Malca Voyages
Triple up to Master Ocean View, quoted on request.
Six grades
Prices · the fleet, side by side
Komodo cruise ships: pick by group size, not by hull
Eight vessels on one desk. Riley is among the smallest private charters, Elbark and Malca Voyages carry the most guests at 21, and Le Costa takes up to 14 on a private trip.
Ask for a side-by-side quoteThe short version
Every spec below comes from that boat's own listing, checked September 2026. Rates move with season, fuel and park regulation, so the desk quotes each vessel for your dates, duration and guest count.
- Ayvara and Malca Voyages are owned and operated by Komodo Luxury with in-house crew
- The rest are partner yachts booked through the same reservations desk
- For 13 to 21 people on one hull, the shortlist is Elbark, Malca, Lady Grace and Vinca
- None of these is sold as a dedicated dive liveaboard
Plate I
The fleet on one sheet
Length, cabins and guest cap as each vessel page publishes them. Where a listing does not publish a figure, this says so rather than estimating it.
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| Vessel | Cabins / guests | Type and length | Formats offered |
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| Elbark Cruise | 9 en-suite · up to 21 | Phinisi, partner yacht, 37 m | Shared 3D2N, private 2D1N–6D5N |
| Ayvara | 7 sea-view · up to 15 | Phinisi, owned by Komodo Luxury, 25 m | Shared 3D2N, private 2D1N–7D6N |
| Raffles | 6 sea-view · up to 14 | Phinisi, partner yacht, 31 m | Shared 3D2N on Fridays, private 2D1N–4D3N |
| Vinca Voyages | 6 themed · 14–18 | Phinisi, partner yacht, 31 m | Shared 3D2N, private 2D1N–4D3N |
| Le Costa | 6 en-suite · up to 14 private | Classic wooden yacht, partner, 27.8 m | Shared 3D2N, private 2D1N–7D6N |
| Malca Voyages | 7 sea-view · up to 21 | Phinisi, owned by Komodo Luxury, 30 m | Shared 3D2N, private 2D1N–7D6N |
| Riley | Cabin count on request · priced by guest band | Phinisi, 29 m | Private 2D1N–4D3N |
| Lady Grace | 10 en-suite · priced for 1–20 | Phinisi, partner yacht, 34.4 m | Shared 3D2N, private 2D1N–4D3N |
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Phinisi
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Motor yacht
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In-house fleet
Plate II
The four biggest hulls
If your group runs to 13 people or more, these are the only realistic options on one boat.
- Elbark Cruise
- 9 cabins
- 21 guests max
- Malca Voyages
- 7 cabins
- 21 guests max
- Lady Grace
- 10 cabins
- 24 guests max
- Vinca Voyages
- 6 cabins
- 18 guests max
Lady Grace publishes a band for 11–20 guests against 10 cabins, so ask how berths are allocated above 10 before planning around it. Vinca is listed for 14–18.
Plate III
Private packages by guest band
Whole-boat prices, not per person. Dividing a charter rate by headcount helps you budget, but the invoice stays a single package figure.
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| Vessel | 2D1N package | 3D2N package | Extra guest |
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| Riley | USD 3,350 (1–8 persons) | USD 4,350 (1–8 persons) | USD 3,600 / 4,650 for the 9–10 band |
| Malca Voyages | Quote on request (1–12) | Quote on request (1–12) | 13–18 band, then per guest |
| Ayvara | Quote on request (1–8 / 9–15) | Quote on request (1–8 / 9–15) | Within the 15-guest cap |
| Elbark Cruise | Quote on request (1–10) | Quote on request (1–10) | Quote on request |
| Vinca Voyages | Quote on request (1–5) | Quote on request (1–5) | Quote on request |
| Raffles | Quote on request (lowest band) | Quote on request (lowest band) | Quote on request |
| Lady Grace | Quote on request (1–10 / 11–20) | Quote on request (1–10 / 11–20) | Quote on request |
| Le Costa | Quote on request (1–14) | Quote on request (1–14) | Quote on request |
Riley's package rates were checked on 16 September 2026. The Komodo National Park fee is not in any of these packages — ask the desk for the current amount and budget it separately.
