Gear Rental Price List for Komodo Liveaboard (2027)

Renting a full scuba set (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, wetsuit) on a Komodo liveaboard typically runs $10-25 USD per day, or a flat $50-90 for a multi-day voyage, while dive computers, cameras, and nitrox are usually priced as separate add-ons. Most operators bundle basic gear into the trip cost differently — always confirm exactly what’s included versus what’s extra when you book.

Full Gear Rental vs. Bring-Your-Own: What “Full Gear” Actually Means

Ask ten divers what “full gear rental” includes and you’ll get ten slightly different answers, which is exactly why a pricing guide needs to spell it out piece by piece rather than quote one vague number. On a typical komodo liveaboard, “full set” almost always means BCD, regulator (with octopus and gauges), mask, fins, and a wetsuit. It almost never means a dive computer, torch, camera, or nitrox fill by default — those sit in a separate pricing tier because they’re either liability items (computers), optional add-ons (camera, torch), or certification-gated (nitrox).

The gap between “gear rental included” and “gear rental available” trips up more first-timers than almost any other line item on a booking confirmation. Some boats build one or two rental sets into every cabin price as a courtesy; most price rental separately, per item, per day. Neither approach is wrong — but assuming the wrong one is how guests end up surprised at check-in.

2027 Gear Rental Price List

Rental fees are not fixed park-wide — pricing sits with the individual boat operator, not the Komodo National Park authority, so the figures below are a typical 2027 range across Labuan Bajo-based liveaboards rather than a single published tariff. Treat this table as a budgeting guide and confirm exact numbers with your operator at booking.

Rental costs also depend on trip length and how many pieces you’re renting together — a bundled “full set” almost always works out cheaper per item than renting a wetsuit and a BCD separately. For the full picture on what a voyage costs before gear add-ons, see our komodo liveaboard price guide.

How Gear Rental Actually Works, Step by Step

1. Book your trip first, then ask about gear. Rental availability is usually confirmed after your cabin is booked, not before — operators need to know your dates to check equipment stock.
2. Submit sizing details in advance. Wetsuit and BCD sizes, fin size (or boot size for open-heel fins), and mask preference should go to your booking contact at least a week before departure.
3. Confirm what’s bundled vs. billed separately. Ask directly: “Is a full set included in my cabin price, or is it an add-on?” — this single question resolves most of the confusion above.
4. Try gear on at check-in in Labuan Bajo. Most operators do a fitting the evening before or the morning of departure, giving you a chance to swap sizes before the boat leaves port.
5. Settle the rental bill at the end of the trip. Like crew tips, gear rental is typically paid in cash (IDR or USD) on the final day, alongside any nitrox or camera fees incurred.

Wetsuit Rental: Thickness, Fit and Cost

Komodo’s water temperature swings more than most divers expect — warm 28-29°C in the north during peak season, dropping into the low-20s°C on a thermocline at sites like Manta Point and through much of the South loop. A 3mm wetsuit covers most north and central dives comfortably; a 5mm (or a 3mm plus hooded vest) is the more common choice for multi-day trips that include southern sites, simply because cold-water discomfort is the single most common reason divers cut a dive short.

Rental wetsuits run $5-15 USD per day or a flat $25-50 for a full trip, and fit is the real constraint rather than price — smaller boats carry a limited size range, so guests outside the middle of the bell curve (very tall, very petite, or between standard sizes) should flag this at booking rather than assuming a fitting will sort itself out dockside.

Camera and GoPro Rental: What’s Available and What It Costs

Action camera rental (GoPro or similar) typically costs $15-30 USD per day where available, but “available” is doing real work in that sentence — most boats carry a small number of units, and they’re first-come, first-served unless reserved in advance. If underwater photography matters to your trip, the safer plan is bringing your own camera and housing rather than counting on a rental unit being free.

Underwater housings for guests’ own DSLR or mirrorless cameras are rarely available to rent on Komodo liveaboards — this is a bring-your-own item across nearly the entire fleet, not just this operator. Budget accordingly if photography is a trip priority, and consider a dry bag or padded case for transit between Labuan Bajo airport and the boat.

