Komodo runs out of Labuan Bajo through the middle of the year, typically five to seven nights with three dives a day plus night dives.
The standard seven-night route works north to south: a check dive at Sabolan, then Gili Lawa Laut and Darat for drift diving and seamounts, the volcanic island of Sangeang and Banta, then south to Toro Longkoi for the manta cleaning station at Manta Alley and Pillarsteen off Padar, Tatawa Besar and Kecil for turtles and reef sharks, and finally Pink Beach and the ranger-led Komodo dragon trek before returning.
Three-night repositioning runs between Labuan Bajo and Lembar also appear on the schedule.
September to November, based out of Ambon, with crossings from Labuan Bajo at the start of the season and on to Sorong at the end.
Trips run six to eleven nights.
October and November carry the best odds for hammerheads and the calmest surface conditions.
Late November through April out of Sorong, six to ten nights.
This is the longest continuous stretch in her calendar and the busiest part of the schedule, with departures running back to back through the northern winter.
Alor appears on the repositioning legs between the Banda Sea and Komodo, on itineraries of six to eleven nights.
April to November is the window, with September the month for mola mola.
Currents get strong in October and November.
A future programme is published. Confirm launch, departures and availability before making travel plans.
4D3N · Shared/open trip
Arrival: Labuan Bajo Harbour
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4D3N · Shared/open trip
Arrival: Lembar Harbour, Lombok
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Suits: divers who want volume at a moderate price, and solo travellers in particular. The two deluxe single cabins mean a solo diver gets a private room with an ensuite without paying a supplement, which is rare. Five dive guides for twenty-six guests keeps groups small despite the boat size, and ENOS locator beacons are standard issue.
Also suits: anyone wanting a long itinerary. Trips run up to eleven nights across the Banda Sea, Raja Ampat and Alor, well beyond what the short-charter boats here offer.
Less suited to: anyone expecting a private-charter experience. Twenty-six guests, four decks and a shared schedule is a different product from the two-to-six-guest boats in this collection. Note also that the exclusion list is long, so the headline price is further from the final cost than on the all-inclusive charters.
Cheng Ho is a 35-metre ironwood phinisi operated by Sea Safari Cruises. Renovated in 2025, she carries up to 26 guests in 14 air-conditioned ensuite cabins across four decks. The current operator specification lists six double-bed cabins, six twin-bed cabins and two dedicated single cabins.
The single cabins make Cheng Ho practical for solo travellers who want private accommodation. All cabin categories include hot and cold showers, air conditioning, a hair dryer, bathrobes and towels, and a safety box. The public 2026 gallery shows renovated upper-, middle- and lower-deck cabins plus updated ensuite bathrooms.
Shared spaces include an indoor restaurant, indoor and outdoor sofa lounges, a sun deck, dive deck, camera station, lazy beds and a Jacuzzi. Diving support includes two aluminium speedboats, an ENOS diver locator system and EAN 32% Nitrox availability. Snorkeling gear, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are also listed onboard.
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Six air-conditioned double-bed cabins with private ensuite bathrooms, hot and cold showers, storage, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.
Six air-conditioned twin-bed cabins with private ensuite bathrooms, hot and cold showers, storage, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.
Two dedicated single-occupancy cabins with one bed, private ensuite bathroom, hot and cold shower, air conditioning, storage, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels and a safety box.
From Approx. $11,435 per whole boat · 3D2N
Rates for 2026 departures
| Duration | 1–18 guests | 19–22 guests | 23–26 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D1N | Approx. $6,601 | Approx. $7,944 | Approx. $9,286 |
| 3D2N | Approx. $11,435 | Approx. $13,851 | Approx. $16,268 |
| 4D3N | Approx. $15,241 | Approx. $18,005 | Approx. $20,588 |
| 5D4N | Approx. $20,135 | Approx. $23,820 | Approx. $27,264 |
| 6D5N | Approx. $25,028 | Approx. $29,635 | Approx. $33,940 |
Whole-boat private charter · Komodo National Park · up to 26 guests
Last verified 8 October 2026. Rates can change; confirm availability and the final invoice before payment.
USD estimates are converted from published IDR rates. Final pricing may vary.
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Per-cabin pricing is banded by deck, and the gap is modest.
Included: airport and hotel transfers, VAT and local taxes, full board with snacks, water, tea and coffee, diving with tanks, weights and guide service, kayaks and paddleboards, land excursions, boat accident insurance, towels, toiletries and cabin cleaning.
Not included, and this list is longer than most boats in this collection: marine park and port fees, fuel surcharge, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, dive equipment rental, 15-litre tanks, nitrox fills, dive insurance which is mandatory, travel insurance, wifi, laundry and crew gratuities. Payment on board is cash only, in rupiah or US dollars.
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