A Komodo liveaboard all-inclusive rate covers your cabin, all meals and snacks, drinking water, tea and coffee, dinghy transfers, dive guides, tanks and weights, and scheduled dives at sites like Batu Bolong and Manta Point. Park fees, gear rental, nitrox, alcohol and airport transfers are usually charged separately.
“All inclusive” is the single most misunderstood phrase in Komodo liveaboard booking. Two boats can quote the same IDR 5.8M and deliver wildly different value — one bundles rental gear and nitrox, the other charges both on top. Since 2015, komodoislandliveaboard.com has run transparent, itemised trips as the specialist arm of Komodo Luxury, and this page breaks down exactly what sits inside the price and what sits outside it — so you can compare quotes honestly and land at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) with no surprises.
What “all inclusive” actually covers on a Komodo liveaboard
On every komodoislandliveaboard.com departure, the fare you pay includes the following as standard. This is the baseline any reputable Komodo operator should match:
- Accommodation — your booked cabin (shared or private) for the full trip duration, with daily housekeeping.
- All meals — three cooked meals daily plus afternoon snacks, prepared fresh onboard by the galley crew. Vegetarian, halal and allergy diets accommodated on request.
- Non-alcoholic drinks — unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee and cordials throughout.
- Scheduled diving — 3–4 guided dives per full day at planned sites, including tanks, weights and weight belts.
- Certified dive guides — experienced local divemasters who know the tides at Castle Rock, Crystal Rock and The Cauldron (Shotgun).
- Dinghy transfers — all tender rides between the yacht and dive or landing sites.
- Ranger-guided land visits — Komodo dragon treks on Rinca or Komodo Island and stops such as Padar and Pink Beach.
- Onboard crew — captain, cruise director, cook and deckhands.
What is NOT included — budget for these separately
These are the extras that quietly inflate a “cheap” quote elsewhere. We list them upfront so your real cost is clear before you commit:
| Item | Typical cost (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Komodo National Park entry | IDR 650,000 / pax | Government fee since Apr 2026; daily-quota system, 1,000 visitors/day cap |
| Full scuba gear rental | IDR 350,000–500,000 / day | BCD, regulator, wetsuit, computer if you don’t bring your own |
| Nitrox (enriched air) | IDR 150,000–250,000 / tank | Recommended for repetitive deep dives; certification required |
| Alcoholic drinks | À la carte | Beer and wine available onboard, billed per consumption |
| Airport transfers (LBJ) | IDR 100,000–200,000 | Some private charters include this — always confirm |
| Crew gratuity | 5–10% of trip | Discretionary but customary |
| Domestic flights to LBJ | Varies | Fly via Bali (DPS) or Jakarta to Labuan Bajo |
The park fee is the big one people forget. On a 3-day trip it’s a one-off IDR 650,000 — not multiplied per day of diving — but with the quota system now live, we pre-arrange permits for every guest so nobody is turned away at the ranger post.
Shared cabin vs private charter — what changes
The inclusions above hold whether you book a single berth or the whole yacht. What changes is exclusivity, itinerary flexibility and price. Here’s the honest range:
| Option | Price range (per person / per charter) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Shared cabin (open trip) | IDR 3.55M – 12.5M / person | Solo divers, couples, flexible dates |
| Private charter (whole yacht) | IDR 52M – 280M / charter | Families, dive clubs, bespoke routing |
On a private charter the itinerary bends to you — extra dives at Manta Alley, a dawn drift at Gili Lawa, or a slow day at Siaba and Makassar Reef for macro. Shared trips follow a fixed, well-tested route that still hits the marquee sites.
A typical 3-day inclusive itinerary
| Day | Dive sites | Included highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar | Check dive, coral wall drift, welcome lunch onboard |
| Day 2 | Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, The Cauldron (Shotgun) | Big-fish north sites, reef sharks, trevally schools |
| Day 3 | Manta Point, Padar Island | Manta cleaning station, sunrise Padar trek, transfer to LBJ |
Currents in the north are strong and cold-water upwellings are real — Advanced Open Water certification is recommended for Castle Rock, Crystal Rock and The Cauldron. Open Water divers still enjoy a superb trip on the central and southern sites, all covered by the same inclusive fare.
When to go — season affects value, not inclusions
The dry season runs April to November and delivers the best visibility and the calmest crossings. July to September is peak — book 2–3 months ahead. Manta encounters at Manta Point and Manta Alley are strongest in the cooler months. Whatever the month, your inclusions don’t change; availability and price do.
Why book the specialist
komodoislandliveaboard.com is not a broker reselling spare berths. We are a dedicated Komodo liveaboard operator, part of the Komodo Luxury group, running these waters since 2015. That means accurate dive briefings, permits pre-cleared under the new quota, and a fare sheet with nothing hidden. Compare our full breakdown against any quote and the difference is transparency.
Ready to compare options? See the Komodo Island liveaboard overview, review the full dive-site guide before you pick a route, choose your trip duration, or read every common question on our planning FAQ.
How to book
Secure a departure with a 50% deposit; the balance is due 14 days before sailing (H-14). Message our team on WhatsApp with your dates, group size and certification level, and we’ll confirm cabin availability, itemise your park fee and any gear rental, and hold your berth the same day. No guesswork, no surprise charges at the dock.
Frequently asked questions
See the four most common inclusion questions below, or the full list on our FAQ page.