Komodo Family & Group Charter: 20+ Guests on One Phinisi
Lady Grace is one of the larger phinisi working Komodo National Park: ten cabins, 22-24 guests, which is well above the four-to-eight cabins typical of boutique charter phinisi. For groups that is the whole point. Whole-boat rates for 11 to 20 guests are IDR 100,000,000 (2D1N), IDR 129,000,000 (3D2N) and IDR 165,000,000 (4D3N), with additional guests at IDR 4,000,000, IDR 5,500,000 and IDR 7,000,000 respectively. At twenty guests on a three-day charter that is about IDR 6,450,000 per person before park fees.
Rate note. Every rupiah figure on this page is the operator’s published rate read on 31 July 2026. Komodo National Park fees are set by government regulation, are not included, and change without notice. Ask the booking desk to confirm the current total in writing before you pay a deposit.
Cost per head: the real reason groups charter
Buy cabins individually on an open trip and you pay per person at grade rates. Charter the boat and you pay once, then divide. The crossover point sits somewhere around eight to ten guests, and past that the charter wins decisively.
| Guests | 2D1N | 3D2N | 4D3N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | IDR 8,333,333 pp | IDR 10,750,000 pp | IDR 13,750,000 pp |
| 16 | IDR 6,250,000 pp | IDR 8,062,500 pp | IDR 10,312,500 pp |
| 20 | IDR 5,000,000 pp | IDR 6,450,000 pp | IDR 8,250,000 pp |
| 24 (20 + 4 additional) | IDR 4,833,333 pp | IDR 6,333,333 pp | IDR 8,041,667 pp |
Compare that with the open-trip cabin rates: a Deluxe cabin on the 3D2N is IDR 5,750,000 per person and a Suite is IDR 8,500,000. A twenty-guest charter of the same itinerary lands at about IDR 6,450,000 per head – between the two grades, but with every cabin, the sundeck and the schedule belonging to your group.
| Duration | 1-10 guests | 11-20 guests | Each additional guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D1N | IDR 94,000,000 | IDR 100,000,000 | IDR 4,000,000 |
| 3D2N | IDR 123,000,000 | IDR 129,000,000 | IDR 5,500,000 |
| 4D3N | IDR 157,000,000 | IDR 165,000,000 | IDR 7,000,000 |
Cabin allocation for a mixed group
Ten cabins in five grades gives a group real flexibility. A workable pattern for an extended family or a company trip:
| Cabin grade | Cabins | Bed | Typical allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Ocean View | 2 | Double | The couples paying the premium, or the grandparents |
| Junior Suite Ocean View | 1 | Double | A second couple |
| Grand Deluxe Ocean View | 2 | Double | Couples who want the view without the balcony |
| Deluxe | 4 | Double | The volume grade – couples, or two friends sharing |
| Superior | 1-2 | Bunk bed | Older children, teenagers, staff or crew of the group |
One honest caveat. The operator’s published specification lists a single bunk-bed Superior cabin while the cabin section lists two. If Superior berths matter to your group, ask the booking desk to confirm the exact count for your departure before you commit.
Every cabin has a private bathroom and air conditioning, which matters more with twenty people on board than with six – nobody is queueing. Grade detail is on the cabin options page and the bunk-bed grade specifically on the Superior cabin page.
Children, treks and the practical bits
- Padar is a stepped climb of roughly 30-45 minutes starting at 06:00. Most children over about eight manage it; younger ones can stay on board with an adult, which is easier on a charter because nobody else is waiting.
- Komodo Island dragon trekking is ranger-led and rangers set group sizes and distance rules. The ranger fee is charged per group of up to five, so a large party is split into several ranger groups.
- Snorkelling ranges from sheltered (Manjarite, Sebayur, Siaba) to current-driven (Manta Point). Life vests are provided for everyone. With a mixed-ability group the crew can run the tender alongside so weaker swimmers stay near the boat.
- Meals are all prepared on board and included. Give the desk dietary requirements at booking, not on the morning of departure.
Park fees for a group
Park charges are per person and per group depending on the item, and they are collected outside your charter price.
| Item | Documented 2026 amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Daily park entrance, foreign visitor | IDR 150,000-250,000 per day | Most liveaboard operators budget the upper figure |
| Harbour fee | IDR 25,000 per day | Charged per person |
| Ranger trek, Komodo or Rinca | IDR 200,000 per group of up to 5 | Split across the group |
| Ranger trek, Padar | IDR 150,000 per group of up to 5 | Split across the group |
| Bundled ticket, Komodo + Padar | IDR 650,000 per person | Common package price |
| Bundled ticket including Rinca | IDR 900,000 per person | Three-island version |
| Diver surcharge | IDR 25,000 per day | Applies to certified diving activity |
The ranger trekking fees are the ones groups misread: they are charged per group of up to five, not per person, so a party of twenty pays four ranger groups on Komodo and four on Padar. A realistic all-in park budget for a foreign guest on a 3D2N itinerary is IDR 550,000 to IDR 900,000. Amounts are government-set and change without notice.
What is included
What the rate includes
- Accommodation on board for the full itinerary
- All meals prepared on board
- Mineral water, coffee and tea
- English-speaking guide
- Snorkelling gear and life vests
- Premium photo and video coverage with drone, GoPro and mirrorless camera (raw footage handed over)
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbour
What it does not include
- Komodo National Park entrance and conservation fees (government-regulated, subject to change)
- Flights to and from Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond water, coffee and tea
- Personal snacks
- Drone ticket, quoted by the operator at approximately IDR 2,100,000, with the permit requested seven days ahead
- Crew gratuities
Which duration for a group
Groups almost always do better on the longer itineraries – the boat price rises less than proportionally with each night, and larger parties move more slowly through every landing. The four-day route with Rangko Cave is on the 4D3N page; the compressed one-night version, which suits corporate groups on a tight agenda, is on the 2D1N charter page; and the standard route with the full hour-by-hour timetable is on the 3D2N itinerary page. General charter mechanics sit on the private phinisi charter page. Groups too large for one hull are handled by the operator’s Labuan Bajo booking team, who can run two boats in convoy.
Book Lady Grace
Send guest count, ages, dates and any dietary or mobility notes. The desk will come back with a cabin plan, a firm charter quote and a park-fee estimate for the whole party.
WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 [email protected]
Lady Grace is operated by Komodo Luxury, Labuan Bajo. Quotes, availability and payment terms are issued by the operator in writing.