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Komodo National Park is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural destinations, renowned for its rugged islands, pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and the legendary Komodo dragon. Located in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, this UNESCO World Heritage Site encompasses the islands of Komodo Island, Rinca, Padar, and numerous smaller islands, offering an exceptional combination of wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and world-class marine biodiversity.

Home to the world’s largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon, the park provides visitors with the rare opportunity to observe these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat. Beyond its unique wildlife, Komodo National Park is equally celebrated for its breathtaking scenery, featuring rugged hills, pink-sand beaches, turquoise bays, and panoramic viewpoints that have become some of Indonesia’s most iconic landscapes.

Beneath the surface, Komodo is part of the Coral Triangle, one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth. Crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, manta rays, sea turtles, reef sharks, dolphins, and countless tropical fish make the park one of the world’s premier destinations for diving and snorkeling. Luxury liveaboard yachts, boutique eco-resorts, and private cruises provide exclusive access to the park’s remote islands and hidden coves.

Whether trekking in search of Komodo dragons, sailing through spectacular island landscapes, diving among pristine coral reefs, or relaxing on untouched beaches, Komodo National Park offers an unforgettable adventure where wildlife, luxury, and extraordinary natural beauty come together in perfect harmony.
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A 65.2-metre ironwood sailing yacht hand-built in South Sulawesi in 2014, carrying 14 guests in seven ensuite cabins across Raja Ampat, the Spice Islands and Komodo, with diving and all
LAMIMA

65M

Haji Baso & Saka

2014

189000€

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A 47-metre Indonesian phinisi built in 2020 by Konjo shipwrights in Sulawesi, sailing Komodo and Raja Ampat with 12 guests in seven suites, a crew of 14 and a full
The Maj Oceanic

47M

Custom

2020

91000€

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A 50-metre ironwood phinisi built by hand in Bulukumba and launched in 2022, with two above-deck master cabins, a dive operation under a PADI-certified dive master and eighteen crew for
Vela

50M

Pak Haji Abdullah

2022

119000€

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A 51-metre Indonesian phinisi built by hand by Konjo boatbuilders and delivered in 2014, carrying fourteen guests in seven cabins with eighteen crew through Komodo and Raja Ampat, from USD
Dunia Baru

51M

Konjo Boat Builders

2014

157000€

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A 60-metre former Royal Navy survey ship rebuilt as an expedition yacht and based in Indonesia the whole year round, carrying thirty guests in fifteen cabins with twenty-five crew, a
Aqua Blu

60M

Brooke Marine

1968

388000€
Oracle

35M

Pak Haji Saka

2019

43750€
A 48-metre private phinisi, hand-built in Indonesian ironwood and teak, with six suites for twelve guests and fifteen crew, cruising Komodo, Alor, Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands.
Otium

48M

Konjo Boatbuilders

2026

98000€

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A 55-metre, nine-suite phinisi built by hand in ironwood and teak, crossing Komodo, the Spice Islands and Raja Ampat year round for up to 18 guests from USD 140,000 per
Prana by Atzaró

55M

Pak Haji Abdullah

2018

140000€

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Amandira

52M

Konjo Boat Builders

2015

94500€

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A 50-metre phinisi built by Konjo boatbuilders in 2004 and sailing Indonesia ever since, carrying 12 guests in five culturally themed cabins with a crew of 17, from Komodo and
Silolona

50M

Konjo Shipwrights

2004

130900€

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Komodo Yacht Charter
Komodo yacht charters offer the freedom to experience the destination on your own terms. Each itinerary can be shaped around the way you want to travel, with the flexibility to move between time on the water, moments ashore and the simple pleasure of life on board.
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Komodo Dragons
Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards, growing up to three metres long and 70 kilograms, and they exist in the wild nowhere outside this cluster of islands. Guests trek Komodo and Rinca accompanied by a licensed park ranger, who tracks the animals along routes shaped daily by where they are resting or hunting. Rinca carries a smaller daily visitor quota than Komodo Island itself, so charter guests who land there often get a quieter encounter with a predator that has roamed these islands for over a million years.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Komodo National Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, protecting roughly 1,733 square kilometres of volcanic islands, dry savannah hills and turquoise bays spread across Komodo, Rinca, Padar and dozens of smaller islets. The dramatic meeting of parched grassland slopes with pink-tinged sand and coral-fringed water reflects the park’s position where warm currents from the Flores Sea collide with cooler water pushing up from the Indian Ocean, a mix found nowhere else in Indonesia’s island chain and the reason its reefs are so unusually rich.
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World-Class Diving & Marine Life
The park’s cold, nutrient-rich currents support more than 1,000 recorded fish species and some of the richest reef life in the Coral Triangle. Sites such as Batu Bolong’s current-swept pinnacle, Castle Rock’s schooling trevally and the cleaning stations at Manta Point draw divers from across the world, with manta ray sightings possible in the Komodo Strait for much of the year. Strong tidal currents make many sites suited to experienced divers, though calmer bays such as Pink Beach offer easier snorkelling for the rest of the group.
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Luxury Liveaboards & Island Cruises
Most visitors explore Komodo National Park by liveaboard or private charter rather than day boat, since its islands are spread across a wide stretch of the Lesser Sunda chain best reached from Labuan Bajo. A multi-day itinerary allows time to combine dragon treks on Komodo and Rinca with diving, snorkelling and a climb up Padar’s viewpoint, without the long transits a land-based trip would require. Evening departures from Labuan Bajo’s harbour, past dozens of fishing boats and liveaboards at anchor, set the tone for nights spent moored in the park’s sheltered bays.
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Adventure & Natural Wonders
Beyond its wildlife, Komodo rewards active exploration: a steep dawn climb up Padar Island’s central ridge reveals three crescent bays in different shades of sand from a single viewpoint, while Kelor Island offers a shorter climb with panoramic views back toward Flores. Kayaking through mangrove channels near Rinca often turns up long-tailed macaques, sea eagles and hornbills, and the calm, current-free water off Taka Makassar’s sandbar makes it one of the park’s most photographed stops for a mid-cruise swim.

