A Flores yacht charter gives you a private vessel — luxury phinisi, VVIP motor yacht or superyacht — with captain, crew and private chef, sailing from Labuan Bajo into Komodo National Park and across the Flores Sea. Whole-boat rates start from USD 5,300 per night with meals included, and every route is built around your group.
Yacht Charter at a Glance
Private yacht charters in Flores are priced per boat per night, never per person, and depart from Labuan Bajo — the westernmost town on Flores and the gateway to Komodo National Park. Published starting rates run from USD 5,300 to USD 27,000 per night depending on vessel class.
| Vessel | Class | Cabins | Max guests | Length | Whole boat / night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malca Voyages | Luxury Phinisi | 7 | 21 | 30 m | from USD 5,300 |
| Magia II | VVIP Yacht | 4 | 10 | 26 m | from USD 5,900 |
| Vinca Voyages | Luxury Phinisi | 6 | 18 | 31 m | from USD 6,500 |
| Lamborajo III | Premium Phinisi | 8 | 22 | 38 m | from USD 7,900 |
| The Maj Oceanic | VVIP Superyacht | 6 | 12 | 47 m | from USD 13,000 + 12% VAT |
| Lamima | Ultra-Luxury Yacht | 7 | 14 | 65.2 m | from USD 27,000 + 11% VAT |
Every Labuan Bajo yacht charter above includes the full crew, a private chef, all meals and snorkelling equipment. Komodo National Park entry — IDR 650.000 per person as a dated ticket — is arranged for you but billed separately, and a small number of VVIP vessels quote 11–12% VAT on top of the nightly rate. The complete rate table, speedboat day options and sample routes follow below.
Private Charter, Operated by Us
Flores Luxury is the luxury travel brand of Juara Holding Group for Flores and Komodo, and every charter on this page is operated with our sister company Komodo Luxury — a fleet of 9 owned vessels and a network of 200+ partner boats. We sail these waters ourselves; we do not resell someone else’s boats.
That operating record shows in the numbers. Komodo Luxury is rated 4.9/5 by more than 1,500 verified guests, holds Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for 2025 and 2026, and has completed over 1,200 private charters in Komodo National Park. When something changes at sea — weather, tides, a manta sighting worth chasing — decisions are made by our own captains, not relayed through a middleman.
It also shows in how we talk about price. Across the Labuan Bajo market, genuine whole-boat rates run USD 1,800–30,000 per night with a median around USD 7,150, and real private luxury on this coast starts at roughly IDR 15,000,000+ per day — a figure competitor research shows most agencies acknowledge, then quietly sidestep by selling shared cabins under a “luxury” label. A Flores private yacht charter with us means the words carry their plain meaning: the entire vessel, its crew and its itinerary are yours alone, never shared with other guests.
The Fleet
The charter program is built on two clearly separate pools: 9 vessels owned and operated by Komodo Luxury, and a vetted network of 200+ partner boats that extends the range up to a 65-metre ultra-luxury sailing yacht. Between them there is a right boat for every group, from a honeymoon couple to a 25-guest reunion. Owned vessels give us schedule control and crews we train ourselves; the partner network adds breadth at the top end — and we tell you plainly which is which when we quote.
Luxury Phinisi — from USD 5,300 per night
Traditional two-masted wooden yachts refitted to modern standards: ensuite cabins, generous sun decks and tenders for beach landings. Malca Voyages (7 cabins, up to 21 guests, 30 m) opens the category at USD 5,300 per night; Ayvara Cruises, Lamborajo II, Catnazse Liveaboard, Vinca Voyages and Raffles Cruise fill it out between USD 5,500 and USD 7,150. Catnazse, with 8 cabins and a dive-ready deck, is the natural pick for snorkel- and dive-focused groups.
Premium Phinisi — from USD 7,900 per night
Larger, newer builds with more crew per guest — the premium tier of yacht charter in Komodo. Lamborajo III (38 m, 8 cabins, up to 22 guests) starts at USD 7,900 per night, Elbark Cruises (37 m, 9 cabins) at USD 8,400 and Neptune Cruise Phinisi (40 m, 7 cabins) at USD 8,900 — a flagship feel while staying under USD 10,000 per night.
