Suite plan, crew ratio & 2027 luxury rates
Magika Liveaboard is a 26.74-metre wooden phinisi with 9 en-suite cabins, a maximum of 22 guests and 6 crew — a ratio of about one crew member to every 3.7 guests. Whole-boat private charter for 2027 starts from USD 6,450 for 3D2N (1–5 guests), against USD 5,750 on the 2026 card. Shared cabins start at USD 310 per person on the 2026 open-trip card.
A specification sheet, not a list of adjectives
Most Komodo operators describe their boats with adjectives. This page uses the operator specification sheet instead, because a suite plan and a crew ratio are the two things that actually decide whether a week at sea feels luxurious or merely expensive.
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.
Built the traditional way, equipped for long cruises
| Specification | Magika |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.74 m |
| Beam | 6.03 m |
| Hull type | Traditional wooden phinisi — ironwood and balau |
| Cruising speed | 8 knots |
| Main engine | Mitsubishi 6D22 |
| Generators | Mitsubishi 4D 30 KVA + emergency 7,500 |
| Fresh water capacity | 5 tons |
| Navigation | GPS |
| Cabins | 9, all air-conditioned and en-suite |
| Maximum guests | 22 |
| Crew | 6 |
The nine cabins, bed by bed
The cabin mix is what makes Magika unusual in the 26-metre class: a genuine master cabin with a balcony sits on the same boat as bunk-bed superiors, so a family group and a couple can share one charter without anyone feeling short-changed.
Master Ocean
The only cabin with its own balcony and bathtub. The honeymoon or guest-of-honour cabin on every charter.
Signature Ocean
Upper-deck position with full glass. A queen plus trundle makes it the flexible three-berth room.
Deluxe Ocean
Three identical queen cabins — the workhorse rooms that make a couples-heavy charter straightforward.
Family
Parents and children in one room. This cabin is the reason multi-generation groups do not need a second boat.
Superior
Compact bunk cabins — the value rungs of the boat, and still fully en-suite.
Studio
Lower-deck compact double and the lowest-priced way onto an en-suite phinisi of this size.
Full cabin plan and shared-departure rates
Swipe to see all columns| Cabin | Qty | Sleeps | Bed configuration | Notes | Shared rate (pp, 3D2N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Ocean | 1 | up to 3 | King + trundle | Private bathroom; private balcony with bathtub | USD 520 |
| Signature Ocean | 1 | up to 3 | Queen + trundle | AC, private bathroom | USD 490 |
| Deluxe Ocean | 3 | 2 each | Queen | AC, private bathroom | USD 460 |
| Family | 1 | up to 4 | King + 2 single bunks | AC, private bathroom | USD 400 |
| Superior | 2 | 2 each | 2 single bunks | AC, private bathroom | USD 340 |
| Studio | 1 | 2 | 2 single beds | AC, private bathroom | USD 310 |
| Total | 9 | 22 | — | — | USD 310–520 |
Note how the berth arithmetic works: 3 + 3 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 22. That maximum only occurs when every trundle and every bunk is occupied. Charter groups of 12 to 16 are the sweet spot, and the rate bands below are built around exactly that.
Six crew, and what each of them does
A crew ratio only means something once you know how many guests are actually on board. Here is the same six-person crew measured against three realistic loads.
| Metric | Figure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Crew on board | 6 | Captain, engineer, cook and deck/guide roles are covered on every departure |
| Crew per guest at 22 guests | 1 : 3.7 | Full-load open trip; service is efficient rather than personal |
| Crew per guest at 16 guests | 1 : 2.7 | Typical private charter; the ratio most groups actually experience |
| Crew per guest at 10 guests | 1 : 1.7 | Small private charter; effectively a butlered boat |
| Guide | Included in every published package | Snorkelling and island guiding are not an upsell |
| Dive guide | Included on diving packages, up to 3 dives daily | Tanks and weights included; personal gear rental is separate |
Compare this honestly: a 54-metre luxury motor yacht in Komodo may carry 14 to 18 crew for 14 guests. Magika is not that boat and does not price like it. What six crew on 26.74 metres does deliver is a boat where the cook knows how many guests are aboard and the captain knows every anchorage by name.
