Capt. Octopus

Komodo Islands

5 Packages

16 Guests

4 Cabins

Four cabins share Capt. Octopus, sized from a couples-private double up to a six-berth room for one large group. Book by the cabin on the Open Trip's fixed schedule, or charter the whole 21.5 meter boat and set your own dates. It suits budget-minded groups happy to share a set schedule as much as private groups chasing total flexibility.

Starting price

Cruising

IDR 3,750,000

/person

Overview

Two ways onto this boat

Capt. Octopus doesn’t sell one trip, it sells two entirely different ones. The Open Trip is a fixed, scheduled sail: book a cabin, show up on one of three set days, and join whoever else has booked that sailing. The private charter flips the model, a day-count ladder running two days through five, priced by how many of you are traveling rather than which cabin you take. Either way you’re working through the same stretch of park, Kelor, Padar, Rinca, Komodo and Kalong Islands among the stops, just fewer of them on the shorter sail and more the longer you stay.

That Open Trip keeps a rhythm of its own. Book a cabin here and you are not choosing a date, you are choosing one of three: Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, every single week. Cabins are also assigned in the order reservations come in, so the earlier you book, the better your pick of the four rooms. It is a different rhythm than the wait-for-a-full-boat model most shared trips run on, a set schedule instead of an open-ended one.

Documentation included, not upsold

Every Open Trip includes a tour leader, a local guide and a photographer, Capt. Octopus’s own crew, running camera, GoPro and drone coverage as standard. It’s easy to skim past a line like that in a brochure, but it means you sail home with someone else’s footage of your own trip, not a phone full of blurry sunset shots taken one-handed while holding a drink.

Cabins built to split a group, not match it

The four rooms split the boat unevenly, on purpose. The main-deck double is the boat’s only true couples’ room, with its own ocean view. One deck up, the family room pairs a double bed with a second double, built for four. Down on the lower deck, the largest room sleeps six across two double beds and two singles, the pick for a group traveling together on a budget. Whichever one you land in, all four cabins come with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a towel and a charging spot.

Itinerary & Pricing

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Destinations

Experience

Cruising

Komodo Islands

Capt. Octopus runs Komodo two ways. The Open Trip is a fixed two-day, one-night sail, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, sold by the cabin. Charter it privately instead and the days stretch from two to five, the route built around your group.

Packages

2 Days

3 Days

4 Days

5 Days

Itinerary

10 Stops

Day 1

• Bidadari Island

• Manjarite Island

• Kelor Island

• Kalong Island

Day 2

• Rinca Island

• Mawan

• Manta Point

• Pink Beach

• Padar Island

Day 3

• Sebayur Besar

Prices

Cabin Name	Price
Private Room 1	IDR 4,750,000
Private Room 2	IDR 4,750,000 IDR 2,750,000
Private Room 3	IDR 4,250,000 IDR 2,750,000
Sharing Room	IDR 3,750,000

Itinerary

10 Stops

Day 1

• Kelor Island

• Manjarite Island

• Kalong Island

Day 2

• Padar Island

• Pink Beach

• Komodo Island

• Taka Makassar

• Manta Point

Day 3

• Sebayur Besar

• Siaba Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
1 - 6 Pax	IDR 38,000,000
7 - 10 Pax	IDR 40,000,000
11 - 14 Pax	IDR 42,000,000
15 Person	IDR 44,000,000

Itinerary

10 Stops

Day 1

• Kelor Island

• Manjarite Island

• Kalong Island

Day 2

• Padar Island

• Pink Beach

• Komodo Island

• Taka Makassar

• Manta Point

Day 3

• Sebayur Besar

• Siaba Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
1 - 6 Pax	IDR 44,000,000
7 - 10 Pax	IDR 47,000,000
11 - 14 Pax	IDR 50,000,000
15 Person	IDR 53,000,000

Itinerary

11 Stops

Day 1

• Kelor Island

• Manjarite Island

• Kalong Island

Day 2

• Padar Island

• Pink Beach

• Komodo Island

Day 3

• Taka Makassar

• Manta Point

• Siaba Island

Day 4

• Sebayur Besar

• Bidadari Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
1 - 6 Pax	IDR 50,000,000
7 - 10 Pax	IDR 54,000,000
11 - 14 Pax	IDR 58,000,000
15 Person	IDR 62,000,000

Itinerary

13 Stops

Day 1

• Kelor Island

• Manjarite Island

• Kalong Island

Day 2

• Padar Island

• Pink Beach

• Komodo Island

Day 3

• Taka Makassar

• Manta Point

• Gili Lawa Darat

Day 4

• Siaba Island

• Tatawa Besar

• Sebayur Besar

Day 5

• Rangko Cave

Prices

Price Group	Price
1 - 6 Pax	IDR 56,000,000
7 - 10 Pax	IDR 61,000,000
11 - 14 Pax	IDR 66,000,000
15 Person	IDR 71,000,000

Starting price:

Shared

IDR 3,750,000

/person

Charter

IDR 38,000,000

/boat

Ready for the ultimate Komodo adventure? Reach out to secure your preferred dates.

Inclusion

English-speaking local guide
Fresh towels to keep you dry
Freshly-prepped meals onboard
Rides to and from the harbor
Shared journey media documentation
Snorkeling fins and masks
Tropical fruits, juice and snacks
Unlimited water, coffee, and tea

Exclusion

Cold beers & rum (sold on board)
Flights to our home port
Gratuity for the captain & crew
National Park Entry Fees
Personal travel insurance
Personal treasurers & souvenirs
Private photo& video packages
Your land-based accommodations

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The Boat

Step into a world where traditional craftsmanship meets modern nautical design. Explore the expansive decks, social lounges, and unique architectural details that make this vessel a premier choice for your island adventure.

