Red Whale

Komodo Islands

4 Packages

18 Guests

Red Whale is a dive center that happens to run some of the sharpest day boats out of Labuan Bajo. Three hulls, sized for seven, thirteen and eighteen, so the group fits the boat instead of the other way round. Charter a hull privately and you know exactly which one you're standing on, priced and named on its own. Join the shared day trip and you still get a real, capped boat, just not a guaranteed pick of the three. Either way, the deck was designed around dive tanks, not squeezed around them.

Starting price

Cruising

IDR 1,600,000

/person

Diving

IDR 2,800,000

/person

Overview

Three hulls, and a private charter names yours

Red Whale I takes thirteen, Red Whale II takes eighteen, Red Whale III takes seven, each priced and booked on its own for a private charter, so you know exactly which one you’re getting before you pay. The shared day trip draws from the same three hulls without promising a specific one in advance, but every seat still comes off a named, capped boat, never a mystery upsell at the harbor.

A dive center first

Red Whale runs a dive center, and it shows in how the boats work. Fun diving runs three dives a day with a divemaster for every four divers and a hard cap of ten divers per boat, and the diving finishes by three in the afternoon, back in time for a shower before sunset. Never dived? Try Scuba takes beginners from age ten with an instructor for every two students. The decks carry tanks in their own space, which any diver who has tripped over a rig on a tour boat will appreciate.

The six-stop day

The shared day trip runs the park’s classic circuit: Padar’s viewpoint, the dragons on Komodo, Pink Beach, Manta Point when the season and current allow, the Taka Makassar sandbar, and a snorkeling stop to finish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, lunch comes as a custom lunchbox that handles dietary needs if you flag them ahead, and the Kalong bat sunset is available as an extension.

Itinerary & Pricing

Select your dream destination and experience to unlock detailed itineraries and transparent pricing for your ultimate escape.

Destinations

Experience

Diving

Komodo Islands

Three dives on the central sites with a divemaster for every four divers, and the boat back by three in the afternoon. Tanks get their own deck space, fun-dive groups cap at ten, and Try Scuba runs for beginners from age ten.

Packages

Full Day

Itinerary

6 Stops

Trip Information

• 3 Dive Stops

• Level: Open Water

• Level: Advanced

Prices

Price Group	Price
Certified Divers	IDR 2,800,000
Try Scuba Diving	IDR 2,950,000
Snorkeling	IDR 1,000,000

Boat allocation: this journey sails on one of a small set of speedboats we know and trust, all running the same route to the same standard. We confirm your exact boat before departure.

Itinerary

3 Stops

Trip Information

• 3 Dive Stops

• Level: Open Water

• Level: Advanced

Prices

Price Group	Price
Up to 10 Pax	IDR 28,000,000
Extra Pax (Certified Diver)	IDR 1,000,000
Extra Pax (Non-certified Diver)	IDR 1,500,000

Add-Ons

Items	Price
Refresher	IDR 800,000

Starting price:

Shared

IDR 2,800,000

/person

Charter

IDR 28,000,000

/boat

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

Cruising

Komodo Islands

One long day across the park's headline stops: Padar's ridge, the dragons on Komodo, Pink Beach, mantas if the day delivers them, and the Taka Makassar sandbar. Hotel pickup on both ends, and the hull sized to your group, seven, thirteen or eighteen.

Packages

Full Day

Itinerary

6 Stops

Trip Information

• Padar Island

• Pink Beach

• Komodo Island

• Taka Makassar

• Manta Point

• Siaba Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
Price per Pax	IDR 1,600,000

Boat allocation: this journey sails on one of a small set of speedboats we know and trust, all running the same route to the same standard. We confirm your exact boat before departure.

Itinerary

6 Stops

Trip Information

• Padar Island

• Pink Beach

• Komodo Island

• Taka Makassar

• Manta Point

• Siaba Island

Prices

Price Group	Price
Red Whale I (up to 13 Pax)	IDR 16,500,000
Red Whale II (up to 20 Pax)	IDR 25,000,000
Red Whale III (up to 7 Pax)	IDR 12,000,000

Starting price:

Shared

IDR 1,600,000

/person

Charter

IDR 12,000,000

/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
Rides to and from the harbor
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 treasurers & souvenirs
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
Changing Room
Sundeck
Outdoor Lounge

Vessel Specification

Redwhale I

13 Pax Capacity
2 x 250 HP Suzuki Engine
Toilet
Large Sundeck
Comfortable deck for diving and
snorkeling activities

Redwhale II

18 Pax Capacity
3 x 250 HP Suzuki Engine
Toilet
Spacious seating interior
Comfortable for small group
Sundeck

Redwhale III

7 Pax Capacity
2 x 200 HP Suzuki Engine
Toilet
Comfortable for small group

Safety Equipment

GPS and Compass
Life raft
Life jackets
Lifebuoys
Fire extinguishers
Medical: First aid kit (P3K) on board
VHF Walkie Talkies

FAQs

On a private charter, yes: you book the seven-seat III, the thirteen-seat I, or the eighteen-seat II by name, and that’s the hull that shows up. The shared day trip pulls from the same three boats without naming one in advance, but it is always one of those three named, capped hulls, never an unrelated boat swapped in at the harbor.

Four certified divers to every divemaster, with the fleet-wide diving headcount capped at ten per boat. That ceiling only comes into play on Red Whale I and II; Red Whale III seats seven, so its own capacity settles the limit lower before the ten-diver rule ever applies.

Yes, three in the afternoon is Red Whale’s own promise: three dives done and the boat back at the harbor by then, not a loose estimate. It leaves time for a shower and a rest before sunset rather than arriving back after dark the way a longer dive-boat day sometimes runs. The shared day trip, by contrast, returns closer to evening.

Red Whale’s own trip notes put the best manta sightings from November through April, which is Komodo’s rainy season rather than the calmer dry months a lot of visitors assume. Snorkeling at Manta Point is never guaranteed on any single day, but that’s the window Red Whale itself flags as the best shot.

It depends on the boat, and that’s the honest answer. Many Komodo dive boats take complete beginners, with an intro dive or a course finished on board, while the remote crossings ask for real, current experience. Tell us where you are and we’ll confirm what this boat runs. More on the Diving page.

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.

Featured Vessels

If this one isn't quite it, these sail the same water at close to the same price. Worth a look before you decide.

Red Whale

Overview

Three hulls, and a private charter names yours

A dive center first

The six-stop day

Itinerary & Pricing

Komodo Islands

Packages

Itinerary

Prices

Itinerary

Prices

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

Featured Vessels