Kimochi Voyages

Komodo Islands

2 Packages

16 Guests

Kimochi is the only open-deck boat we list, and the first of its kind in Komodo. There are no cabins to retreat to because the whole deck is the point: one shaded lounge, sea on every side, and a sound system that earns its keep. It runs day trips only. Join a shared departure, or take the boat private for a group of up to sixteen.

Starting price

Cruising

IDR 1,750,000

/person

Overview

One deck, and that is the point

Kimochi is the fleet’s only open-deck boat, built around one idea: a 2024 schooner hull where the entire main deck is a single shaded lounge, open on all sides, with communal tables running down the middle and a proper sound system doing the rest. The name is Japanese for “feeling”, and the boat takes it literally. You do not board Kimochi to get somewhere, you board it because a deck full of people around one table on open water is its own kind of day.

Comfort, open-deck style

Open deck does not mean roughing it. The lounge is shaded through the heat of the day, meals are cooked fresh aboard and served at the communal tables, and there is a proper deck-level bathroom with a shower for the salt-rinse before the ride home. What it does mean: sea views in every direction all day, and no one disappearing into a cabin while the day is still going.

The day it runs, for groups of any size

The sample route is the park’s greatest-hits reel in a single day trip: Padar’s viewpoint while the light is still kind, the dragons on Komodo, Pink Beach for the water, and the flying foxes pouring out of Kalong Island as the sun goes down. Charter it private and the stops bend to your group; the sunset finish is the part nobody chooses to skip.

Take it private and the whole deck is yours, from a handful of people up to sixteen, and the same long communal tables and open layout work whichever end of that range shows up. Shared departures run daily for anyone joining a group rather than chartering the boat outright.

Itinerary & Pricing

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Destinations

Experience

Cruising

Komodo Islands

A single day through the park with the deck as your living room: Padar first, the dragons on Komodo, Pink Beach for the water, and the flying foxes streaming out of Kalong as the light goes. Shared departures run the route; private charters bend it to your group.

Packages

Full Day

Itinerary

4 Stops

Locations

• Padar Island

• Komodo Island

• Pink Beach

• Kalong Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
Kimochi I (per pax)	IDR 2,000,000
Kimochi II (per pax)	IDR 1,750,000
Kimochi III (per pax)	IDR 1,750,000

Fuel Surcharge Notice: Due to fluctuations in marine fuel prices, a fuel surcharge of IDR 175,000 per person currently applies. This rate is subject to change should marine fuel prices increase further.

Itinerary

4 Stops

Locations

• Padar Island

• Komodo Island

• Pink Beach

• Kalong Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
Kimochi I (up to 10 pax)	IDR 20,000,000
Kimochi II (up to 10 pax)	IDR 17,500,000
Kimochi III (up to 10 pax)	IDR 17,500,000
Extra Pax	IDR 1,500,000

Fuel Surcharge Notice: Due to fluctuations in marine fuel prices, a fuel surcharge of IDR 1,750,000 per trip currently applies. This rate is subject to change should marine fuel prices increase further.

Starting price:

Shared

IDR 1,750,000

/person

Charter

IDR 17,500,000

/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

Gallery

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.

Technical Information

Features

Snorkeling Gear
Toilet
Sundeck
Outdoor Lounge

Vessel Specification

Year Built: 2024
Type: Buginese Phinisi Schooner
Length: 20 meters
Width (Beam): 4 meters
Gross Tonnage: 34 tons
Cruising Speed: 6–10 knots
Fresh Water Capacity: 3 tons
Fuel Capacity: 1 ton
Engine: W Marine 6D15 & W Marine 8D16
Generator: 10 kVA electrical unit
Materials: Ulin wood & teak wood
Guest Capacity: up to 16 persons, depending on the boat

Safety Equipment

Garmin GPS / AIS
Marine Compass
VHF Radio
Life jackets (approx 20)
Fire extinguishers (multiple)
Ring buoys (typically 2)
Life boats (2 units)

FAQs

There’s no retreating to a private room between stops, because none exist: the whole main deck is one shaded lounge, open on every side, and everyone shares it the entire day. It suits a group that wants to stay together and social rather than split off, and it only works because Kimochi never overnights, guests are back in Labuan Bajo by evening.

A branded Marshall sound system built into the lounge, loud enough to carry over open water, paired with long communal tables that run down the deck’s middle instead of separate seating pods. It’s built for group energy over quiet-couple cruising, and it’s the detail that makes Kimochi feel more like a floating lounge than a transport boat.

A deck-level wooden bathroom with a shower, built into the open layout even though nothing else on board is enclosed. It’s a small comfort concession most open-deck boats skip entirely, and it matters more than it sounds after a swim stop or two through a hot afternoon.

Kalong’s bat colony pours out right at sunset, and the shared route is built to land there last so the timing lines up. A private charter can bend every stop, this one included, but most groups keep it anyway, since missing the light means missing the reason it’s on the itinerary at all.

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.

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Kimochi Voyages

Overview

One deck, and that is the point

Comfort, open-deck style

The day it runs, for groups of any size

Itinerary & Pricing

Komodo Islands

Packages

Itinerary

Prices

Itinerary

Prices

Inclusion

Exclusion

Gallery

The Boat

Technical Information

Features

Vessel Specification

Safety Equipment

FAQs

Life Onboard

Journey Details

Travel Info

Booking & Payment

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