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Nitrox (EANx) Rental Fees and Whether It’s Worth It

Nitrox fills are priced per tank ($5-15 USD) or occasionally as a flat trip fee, and they require a valid nitrox (Enriched Air) certification card before a boat will fill your tank — this isn’t a formality, it’s a genuine safety gate, since diving nitrox without training changes your maximum operating depth calculations. If you’re not yet nitrox-certified, some operators can arrange a specialty course add-on before departure; ask at booking rather than assuming it’s available last-minute in Labuan Bajo.

Is nitrox worth the extra fee in Komodo specifically? For multi-dive days with three or four dives, nitrox extends your no-decompression limits and can mean less fatigue by the last dive of the day — genuinely useful on longer dive site rotations. For a single 3D2N trip with more moderate diving, many guests find standard air perfectly sufficient and skip the add-on.

Dive Computers: Rent One or Bring Your Own?

Renting a dive computer costs roughly $5-15 USD per day, and some boats include one unit per cabin as a courtesy — this varies enough between operators that it’s worth confirming directly rather than assuming either way. If you dive more than a handful of trips per year, owning a personal computer is generally the better long-term move: it tracks your own conservatism settings, works the same way every trip, and removes the small risk of a shared rental unit running low on battery mid-voyage.

For occasional divers, renting is the practical choice, but build in a buffer: request your computer at the same time you confirm your full gear set, not as an afterthought at check-in, since boats typically carry fewer computers than BCDs or wetsuits.

Gear Rental Mistakes First-Timers Make

• Assuming “gear included” means everything. A cabin price that includes gear usually means the core set (BCD, regulator, mask, fins) — not a computer, camera, torch, or nitrox.
• Not sending sizing information in advance. Fins, wetsuits, and BCDs all come in limited sizes on a boat; last-minute sizing is the most common source of an uncomfortable trip.
• Forgetting nitrox certification requirements. Arriving without a nitrox card and expecting to fill EANx tanks anyway is a common and avoidable disappointment.
• Counting on a rental camera being available. Action camera units are limited fleet-wide — bring your own if photography matters to your trip.
• Paying rental fees at the wrong time. Gear rental is typically settled with cash at the end of the trip, alongside crew tips — bring enough cash (IDR or USD) rather than assuming card payment is available onboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent full gear?

Yes — a full set (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and a wetsuit) is available to rent on nearly every Komodo liveaboard, typically $10-25 USD per day or $50-90 USD for a multi-day trip. Some cabin prices bundle a basic set in already; others price it as a separate add-on, so confirm which applies to your specific booking before departure.

Wetsuit rental cost?

A wetsuit alone typically rents for $5-15 USD per day, or $25-50 USD for a full trip. A 3mm suit covers most north and central dives; a 5mm or a 3mm-plus-hood combination is the more common choice if your itinerary includes southern sites like Manta Alley or Cannibal Rock, where thermoclines run noticeably colder.

Camera rental available?

Sometimes, but it’s not guaranteed. Action cameras (GoPro-style) typically rent for $15-30 USD per day where a boat carries spare units, but stock is limited and first-come, first-served. Underwater housings for guests’ own DSLR or mirrorless cameras are rarely available to rent — bring your own if photography is a priority for your trip.

Nitrox rental fee?

Nitrox fills run roughly $5-15 USD per tank, or occasionally a flat trip fee. You’ll need a valid nitrox (Enriched Air) certification card before a boat will fill your tank — this is a safety requirement, not paperwork, since nitrox changes your depth and time calculations underwater.

Do I need my own computer?

Not strictly — dive computers rent for roughly $5-15 USD per day, and some boats include one per cabin at no extra charge. Frequent divers generally prefer bringing their own for consistency, while occasional divers can reasonably rely on a rental unit as long as it’s requested in advance rather than assumed at check-in.

For more planning details, see the full FAQ hub, compare trip lengths on our 3D2N itinerary page, or browse the dive sites guide to plan which gear suits your route. Ready to lock in your komodo island liveaboard dates and confirm current rental stock? WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com — the team will confirm exactly what’s included for your boat and dates.