A Komodo cruise 3 days 2 nights is a two-night boat trip out of Labuan Bajo on a fixed route: Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Manta Point. According to Komodo Luxury, shared cabins start from USD 300 per person as of 2026. Whole-boat private charters are priced per vessel, never per head.
Komodo Cruise is the cruise desk of Komodo Luxury, a Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015 whose reservations team handles bookings directly.
Which places does the 3D2N Komodo cruise route cover?
The open-trip route is fixed. Komodo Luxury lists these four stops on every 3D2N shared departure:
- Padar Island: a short, steep climb to the ridge viewpoint over three bays in different colours.
- Pink Beach: swimming and snorkelling off a beach tinted by red coral fragments.
- Komodo Island (Loh Liang): a ranger-guided walk in dragon habitat.
- Manta Point: drift snorkelling over a cleaning station where manta rays often gather.
Most itineraries also stop at Kalong Island for sunset, when thousands of fruit bats leave the mangroves. Wildlife is wild: no operator can promise a dragon or a manta on any given day.
What happens on each day of the cruise?
The order below is the typical flow. The crew can switch stops around to suit tides, weather and the park’s entry sessions.
| Day | Main stops | What to expect | Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Labuan Bajo harbour, first snorkel stop, Kalong Island | Board, meet the crew, safety briefing, first swim, sunset bat flight | On board at a sheltered anchorage |
| Day 2 | Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island | Early viewpoint hike, snorkel session, ranger walk on Komodo | On board, anchored before dark |
| Day 3 | Manta Point, return sail | Drift snorkel, brunch while sailing back, drop-off in Labuan Bajo | Not included (book a hotel or flight) |
Ask the desk for the expected drop-off time before you book a flight out of Komodo Airport (LBJ).
How much does a Komodo cruise 3 days 2 nights cost?
Price depends on whether you share the boat and which cabin you pick. Komodo Luxury quotes a shared 3D2N range of USD 300 to 850 per person, sailing with roughly 8 to 22 other guests.
Shared cabin ladder: Malca Voyages, September 2026 departures (per person)
| Cabin | Price |
|---|---|
| Triple | USD 300 |
| Quad Ocean View | USD 330 |
| Double Room 1 & 2 | USD 400 |
| Superior Ocean View | USD 450 |
| Deluxe Ocean View | USD 500 |
| Master Ocean View | USD 580 |
If your dates are flexible, the weekday open trip starts from USD 220 per person (as of 2026).
Private 3D2N charter: whole boat, priced per vessel (as of 2026)
| Vessel | 3D2N price | Guests covered |
|---|---|---|
| Malca Voyages | USD 6,000 | 1–12 |
| Riley (phinisi) | IDR 68,000,000 | 1–8 (IDR 72,500,000 for 9–12) |
| Lady Grace (phinisi, June 2026 listing) | IDR 123,000,000 | 1–10 |
| Le Costa (luxury yacht) | IDR 170,000,000 | 1–14 |
Each rate belongs to its own boat. Don’t use one vessel’s rate to guess another’s. For Elbark, Ayvara, Raffles and Vinca, the desk quotes on request. For market context, KomodoTrip’s 2026 figures put shared 3D2N liveaboards at USD 220 to 450 per person. That is a third-party benchmark, not a Komodo Luxury price.
What is included, and what costs extra?
| Included in the 3D2N fare | Paid separately |
|---|---|
| Boat and cabin for two nights | Komodo National Park fee: USD 40–50 per person, paid once per trip (Komodo Luxury guidance) |
| All meals on board | Alcohol (optional) |
| Snorkelling equipment | Flights to and from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) |
| Guide | Hotel nights before or after the cruise |
Komodo Luxury also sells “tour with hotel” bundles pairing the open trip with Labuan Bajo hotel nights.
Which days do 3D2N open trips depart?