The Accommodations

Explore our range of onboard living quarters, from cozy lower-deck retreats to premium suites. Each space is uniquely configured to provide a restful sanctuary after a day of sun, sea, and exploration.

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Private Room 1

2 Pax · Main Deck

Private Room 1

Type

Master Suite

Guests

2 Pax

Deck

Main Deck

Units

Master Suite · 2 Pax · Main Deck · 1 unit

4 photos

Private Room 2

4 Pax · Upper Deck

Private Room 2

Type

Family Cabin

Guests

4 Pax

Deck

Upper Deck

Units

Family Cabin · 4 Pax · Upper Deck · 1 unit

6 photos

Private Room 3

3 Pax · Lower Deck

Private Room 3

Type

Shared Cabin

Guests

3 Pax

Deck

Lower Deck

Units

Shared Cabin · 3 Pax · Lower Deck · 1 unit

3 photos

Sharing Room

6 Pax · Lower Deck

Sharing Room

Type

Shared Cabin

Guests

6 Pax

Deck

Lower Deck

Units

Shared Cabin · 6 Pax · Lower Deck · 1 unit

Technical Information

Features

Snorkeling Gear
AC Cabins
Toilet
Bean Bags
Sundeck
Dining Area
Indoor Lounge
Sun Loungers
Outdoor Lounge
Television
Karaoke Set

Vessel Specification

Length: 21.50 m
Beam (Width): 4.04 m
Year Built: 2019 (Sourced from web)
Materials: Wooden (Sourced from web)
Main Engine: Mitsubishi 6D14
Cruising Speed: 7 – 8 knots (Sourced from web)
Power Supply: 10,000 Watt
Fresh Water Capacity: 4 ton
Cabins: 4
Guest Capacity: 16 persons
Crew: 5 persons

Safety Equipment

Navigation: GPS Garmin, Compass, and AIS
Life rafts (2 x 10 pax capacity)
Life jackets
Life buoys
Fire extinguishers
Marine radio with distress signal
HF Radio
Handy Talkies
Smoke signal and flare gun

FAQs

The Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday sailings run on a fixed schedule rather than waiting for a full boat, and cabins are assigned in the order bookings come in. That doesn’t override the trip’s own terms, which reserve the right to adjust or cancel a sailing, but a lighter departure isn’t what typically drives that. Book earlier for the better pick of the four rooms rather than assuming the latest date always has full availability.

Capt. Octopus sets a 12 to 45 age guideline and advises against booking for pregnant travelers, infants under two, or anyone prone to seasickness. That guidance applies across the boat’s trips rather than one product only, so it’s worth weighing whether you’re joining the Open Trip or chartering privately.

More islands, not just more time at anchor. The two-day charter keeps to a tighter loop, while the five-day version works through a longer run of Komodo’s stops, since pricing scales by group size and day count independently rather than locking you into one fixed itinerary. Tell us your headcount and the days you want, and the route gets built to match rather than trimmed from a template.

Shared trips are the most common way solo travelers sail with us: you book your spot, not the whole boat, and arrive to ready-made company. On liveaboards, if you’d rather not share a cabin, say so and we’ll sort a single or price the supplement honestly. More on the Shared Journey page.

The guest capacity on this page is the honest answer, and how your group fills it is up to you. Tell us who’s coming and we’ll confirm the setup that fits before you commit. More on the Private Charter page.

The route changes before anyone risks a crossing, so most weather problems show up as a different anchorage rather than a cancelled trip. On the rare occasion a trip can’t run at all, we work out a reschedule or a refund with you under our T&C. Itineraries are always a plan, never a promise.

We strongly recommend it, and dive insurance too if you’re diving. It isn’t included in any boat’s price, and out among the islands help is never next door, so a policy that covers boat travel is money well spent. Some dive boats require dive insurance, and we’ll tell you if yours does.

Yes, with a permit. The park requires one for every drone, and approval takes about three working days, so it needs arranging before you travel. There are no same-day permits, and flying without one risks having the drone confiscated. Kalong, Loh Buaya and Loh Liang are permanent no-fly zones, which puts the sunset bat flight off limits. We don’t arrange the permit ourselves, but ask us and we’ll talk you through how it works.

Fly to Labuan Bajo, usually via Bali or Jakarta, and the harbour is minutes from the airport. Come in the day before your boat leaves rather than the same morning: one delayed flight shouldn’t cost you the trip.

Calmer than most people expect. Every water we sail has its own calm window, and rough crossings are rarer than the word “sea” suggests. If you’re prone to motion sickness, take something before you board and you’ll barely notice: it’s the open stretches you feel, never the anchorages.

Less than you think. Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, something long-sleeved for the sun, shoes that can handle a dry ridge, and a dry bag for anything that must stay dry. A soft bag beats a hard suitcase on any boat.

You message us, we check what’s actually free on the boat you’re after, then send everything in writing: the boat, the dates, what’s included and the real price. Happy with it? We issue an invoice and a secure payment link, and written confirmation seals it.

A down payment takes your dates off the calendar, and the balance follows closer to departure. The exact split and timing are on your quotation in writing before you commit to anything.

We issue an invoice with a secure Xendit payment link, sent by email and WhatsApp. You can pay by local or international card, virtual account, e-wallet, or QRIS. Everything is charged in Indonesian rupiah.

Plans shift, and we work with you when they do. Dates can usually be moved once if the boat is free, and if a trip can’t go ahead, we’ll walk you through your options rather than point at fine print. Anything that needs to come back to you returns the way you paid, usually within 7 to 14 business days. The full detail is in our Terms & Conditions.

They’re not included in any boat’s price, but you don’t have to deal with them on the ground. Say the word when you enquire and we’ll add them to your invoice, which locks your permit in before you arrive. No cash, no queue at the harbour the morning you sail.