Best Boats for Komodo Shared Trip 3D2N 2026-2027

Last updated: September 2026 · Prices & availability verified for the 2026/2027 season

A Komodo shared trip 3 days 2 nights is a scheduled phinisi departure from Labuan Bajo on which you book a cabin rather than the whole boat. Published 2026 rates start from USD 300 per person on weekend sailings and from USD 220 per person on weekday sailings, with meals, guide and snorkelling gear included. This guide compares the boats on the route cabin by cabin, sets out the 2026 and 2027 departure pattern, and matches cabins to solo travellers, couples and families.

Why choose a shared Komodo trip in 2026-2027?

A shared trip is the lowest-cost way to sleep inside Komodo National Park on a crewed phinisi. Four reasons:

• Cost per person: you pay for one cabin, not the boat. A private phinisi charter starts from USD 5,300 as a 2D1N whole-boat package (Malca Voyages, 1–12 guests; 3D2N from USD 6,000); a shared cabin on the same class of boat starts from USD 300 per person for the full voyage.
• Company on board: departures carry 8 to 24 guests depending on the boat.
• A fixed route that covers the highlights: Padar Island, Pink Beach, the Komodo dragons and Manta Point on every sailing.
• Two departures a week, all year: Friday to Sunday and Monday to Wednesday in 2026 and 2027. Cabins are sold per person, per departure. Compare formats on the Komodo boat tour guide, then hold your cabin early for peak months.

Best boats for Komodo shared trips in 2026-2027

Six of the boats below carry over from our earlier guide; Ayvara and Naturalia are new to this list. Eight boats run the 3D2N shared route through the Komodo Luxury reservations desk. Ayvara, Malca Voyages, Catnazse, Naturalia and Neptune Cruise are owned and operated by Komodo Luxury. Elbark Cruise, Lamain 1 Voyage and Lady Grace are partner yachts booked through the Komodo Luxury reservations desk. Ayvara, Malca, Catnazse, Naturalia and Elbark publish the same Friday to Sunday and Monday to Wednesday calendar for 2026 and 2027; the desk confirms dates for the other three. Figures are 2026 published rates per person for a 3D2N voyage, checked 11 September 2026, excluding park charges.

1. Ayvara Cruises

Ayvara Cruises carries 15 guests in 7 ocean-view cabins. The Master Cabin and both Deluxe Cabins open onto private balconies; the four Superior Cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows and queen beds. A 360-degree rooftop deck, a shaded sundeck, an indoor dining area and Starlink internet complete the boat. Best for couples who want a balcony at a mid-range price.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): Superior 450, Deluxe 530, Master 570; extra bed in the Master Cabin 330.

2. Naturalia

Naturalia is the newest boat on this list, a 33.45-metre phinisi built in Bulukumba and in service since January 2026, with 24 guests in 8 en-suite cabins over three decks, two dining spaces and a sundeck. Azure and Sandal have private bathtubs; the Aurea family cabin has a private jacuzzi on its balcony. Best for families of three or four and couples who want a bathtub at sea.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): Lagoon 400, Tide and Breeze from 430, Aurea from 470, Coral 680, Azure 710, Sandal 800. The vessel page also publishes 2027 rates, from USD 450 to USD 850.

3. Catnazse: crociera immersioni

Catnazse Liveaboard is a modern phinisi built for divers and snorkellers, with 8 cabins for up to 18 guests and an open deck that becomes the social hub between sites. The two Santalum suites have king beds, private balconies and bathtubs; the Grandis family rooms add bunks to a queen bed; the Cafasa superior rooms are the value pick.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): Family Room from 430 (four sharing) to 500 (two), Superior 490, Deluxe 530, Santalum 2 at 650, Santalum 1 at 680. The vessel page publishes 2027 rates from USD 460 to USD 770.

4. Malca Voyages

Malca Voyages is a 30-metre ironwood and teak phinisi with 7 cabins for up to 21 guests, a jacuzzi, a rooftop deck and an indoor restaurant with karaoke. It is the only boat here with a published single-occupancy rate (USD 550 for a Double Room), and its Triple Room is the lowest-priced sharing berth in this comparison at USD 330, which makes it the first answer for solo travellers.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): Triple Room sharing berth 330 (private 400 for two, 300 each for three), Quad Room 470 / 350 / 330 for two, three or four, Double Room 400 (single occupancy 550), Superior 450, Deluxe 500, Master Ocean View 580 with bathtub and balcony.

5. Neptune crociera Phinisi

Neptune Cruise Phinisi is a 7-cabin phinisi for up to 20 guests, owned and operated by Komodo Luxury. Every cabin has a private balcony and an en-suite bathroom with a warm shower; the boat carries a dive deck, a salon-restaurant, a sundeck and satellite internet. The premium pick; sails Friday to Sunday.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): Deluxe Cabin 610, Junior Suite 730, Mansard I and II 850.

