Luxury yacht charter Komodo: whole-boat pricing by season
On the 2026 card a whole-boat charter costs USD 4,700 for 2D1N and USD 9,600 for 6D5N with up to five guests, rising to USD 13,850 for a six-day charter with 16–20 guests. The 2027 card runs USD 5,300 to USD 15,400. Every rate covers all nine cabins, six crew, full board and a guide. Park fees, alcohol and gratuities are extra.
What “whole boat” actually means here
Chartering Magika privately means the vessel sails only for your group. There is no shared manifest, no strangers at breakfast, and the itinerary can flex with your group’s appetite for early starts.
The pricing is structured as a flat vessel rate within guest bands rather than a per-person fare, which has one useful consequence: the more nights you take, the cheaper each night becomes.
Source of vessel specifications: Komodo Luxury charter listing for Magika and the Indonesia Juara Trip fleet listing, both checked 1 August 2026. Figures below are the operator-published specification, not an estimate.
Private sailing charter, whole boat
Four guest bands, five trip lengths, both published years. The right-hand column is the number worth comparing across operators.
| Package | Year | 1–5 guests | 6–10 guests | 11–15 guests | 16–20 guests | Each additional guest | Cost per night (1–5 band) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day charter | 2026 | USD 4,400 – 5,050 depending on group size | On request | — | |||
| 2D1N | 2026 | USD 4,700 | USD 5,300 | USD 5,800 | USD 6,200 | USD 350 | USD 4,700 |
| 2D1N | 2027 | USD 5,300 | USD 5,950 | USD 6,500 | USD 6,900 | USD 400 | USD 5,300 |
| 3D2N | 2026 | USD 5,750 | USD 6,450 | USD 7,150 | USD 7,750 | USD 400 | USD 2,875 |
| 3D2N | 2027 | USD 6,450 | USD 7,200 | USD 7,950 | USD 8,650 | USD 450 | USD 3,225 |
| 4D3N | 2026 | USD 7,050 | USD 7,900 | USD 8,900 | USD 9,950 | USD 450 | USD 2,350 |
| 4D3N | 2027 | USD 7,900 | USD 8,800 | USD 9,950 | USD 11,050 | USD 550 | USD 2,633 |
| 5D4N | 2026 | USD 8,200 | USD 9,600 | USD 11,000 | USD 12,350 | USD 450 | USD 2,050 |
| 5D4N | 2027 | USD 9,150 | USD 10,700 | USD 12,250 | USD 13,700 | USD 600 | USD 2,288 |
| 6D5N | 2026 | USD 9,600 | USD 11,300 | USD 12,800 | USD 13,850 | USD 500 | USD 1,920 |
| 6D5N | 2027 | USD 10,700 | USD 12,600 | USD 14,200 | USD 15,400 | USD 650 | USD 2,140 |
The 2027 sailing card sits roughly 12% above 2026. Departures are quoted on the card for the year you sail, not the year you book.
Private diving charter — 2026 and 2027 grids
The diving product is a separate rate card because it carries a dive guide, tanks, weights and up to three dives per day. Both published years are shown so you can see the movement rather than guess at it.
| Package | Year | 1–5 guests | 6–10 | 11–15 | 16–20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D2N diving | 2026 | USD 9,500 | USD 10,200 | USD 11,250 | USD 12,200 |
| 3D2N diving | 2027 | USD 11,000 | USD 11,800 | USD 13,050 | USD 14,100 |
| 4D3N diving | 2026 | USD 12,650 | USD 13,650 | USD 14,550 | USD 15,400 |
| 4D3N diving | 2027 | USD 14,600 | USD 15,800 | USD 16,850 | USD 17,750 |
| 5D4N diving | 2026 | USD 15,750 | USD 16,450 | USD 17,550 | USD 18,550 |
| 5D4N diving | 2027 | USD 18,200 | USD 19,000 | USD 20,250 | USD 21,400 |
What the calendar does to your trip
Komodo has no bad month, only months that suit different trips. Match the package length to the sea state and you buy the same boat for less.
