No Minimum Group Size
Book solo, as a couple, or as a small group—there’s no minimum headcount and no need to fill a boat yourself.
Trip Packages
Komodo Liveaboard 3D2N Open Trip: Our Flagship Voyage
Quick Answer: The 3D2N Open Trip is our flagship share-cabin voyage through Komodo National Park—two nights aboard a shared-cabin phinisi, bookable directly online, with no minimum group size required. Price starts from USD 220 per person.
What Is an Open Trip?
A private charter reserves an entire boat for your own group. An open trip is the opposite: you reserve one bunk in a shared cabin, on a scheduled departure other travelers join too—the way a small-group tour works on land.
It’s the entry point into Komodo Island Liveaboard’s fleet, and the most-booked format for travelers who want the full liveaboard experience solo, as a couple, or as a small group—without chartering a whole yacht.
Cabin space is limited per sailing, and dates sell out during the July–September peak, so checking availability early is worth doing before you lock in flights.
Booking format
What Makes an Open Trip Different
Every open trip departure runs the same central-loop route—Padar Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point, and Gili Lawa/Castle Rock—see the full day-by-day plan on our 3D2N itinerary page. Here’s what sets the booking format itself apart.
Fixed Departure Calendar
Pick a sailing from the published calendar—the boat runs as scheduled no matter how many other cabins fill.
Pay Per Bunk, Not Per Boat
Rates are quoted per person, twin-share—you’re not coordinating a group or splitting a charter cost; the operator absorbs that risk, not you.
Meet Fellow Travelers
Shared twin or multi-berth cabins mean you sail alongside other guests on the same departure—the way a small-group tour works on land.
What’s Included — and What Isn’t
| Category | Included | Not Included |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 2 nights in a shared twin/multi-berth cabin aboard the assigned phinisi | Private cabin upgrade (on request, subject to availability) |
| Meals | All onboard meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus tea/coffee/drinking water | Alcoholic beverages |
| Activities | Rinca dragon trekking, Padar sunrise hike, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Gili Lawa/Castle Rock stop, snorkeling gear | Scuba diving equipment and certified dive guide fees (add-on for certified divers) |
| Park access | Komodo National Park entrance and ranger-guide fees for the itinerary stops listed | Personal travel insurance |
| Logistics | Onboard crew, boat transfers between sites | Labuan Bajo airport transfer and pre/post-trip hotel stay (bookable as an add-on) |
| Extras | Life jackets, safety briefing | Gratuities for crew (customary but voluntary) |
Standard scope for this trip type—always confirm the exact line-up for your sailing date, since itineraries occasionally swap a stop for weather or park access reasons.
What Drives Your Per-Bunk Rate
| Factor | How It Moves the Price |
|---|---|
| Season | July–September (peak visibility and manta activity) typically commands the highest demand; shoulder and green-season months often carry lower rates |
| Cabin category | Standard shared bunk vs. an upgraded or private cabin, where available |
| Booking lead time | Popular departure dates fill first; last-minute availability can run either direction depending on the sailing |
| Add-ons | Scuba diving (vs. snorkel-only), airport transfer, and pre/post-cruise hotel nights are quoted separately |
Price start from USD 220 per person. You pay for your bunk, not the boat—the core economic difference from a private charter. See our Komodo liveaboard price guide for how rates scale across trip lengths, then confirm your live rate via the booking page.
Who the Open Trip Suits
Solo travelers, couples, and first-timers testing multi-day boat travel suit this format best—three days covers the central loop without a private-charter budget or a group to organize.
Already have six or more in your group? Our private-charter 3D2N page covers the same duration with the whole boat to yourselves and a flexible itinerary.
Chasing the far-south dive sites—Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley? Those sit outside this central-loop route; a 5D4N sailing or longer covers them instead—our FAQ hub breaks down how durations compare.
Booking Your Bunk
Reserve With a Deposit
- A 50% down payment holds your bunk on your preferred sailing, with the balance due no later than 30 days before departure
Dockside Check-In
- Safety briefing and cabin assignment happen at the Labuan Bajo harbor on departure morning
Arrive a Day Early
- Fly into Komodo Airport (LBJ) the day before—weather delays are common, and a buffer night protects your booking
Frequently Asked Questions About the 3D2N Open Trip
An open trip books one bunk in a shared cabin on a scheduled departure with other travelers, priced per person. A private charter reserves the whole boat for your group, with cost split among however many you bring and a flexible itinerary.
Yes—there’s no minimum group size. You’re placed in a shared twin or multi-berth cabin, and the trip runs as scheduled regardless of how many bunks fill.
Snorkeling at Pink Beach, Manta Point, and the Gili Lawa/Castle Rock area, plus an optional Day 1 stop. Certified divers can add scuba dives at these sites for an extra fee—snorkel gear is included, dive equipment is not.
Yes, for travelers with only a few free days—it compresses the park’s central highlights into two nights without a private charter’s planning or cost. Longer sailings add the southern dive sites this route skips.
Reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear, a light rain layer, closed-toe shoes for the Rinca trekking trail, a reusable water bottle, and your dive certification card if diving. Pack light—a soft duffel suits shared-cabin storage better than a hard suitcase.
