Weekend departure
Fri – Sun
Busier, more social, and in higher demand.
- Departure window Friday to Sunday
- More cabins sold, fuller boat
- Suits fixed-holiday and solo travellers wanting company
- Books out first in peak season
Shared cabin · Silo 2
Komodo Open Trip: Shared Boat Departures
One bunk on a scheduled phinisi rather than a whole boat. You join eight to fifteen other travellers and split the crew, fuel and permits across everyone aboard.
From USD 300 per person for 3D2N. Cabins sell individually, so solo travellers are welcome.
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USD 300 from
Per person, 3D2N shared cabin
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8–15 guests
Typical boat capacity
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3 days
2 nights aboard
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4 stops
Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo, Manta Point
What it is
You book a bunk, not a boat
An open trip is a scheduled departure with cabins sold individually. The route, the dates and the pace are set before you book, and the cost of crew, fuel and permits divides across everyone on board.
That is what makes it the cheapest way onto the same water. It is also what makes it inflexible: the boat does not wait, and the stop list does not bend around one guest.
For solo travellers it solves a real problem. You do not need to assemble a group or fill a boat to reach Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Manta Point.
Which departure
Weekend or weekday
Same route, same three days. What changes is who else is aboard.
Weekday departure
Mon – Wed
Quieter boat, same itinerary.
- Departure window Monday to Wednesday
- Fewer cabins sold
- Suits flexible schedules and digital nomads
- Easier to secure at short notice
Both formats run 3 days and 2 nights. Weekday sailings are quieter simply because fewer cabins sell.
Inclusions
What the fare covers
And the charges that stay separate, so the invoice holds no surprises.
Paid separately:
Komodo National Park entrance and conservation fee, alcoholic and soft drinks beyond the standard water, scuba tanks and dive guide if you dive rather than snorkel, ranger tips and crew gratuities, and airport transfers unless stated at booking.
- Cabin or bunk, boat and crew for the full itinerary.
- Three meals a day plus drinking water on board.
- Snorkelling mask, fins and life jacket.
- English-speaking guide for the island treks.
- Rinca and Komodo trekking permits arranged on your behalf.
Booking
Four steps onto a scheduled boat
Cabins sell individually and the good dates go early.
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Send your dates
Preferred window, and whether you want a weekend or a weekday sailing.
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Check the manifest
The desk confirms which departures still have cabins and what is left on each.
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Choose your bunk
Shared bunk room or a private twin, where the boat offers both.
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Confirm
A deposit holds the cabin. Boarding time and harbour meeting point follow.
If the schedule does not fit
Private is the same water, on your clock
An open trip cannot skip a stop, wait out a tide, or leave an hour later. A private charter can. It costs more per head below four travellers and less above six.
Open-trip questions
Asked by solo travellers
Mostly about who else is on the boat.
For the full set, see our FAQ — 135 questions answered.
How much is a Komodo open trip?
From USD 300 per person for a 3D2N shared-cabin voyage. The rate depends on the boat class and the cabin type.
How many people are on board?
Usually eight to fifteen guests plus crew, depending on the vessel.
Do I need to book a whole cabin?
No. Bunks in shared cabins sell individually, which is the point of the format. Private twins are available on some boats at a higher rate.
What is not included?
Park entrance and conservation fees, drinks beyond water, dive tanks, tips, and airport transfers unless stated.
What should I pack for a shared cabin?
Soft bag rather than a hard case, a quick-dry towel, a torch, reef-safe sunscreen, motion-sickness tablets, and a light layer for the night deck.
Which months are best?
April to November. Calm seas and good visibility. December to March still sails but swell can reroute the itinerary.
Is it suitable for backpackers travelling alone?
It is the format built for exactly that. You share the cost and the boat without needing to assemble a group.
Can I dive rather than snorkel?
On some departures, yes, but tanks and the dive guide are charged separately. Say so when you book so the boat can carry the gear.
Talk to Komodo Luxury
Ask which departures are open
This guide publishes the format. Komodo Luxury holds the schedule and the cabin list.
No obligation, and no price here changes because you asked.