| Window | Sea state | Commercial note | Best use of a charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| April – June | Calmest, best visibility | Shoulder pricing | Long 5D4N or 6D5N charters; best value per night |
| July – August | Good visibility, windy in open straits and around Padar | Peak season, book months ahead | 3D2N or 4D3N with flexible anchorages |
| September – November | Calm, excellent visibility | Shoulder pricing | Diving charters; the strongest all-round window |
| December – March | Monsoon, roughest seas, some vessels in maintenance | Cancellation risk higher; peak manta density | Manta-focused diving with schedule flexibility built in |
Inclusions and exclusions, in full
Included in the sailing charter
- Accommodation on board for the whole trip
- All meals during the trip
- Mineral water, coffee and tea
- Guide
- Snorkelling gear and life vests
- Premium documentation with drone, GoPro and mirrorless (raw footage)
- Hotel or airport transfers within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbour
Not included
- Crew gratuities
- Flight tickets
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal snacks
- Komodo National Park entry fees
- Drone permits inside the park
- Accommodation before or after the cruise
The extras, honestly
| Extra | Realistic figure | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Komodo National Park entry, foreign visitor | USD 40–50 per person per visit | PP 36/2024 |
| Komodo National Park entry, Indonesian visitor | USD 20–25 per person per visit | PP 36/2024 |
| Ranger and local levies collected on site | Varies by island and operator | Operator-collected, not a statutory tariff |
| Drone permit inside the park | Quoted by permit issuer; excluded from the charter | Operator exclusion list |
| Crew gratuity | At your discretion | Excluded by policy, never invoiced |
Be sceptical of any comparison site quoting IDR 600,000–900,000 as “the Komodo entrance fee”. That is a bundled package figure, not the statutory ticket.
Best for…
Groups of 11–15
The USD 7,150 3D2N band works out at roughly USD 238 per person per night with the whole vessel to yourselves.
Couples wanting privacy
The 1–5 band at USD 5,750 in 2026, or USD 6,450 in 2027, buys a nine-cabin boat for two people.
Dive groups planning 2027
Lock the current card before the changeover; the gap on a 5D4N is USD 2,450.
Menu structure and dietary handling are set out on onboard dining and special diets, and the payment schedule is on rates, deposit and cancellation policy. Above Magika’s bracket sit the operator’s top-tier yacht charters in Komodo, where whole-boat pricing is quoted per night rather than per cabin. Remaining questions live at the Magika FAQ hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a whole-boat luxury yacht charter in Komodo?
On Magika, USD 4,700 for 2D1N up to USD 13,850 for 6D5N with 16–20 guests on the 2026 card, and USD 5,300 to USD 15,400 on the 2027 card. That is the entire vessel, nine cabins, six crew and full board.
Does the charter price change with group size?
Yes, in four bands: 1–5, 6–10, 11–15 and 16–20 guests. Beyond 20 there is a per-person supplement of USD 350 to USD 500 in 2026 and USD 400 to USD 650 in 2027, depending on trip length.
Is a diving charter more expensive than a sailing charter?
Considerably. A 3D2N private diving charter for 1–5 guests is USD 11,000 in 2027 versus USD 6,450 for the sailing equivalent on the same card, because it includes up to three guided dives daily with tanks and weights.
What is included in the whole-boat rate?
Accommodation, all meals, mineral water, coffee and tea, a guide, snorkelling gear, life vests, premium drone and camera documentation on sailing packages, and Labuan Bajo hotel or airport transfers.
What is excluded?
Crew gratuities, flights, alcoholic and soft drinks, personal snacks, Komodo National Park fees and drone permits for the park.
Which season is most expensive?
July and August are peak in Komodo. April to June and September to November are the calmest months with shoulder pricing. Confirm the applicable rate at booking.
Can I charter for a single day?
Yes. A day charter is listed at USD 4,400–5,050 depending on group size, though the 2D1N at USD 4,700 (2026) or USD 5,300 (2027) usually represents better value.
How far in advance should I book a peak-season charter?
For July and August, several months. The operator offers a year-advance payment structure of 30% upfront, a further 20% at 120 days and the balance 30 days before departure.
Get the exact band rate for your group
Give us a headcount and a date range. We will reply with the applicable band, what it includes, and the park fees you should budget on top.
Rates checked against the operator rate card on 1 August 2026 · Confirmed in writing at booking