2026–2027 rates at a glance
Charter rates are flat inside each guest band, which is why the cost per head falls sharply as the group grows. Both published years are shown so you can see which card your dates fall under.
| Package | Year | 1–5 guests | 6–10 | 11–15 | 16–20 | Additional guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D1N sailing | 2026 | USD 4,700 | USD 5,300 | USD 5,800 | USD 6,200 | USD 350/person |
| 2D1N sailing | 2027 | USD 5,300 | USD 5,950 | USD 6,500 | USD 6,900 | USD 400/person |
| 3D2N sailing | 2026 | USD 5,750 | USD 6,450 | USD 7,150 | USD 7,750 | USD 400/person |
| 3D2N sailing | 2027 | USD 6,450 | USD 7,200 | USD 7,950 | USD 8,650 | USD 450/person |
| 4D3N sailing | 2026 | USD 7,050 | USD 7,900 | USD 8,900 | USD 9,950 | USD 450/person |
| 4D3N sailing | 2027 | USD 7,900 | USD 8,800 | USD 9,950 | USD 11,050 | USD 550/person |
| 5D4N sailing | 2026 | USD 8,200 | USD 9,600 | USD 11,000 | USD 12,350 | USD 450/person |
| 5D4N sailing | 2027 | USD 9,150 | USD 10,700 | USD 12,250 | USD 13,700 | USD 600/person |
| 6D5N sailing | 2026 | USD 9,600 | USD 11,300 | USD 12,800 | USD 13,850 | USD 500/person |
| 6D5N sailing | 2027 | USD 10,700 | USD 12,600 | USD 14,200 | USD 15,400 | USD 650/person |
The full seasonal breakdown, including the 2027 private diving grid, sits on whole-boat charter pricing by season, and the deposit schedule is set out under rates, deposit and cancellation policy.
- ≈ USD 3,225 per night for the entire vessel
- All nine cabins yours
- Guide, meals and park transfers included
- Studio cabin, en-suite
- Same itinerary as every other cabin
- Master Ocean tops out at USD 520
- ≈ USD 154 per person per night at 20 guests
- The cheapest per-night rate on the card
- Reaches the far southern dive sites
Best for…
- Mixed-generation family groups. One Family cabin, one Master with a balcony and two bunk Superiors means grandparents, parents and teenagers can all be housed appropriately on one hull.
- Groups of 12–16 who want the whole boat. The 11–15 band at USD 7,950 for 3D2N in 2027 is where the cost per person collapses to roughly USD 265 per person per night.
- Divers who want three dives a day without changing boats. The diving package includes tanks, weights and a dive guide.
- Solo travellers and couples on a budget. The Studio at USD 310 per person on a shared 3D2N departure is the cheapest way onto an en-suite phinisi of this size.
If you want to see how Magika sits inside a wider fleet, the operator maintains a full comparison of every Komodo liveaboard it charters, from deluxe phinisi to VVIP motor yachts. Our own like-for-like table lives at what makes a Komodo liveaboard luxury, and the full question set is at the Magika FAQ hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many cabins does Magika Liveaboard have?
Nine. One Master Ocean, one Signature Ocean, three Deluxe Ocean, one Family, two Superior and one Studio cabin. Every cabin is air-conditioned with its own bathroom.
What is the maximum number of guests on Magika?
Twenty-two guests when every berth including trundle and bunk beds is used. A 16-guest load is the comfortable working number for a private charter.
What is the crew-to-guest ratio on Magika?
Six crew for up to 22 guests, which is 1 crew per 3.7 guests at maximum load, or 1 crew per 2.7 guests on a typical 16-guest charter.
How long is Magika?
26.74 metres length overall with a 6.03 metre beam, built as a traditional wooden phinisi from ironwood and balau timber.
Which cabin has the private balcony?
The Master Ocean cabin. The fleet listing describes it with a king bed plus trundle, private bathroom and a private balcony with a bathtub.
How fast does Magika cruise?
Around 8 knots, driven by a Mitsubishi 6D22 main engine. That speed is the reason the Kalong-to-Padar leg is normally sailed overnight rather than in daylight.
What is the starting whole-boat price for 2026?
USD 5,750 for a 3D2N private sailing charter with 1–5 guests, which works out at about USD 2,875 per night for the entire vessel.
What is the starting whole-boat price for 2027?
USD 6,450 for the same 3D2N charter with 1–5 guests, or about USD 3,225 per night for the entire vessel. The 2027 card runs USD 5,300 to USD 15,400 across every band and trip length.
Does every cabin have a private bathroom?
Yes. All nine cabins are listed with air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom; hot water is available through the onboard water heater.
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.
+62 811 3823 875 — fastest route to live availability.
[email protected] — for detailed itineraries and invoices.
Departures
All charters depart Labuan Bajo, Flores. Airport transfers arranged on request.
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.
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Whole-boat charter and shared cabins · Labuan Bajo departures · 2026 & 2027 dates open