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1 min read·UpdatedFebruary 15, 2026·By Navélia Yacht Charters

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Choosing between Komodo and Raja Ampat is the most common question our charter specialists receive. Here's a quick comparison to help you decide.

Quick Comparison

Access: Komodo — 1hr flight from Bali. Raja Ampat — requires flight via Jakarta/Makassar to Sorong
Season: Komodo — Apr-Nov. Raja Ampat — Oct-Apr
Diving: Both excellent. Raja Ampat has more biodiversity. Komodo has more manta action
Cost: Komodo is 15-25% more affordable
Minimum days: Komodo — 3 nights. Raja Ampat — 5 nights recommended

Our Advice

First-timers and families: start with Komodo. Experienced divers and adventurers: Raja Ampat. Ideally, do both on separate trips. For a detailed comparison, see our full comparison guide.

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Sample Itineraries

3 Days / 2 Nights Komodo

3-Day Komodo Highlights Yacht Charter Itinerary

A perfectly curated short voyage through Komodo National Park's most iconic highlights — Komodo dragons, pink beaches, manta rays, and the legendary Padar viewpoint.

5 Days / 4 Nights Komodo

5-Day Komodo & Hidden Bays Yacht Charter Itinerary

Go deeper into Komodo National Park — discover hidden bays, secluded anchorages, and remote dive sites far from day-trip crowds.

5 Days / 4 Nights Raja Ampat

5-Day Central Raja Ampat Explorer Yacht Charter Itinerary

Explore central Raja Ampat's iconic karst lagoons, world-class reefs, and legendary dive sites in the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystem.

Featured Private Yachts

May–Oct Komodo · Nov–Apr Raja Ampat

Lamima

From$27,000/night

Raja Ampat · Komodo · Sumbawa

65.2m 14 guests 7 Cabins 20 Crew 2014

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May–Oct Komodo · Nov–Apr Raja Ampat

Si Datu Bua

From$12,500/night

Alor · Komodo · Raja Ampat

40.2m 6 guests 3 Cabins 13 Crew 2012

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Year-round in Komodo

Adishree

From$4,700/night

Komodo

25m 12 guests 5 Cabins 8 Crew 2016

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Komodo

Dragons, Volcanoes & Coral Gardens

April to November offers calm seas and ideal diving conditions. March to June is peak manta season. The dry season (May–September) provides the clearest skies.

Raja Ampat

The Last Paradise on Earth

October to April is peak season with calm seas and best visibility. Manta season runs October to April. May–September can be rougher but offers fewer crowds.

Spice Islands

Where History Meets Untouched Nature

September to November and March to May offer the calmest conditions. Visibility peaks during these shoulder seasons.

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Fleet: 50+ luxury phinisi & superyachts
Pricing: From $1,900/night (Classic Phinisi) to $18,000+/night (Superyacht)
Per person: $250–$1,500/person/night (all-inclusive)
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Our Destinations (11 Regions)

Komodo Yacht Charter — Dragons, volcanoes & world-class diving (Apr–Nov, from $1,900/night)
Raja Ampat Yacht Charter — The planet's richest marine biodiversity (Oct–Apr, from $3,500/night)
Flores Yacht Charter — Volcanic lakes & traditional villages
Spice Islands Expedition — Historic trade routes & pristine reefs
Wakatobi Diving Charter — UNESCO marine reserve
Sumbawa Yacht Charter — Moyo Island & surf breaks
Misool Yacht Charter — Hidden lagoons & karst islands
Sulawesi Yacht Charter — Bunaken marine park
Alor Yacht Charter — Remote diving frontiers
Banda Islands Expedition — Historic spice trade
Triton Bay Expedition — Whale sharks & Papua wilderness

Sample Itineraries

3-Day Komodo Highlights — From $5,700
5-Day Komodo & Hidden Bays — From $9,500
7-Day Raja Ampat Expedition — From $24,500

Pricing (2026)

Yacht Type	Price/Night	Per Person/Night	Guests
Classic Phinisi	$1,900–$4,500	$250–$450	6–10
Premium Yacht	$4,500–$9,000	$400–$700	10–14
Superyacht	$9,000–$18,000+	$700–$1,500+	12–16+

FAQ

How much does a yacht charter cost in Indonesia?: From $1,900/night for classic phinisi yachts. Premium yachts $4,500–$9,000/night. Superyachts $9,000+/night. All-inclusive of crew, meals, fuel.
What is the best time to charter?: Komodo: April–November (dry season). Raja Ampat: October–April (calm seas). Year-round chartering possible.
What is a phinisi yacht?: A traditional Indonesian wooden sailing vessel with modern luxury interiors: AC cabins, en-suite bathrooms, gourmet kitchen.

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Sample Itineraries

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