6. Elbark Cruise

Elbark Cruise is a partner yacht booked through the Komodo Luxury reservations desk: a 37-metre phinisi launched in October 2022 with 9 en-suite cabins for up to 21 guests. The Misool master cabin has a private balcony and jacuzzi; the Banda Neira and Savu cabins run the same itinerary at the lowest rate on the boat. Best for first-time visitors who want a newer boat at an entry rate.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): Banda Neira and Savu 400, Toraja and Alor 430, Rote and Selayar 510, Weh and Mentawai 570, Misool 700.

7. Lamain 1 Voyage

Lamain 1 Voyage is a partner yacht booked through the Komodo Luxury reservations desk, with 6 cabins for up to 16 guests. The master cabin has a private balcony and jacuzzi, the upper-deck cabins have bathtubs, and the lower-deck cabins have air conditioning and private bathrooms.

• Rates 2026 (USD per person, 3D2N): 400 and 460 (lower deck), 670 (upper deck), 790 (master cabin).

8. Lady Grace

Lady Grace is a partner yacht booked through the Komodo Luxury reservations desk: a 34-metre ironwood and teak phinisi with 10 en-suite cabins, a sundeck jacuzzi and a large deck for stargazing. Best for families and groups who want a wide choice of cabin grades.

• Rates 2026 (3D2N): from IDR 5,250,000 to IDR 8,500,000 per person by cabin grade, published in rupiah on the vessel page.

Infografica: crociera condivisa a Komodo3 giorni 2 notti Komodo Luxury

Ayvara, Malca, Catnazse and Naturalia compared cabin by cabin (USD per person, 3D2N)

These four boats share one departure calendar and one booking desk, so the choice comes down to cabin and price. Rates are per person for the full 3D2N voyage and include cabin, meals, guide and snorkelling gear; park charges are quoted separately. The 2026 column is the published rate on komodoluxury.com, checked 11 September 2026. The 2027 column appears only where the vessel page publishes 2027 rates (Catnazse and Naturalia); Ayvara and Malca 2027 departures are quoted on request. Bracketed figures are the number of guests sharing the cabin.

• Boat (guests / cabins): Ayvara Cruises (15 / 7). Cabin: Master Cabin; 2026 USD per person: 570; 2027 USD per person: On request; Notes: Private balcony; extra bed 330.
• Deluxe Cabin (x2). 530; On request; Private balcony.
• Superior Cabin (x4). 450; On request; Queen bed, ocean view.
• Boat (guests / cabins): Malca Voyages (21 / 7). Cabin: Master Ocean View; 2026 USD per person: 580; 2027 USD per person: On request; Notes: Bathtub, balcony; extra bed 330.
• Deluxe Ocean View. 500; On request; Extra bed 330.
• Superior Ocean View. 450; On request; Double bed.
• Quad Room. 470 (2) / 350 (3) / 330 (4); On request; Double bunks, sleeps 4.
• Double Room I and II. 400; single occupancy 550; On request; Double bed.
• Triple Room. Sharing berth 330; private 400 (2) / 300 (3); On request; Single bunks; the solo cabin.
• Boat (guests / cabins): Catnazse Liveaboard (18 / 8). Cabin: Suite Santalum 1; 2026 USD per person: 680; 2027 USD per person: 770; Notes: King bed, balcony, bathtub.
• Suite Santalum 2. 650; 740; King bed, balcony, bathtub.
• Deluxe Grandis 1 and 2. 530; 570; Queen bed, sea view.
• Family Grandis 3 and 4. 500 (2) / 470 (3) / 430 (4); sharing 470 double bed or 450 single bed; 550 (2) / 490 (3) / 460 (4); sharing 490 or 480; Queen bed plus bunks.
• Superior Cafasa 1 and 2. 490; 540; Queen bed, sea view.
• Boat (guests / cabins): Naturalia (24 / 8). Cabin: Azure (upper deck); 2026 USD per person: 710; 2027 USD per person: 770; Notes: Bathtub, balcony.
• Coral (upper deck). 680; extra bed 350; 750; extra bed 370; Queen plus single.
• Sandal (main deck). 800; extra bed 350; 850; extra bed 370; King bed, bathtub, balcony.
• Breeze (upper deck). 680 (2) / 500 (3) / 430 (4); 750 (2) / 550 (3) / 460 (4); Two queen beds.
• Aurea (main deck). 800 (2) / 570 (3) / 470 (4); 850 (2) / 590 (3) / 480 (4); Two queen beds, private jacuzzi.
• Tide (lower deck). 480 (2) / 470 (3) / 430 (4); sharing 470; 550 (2) / 490 (3) / 460 (4); sharing 490 or 470; Four beds, two bathrooms.
• Lagoon 1 and 2 (lower deck). 400; 450; Double bed, porthole.