VVIP & Ultra-Luxury Yachts — USD 5,900 to USD 27,000 per night
For couples and small parties, Magia II — a 26-metre VVIP motor yacht with 4 cabins — starts at USD 5,900 per night. Above it sit the superyachts: Aliikai (40 m, from USD 9,900 + 11% VAT), The Maj Oceanic (47 m, from USD 13,000 + 12% VAT) and Vela (50 m, from USD 17,000 + 12% VAT), then the ultra-luxury sailing yachts Prana by Atzaro (55 m, from USD 20,000) and Lamima — at 65.2 metres the largest wooden sailing yacht in the fleet — from USD 27,000 + 11% VAT. If you have been searching for a luxury yacht in Flores, Indonesia at this level, it exists, and it sails from Labuan Bajo.
Deck plans, photo galleries and live availability for every vessel are published on our sister company’s private yacht charter in Komodo page. Tell us your dates and group size, and we will shortlist the two or three boats that genuinely fit.
Charter Rates Per Night
These are the published 2026–2027 starting rates for the whole vessel per night, taken from the operator’s live rate table. Longer charters earn better economics: itineraries of 7 nights or more typically receive a 10–15% better nightly rate.
| Vessel | Class | Cabins | Max guests | Length | Whole boat / night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malca Voyages | Luxury Phinisi | 7 | 21 | 30 m | from USD 5,300 |
| Ayvara Cruises | Luxury Phinisi | 7 | 15 | 25 m | from USD 5,500 |
| Lamborajo II | Luxury Phinisi | 8 | 25 | 32 m | from USD 5,800 |
| Catnazse Liveaboard | Luxury Phinisi | 8 | 18 | 34.4 m | from USD 5,900 |
| Magia II | VVIP Yacht | 4 | 10 | 26 m | from USD 5,900 |
| Vinca Voyages | Luxury Phinisi | 6 | 18 | 31 m | from USD 6,500 |
| Raffles Cruise | Luxury Phinisi | 6 | 14 | 31 m | from USD 7,150 |
| Lamborajo III | Premium Phinisi | 8 | 22 | 38 m | from USD 7,900 |
| Elbark Cruises | Premium Phinisi | 9 | 21 | 37 m | from USD 8,400 |
| Neptune Cruise Phinisi | Premium Phinisi | 7 | 20 | 40 m | from USD 8,900 |
| Aliikai | VVIP Superyacht | 7 | 14 | 40 m | from USD 9,900 + 11% VAT |
| The Maj Oceanic | VVIP Superyacht | 6 | 12 | 47 m | from USD 13,000 + 12% VAT |
| Vela | VVIP Superyacht | 6 | 12 | 50 m | from USD 17,000 + 12% VAT |
| Prana by Atzaro | Ultra-Luxury Yacht | 9 | 18 | 55 m | from USD 20,000 |
| Lamima | Ultra-Luxury Yacht | 7 | 14 | 65.2 m | from USD 27,000 + 11% VAT |
Reading the table: a 3D2N private charter is two nights at the vessel’s rate — from about USD 10,600 on Malca Voyages or USD 11,800 on Catnazse Liveaboard for the entire boat. Divided across a full group, the per-person math turns persuasive quickly: Malca Voyages at capacity works out to roughly USD 252 per person per night, private chef and meals included. VVIP and ultra-luxury yachts quote 11–12% VAT as noted, and Komodo National Park entry (IDR 650.000 per person, dated ticket), ranger fees and optional drone permits are billed separately on all vessels.
Ready to compare boats for your dates? Message the charter desk on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or email [email protected] — you will have a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Labuan Bajo Boat Charter: Speedboat to Superyacht
Not every private day on the water needs a yacht: a Labuan Bajo boat charter can be a fast private speedboat covering Komodo National Park in a single day and returning you to your hotel by late afternoon. Day rates start from USD 680 for up to 8 guests.
| Private day boat | Capacity | Rate per day |
|---|---|---|
| Speedboat | up to 8 guests | from USD 680 |
| Speedboat | up to 20 guests | from USD 1,600 |
| Speedboat | up to 43 guests | up to USD 4,800 |
A one-day private boat charter from Labuan Bajo typically covers Padar’s viewpoint, Pink Beach, a ranger-guided dragon walk on Komodo or Rinca and a swim at Manta Point — compressed, but complete. It suits travelers based ashore who want the park without an overnight. The honest trade-off: you cross the busiest hours alongside every other day boat, while overnight guests have the anchorages to themselves at dawn. If your schedule allows even one night on board, the yacht wins.