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Komodo Yacht Charter Itineraries

The Week Unfolds
Across Komodo, each itinerary reveals a different rhythm, from lively ports and waterfront towns to secluded anchorages, island escapes and stretches of coastline best discovered from the sea. Together, they create a more layered way to explore, with every route shaped by the places, experiences and moments found along the way.
Komodo
Seven days through Komodo National Park, diving Castle Rock and Batu Bolong, tracking dragons on Rinca and climbing Padar at first light.
South Raja Ampat
Seven days through Misool, from the limestone labyrinth of Balbulol to a stingless jellyfish lake, Four Kings and the reefs of Daram.

Komodo Must See & Do

The anchorages, experiences and places that define a yacht charter in Komodo, and the ones worth building your itinerary around.
Top Anchorages

Loh Liang, Komodo Island
Loh Buaya, Rinca Island
Gili Lawa Darat
Wainilu Bay, Rinca
Kelor Island

Top Things to Do

Track dragons with a ranger at Loh Buaya, Rinca
Dive Batu Bolong’s current-swept pinnacle
Snorkel with manta rays at Karang Makassar
Climb Gili Lawa Darat for sunrise
Kayak the mangrove channels of Wainilu Bay

Top Places to Visit

Golo Mori peninsula
Gili Lawa Laut
Nusa Kode
Gili Motang
Taka Makassar sandbar

Komodo Charter Guide

Everything you need to know before chartering a yacht in Komodo, from the best time to visit to where to drop anchor.
When's the best time of year to see the Komodo dragons and dive the park?

The dry season, roughly April to December, is best for both trekking and diving, with June through September giving the clearest underwater visibility and the most comfortable conditions for walking Komodo and Rinca’s exposed savannah trails. December to March brings heavier rain and rougher seas, though it is also the quietest and greenest time to visit, with fewer liveaboards competing for anchorages. Many operators also avoid the roughest currents around the Lombok Strait crossing during the transitional months.

How do we reach Komodo National Park by yacht?

Charters typically join or depart from Labuan Bajo, on the western tip of Flores, served by Komodo Airport (LBJ) with regular flights from Bali’s Denpasar and Jakarta. The park itself lies a short cruise from Labuan Bajo’s harbour, with Komodo and Rinca Islands both reachable within a few hours depending on route and currents. Guests joining a longer Indonesian itinerary sometimes fly into Bali first and cruise onward, since Labuan Bajo also has direct connections to several regional hubs.

Which bays should we plan to anchor in around Komodo?

Loh Liang on Komodo Island and Loh Buaya on Rinca serve as the main ranger-staffed entry points for dragon treks, while Gili Lawa Darat and Wainilu Bay offer more sheltered overnight anchorages away from the day-boat traffic. Conditions can change quickly with the tide in the narrower channels, so captains typically time crossings of the Lombok and Molo Straits around slack water. A good route usually combines two or three of these bays over several days rather than rushing between them.

How many days should we set aside for Komodo National Park?

Three to four days is enough to combine a dragon trek, a Padar Island sunrise climb, several dives or snorkels and time to relax on board, though five days allows a more relaxed pace with room for weather delays. Guests combining Komodo with wider Flores or Lombok exploration often extend to a week or more. Because the park’s islands are spread across a wide area, cramming everything into a single overnight stop tends to feel rushed.

Do we need a permit to visit Komodo National Park, and is there a daily visitor limit?

Every visitor pays a park entrance fee plus separate ranger and boat fees, bookable in advance through Indonesia’s online park reservation system, and the park enforces a daily quota split across Komodo, Rinca and Padar. In peak season, from June to August, Komodo Island’s quota can fill two to three weeks ahead, so operators book slots early on a charter guest’s behalf. A separate, much higher-priced membership scheme was proposed in 2022 but was scrapped before it took effect.

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