Solo, couple or family: which cabin type?

Shared-trip pricing is per person and every private cabin is priced on double occupancy. That rule decides most cabin choices.

Solo travellers

Two routes. A sharing berth gives you one bed in a cabin shared with another guest on the same departure: Malca’s Triple Room at USD 330, Catnazse’s Family Room at USD 450 on a single bed (or USD 470 for the double bed to yourself), and Naturalia’s Tide cabin at USD 470. Single occupancy of a private cabin means paying the cabin’s two-person total; Malca publishes this at USD 550 for a Double Room. For a no-share cabin on another boat, ask the desk for the single-occupancy total.

Coppie

Balcony cabins, in 2026 price order: Ayvara Deluxe (USD 530) and Master (570), Malca Master Ocean View with bathtub (580), Neptune Deluxe (610), Catnazse Santalum 2 and 1 with bathtub (650 and 680), Elbark Misool with jacuzzi (700), Naturalia Azure with bathtub (710) and Sandal with king bed and bathtub (800).

Families and groups of three or four

Five cabins are built for three or four people, and the per-person rate drops as the cabin fills: Malca’s Quad Room (USD 330 each at four), Catnazse’s Family Room (430 each at four), Naturalia’s Breeze (430 at four), Tide (430 at four, two bathrooms) and Aurea (470 at four, private jacuzzi). Children aged three and above pay the full rate. Tell the desk early if your party is five or more so it can hold cabins on one departure. For the two formats side by side, read our guide to shared cabin vs private cabin on a Komodo open trip.

What to expect on a Komodo shared trip 3 days 2 nights in 2026-2027

A 3D2N shared trip covers the sites most guests come to Komodo National Park for:

• Komodo Island: a ranger-led trek to see Komodo dragons in their own habitat, at a safe distance. Sightings are never guaranteed.
• Manta Point: snorkelling above a manta ray cleaning station when conditions allow.
• Padar Island: the sunrise climb to the viewpoint over three bays, each with sand of a different colour.
• Pink Beach: sand tinted by crushed red coral, with a shallow reef just off the beach.
• Kalong Island: thousands of fruit bats leaving the mangroves at sunset, watched from the deck.

Komodo boat tour 3D2N itinerary

The 3D2N Komodo tour itinerary as published for shared departures. Stops can shift with tides and weather, and some boats substitute Rinca for Komodo Island or Kanawa for Sebayur.

Day 1: Labuan Bajo, Kelor Island, Manjarite, Kalong Island

• Pick-up: 08:00 to 09:00 from your Labuan Bajo hotel for Malca, Ayvara and Catnazse sailings, around 09:00 for the other boats.
• Kelor Island: around 11:00, a short, steep trek to the hilltop view, then lunch on board.
• Manjarite: the first snorkelling stop, early afternoon.
• Kalong Island: at anchor before sunset for the fruit bats, then dinner and the first night on board.

Day 2: Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point, Taka Makassar

• Padar Island: 06:00 start for the sunrise trek, then breakfast on board.
• Pink Beach: mid-morning swim and snorkel on the reef off the beach.
• Komodo Island: late-morning ranger-led trek to see the dragons, then lunch on board.
• Manta Point: afternoon snorkelling with manta rays when conditions allow.
• Taka Makassar: a sandbar for a final snorkel before sunset and the second night on board.

Day 3: Sebayur or Kanawa, return to Labuan Bajo

• Sunrise and breakfast on board, then a last snorkel at Sebayur Island (some boats use Kanawa).
• Return: the boat docks between 11:00 and 12:00 at the latest; drop-off to your hotel or the airport is included.
• Flights: book a same-day departure at 14:00 or later to allow for the harbour transfer and check-in.

How to choose the best boat for your 2026-2027 Komodo tour

With eight boats and more than thirty cabin types, choose in this order:

• Set your budget per person. Sharing berths start at USD 330 (Malca Triple Room) and private cabins from USD 300 per person (Malca Triple Room, three sharing); the open-trip page publishes the full cabin range at USD 300 to 850 per person per voyage, and each boat’s cabin-by-cabin rates are listed above and on its vessel page. Park charges are quoted separately by the reservations desk.
• Pick the cabin type before the boat. A solo traveller, a couple and a family of four each have a different shortlist, as set out above.
• Decide weekday or weekend. Monday to Wednesday sailings are quieter in the park and start lower: see the weekday Komodo share trip from USD 220. Friday to Sunday sailings suit short holidays.
• Read guest feedback on the Komodo Luxury reviews page.
• Book early for peak months. September and October sailings fill fastest. Availability is confirmed by the reservations desk.