Whichever hull you choose, boat charter in Flores is a private-by-default product with us. A Komodo private charter boat carries your group and no one else — we never fill unsold berths with strangers, on any vessel, at any rate.
Sample Charter Routes: 1–7 Nights
Charter routes from Labuan Bajo scale from a one-night Komodo escape to a seven-night crossing of the Flores Sea. The national park sits off the west coast of Flores, so short charters stay dense with highlights while longer ones reach coastline very few visitors ever see.
| Nights | Route | Signature moments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Komodo Essentials | Padar sunrise, Pink Beach, Komodo dragons, night at a quiet anchorage |
| 2 | The Classic 3D2N | Adds Manta Point, the Taka Makassar sandbar and Rinca |
| 3 | Komodo North & South | Gili Lawa’s hilltop, southern bays in season, a day with no schedule at all |
| 5 | Komodo + Flores North Coast | The full park circuit, then east along Flores’ quiet northern shore toward Riung |
| 7 | The Grand Crossing | Westbound via Moyo and Satonda toward Lombok, or a full-week Flores Sea arc |
The five-night route pairs the park with anchorages off the Riung 17 Islands that day boats cannot reach. For the westbound week, our Lombok to Flores boat trip guide maps the crossing stop by stop, and further day-by-day plans are published as Flores yacht charter itineraries on our specialist charter site.
Charters are also shaped around occasions: a proposal timed for Padar’s summit light, an anniversary dinner on an empty sandbar, a birthday week that alternates dragon walks with manta swims. None of these routes is a fixed product — they are starting points your captain redraws around weather, tides and whatever your group falls in love with along the way.
Timing matters more than route length. The Flores Sea is at its calmest from April to October — the window when yacht charter in Komodo, Indonesia is at its best, and when the most requested vessels book out first.
Crew, Chef & Service
Every charter sails fully crewed: captain, engineer, deckhands, a dedicated guide for landings and snorkelling, and a private chef cooking to your preferences. All of it is included in the nightly rate — there is nothing to arrange on board and nothing extra to pre-book.
Menus run from Indonesian classics to Western favourites, built around your dietary notes before departure and adjusted daily to the day’s catch and your mood. The crew handles park permits, ranger escorts and tender runs so that stepping ashore at Padar before sunrise feels effortless rather than organised. For couples, that same service turns practical: a sandbar picnic laid out before you arrive, a candlelit dinner on the aft deck with no other table in sight.
Divers and snorkellers are equally at home. Snorkelling equipment is aboard every vessel, dive-focused phinisi such as Catnazse Liveaboard carry dedicated dive decks, and your guide plans water time around the park’s tides — Manta Point at the right current, Taka Makassar at the right light.
Safety carries the same weight. Vessels are operated under Komodo Luxury’s license, running these waters since 2015; navigation, weather calls and anchorage choices sit with a professional captain who knows the park’s currents personally, not with a booking app.
Yacht or Phinisi?
Choose a motor yacht for pace, air-conditioned salons and the feel of a private boutique hotel; choose a phinisi for sails, ironwood decks and a silhouette that belongs to these waters. Rates overlap more than most guests expect — Magia II starts below several phinisi.
- Motor & VVIP yachts: faster passages between anchorages, contemporary interiors, ideal for couples and small parties of 2–12.
- Phinisi: traditional two-masted builds with the largest open decks in the fleet, carrying groups of up to 25 — made for families, friends’ trips and celebrations.
- Undecided: tell us your group size and photos you love; the right hull usually chooses itself.
For the deeper story of the traditional builds — the Konjo shipwrights, the deck plans, the full range — see our Flores phinisi charter guide. And if a whole boat is more than your plans need, cabins on scheduled departures are covered in our Flores liveaboard guide.
