A whole-boat luxury yacht charter on Magika 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. 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.
TABEL-CHARTER — private sailing charter, whole boat
| Package | 1-5 guests | 6-10 guests | 11-15 guests | 16-20 guests | Each additional guest | Cost per night (1-5 band) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day charter | USD 4,400 – 5,050 depending on group size | On request | — | |||
| 2D1N | USD 4,700 | USD 5,300 | USD 5,800 | USD 6,200 | USD 350 | USD 4,700 |
| 3D2N | USD 5,750 | USD 6,450 | USD 7,150 | USD 7,750 | USD 400 | USD 2,875 |
| 4D3N | USD 7,050 | USD 7,900 | USD 8,900 | USD 9,950 | USD 450 | USD 2,350 |
| 5D4N | USD 8,200 | USD 9,600 | USD 11,000 | USD 12,350 | USD 450 | USD 2,050 |
| 6D5N | USD 9,600 | USD 11,300 | USD 12,800 | USD 13,850 | USD 500 | USD 1,920 |
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 |
The 2027 diving rates sit roughly 15% above 2026. If your dates are flexible and fall before the changeover, booking against the current card is worth several thousand dollars on a longer charter.
Season and what it does to your trip
| 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 | Not included |
|---|---|
| Accommodation on board for the whole trip | Crew gratuities |
| All meals during the trip | Flight tickets |
| Mineral water, coffee and tea | Alcoholic and soft drinks |
| Guide | Personal snacks |
| Snorkelling gear and life vests | Komodo National Park entry fees |
| Premium documentation with drone, GoPro and mirrorless (raw footage) | Drone permits inside the park |
| Hotel or airport transfers within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbour | Accommodation before or after the cruise |
Diving charters add cabin amenities, towels, afternoon coffee or tea with snacks, full-board meals and up to three dives daily with a dive guide, tanks and weights. They exclude personal dive equipment rental, park and ranger fees, Kalong Island entrance, travel insurance, laundry and underwater documentation services.
Budgeting the extras honestly
| Extra | Realistic figure | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Komodo National Park entry, foreign visitor | IDR 250,000 per person per visit | PP 36/2024 |
| Komodo National Park entry, Indonesian visitor | IDR 50,000 weekday / IDR 75,000 weekend or holiday | 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 over headcount economics. The 1-5 band at USD 5,750 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.
- Not ideal for solo travellers, who should look at shared departures from USD 310 per person instead.
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. Buyers comparing across categories should also look at the operator’s wider range of top-tier yacht charters in Komodo, and the 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. 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 350-500 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 5,750 for the sailing equivalent, 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 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.
Book Magika Liveaboard
Magika is operated and marketed by Komodo Luxury, part of Juara Holding Group, working out of Labuan Bajo since 2015. Rates, cabin availability and departure dates are confirmed by the reservations desk before any deposit is taken.
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- Email: [email protected]
Rate tables on this page were checked against the operator rate card on 1 August 2026. Prices are quoted in USD for whole-boat charter and per person for shared departures, and are confirmed in writing at booking.
Above Magika’s bracket sit the top-tier yacht charters in Komodo, where whole-boat pricing is quoted per night rather than per cabin.