A Komodo cruise 2D1N is one night aboard from Labuan Bajo, usually covering Padar Island, a Kalong Island sunset, Komodo Island and Pink Beach. Komodo Luxury sells it mainly as a private charter (as of 2026, Malca Voyages lists USD 5,300 for 1–12 guests). Shared 2D1N open trips run on request only.
If your flights leave you roughly 48 hours in Labuan Bajo, the overnight format is the shortest way to sleep on the water inside Komodo National Park. Komodo Cruise is the cruise desk operated by Komodo Luxury, a Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015 whose reservations team handles bookings directly.
This page covers how the 2D1N is sold, which boats publish rates, a sample route, and what you trade away against three days.
Is a Komodo cruise 2D1N an open trip or a private charter?
Mostly private. According to Komodo Luxury, shared cabins are sold only on the 3D2N open trip. A 2D1N open trip exists on request, depending on whether a departure can be filled, so it is not something to build a tight itinerary around.
If you need a fixed date and your own schedule, book the whole boat. That also changes the price logic: private charters are priced per vessel, never per person.
| Format | How it’s sold (as of 2026) | Price basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2D1N private charter | The standard way to book 2D1N | Per vessel, published by each boat |
| 2D1N open trip | On request only | Quoted by the desk per departure |
| 3D2N open trip, share cabin | Typically departs Mon–Wed and Fri–Sun | From USD 300 per person |
| Weekday open trip | Weekday departures | From USD 220 per person |
How much does a private 2D1N Komodo cruise cost?
The rates below are published on Komodo Luxury vessel pages as of 2026. Each applies to that named boat only and is subject to change.
| Vessel | Type | 2D1N rate | Guests included | Larger groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malca Voyages | Private vessel | USD 5,300 | 1–12 | Ask the desk |
| Riley | Phinisi | IDR 52,000,000 | 1–8 | IDR 56,000,000 for 9–12, then +IDR 4,000,000 per extra guest |
| Le Costa | Luxury yacht | IDR 110,000,000 | 1–14 | +IDR 2,000,000 per extra guest |
Rates for other fleet boats, including Elbark, Ayvara, Raffles and Vinca, are quoted on request.
On Komodo Luxury’s trips the core inclusions are the boat, all meals, snorkelling equipment and a guide; confirm the exact list on your chosen vessel’s page. The main extra is the Komodo National Park fee. Komodo Luxury’s guidance is USD 40–50 per person, paid once per trip. Alcohol is optional and charged separately.
What does a 2D1N Komodo cruise itinerary look like?
Treat this as a sample. The real order depends on the vessel, weather, tides and the park entry session your operator secures.
| When | Day 1 (sample) | Day 2 (sample) |
|---|---|---|
| Early | Board in Labuan Bajo; a pre-dawn start for Padar near first light is optional, where the boat and slot allow | Komodo Island (Loh Liang) ranger walk, or Rinca (Loh Buaya), in a morning session |
| Midday | Padar viewpoint hike, swim stop | Pink Beach snorkelling, lunch aboard |
| Afternoon | Sail toward Kalong Island | Manta Point if time and conditions allow, then return sail |
| Evening | Kalong Island sunset, anchored before dark | Back in Labuan Bajo; arrival window confirmed by the desk |
Two 2026 rules shape that schedule. A park-wide cap of about 1,000 visitors per day was reported, trialled January–March 2026 and enforced from 1 April 2026, with time-slotted entry sessions of roughly 05:00–08:00, 08:00–11:00 and 15:00–18:00. Guests are pre-registered digitally with passport details through the operator’s manifest, so walk-in entry is not reliable.
The Labuan Bajo harbourmaster (KSOP) also reportedly restricted tourist-vessel movement after dark in high-risk park zones from 10 January 2026. That is why the boat reaches its anchorage before nightfall. Confirm current rules with the desk before you travel.
Cruises run year-round. Most departures cluster in the April–November dry season, when seas are usually calmer; December–March brings more weather-related changes.
What do you give up compared with a 3D2N cruise?
One night less means one sunset, fewer stops and far less slack if weather or a park slot shifts.
| Factor | 2D1N | 3D2N |
|---|---|---|
| Nights aboard | 1 | 2 |
| Shared cabin | On request only | Yes, from USD 300 per person |
| Core stops | Padar, Komodo or Rinca, Pink Beach; Manta Point if time allows | Open-trip route fixes Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Manta Point |
| Extra sites | Rarely fit | More room; longer itineraries add Taka Makassar and Kanawa |
| Pace | Early starts, little buffer | More time to absorb weather or slot changes |
| Riley, 1–8 guests | IDR 52,000,000 | IDR 68,000,000 |
| Malca Voyages, 1–12 guests | USD 5,300 | USD 6,000 |
On the same boat, the second night adds USD 700 on Malca Voyages and IDR 16,000,000 on Riley for 1–8 guests. Neither format guarantees a dragon or manta sighting.
Who should book the 2D1N instead of a longer cruise?
- Short-window travellers flying in and out of Komodo Airport (LBJ) within about two days.
- Bali-based guests adding Komodo on a quick hop: fly Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo, ideally arriving the day before departure.
- Families and small groups who want a private boat without paying for extra nights.
- First-timers testing life aboard before committing to 3D2N or 4D3N.
If you want Taka Makassar, a slower rhythm or the lowest per-person price, the 3D2N share-cabin trip fits better.
How does booking a 2D1N Komodo cruise work?
- Send the basics. Travel dates, guest count, and your arrival and departure flight times at LBJ.
- Pick the format. Private charter is standard for 2D1N; ask whether an on-request open trip is forming.
- Match a vessel. The desk shortlists boats by group size and budget and routes you to each Komodo Luxury vessel page for rate, capacity and inclusions.
- Confirm and register. Share passport details for the park manifest.
- Arrive early. Reach Labuan Bajo the day before if you can, then board at the scheduled time.
> ### Plan a 2D1N around your flights
> Send your dates, group size and flight times to the Komodo Luxury reservations team. They will check which vessels have the date and whether the return fits your onward flight.
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> WhatsApp: +62 811-3823-875 · Email: [sales@komodoluxury.com](mailto:sales@komodoluxury.com) · Vessel rates: komodoluxury.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I join a shared 2D1N Komodo cruise instead of chartering a boat?
Sometimes, but not on a fixed schedule. Komodo Luxury sells shared cabins only on its 3D2N open trip, from USD 300 per person as of 2026. A 2D1N open trip is arranged on request when a departure can be filled. If your dates are fixed, plan on a private charter or switch to the 3D2N shared trip.
How much is a private 2D1N Komodo cruise for a small group?
It depends on the boat. As of 2026, Komodo Luxury vessel pages list Riley at IDR 52,000,000 for 1–8 guests, Malca Voyages at USD 5,300 for 1–12 guests, and Le Costa at IDR 110,000,000 for 1–14 guests. These are per-vessel rates. The park fee, around USD 40–50 per person by Komodo Luxury’s guidance, is extra.
What time should my flight out of Labuan Bajo be after a 2D1N cruise?
Share your flight times before booking so the desk can confirm the day-two return window for your vessel. Return times shift with weather, tides and park entry sessions, so a same-day flight carries risk. An evening flight or an extra night in Labuan Bajo gives you the safest buffer.
Is one night enough to see Padar, Komodo dragons and Pink Beach?
Yes, a typical 2D1N sample route covers Padar, Komodo Island or Rinca and Pink Beach, with Manta Point if time allows. Sightings of dragons or mantas are never guaranteed, and 2026 park entry slots can reshuffle the order. What you lose is buffer and extra sites such as Taka Makassar.