**An all-inclusive Komodo boat package usually bundles the boat and your cabin or deck space, all onboard meals and drinking water, an English-speaking crew and guide, snorkeling gear, and island transfers along the route. What it almost never covers: the government park fees themselves, flights to Labuan Bajo, drone permits, crew tips, and travel insurance — those stay on your own tab.**
The word “all-inclusive” gets stretched hard in Labuan Bajo marketing. Two boats can advertise the same 3D2N trip at wildly different prices, and the gap is almost always in the fine print — what’s baked into the fare versus what you settle in cash on the dock. This guide, reviewed by Driftwater Voyages’ lead trip planner Marisa Wijaya, lays out the real line items so you can read any quote the way a repeat traveler does.
What does “all-inclusive” actually mean on a Komodo boat trip?
On a shared open-trip or private sleep-aboard, “all-inclusive” almost always refers to everything that happens on the boat and between the islands — not the fees charged by Komodo National Park itself. A reputable operator folds the vessel, your sleeping space, food, water, safety gear, and the small tender transfers to each landing point into one number. The park’s entrance, trekking, snorkeling and ranger charges are levied separately by the authority, usually collected by your crew in advance and reconciled with you locally.
As of 2026, a 3D2N shared open trip typically starts around IDR 3,000,000 to 3,750,000 per person and climbs toward roughly IDR 7,500,000 per person for higher cabin classes on more comfortable boats. A private full-boat charter starts near IDR 10,000,000 per day and rises with size and amenities. If you want to compare quotes properly, put the exact [komodo boat trip package inclusions](/komodo-boat-trip-package/) side by side rather than trusting the headline rate — that single habit exposes most of the price differences.
What’s normally included in the package?
A genuine all-inclusive multi-day package operated by an established company — Komodo Luxury, which runs Driftwater Voyages’ trips, has been operating out of Labuan Bajo since 2015 — will generally cover:
- The boat and your space on it — a shared cabin or deck berth on an open trip, or the whole vessel on a private buyout.
- All onboard meals — typically full board from the first lunch to the final breakfast, cooked by the crew, plus tea, coffee and drinking water.
- Crew and guiding — captain, deckhands, cook, and an English-speaking guide who coordinates each stop.
- Snorkeling equipment — masks, fins and life jackets for use at Manta Point, Pink Beach and the other snorkel sites.
- Tender transfers — the small-boat shuttles between the main vessel and each island landing.
- Fuel and the itinerary logistics — timing your run to Padar for sunrise, Kalong Island for the sunset flying foxes, and so on.
- Park-fee handling — most crews collect the full Komodo Park fee ahead of time and manage the paperwork, though you usually reimburse the cash locally.
What’s usually not included?
Here’s where quotes quietly diverge. These items are commonly excluded even from a package sold as “all-inclusive”:
- Komodo National Park fees — entrance, trekking, snorkeling and ranger charges (detailed below), typically settled in IDR cash on arrival.
- Flights — Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo takes daily flights from Bali, Jakarta and other Indonesian cities, but airfare is yours.
- Pre- and post-trip hotels in Labuan Bajo town.
- Drone permits — official permission is required, and a traveler recently reported a drone permit costing around IDR 2,000,000.
- Alcohol and special dietary requests beyond the standard menu on many boats.
- Travel insurance, personal spending, and crew tips.
Inclusions vs exclusions, at a glance
| Typically INCLUDED in the fare | Typically EXCLUDED (you pay separately) |
|---|---|
| Boat + cabin/deck space | Komodo National Park fees |
| All onboard meals + drinking water | Flights to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) |
| English-speaking crew + guide | Hotels before/after the trip |
| Snorkeling gear + life jackets | Drone permit (~IDR 2,000,000) |
| Island tender transfers | Alcohol / special diets (varies) |
| Fuel + itinerary coordination | Travel insurance + tips |
| Park-fee collection/handling by crew | Personal shopping and extras |
How much do the park fees add on top?
Because the park fees sit outside the fare, budget for them separately. As of 2026, commonly quoted weekday rates run roughly: entrance about IDR 150,000; trekking about IDR 115,000; snorkeling about IDR 15,000; and a ranger fee of about IDR 80,000 to 100,000 per group. Weekends can carry a surcharge. Your crew typically collects the full amount in advance and you reimburse in IDR cash on arrival, so carry enough.
| Park fee (weekday, approx. 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance | IDR 150,000 |
| Trekking | IDR 115,000 |
| Snorkeling | IDR 15,000 |
| Ranger (per group) | IDR 80,000–100,000 |
One point worth clearing up: a widely discussed international-visitor conservation fee of IDR 3,750,000 was not implemented, and earlier figures floated between IDR 2,900,000 and 5,800,000 were proposals, not live charges. Present fees are lower than those numbers suggest. Treat all of the above as of 2026 and subject to change.
Does a shared trip include the same things as a private charter?
Broadly yes — both cover the boat, meals, crew and transfers — but the framing differs. A shared open trip splits a fixed itinerary and cabin among strangers, which is why per-person pricing starts near IDR 3,000,000 for a 3D2N. A private charter buys the entire vessel from around IDR 10,000,000 per day, so you control the route, pace and guest list. For scale, a one-day speedboat tour runs only about IDR 600,000 to 1,500,000 per person, but that’s a day trip, not a sleep-aboard package, and it includes far less.
How do I confirm a package is genuinely all-inclusive before booking?
A few checks protect your money and your safety:
- Get it in writing. Always request a written invoice listing exactly what the fare covers and what it doesn’t. Vague “everything included” verbal promises are the first red flag.
- Ask for boat photos and safety-equipment confirmation. Local reports note that some boats in Labuan Bajo are not safe; verified operators with registered business details will share both readily.
- Be suspicious of unusually low prices. A fare well under the ranges above usually means park fees, gear or meals are quietly stripped out.
- Prepare your pre-registration. As of a February 2026 regulation, the park caps visitors at 1,000 per day, spots must be booked and paid in advance, and every passenger must submit a passport copy showing the photo — plus full name, nationality and passport number — to the boat host at least one day before departure, or entry can be denied.
Finally, mind the calendar. The dry season from April to November brings calm seas and the best visibility; December to March is rougher, and most multi-day boat trips pause between January and March, even though one-day speedboats usually keep running. Confirm your dates against the season before you weigh any package.