Mutiara Cruise Phinisi charters are confirmed with a 50% deposit, balance due no later than 30 days before departure. Published whole-boat rates run from USD 8,250 (2D1N, 6–14 guests) to USD 28,000 (6D5N, 22–28 guests). The deposit is non-refundable, and cancellations forfeit 100% of payments — so read the terms before you transfer.
The complete rate table
| Package | 6–14 guests | 15–21 guests | 22–28 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2D1N | USD 8,250 | USD 8,800 | USD 9,150 |
| 3D2N | USD 14,300 | USD 14,800 | USD 15,450 |
| 4D3N | USD 19,350 | USD 19,900 | USD 20,600 |
| 5D4N | USD 23,150 | USD 23,750 | USD 24,350 |
| 6D5N | USD 26,800 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 |
These are whole-boat prices, not per person. The headline rate the operator advertises — “from USD 8,250 per night” — is the 2D1N charter for a group of 6 to 14. Note how flat the bands are: taking a 3D2N charter from 14 guests to 28 guests adds only USD 1,150 to the total, because you are paying for the vessel and crew, not for seats.
Every figure is a whole-boat price for the vessel with crew, all meals and airport transfers. The per-person arithmetic for each of these bands is set out on our break-even page, which divides them by realistic group sizes.
| Item | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Length overall × beam | 47 m × 10.9 m |
| Hull | Borneo Ulin (ironwood) and teak |
| Cabins | 10 (4 upper deck, 6 lower deck) |
| Maximum guests | 28 |
| Boat class | VVIP |
| Main engine | Nissan RF10, 10 cylinders, 440 PS |
| Generators | Mitsubishi 6216 60 KVA + 4D34 40 KVA, 3-phase |
| Water maker | 6,000 litres per day |
| Cruising speed | 5–10 knots |
| Navigation | Radio, VHF, Garmin GPS, Garmin radar, satellite phone |
| Operating area (published) | Komodo National Park, from Labuan Bajo |
Deposit and payment schedule
| Booking scenario | At confirmation | 120 days before | 30 days before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard booking | 50% deposit | — | Remaining 50% |
| Booking made one year in advance | 30% deposit | Additional 20% | Remaining balance |
| Departure less than 30 days away | 100% of the charter | — | — |
Two mechanical details worth knowing before you initiate a transfer. All bank charges are borne by the sender, and the amount received must match the invoice exactly — any shortfall caused by intermediary bank fees remains payable. And confirmation runs through the reservations WhatsApp line: send the payment receipt and keep the reply.
Cancellation and refund terms
| Situation | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Cancellation by the client, 30 days or more before departure | 100% of total payment forfeited, non-refundable |
| Cancellation by the client, under 30 days before departure | 100% of total payment forfeited, non-refundable |
| Cancellation after registration but before balance payment | Deposit forfeited and non-refundable |
| Request to reschedule or transfer to another trip | Not permitted under the published terms |
| Nominating a replacement participant | Permitted |
| Force majeure — weather, disaster, civil unrest, disease outbreak, government regulation, flight cancellation | Trip may be changed or cancelled without refund |
| Late arrival delaying the itinerary | Itinerary adjusted to remaining time; no extension of trip duration |
These terms are strict, and we would rather you read them here than discover them later. The practical implications are worth stating plainly: take travel insurance, since personal and travel insurance is explicitly outside the charter rate; and think hard about December to March, when the monsoon makes force majeure a live possibility rather than a theoretical clause.