Komodo Luxury says 3D2N open trips typically leave on six days of the week, and it advertises weekly departures through 2026 and 2027.
| Day | Open-trip 3D2N status |
|---|---|
| Monday | Typical departure |
| Tuesday | Typical departure |
| Wednesday | Typical departure |
| Thursday | Not a typical open-trip start; ask the desk or consider a private charter |
| Friday | Typical departure |
| Saturday | Typical departure |
| Sunday | Typical departure |
Cruises run all year. Most open-trip departures fall in the dry season, April to November, when seas are calmer and the water is clearer. December to March is the wet season, and weather-related changes happen more often.
How do the 2026 park rules affect a three-day trip?
Several changes were reported for 2026, so confirm the current position with the desk when you book:
- Daily visitor cap. A limit of about 1,000 visitors per day was reportedly trialled from January to March 2026 and enforced from 1 April 2026. Entry runs in time slots of roughly 05:00–08:00, 08:00–11:00 and 15:00–18:00.
- Pre-registration. Guests are registered digitally with passport details on the operator’s manifest. Don’t count on walk-in entry.
- No sailing after dark in high-risk zones. From 10 January 2026, the Labuan Bajo harbourmaster (KSOP) reportedly restricted tourist boats from moving at night in those zones, so crews reach anchorage before nightfall.
Send passport details early, and expect stops to follow your entry session.
Should you share, go private, or sail longer?
- Shared cabin suits couples, solo travellers and friends who want the fixed route at a per-person price. See how shared cabins work.
- Private charter suits families and groups who want their own timing and the whole boat. Compare whole-boat charter options.
- One more night adds sites such as Taka Makassar and Kanawa, but runs only on selected departures. Read about the four-day version.
How does booking work?
- Send your dates. Give the desk your preferred departure date, a backup date and your guest count.
- Pick a format. Choose a shared cabin on the open trip or a whole-boat private charter.
- Get a written quote. It names the vessel, cabin, inclusions and how the park fee is handled.
- Confirm and register. Accept the quote, follow the payment terms in your confirmation, and send passport details for the park manifest.
- Arrive early. Travelling from Bali? Fly Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) the day before departure.
> Hold your 3D2N date with Komodo Luxury
> Send your preferred departure date and guest count on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875, or email sales@komodoluxury.com. The reservations team replies with live cabin availability. You can also see the full Komodo Open Trip 3D2N product page on Komodo Luxury. Prices shown here are as of 2026 and can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days 2 nights enough time for a Komodo cruise?
Yes, for most first-time visitors. The 3D2N open trip covers the four headline stops (Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Manta Point) and usually adds Kalong Island at sunset. If you want quieter sites such as Taka Makassar or Kanawa, a 4D3N departure adds another day. Komodo Luxury runs those only on selected dates.
Can I join a 3D2N Komodo cruise as a solo traveller?
Yes. The shared open trip is sold per person, and Komodo Luxury says each departure carries roughly 8 to 22 guests. On Malca Voyages’ September 2026 departures, cabins start at USD 300 per person for a triple. Cabin layouts differ from boat to boat, so ask the desk who you would share with before you pay.
Is the Komodo National Park fee included in the 3D2N price?
No. The fare covers the boat, all meals, snorkelling equipment and a guide. The Komodo National Park fee is extra. As of 2026, Komodo Luxury’s guidance is USD 40 to 50 per person, paid once per trip. Alcohol is also extra. Your written quote should say exactly how and when the park fee is collected.
Will I definitely see Komodo dragons and manta rays on the cruise?
No one can promise that. Your ranger walk on Komodo Island takes you through dragon habitat, and Manta Point is a known gathering site, but these are wild animals. Sightings depend on weather, tides and the season. Treat any operator that guarantees them with caution.
Can I do a 3 day 2 night Komodo cruise directly from Bali?
Yes, but the boat leaves from Labuan Bajo, not Bali. Fly from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) first. The safest plan is to land the day before your departure and stay a night in town, since a delayed flight on sailing day can mean missing the boat. Komodo Luxury’s “tour with hotel” bundles can add that night.