Komodo shared trip 3D2N schedule 2026-2027

Ayvara, Malca Voyages, Catnazse, Naturalia and Elbark publish the same departure calendar on their vessel pages: a weekend sailing from Friday to Sunday and a weekday sailing from Monday to Wednesday, every week of the year. The remaining 2026 dates follow the same rhythm (September 2026: weekend 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27; weekday 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30). The full 2027 calendar is below. Neptune, Lamain 1 and Lady Grace run their own calendars; the reservations desk confirms dates and cabin availability for any boat.

Month (2027)	Weekend departures (Fri to Sun)	Weekday departures (Mon to Wed)
gennaio	1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31	4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
febbraio	5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28	1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24
marzo	5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28	1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
aprile	2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 Apr-2 May	5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
maggio	7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30	3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31 May-2 Jun
giugno	4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27	7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30
luglio	2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 Jul-1 Aug	5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
agosto	6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29	2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 Aug-1 Sep
settembre	3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26	6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
ottobre	1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31	4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
novembre	5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28	1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29 Nov-1 Dec
dicembre	3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31 Dec-2 Jan 2028	6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29

September to December brings quieter bays, calmer seas and smaller groups on board; September and October sailings fill fastest.

What is included, and what you pay separately

The published rate covers the voyage: cabin for two nights, all meals, mineral water, coffee and tea, guide, snorkelling gear and life vest, hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off within the Labuan Bajo mainland area, and trip documentation shot with a drone, GoPro and mirrorless camera (raw footage).

Park entry and activity charges are quoted separately for your itinerary. Ask our reservations desk for an itemised breakdown of government charges and any additional services before confirming. Not included in the published rate: flights to and from Labuan Bajo, a drone permit if you fly your own, and crew tips.

Booking terms: a 50% deposit secures the cabin and is non-refundable once paid; the balance is due 14 days before departure on the open-trip page (30 days on some vessel pages), and the invoice states the date that applies. Rates apply to the year in which they are issued. Cancellations forfeit the payment made, and force majeure changes carry no refund, so arrange travel insurance when you book.

Book your 3D2N Komodo tour early with Komodo Luxury

A shared trip is the most direct way into Komodo National Park in 2026 and 2027: one cabin, one fixed route, two departures a week. If your preferred boat is full on your dates, the partner yachts Ahsana Liveaboard and Bombana 2 also run 3D2N departures on the same loop through the reservations desk. Send your dates and party size and the desk will confirm which cabins are open. To hold a cabin, book the Komodo open trip 3D2N share cabin with a 50% deposit, or start at Komodo Luxury if you are still comparing formats.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Komodo shared trip 3 days 2 nights cost in 2026?

From USD 300 per person per voyage on weekend departures and from USD 220 on weekday departures, 2026 published rates checked 11 September 2026. Cabins on the boats above run USD 300 to USD 850 per person by grade. Park entry and activity charges are quoted separately for your itinerary; ask the reservations desk for an itemised breakdown of government charges before confirming. 2027 departures are quoted on request unless the vessel page publishes 2027 rates.

Which boats sail the Komodo shared trip 3D2N?

Ayvara Cruises, Malca Voyages, Catnazse Liveaboard, Naturalia and Neptune Cruise, each owned and operated by Komodo Luxury. Partner yachts booked through the Komodo Luxury reservations desk include Elbark Cruise, Lamain 1 Voyage, Lady Grace, Ahsana Liveaboard and Bombana 2.

What days do Komodo shared trips depart?

Twice a week on Ayvara, Malca, Catnazse, Naturalia and Elbark: Friday to Sunday and Monday to Wednesday, every week of 2026 and 2027; the full 2027 dates are in the table above. Neptune, Lamain 1 and Lady Grace publish weekend departures; the desk confirms their dates. Availability on a given date is confirmed by the reservations desk.

Can I join a Komodo shared trip as a solo traveller?

Yes. Take a sharing berth, one bed in a cabin shared with another guest: Malca’s Triple Room at USD 330, Catnazse’s Family Room at USD 450 on a single bed, or Naturalia’s Tide cabin at USD 470. For a private cabin to yourself you pay the two-person total; Malca publishes single occupancy of a Double Room at USD 550.

What time does the boat return on day 3, and when should I book my flight?

The boat docks in Labuan Bajo between 11:00 and 12:00 at the latest on the final day, and the transfer to your hotel or the airport is included. Book a same-day flight departing at 14:00 or later to allow for the harbour transfer and check-in.

How do I secure a cabin, and what is the cancellation policy?

A 50% deposit holds the cabin and is non-refundable once paid; the balance is due 14 days before departure on the open-trip page (30 days on some vessel pages), and the invoice states the date that applies. Children aged three and above pay the full rate. Cancellations forfeit the payment made, and force majeure changes carry no refund, so arrange travel insurance when you book. Reserve early for September and October.

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