Komodo Signature and Komodo Prestige are two wooden phinisi superyachts sailing Komodo National Park in Indonesia, departing from Labuan Bajo on Flores. Both are owned, crewed and maintained in-house by Komodo Luxury rather than brokered. The default trip is a private whole-boat charter of three to eleven nights, with ranger-guided dragon trekking, island hopping and snorkelling.
Updated January 2026
Why an owned fleet matters more than a pretty listing page
Most websites selling a Komodo phinisi do not own the vessel. They are agents: they take your enquiry, forward it to whoever has availability, and add a margin. That model works until something goes wrong — a generator fault two days before departure, a cabin double-sold, a crew change nobody told you about.
Komodo Signature and Komodo Prestige are ours. Komodo Luxury has operated in Labuan Bajo since 2015 and is part of Juara Holding Group; our founder and CEO, Agung Afif, is a member of the Forbes Business Council. We own these two hulls, we employ the captains and crew, we run the maintenance schedule, and we hold the calendar. When you ask “is 14 August available on Signature?”, the answer comes from our own booking system, not from a message to a third party.
That accountability is why we have held TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice for four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025), plus TripAdvisor’s Best Boat Agency in Labuan Bajo 2025 and Best Boat Rental from Tempo. Our Google rating stands at 4.8 stars from 152 reviews. Our work has been covered by Forbes, CNN Indonesia, Tempo, Tribunnews, IDN Times, VOI, Investor.id, Yahoo Finance, Benzinga and The Globe and Mail.
Komodo Signature — 78.2m, 10 balcony suites, 20 guests
Komodo Signature is a 78.2-metre wooden phinisi superyacht — a world record for a vessel of this construction — configured with 10 balcony suites for up to 20 guests. “Mastless” describes the modern superyacht profile: the hull and joinery follow the South Sulawesi phinisi tradition, but the deck plan is built around living space, shade and sightlines rather than working sail rigging.
What that gives you in practice: every suite has its own private balcony, so the Padar Island sunrise and the Kalong Island bat exodus can be watched from your own cabin rather than a shared rail. The main deck carries an indoor air-conditioned lounge and dining saloon, which matters more than guests expect — Komodo afternoons in July and August are hot, and a properly cooled interior is the difference between a comfortable crossing and a long one.
Komodo Prestige — 66m, 8 ocean-view suites, 16 guests
Komodo Prestige is 66 metres with 8 ocean-view suites for up to 16 guests. It is the more intimate of the two: a lower guest count against a similar crew complement, which raises the service ratio noticeably. Families and single-group charters of ten to sixteen people usually find Prestige the better fit, while Signature suits larger multi-family groups, corporate retreats and celebrations that need the extra two cabins and the bigger sun deck.
How do Komodo Signature and Komodo Prestige compare?
| Komodo Signature | Komodo Prestige | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 78.2 m | 66 m |
| Cabins | 10 balcony suites | 8 ocean-view suites |
| Maximum guests | 20 | 16 |
| Best for | Large groups, celebrations, corporate charters | Families, intimate groups, higher service ratio |
| Charter basis | Private whole boat, per night | Private whole boat, per night |
| Minimum charter | 3 nights (4D3N) | 3 nights (4D3N) |
| Maximum charter | 11 nights (12D11N) | 11 nights (12D11N) |
| Ownership | Owned and crewed by Komodo Luxury | Owned and crewed by Komodo Luxury |
How much does it cost to charter Komodo Prestige or Komodo Signature?
Both vessels are chartered as a whole boat and priced per night, not per person. Entry-luxury phinisi in our fleet start from USD 5,300 per night, and larger VIP vessels run to USD 8,000 or more per night; our VVIP flagship class (Lamima, Prana by Atzaro) reaches USD 35,000+ per night. Signature and Prestige sit in the upper private-charter band, and the exact nightly rate depends on season, guest count and itinerary length — peak July to September carries a premium, and longer charters improve the per-night figure.
| Trip format | Basis | Indicative rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4D3N Private Charter (minimum) | Per night, whole boat | From USD 5,300 per night |
| 5D4N Private Charter | Per night, whole boat | From USD 5,300 per night; larger VIP vessels USD 8,000+ |
| Longer charters to 12D11N | Per night, whole boat | Quoted per itinerary; extended-range routes available |
| 3D2N Shared Liveaboard (Phinisi) — other fleet vessels | Per cabin | USD 330–850 per person |
| 1-Day Speedboat Tour — shared | Per person | USD 91 (IDR 1,450,000) |
Booking terms are the same across our fleet: a 50% deposit secures the date and the balance is due 14 days before departure. If a private flagship is beyond budget, our 3D2N shared open trip covers the same headline islands from USD 330 per person, and the sharing versus private comparison lays out the trade-offs honestly. The wider fleet page lists every vessel we operate.
