Labuan Bajo · 05:30 board · 18:00 return · no overnight
Daybreak · 05:30
A full-day labuan bajo boat tour to Komodo National Park — dawn to dusk, back by sunset
One well-charted Komodo day: board around sunrise, chase first light at Padar, snorkel the reefs, meet the dragons, and cruise home before dark. No overnight. Shared seats from IDR 1,450,000 (about USD 87-93) or a private charter, as of 2026.
The window planner
Build one honest day — departure slot, route, and boat
Pick three things and the almanac assembles an indicative one-day itinerary card: return time, stops, water-time versus sailing-time, snorkel count, and a price band. All figures are indicative as of 2026 — confirm the exact day on WhatsApp.
Standard day · West Loop · Shared open-deck
A steady departure with time for every West Loop stop.
Padar viewpoint → Pink Beach → Komodo/Rinca ranger walk → Manta Point → Taka Makassar
The day in daylight
05:30 to 18:00 — how one Komodo day walks the sun across the sky
- 05:30
Boarding at the harbour, first coffee on deck
- 06:15
Climb Padar for the sunrise viewpoint
- 09:00
Pink Beach — first snorkel over coral
- 11:30
Ranger walk with Komodo dragons
- 13:30
Manta Point drift snorkel (season-dependent)
- 15:00
Taka Makassar sandbar, last swim
- 18:00
Cruise back to Labuan Bajo by sunset
Route atlas
Three loops, one day each — pick the plate that fits your morning
West Loop
The classic full circuit — Padar viewpoint, Pink Beach, a ranger walk with the dragons, Manta Point, and the Taka Makassar sandbar. Longest sailing, most variety.
5 stops · 3 snorkel stops · 4–5 h sailing
Full Day Boat Tour
Central Loop
A shorter, calmer day close to the harbour — Kelor Island, the Kalong flying-fox mangroves, and the Rinca dragons. Less sailing, gentler water.
3 stops · 2 snorkel stops · 3–4 h sailing
Shared Boat Tour
Photo Loop
Built for the camera — Padar at sunrise, Pink Beach, Manta Point, and Taka Makassar. Earliest board for first light, a snorkel triple through the day.
4 stops · 3 snorkel stops · earliest board
Speedboat Day TourChoose your deck
Shared, private, or speedboat — the same Komodo day, three ways to sail it
Shared open-deck
The most affordable seat — join a small group on an open-deck day boat. Best for solo travellers and couples watching the budget. Shared seats from IDR 1,450,000 (about USD 87-93) as of 2026.
Shared boat tourPrivate charter
Your own boat, your own pace — a private day-charter for families or groups who want a flexible route and a quieter deck. Price depends on boat and group size; confirm on WhatsApp.
Private boat tourSpeedboat day tour
Less sailing, more water time — a faster hull reaches the far stops sooner, ideal for the Photo Loop and early-light chasers. Board earliest, cover the most ground.
Speedboat day tourThe almanac answers
Labuan Bajo boat tour — honest answers before you book
How long is a Labuan Bajo boat tour to Komodo?
Our tours are one full day with no overnight. You board around sunrise — from 05:30 to 09:00 depending on the slot — and cruise back to Labuan Bajo by roughly 16:30 to 18:00, home before dark.
How much does a Labuan Bajo boat tour cost?
Shared open-deck seats start from IDR 1,450,000 per person (about USD 87-93) as of 2026. Private charters and speedboats cost more depending on the boat and group size. All figures are indicative — confirm the exact price for your date on WhatsApp.
What stops are included on the West Loop?
The West Loop covers five stops: the Padar Island viewpoint, Pink Beach, a ranger walk with Komodo dragons at Komodo or Rinca, Manta Point, and the Taka Makassar sandbar, with three snorkel stops across the day.
Is snorkelling included, and can I see the Komodo dragons?
Yes. Every loop includes snorkel stops over the reefs, and the West and Central loops include a guided ranger walk to see the Komodo dragons. Manta Point sightings are season-dependent.
Which boat should I choose — shared, private, or speedboat?
Choose a shared open-deck boat for the best price, a private charter for a flexible route and a quieter deck, or a speedboat when you want less sailing and more water time. Tell us your date on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the right fit.