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Komodo Cruise
The Padar Island viewpoint at first light above three bays

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Komodo cruise itinerary: one loop, four lengths

The core loop from Labuan Bajo is Padar viewpoint, a ranger walk on Komodo or Rinca, Pink Beach and Manta Point. Day trips squeeze the highlights, 2D1N adds a sunset anchorage, 3D2N covers the loop at an easier pace, and 4D3N adds Taka Makassar and Kanawa.

Which itinerary fits my dates?

The short version

Every route below is a sample. The real order on your dates depends on weather, your park entry session and anchorage rules, and the desk confirms it close to departure.

  • 3D2N is the practical sweet spot: the full core route without rushing
  • Shared cabins are sold on the 3D2N open trip only
  • Open trips include the boat, all meals, snorkelling gear and a guide
  • Budget the national park fee separately, and never count on a sighting

Plate I

Which itinerary fits your dates and budget

Prices are quoted by the desk for your vessel, dates, duration and guest count.

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Which itinerary fits your dates and budget
Duration Price Format Best for
1 day Quote on request Shared speedboat day tour Travellers with one free day in Labuan Bajo
Weekday departures Quote on request Weekday open trip Flexible travellers avoiding weekend dates
3D2N Quote on request, by vessel and cabin Open trip, share cabin Couples, solo travellers, first visits
2D1N Per vessel, quote on request Private charter, whole boat Families and small groups short on time
3D2N Per vessel, quote on request Private charter, whole boat Honeymoons, celebrations, private groups
4D3N Riley: USD 5,600 for 1–8 persons Private charter, whole boat Slower pace, extra snorkel sites

Riley's 4D3N package rate was checked on 16 September 2026. Shared cabins are sold on the 3D2N open trip only; 2D1N shared trips are on request and 4D3N runs on selected departures. A 3D2N share cabin puts you with roughly 8–22 fellow guests.

Plate II

The one-day sample, stop by stop

Six stops in daylight, which only a speedboat can do. The order shifts with tide, current and the entry session your boat holds.

  1. Early morning

    Labuan Bajo harbour

    Board and safety briefing.

  2. Morning

    Padar Island

    Stepped climb to the ridge viewpoint.

    Done early or not at all on a day trip.

  3. Late morning

    Komodo Island (Loh Liang)

    Ranger-guided walk from the park post.

    Dragon sightings are never guaranteed.

  4. Midday

    Pink Beach

    Swim and snorkel off the coral-tinted sand.

  5. Early afternoon

    Manta Point

    Drift snorkel if conditions allow.

    Currents can be strong.

  6. Afternoon

    Kanawa or Taka Makassar

    Final swim stop, then the return to port.

    Sandbar timing depends on the tide.

Clear turquoise water off a Komodo island in the middle of the day

Plate III

The three overnight samples, side by side

One table rather than three, so you can see exactly what an extra night buys. The 3D2N open trip runs a fixed core route and typically departs Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday.

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The three overnight samples, side by side
Day 2D1N 3D2N 4D3N
Day 1 Rinca (Loh Buaya) ranger walk, snorkel stop, Kalong Island at dusk Swim stop, then Kalong Island sunset and anchor for the night Rinca (Loh Buaya), then Kalong Island — short sailing, early anchorage
Day 2 Padar viewpoint, Pink Beach, Manta Point, back to Labuan Bajo Padar viewpoint, Pink Beach, Komodo Island (Loh Liang) — the fullest day Padar viewpoint, Pink Beach, Komodo Island (Loh Liang)
Day 3 — Manta Point, an extra swim stop if time allows, then back to port Manta Point, then Taka Makassar
Day 4 — — Kanawa, then back to Labuan Bajo
Nights aboard 1 2 3
Extra sites Rarely fit One spare swim stop Taka Makassar and Kanawa

Early Padar climbs use the morning entry session. Flying foxes leave the mangroves at Kalong Island around dusk, and the boat anchors before dark. Wear proper shoes for the ranger walk.

Plate IV

What each stop is actually like

Seven places the samples above draw on, and what you are actually getting at each one.

The Padar Island viewpoint above three bays

Padar viewpoint

A climb to a ridge overlooking three curved bays. Early sessions mean cooler air and softer light.

Steep stepped trail

A Komodo dragon on the shoreline of Komodo Island

Komodo Island or Rinca

Ranger-led walks from the park posts at Loh Liang and Loh Buaya.

Sightings never guaranteed

Clear shallow water off a Komodo island beach

Pink Beach

Pale pink sand coloured by red coral fragments, with snorkelling straight off the beach.

Shallow off the shore

A manta ray gliding over the reef at Manta Point

Manta Point

A current-swept channel where mantas feed. Encounters vary, and nobody can promise one.

Varies by season and tide

Sandbars and shallow reef edges between the Komodo islands

Taka Makassar

A crescent sandbar surrounded by turquoise shallows, on longer trips only.

Best near low tide

Charter vessels moored together in a Komodo bay

Kanawa

A small island near Labuan Bajo with a reef close to the beach.

Often the last stop

A phinisi silhouetted against a Komodo sunset

Kalong Island

A mangrove island where large colonies of flying foxes fly out at sunset.

Wildlife, not a show

Plate V

Why itineraries change, and what to do

Six drivers move a published route. None of them is the operator changing its mind.

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Why itineraries change, and what to do
Driver What to do What it changes
Park visitor cap Book early so the desk can register your slot A cap of about 1,000 visitors a day was reported, enforced from 1 April 2026, with timed sessions around 05:00–08:00, 08:00–11:00 and 15:00–18:00
Digital pre-registration Send passport details when asked Details go on the operator manifest; walk-in entry is not reliable
Night sailing limits Expect anchorages reached before nightfall Movement after dark in high-risk zones was reportedly restricted from 10 January 2026
Weather and sea state Keep a buffer day in Labuan Bajo December–March is the wet season, with more changes; April–November is calmer
Tides and currents Let the captain reorder stops Timing at Manta Point and Taka Makassar
Vessel type Match the boat to the stops that matter most Speedboats cover more ground in a day; phinisi and yachts move slower but carry you overnight

What to send so the desk can plan the route

The earlier these arrive, the more room the desk has to secure the session your route depends on.

  1. Your travel dates, with any flexibility either side.
  2. Guest count, and the stops you care about most — that is what decides which sample applies.
  3. Passport details for every guest, for the operator manifest used in park pre-registration.
  4. Your flight times into and out of Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
  5. Any dietary needs or mobility limits that affect the Padar climb or a ranger walk.

Plate VI

How to get a route matched to your dates

Weekly departures are publicised for 2026–2027, most clustered in the April–November dry season.

  1. Send dates and guest count

    On WhatsApp or email.

  2. Choose the format

    A shared cabin on the 3D2N open trip, or a whole-boat private trip.

  3. Get a matched departure

    The team checks which days, vessels and park sessions fit your window.

  4. Confirm the details

    Vessel, cabin or charter price, inclusions, and passport data for the manifest.

  5. Plan the flight

    From Bali, fly Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Arriving the day before is safest.

Before you book

Route questions

Prices

Once you have picked a length

The fleet the route runs on, the calendar it runs to, and the fare it attaches to.

Or start from the complete format guide

Ask the desk which itinerary fits

Send your travel dates, guest count and the stops you care about most. The desk does not promise sightings, weather or discounts.

WhatsApp the desk Prefer email? sales@komodoluxury.com