Per cabin or whole boat — real published rates, a 2026 vs 2027 comparison, and every cost that sits outside the headline number.
Short answer. There are two ways to book a phinisi experience, and they are not interchangeable. Per cabin on a scheduled departure offers a shared sailing experience, while whole boat gives you exclusive use of the vessel for a more private and flexible journey. Park fees and VAT are separate from both options.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Komodo National Park entrance, foreign visitor | USD 40-50 per person, per visit | Flat under PP 36/2024 — no separate weekday or weekend rate |
| Komodo National Park entrance, Indonesian visitor | USD 20-25 per person, per visit | Per person, per visit, under PP 36/2024 |
| VAT | 11% or 12% where stated | Applies to several superyacht-class and flagship vessels — check whether your quote is net or gross |
| Dive packages | Quoted separately | Per dive or per package, including tanks, weights and guide |
| Alcohol | Not included | Consumption or corkage — many boats allow you to bring your own with a corkage arrangement |
| Flights to Labuan Bajo | Not included | Denpasar is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours; Jakarta is 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Crew gratuity | Discretionary | Customary but not obligatory — hand it to the captain for the whole crew |
Tell us the dates, headcount, and whether you want a whole boat or single cabins. Two or three days of flexibility widens the options in peak months.
You get back the boats actually available on those nights, with the current rate, the tax basis and the deck plan.
The balance is normally due before boarding, on the schedule set out in the charter agreement.
Bring rupiah, or confirm in advance whether your operator collects the fee for you.
Published whole-boat rates start at USD 1,800 per night for a five-berth boutique phinisi, USD 3,800 at classic tier and USD 5,700 at premium tier, rising to USD 27,000 plus 11% VAT at flagship level.
A cabin on a scheduled departure. Published per-person rates start at USD 300 for a family cabin on Ahsana Liveaboard and USD 310 for a studio on Magika, plus the national park entrance fee.
Where 2027 rates are published alongside 2026, the step is roughly 15 to 16 per cent. Magika's 3D2N for one to five guests moves from USD 9,500 in 2026 to USD 11,000 in 2027.
Not always. Classic and most premium rates are quoted net; several superyacht-class and flagship vessels add 11% or 12%. On a USD 17,000 night, 12% is another USD 2,040.
Under PP 36/2024, about USD 40-50 per foreign visitor, and USD 20-25 for Indonesian visitors. Trekking, wildlife observation and snorkelling are covered within the foreign visitor fee.
Crew and captain, chef and all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, fuel on the standard Komodo route, snorkelling equipment and the usual guided excursions. Alcohol, dive packages and park fees are separate.
Send your dates and group size and you'll get a written quote with the rate, the tax basis and the park fees itemised separately.
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