Plate IV
If you only want a shared cabin
The shared 3D2N open trip is the only format sold by the cabin, on the fixed Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Manta Point route. Each grade is quoted per person for your departure.
Elbark Cruise
Banda Neira and Savu up to the Misool master suite, quoted on request.
Nine en-suite
Vinca Voyages
Balinese Room up to the Western and Japanese cabins, quoted on request.
Six themed
Ayvara
Superior up to Master, quoted on request. Starlink internet aboard.
Seven sea-view
Raffles
Standard cabins up to Malacca I, quoted on request. Four of six take an extra bed.
Six sea-view
Lady Grace
Superior cabin, quoted on request.
Ten en-suite
Le Costa
Shared cabins listed; confirm the current rate with the desk.
Six en-suite
Plate V
Which ship suits which traveller
Look at cabins, not hulls. The boat that photographs best is rarely the one that decides your week.
Couples
Elbark's Misool suite and Raffles' Malacca I both have a private balcony and jacuzzi. Le Costa's Santorini has a super king bed and its own jacuzzi. Ayvara's two Deluxe cabins have private balconies.
Balconies and jacuzzis
Families
Malca's Quad Room sleeps four, as does Le Costa's Portofino with two queen beds. Vinca's Balinese Rooms take three, and four of Raffles' six cabins accept an extra bed.
Rooms that sleep four
Divers
None of these listings is sold as a dedicated dive liveaboard. Standard routes are built around snorkelling, so ask early whether a dive programme, equipment and guides are available for your dates.
Raise it in advance
Large groups
Elbark and Malca Voyages both take 21. Lady Grace publishes a band for 11–20 and Vinca is listed for 14–18. Those four are the realistic shortlist.
13 to 21 people
Budget-first travellers
A shared cabin on Malca, or a weekday open trip, costs far less than any private package. Ask the desk to quote both for your dates.
Shared, not private
Confirm these before you pick a hull
Specs are published per vessel and inclusions differ, so two quotes are not comparable until you have read both listings.
- Which boats are actually free on your dates — availability decides the shortlist before any spec does.
- Whether the vessel is owned by Komodo Luxury with in-house crew, or a partner yacht booked through the same desk.
- The deposit terms. The Elbark listing states the invoiced rate is locked once the deposit is received; confirm the terms for other vessels.
- The cabin count against the guest band, especially on Lady Grace.
- Pickup timing. Hotel or airport pickup for Malca and Ayvara runs between 08:00 and 09:00.
- Park entry. A cap of about 1,000 visitors a day was reported for 2026, with pre-registration through the operator manifest.
Plate VI
How to get two boats quoted together
Ask for the comparison explicitly. A single quote tells you nothing about whether it is a good one.
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Send dates and headcount
On WhatsApp or by email, with any flexibility either side.
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Pick the format
A shared cabin on the 3D2N open trip, or a whole-boat private charter.
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Ask for two or three vessels
Side by side, from the boats that are free on your dates.
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Confirm and pay the deposit
Read the terms for your specific vessel before transferring anything.
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Arrive the day before
Land at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) a day early and send passport details for the manifest.
Before you book
Vessel questions
Prices
Once you have a shortlist
How the fare is built, what lowers it, and the paperwork that locks the date.
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How a fare is built
Komodo cruise price
The two pricing bases, the cabin ladder and the six reasons two quotes differ.
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Levers, not promo codes
Ways to pay less
Four structural savings and what each one costs you in comfort or timing.
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Six steps
How booking works
What you send, what comes back, and why walk-in boarding is not reliable.
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Want a side-by-side quote?
Send your dates, guest count and preferred format. The team replies with current availability and package totals for the vessels that fit your group.