht charters in Komodo exist precisely for that requirement, at a very different price point.
Best for…
Corporate retreats of 12–20
The per-head economics are unbeatable at that size, and the lounge works as a meeting space.
Multi-family holidays
The Family cabin plus bunk Superiors solves the children question without splitting the party.
Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
Deck dining, sound system and a balcony cabin for the guest of honour.
Dive clubs
Pair this page with the diving rate grid on whole-boat pricing by season.
Deposit terms are on rates, deposit and cancellation policy; cabin detail is on the suite plan and crew ratio page. For the group-size price table, the 2027 month-by-month calendar and the booking flow on a single page, start at Komodo liveaboard for large groups — 22 guests, 9 cabins. Everything else is at the Magika FAQ hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can Magika host for a group charter?
Up to 22 guests across nine cabins. Charter rates are banded at 1–5, 6–10, 11–15 and 16–20 guests, with a per-person supplement above 20.
What is the cheapest per-person price for a group?
At 16–20 guests on a 6D5N charter, USD 15,400 divided across 20 guests is about USD 770 per person for five nights, or roughly USD 154 per person per night, on the 2027 card.
Can we hold a birthday or anniversary on board?
Yes. The vessel has indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge, a sundeck and a sound system. Discuss decoration and special requests with reservations before departure.
How should a group of 16 be allocated across the cabins?
A workable split is Master (2), Signature (2), three Deluxe (6), Family (4) and one Superior (2). That leaves one Superior and the Studio free as spare space.
Can we get married on board?
The vessel can host a celebration, but legal marriage formalities in Indonesia are handled ashore. Treat an onboard ceremony as a symbolic event and plan the paperwork separately.
Is there a supplement for going over 20 guests?
Yes. On the 2027 card: USD 400 per extra person on 2D1N, USD 450 on 3D2N, USD 550 on 4D3N, USD 600 on 5D4N and USD 650 on 6D5N. The 2026 card runs USD 350 to USD 500.
Do groups get the boat to themselves?
On a private charter, yes. Shared departures put you on a manifest with other travellers at USD 310–520 per person for 3D2N.
How far ahead should a group book?
For peak July–August dates, several months. The operator offers a year-advance schedule of 30% upfront, 20% at 120 days and the balance 30 days before departure.
One table, twenty-two chairs, Padar at sunrise
Send your headcount and dates and we will come back with the band rate, a workable cabin plan and what to budget for park fees.
Whole-boat charter and shared cabins · Labuan Bajo departures · 2026 & 2027 dates open