Raffles Cruise
Raffles Cruise
Twelve friends, one last trip, six double cabins
Updated 24 October 2026
A Komodo graduation trip liveaboard for twelve friends puts everyone on Raffles Cruise for 3 days at IDR 10,420,000 (≈ USD 639) each on the 2026 card. Six double cabins sleep the party, and three snorkels fill the first day.
Twelve graduates in six cabins
Twelve guests fill the six double cabins, two to each. Every cabin is air-conditioned and ocean-view, with an en-suite bathroom. Nobody shares a bathroom with a stranger, since the boat carries only your party.
Friends choose their cabin partners and tell us. We do not choose for them. We assign the cabins from the list. The two Malacca cabins have a private balcony, and the party can draw lots for them, since the decision is yours.
A party of 13 or 14 is possible on the two extra beds. The cabins that take them are confirmed in writing before you pay.
A graduation group can grow in the last week. Tell us as early as you can, because every added name changes the cabin plan, the park registration and the pickup list that the crew works from. Tell us as the head count moves, and we keep the bed plan current.
A budget that fits twelve
Twelve friends, one boat. On the 2026 card, 3 days for the whole boat is IDR 125,000,000 (≈ USD 7,669), which divides to IDR 10,420,000 (≈ USD 639) each. The 2027 card is IDR 125,000,000 (≈ USD 7,669) from March to May and October to December.
For a sailing between June and September 2027 the higher card applies, and we send you the figure on WhatsApp. Graduations fall in that window. Plan early.
Outside the fare: park tickets at IDR 250,000 for a foreign visitor, flights, the hotel in Labuan Bajo, gratuities and insurance. Alcohol is not included and is your own to bring.
A charter fare excludes the guide and any documentation by photo or video. Both are priced on request. Ask for both if the party wants pictures of the day.
| Group size | 1D | 2D1N | 3D2N | 4D3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | IDR 27,500,000 | IDR 50,000,000 | IDR 57,500,000 | IDR 72,500,000 |
| 4 | IDR 13,750,000 | IDR 25,000,000 | IDR 28,750,000 | IDR 36,250,000 |
| 6 | IDR 10,000,000 | IDR 17,500,000 | IDR 20,000,000 | IDR 25,000,000 |
| 8 | IDR 7,500,000 | IDR 13,120,000 | IDR 15,000,000 | IDR 18,750,000 |
| 10 | IDR 6,500,000 | IDR 11,000,000 | IDR 12,500,000 | IDR 15,500,000 |
| 12 | IDR 5,420,000 | IDR 9,170,000 | IDR 10,420,000 | IDR 12,920,000 |
| 14 | IDR 5,070,000 | IDR 8,500,000 | IDR 9,710,000 | IDR 12,000,000 |
Swipe for more
per person · Whole boat ÷ group size
Three days for a young party
Day one, from 09:30: Sebayur, lunch, Manta Point, a snack, Taka Makassar and dinner. Three snorkels suit a party with the energy for it. The crew fits every guest with a life jacket and snorkelling gear.
In the water, the crew decides when and where each guest goes in. Anyone who is not a confident swimmer keeps the life jacket on. Manta Point has a strong current, and the sea decides whether mantas are there.
Day two opens with the Padar walk at sunrise, the climb of 25 to 45 minutes. Pink Beach follows by snorkel or paddleboard, then the Komodo walk with a ranger, Pimpe, a snack and the Kalong sunset.
Day three is Kelor, with free time to walk, swim or paddle board, then lunch and the harbour around midday. The karaoke set and the mini golf wait on the boat for the evenings.
Day 1
| What happens | Sailing time | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Labuan Bajo — Pickup from your hotel or the airport to the harbour at 09:30 | — | passport or ID |
| · | Start sailing | — | |
| · | Snorkelling at Sebayur Island | — | mask and snorkel |
| · | Lunch | — | |
| · | Snorkelling at Manta Point | — | mask and snorkel |
| · | Snack time | — | |
| · | Snorkelling at Taka Makassar | — | |
| · | Dinner on board | — | |
| 🌙 | Night aboard. The captain picks the anchorage, weather permitting. | ||
Day 2
| What happens | Sailing time | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|---|
| · | Padar Island walk at sunrise | — | shoes with grip, hat and water |
| · | Breakfast | — | |
| · | Snorkelling or paddle boarding at Long Beach (Pink Beach) | — | reef-safe sunscreen |
| · | Lunch | — | |
| · | Komodo Island walk | — | closed shoes, park ticket |
| · | Pimpe Island walk | — | |
| · | Snack time | — | |
| · | Sunset at Kalong Island | — | a light layer |
| · | Dinner on board | — | |
| 🌙 | Night aboard. The captain picks the anchorage, weather permitting. | ||
Day 3
| What happens | Sailing time | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|---|
| · | Breakfast | — | |
| · | Free time at Kelor Island: walk, swim or paddle board, then relax on the beach | — | |
| · | Lunch | — | |
| · | Back in Labuan Bajo, drop-off at your hotel or the airport between 11:00 and 12:00 | — |
Stops that can swap places on the day: Manta Point ⇄ Taka Makassar.
The pickup is the one fixed hour. Every other time on this page is a planning guide, and the captain sets the stop order on the day.
Rules aboard
The rules are short. Shoes off at the gangway. Life jackets stay on in the water for weak swimmers. The crew sets when and where you go in, and the time you spend there.
Alcohol is not included in any fare. The exclusion list says alcoholic beverages: you can bring your own. What the crew allows on board and in the water is the crew's call, and we pass on the rules before sailing.
The age limit for guests is on request, confirmed in writing before you pay. If anyone in the party is under 18, ask us, and the reply reaches you in writing ahead of payment.
Stop order and each night's anchorage are the captain's calls, made from that day's weather.
Ask first.
What parents ask us
Parents ask three things. Who is responsible on the water. What the crew does. How the money moves.
On the water, the boat sails with a crew of 8. The boat carries a life raft, a compass, GPS, AIS and EPIRB, and VHF and hand-held radios. Life jackets are on board for the guests.
On money, the booking takes a deposit of 50 per cent and a balance 30 days before sailing. Who pays is for the family to settle, and we confirm the payments in writing. Children up to age 2 are free. From the age of 3 the full fare applies.
Parents can write to us at the address on the contact page, and we answer the same way a guest is answered.
FAQ
How much per person for twelve friends?
On the 2026 card, 3 days for the whole boat is IDR 125,000,000 (≈ USD 7,669), which is IDR 10,420,000 (≈ USD 639) each at 12 guests. The 2027 card is IDR 125,000,000 (≈ USD 7,669) from March to May and October to December. Park tickets are extra.
Is there an age limit?
It is on request, confirmed in writing before you pay. Up to age 2 a child sails free, and at 3 the full fare begins. Send us the ages in the group, and our written reply says whether anything changes for the trip.
Is alcohol allowed on board?
No alcohol is in the fare, and none is sold on board. Alcohol is not included, and you can bring your own. The crew sets the rules for the water and the deck, and we pass them on before sailing.
Can parents pay the deposit?
The booking takes 50 per cent as a deposit, and the remainder is due 30 days before you sail. Who pays is for your group and families to settle. Ask us how the booking names the payer, and we confirm in writing.
Is the trip safe for a party of friends?
The boat sails with a crew of 8, life jackets for every guest and a life raft. The crew decides when and where you go in. Snorkelling is in open water with currents, so anyone not confident wears a life jacket.
Check availability — Raffles Cruise
Raffles Cruise is booked through PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia. We arrange the pickup, take the payment and keep your booking in order. The boat sails with its own crew of 8.