Private charter · Two days, one night
The 2D1N charter: one night, the whole boat
The shortest whole-boat charter Lady Grace runs. IDR 94,000,000 for up to ten guests, out of Labuan Bajo harbour and back inside 36 hours — enough for Padar at dawn, the dragons and the mantas, and not much more.
The 2 days 1 night Komodo charter is the short-window option: one night on board, the whole 34-metre phinisi to your group. IDR 94,000,000 for one to ten guests, IDR 100,000,000 for 11 to 20, and IDR 4,000,000 per additional guest. It delivers Kelor, Manjarite and the Kalong sunset on day one, then Padar sunrise, Pink Beach and the Komodo dragon trek on day two. Manta Point and Taka Makassar normally drop out – there is not enough water time to reach them and still make an afternoon flight. Park fees are extra.
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.
What one night actually buys
Plenty of visitors have exactly 48 hours in Labuan Bajo, usually because they are attached to a Bali itinerary with a fixed return. The honest question is whether one night on the water beats two day-trips from a hotel. It does, for one structural reason: the Padar sunrise. Day boats leave the harbour at first light and arrive after the sun is up. A boat anchored off Padar overnight puts you on the steps at 06:00.
| Day | Sites | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kelor Island | Late-morning departure, hill trek and photography |
| Day 1 | Manjarite | Sheltered snorkelling, first gear check |
| Day 1 | Kalong Island | Flying-fox sunset from the deck, dinner, overnight anchorage |
| Day 2 | Padar Island | 06:00 sunrise trek to the three-bay viewpoint |
| Day 2 | Pink Beach | Swimming and snorkelling off Pantai Merah |
| Day 2 | Komodo Island | Ranger-led dragon trek, then the run back to Labuan Bajo |
What you give up, stated plainly
Two sites that people specifically travel for usually come off a one-night plan:
- Manta Point (Karang Makassar) sits well south-east of the Padar-Pink Beach line. Reaching it, drifting it properly and getting back within a flight-day window does not work at 6-9 knots.
- Taka Makassar, the tidal sandbar, is usually paired with Manta Point in the same afternoon and drops out with it.
If either is the reason you are coming, book the three-day itinerary instead. It is the shortest trip that reliably includes both.
| Duration | 1–10 guests | 11–20 guests | Each extra 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 |
Cost per guest as the group grows
A whole-boat price only makes sense once you divide it. At IDR 94,000,000 for up to ten guests, and IDR 100,000,000 for 11 to 20, the maths moves quickly in your favour.
| Guests on board | Boat price | Cost per guest |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | IDR 94,000,000 | IDR 15,666,667 |
| 10 | IDR 94,000,000 | IDR 9,400,000 |
| 16 | IDR 100,000,000 | IDR 6,250,000 |
| 20 | IDR 100,000,000 | IDR 5,000,000 |
| 24 (20 + 4 additional) | IDR 116,000,000 | IDR 4,833,333 |
Above twenty guests the extra-guest rate of IDR 4,000,000 applies on top of the 11-20 band, and the vessel’s ceiling is 22-24 guests across ten cabins. Larger group logistics, cabin allocation and children on the treks are covered on the family and group charter page.
Flight-day logistics from Komodo Airport
Komodo Airport (LBJ) sits about ten minutes from the harbour, which is what makes a one-night trip viable at all. Pickup and drop-off within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbour is included in the charter.
- Arriving the same morning you sail: workable if you land before about 09:00, but it removes all slack. A flight delay costs you Kelor.
- Arriving the night before: the safer pattern. You sleep in town, board rested and the boat leaves on schedule.
- Flying out on day two: book an afternoon or evening departure. The boat returns from the Komodo Island trek to the harbour, and you want margin between the two.
The boat you are chartering
One night or four, the vessel is the same: ten en-suite air-conditioned cabins for 22-24 guests, a sundeck with a jacuzzi and an open-air dining area, on a 34-metre ironwood-and-teak hull.
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
Who this suits
- Couples and small groups on a tight Indonesia routing who want the Padar sunrise without committing three days.
- Corporate or incentive groups adding a marine day to a Flores agenda.
- Repeat visitors who have already done Manta Point and want the headline landscape stops again.
If a night on board sells you on the format, the full luxury Komodo cruise overview sets out every duration and cabin grade, and the booking page explains how a reservation is confirmed. When Lady Grace is committed on your dates, sister vessels sailing the same park can often cover them.
What you still get
The stops a single night reaches
Padar Island
The three-bay viewpoint. Steps most of the way, 30–45 minutes up, and the reason the alarm goes off in the dark.
Komodo Island
Dragon trekking with a licensed ranger. They set group size and route; the fee is charged per group.
Manta Point
A shallow cleaning-station drift where reef mantas feed. Current-dependent, always guide supervised.
Pink Beach
Crushed red organ-pipe coral mixed into white sand, with snorkelling straight off the beach.
Taka Makassar
A crescent sandbar that appears and disappears with the tide, sitting in exceptionally clear water.
Kelor Island
A short, steep grass hill an hour out of the harbour, and the first view over the archipelago.
The boat you are chartering
Specification
- Length overall
- 34 m
- Beam
- 6.3 m
- Guest cabins
- 10 All en-suite, air-conditioned
- Guest capacity
- 22–24
- Hull & deck
- Ironwood, teak
- Main engine
- Mitsubishi 8M21
- Generators
- PS120 × 2
- Cruising speed
- 6–9 kn
- Fuel
- 5 t
- Freshwater
- 12 t
- Navigation
- AIS · GPS · Radar SART
- Emergency
- EPIRB
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2D1N Komodo private charter?
IDR 94,000,000 for one to ten guests and IDR 100,000,000 for 11 to 20, with each additional guest at IDR 4,000,000. Park fees, flights and gratuities are separate. Rates published 31 July 2026.
Do I still get the Padar sunrise on a one-night trip?
Yes. The boat anchors overnight in the area and the trek starts at 06:00 on day two. That single fact is the main reason to sleep on the water rather than take two day trips.
Will I see manta rays on 2D1N?
Usually not. Manta Point sits too far south-east to include and still return for an afternoon flight. Book the 3D2N itinerary if manta snorkelling is the priority.
Can I book 2D1N per cabin instead of the whole boat?
The published per-person open-trip rates apply to the 3D2N departure. For one night the vessel is sold as a whole-boat charter; ask the desk if that changes for your dates.
What time do we board and return?
Pickup is in the morning of day one with a late-morning departure, and the boat is back at Labuan Bajo harbour during the afternoon of day two after the Komodo Island trek.
Is one night enough with children?
It works, but it is dense – two treks and an early start inside 30 hours. Families with younger children usually find the three-day or four-day itineraries far more comfortable.
How close is the airport to the harbour?
Komodo Airport is roughly ten minutes from the harbour area, and transfers within the Labuan Bajo mainland near the harbour are included in the charter.
Charter Lady Grace for a night
Send the desk your flight times and guest count. Day two is scheduled backwards from your departure, so those two numbers decide the whole itinerary.
Lady Grace is operated by Komodo Luxury, Labuan Bajo. Quotes, availability and payment terms are issued by the operator in writing.