What are the Komodo National Park fees?
As of January 2026, Komodo National Park fees for foreign passport holders are IDR 250,000 (about USD 16) per person per calendar day, set by Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024 — multi-day trips are charged per day in the park, not as a flat trip rate. Fees are set by the park authority and paid separately from tour prices. Indonesian citizens and KITAS holders pay lower rates, and ranger and conservation components are itemised on the permit. Full detail sits on our park fees and tickets page.
How many days do you need on a Komodo phinisi?
Three nights is our recommended minimum for a proper Komodo boat tour, and it is the contractual minimum on both flagships. A day trip suits travellers short on time, but overnight sailing is what unlocks the park: Padar Island at sunrise before the crowds arrive, and Kalong Island at dusk when thousands of flying foxes lift off the mangroves. Neither is realistically reachable on a single day out of Labuan Bajo.
What does a 4D3N itinerary look like?
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Board at Labuan Bajo. Sail to Kelor Island and Kanawa, snorkel Sebayur, overnight anchorage near Kalong Island for the sunset bat flight. |
| Day 2 | Pre-dawn climb on Padar Island for the three-bay viewpoint. Pink Beach (Pantai Merah) for snorkelling, then Komodo Island (Loh Liang) for ranger-guided trekking. Overnight at Gili Lawa. |
| Day 3 | Manta Point (Karang Makassar) manta snorkelling, Taka Makassar sandbar, Siaba or Tatawa reefs, Rinca Island (Loh Buaya) for the wilder dragon trek. Overnight near Manjarite or Mawan. |
| Day 4 | Morning snorkel, breakfast under way, disembark Labuan Bajo before your afternoon flight to Bali. |
Itineraries flex with weather, tide and your group’s pace — that is the point of a private charter. Dry season, April to November, gives the most reliable conditions; July to September is peak. See best time to see Komodo dragons for month-by-month detail.
Safety on board and ashore
Komodo dragons are wild, dangerous animals. You must always stay with your assigned park ranger during any trek and follow their instructions. Do not walk ahead, do not separate from the group to photograph an animal, and tell your guide before the trek if you have an open wound or are menstruating — rangers adjust the route accordingly.
On the water: wear the provided life jacket on tenders, do not swim at Manta Point without a guide in the water with you, and respect current warnings at Batu Bolong and Tatawa. Both flagships carry life rafts, jackets for every berth, marine radios, a satellite communication link and crew trained in first aid. Because we own the vessels, our maintenance and safety inspection records are ours to show you — ask, and we will send them.
Diving and other formats
Signature and Prestige run as leisure cruising vessels: sightseeing, island hopping, snorkelling and ranger-guided trekking, with no certification required. If your priority is scuba — a true dive liveaboard with dive deck, compressors, nitrox and divemasters, repositioning overnight between dive sites — our sister operation komododivingtour.com handles that properly. We do not sell dive courses here.
Plan your charter
Tell us your dates, group size and whether you want the extra two cabins on Signature or the tighter service ratio on Prestige, and we will confirm live availability from our own calendar. Message us on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com, or start with our booking page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you actually own Komodo Signature and Komodo Prestige, or are you an agent?
We own them. Komodo Luxury owns the hulls, employs the captains and crew, sets the maintenance schedule and controls the charter calendar for both vessels. We are not a broker passing your enquiry to a third-party owner, and we can show you ownership, crew and maintenance documentation on request.
What is the minimum charter length?
Three nights (4D3N) is the minimum on both flagships, and the maximum is eleven nights (12D11N). Three nights is also our general recommendation for any proper Komodo boat tour — it is what allows a sunrise on Padar Island and a sunset at Kalong Island in the same trip.
Are park fees included in the charter price?
No. Komodo National Park fees are set by the park authority and paid separately. As of January 2026, foreign passport holders pay IDR 250,000 (about USD 16) per person per calendar day, set by Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024 — multi-day trips are charged per day in the park, not as a flat trip rate. We arrange and pre-purchase permits for you and itemise them on your invoice.
How do I pay, and when?
A 50% deposit secures your dates. The balance is due 14 days before departure (H-14). We issue a formal charter contract and invoice with the deposit, and both are in the name of the operating company — not a personal account.
Can I dive from Komodo Signature or Komodo Prestige?
These are leisure cruising vessels built for sightseeing, snorkelling and ranger-guided dragon trekking, not certified dive liveaboards. If scuba diving is your main purpose, our sister operation komododivingtour.com runs purpose-configured dive vessels with compressors, nitrox and divemasters.
When is the best time to charter?
Dry season, April to November, gives the calmest seas and clearest visibility; July to September is peak and books earliest. Manta sightings at Manta Point (Karang Makassar) are good year-round, with a slight edge in the cooler months.