How Booking Works
Booking a private yacht in Flores takes one conversation, not a call center. Tell us your dates, group size and interests; we reply with a tailored quote within 24 hours. Response is fast because the desk sits inside the operation, not at an outsourced agency — the person quoting your charter can see the fleet calendar in real time.
- 1 — Tell us the shape of your trip. Dates, guest count, must-sees, diving or not — one message on WhatsApp or email is enough to start.
- 2 — Receive your proposal. Two or three matched vessels with rates, a draft route and a written quote within 24 hours, park fees itemised so nothing surprises you later.
- 3 — Confirm and sail. A deposit secures the boat; our concierge handles dated park tickets (IDR 650.000 per person), airport transfers and provisioning before you step aboard.
Charters also pair naturally with land. Many guests bookend the boat with overland days through volcanoes and highland villages — our Flores luxury tours team builds both halves as one seamless journey.
Start the conversation: WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 · [email protected]. Quiet, precise planning from the team that sails these waters every week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Flores yacht charter cost?
Whole-boat rates start from USD 5,300 per night for a 7-cabin luxury phinisi carrying up to 21 guests and rise to USD 27,000 per night for a 65.2-metre ultra-luxury sailing yacht. Across the wider Labuan Bajo market, private charters run USD 1,800–30,000 per night with a median around USD 7,150. Crew, private chef, meals and snorkelling equipment are included in every rate.
Is a yacht charter priced per person or per boat?
Per boat. You pay one nightly rate for the entire vessel regardless of group size. On Malca Voyages at USD 5,300 per night, a full group of 21 works out at roughly USD 252 per person per night — and the boat costs the same whether 8 or 21 of you sail.
What is included in the charter rate?
The full crew, a private chef, all meals and snorkelling equipment. Komodo National Park entry, ranger fees and optional drone permits are billed separately, and a small number of VVIP and ultra-luxury yachts quote 11–12% VAT on top of the nightly rate, stated per vessel in the rate table.
How much are Komodo National Park fees?
Park entry is IDR 650.000 per person as a dated ticket, valid for the specific dates of your visit. It is excluded from all charter rates; our concierge arranges the tickets, ranger escorts and any permits before you board, so there is nothing to queue for on the day.
How many nights do I need for a private charter?
Two nights (a 3D2N charter) covers the classics — Padar, Pink Beach, the dragons and Manta Point — without rushing. One night works as an escape; five to seven nights open Flores' north coast, Riung's islands or the full Lombok crossing. Charters of 7 nights or more typically earn a 10–15% better nightly rate.
Can I charter a private boat in Labuan Bajo for just one day?
Yes. Private speedboat day charters start from USD 680 per day for up to 8 guests, USD 1,600 per day for up to 20 and up to USD 4,800 per day for up to 43. A one-day route typically covers Padar, Pink Beach, a dragon walk and Manta Point, returning to Labuan Bajo by late afternoon.
When is the best time for a Flores yacht charter?
April to October, when the Flores Sea is at its calmest and underwater visibility is at its best. July and August are the busiest months and the most requested vessels book out well in advance — luxury boats fill first. April–June and September–October combine settled seas with quieter anchorages.
Should I choose a motor yacht or a phinisi?
Motor and VVIP yachts suit couples and small parties who value pace and contemporary interiors — Magia II, a 26-metre yacht with 4 cabins, starts at USD 5,900 per night. Phinisi suit families and groups who want big open decks and the heritage of sail, carrying up to 25 guests. Rates overlap, so choose on character and group size rather than budget alone.
Do you operate the boats yourselves?
Yes. Voyages are operated with our sister company Komodo Luxury, which runs a fleet of 9 owned vessels alongside a vetted network of 200+ partner boats, is rated 4.9/5 by more than 1,500 verified guests and holds Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards for 2025 and 2026. You book with the operator, not a reseller.
How do I get a quote?
Send your dates, group size and interests to WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 (wa.me/628113823875) or [email protected]. You will receive a tailored quote within 24 hours with two or three matched vessels, a draft route and the full rate breakdown in writing — park fees itemised, no surprises.