| Period | Sea and visibility | What it means for a charter |
|---|---|---|
| April–June | Calmest water, best visibility | Best all-round window; shoulder pricing |
| July–August | Good visibility, but wind in the open straits and around Padar | Peak demand — book earliest, expect the tightest availability |
| September–November | Calm again, strong visibility | The quiet favourite; same conditions as April–June with fewer boats |
| December–March | Monsoon, roughest sea, some vessels in maintenance | Highest cancellation risk — but this is peak manta season at Karang Makassar and Manta Alley |
What the rate includes — and what lands on top
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Full ship facilities and crew service | Komodo National Park tickets |
| All onboard meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner | Flights and hotels |
| Coffee break | Personal and travel insurance |
| Port fees and local retribution | Additional diving requests |
| Jasa Rahardja insurance | Alcoholic beverages |
| Port clearance | Additional land transport |
| Airport transfer | — |
| Guide and trip documentation | — |
| Line | Foreign visitor | Indonesian visitor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official park entry, PP No. 36/2024 | Rp 250,000 per person per visit | Rp 50,000 weekday · Rp 75,000 weekend and public holiday | Balai Taman Nasional Komodo / KLHK |
| Komodo Island site charge collected by the operator | USD 100 per person (Komodo + Padar combined) | Rp 200,000 per 5 guests | Operator rate card |
| Padar Island | included in the USD 100 above | Rp 150,000 per 5 guests | Operator rate card |
| Rinca Island | USD 40 per person | Rp 100,000 per person | Operator rate card |
| Gili Lawa | USD 25 per person | — | Operator rate card |
The two rows are not in conflict, and this is the single point most trip pages get wrong. Rp 250,000 is the national-park entry tariff set by regulation. The figures you see quoted by boat operators — and the Rp 600,000 or Rp 650,000 numbers circulating on comparison blogs — are bundles: park entry plus regional retribution plus ranger and trail-management charges for each specific site. The Rp 3,750,000 “conservation membership” proposed in 2022 was cancelled and is not payable.
Budget the park charges properly. For a group of fourteen foreign guests on a 3D2N charter visiting Komodo, Padar and Rinca, the operator-collected site charges alone come to USD 100 plus USD 40 per person — USD 1,960 across the group — on top of the USD 14,300 charter. The full line-by-line breakdown, including the dive inclusions and exclusions, is on our inclusions page.
How to book, step by step
- Check availability first. Send your dates, guest count and preferred duration to reservations. Availability is confirmed before anything else happens.
- Complete the reservation form. Name, email, total passengers, boat name, travel date, trip type (leisure, diving or combined) and destination.
- Pay the deposit. 50% standard, or 30% if you are booking a year out. The booking is not held until this clears.
- Confirm the payment. Send the receipt to WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875; customer relations reconciles it against the invoice.
- Settle the balance 30 days out, and submit dietary requirements, diving certifications and any special requests at the same time.
One consent point disclosed up front: the operator documents trips photographically and reserves the right to use that footage promotionally. If your charter is private for professional or personal reasons, raise it at booking, not on embarkation day.
Best for
- Bookers who need contract terms in writing before presenting a charter internally.
- Groups planning 6–12 months ahead, who benefit from the staged 30/20/50 schedule.
- Anyone comparing total cost, not just headline rate — this page adds the park fees back in.
- Not for travellers who need flexible dates; the cancellation terms leave no room for changes of mind.
Comparing this rate sheet against other hulls before committing is sensible — the published figures for ten vessels are collected on our benchmark page.
How to check dates and book
Ask for the rate sheet for your travel year in writing before you transfer a deposit. Charter dates for Mutiara Cruise Phinisi are held by the reservations desk of Komodo Luxury, the operator that markets and charters the vessel, in business since 2015 and part of Juara Holding Group. A booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit; the balance is due no later than 30 days before departure.
- WhatsApp: +62 811 3823 875 — fastest for availability and holds
- Email: [email protected] — best for quotes, contracts and invoices
Ask for the current rate sheet in writing before you transfer anything. Rates apply to the year in which they are issued and are adjusted annually.
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit is needed to book a charter?
A 50% down payment secures the booking, with the balance due no later than 30 days before departure. If the trip is less than 30 days away at the time of booking, full payment is required immediately.
Is there a different deposit for bookings made a year ahead?
Yes. For bookings made one year in advance the deposit is 30% to confirm the charter, a further 20% is payable 120 days before the trip, and the remaining balance is due 30 days before departure.
Is the deposit refundable?
No. The published policy states the deposit is non-refundable in the event of participant cancellation at any time, and that cancellations 30 days or more or less before departure forfeit 100% of the total payment.
Can I move my booking to another date instead of cancelling?
The published terms say payments cannot be refunded, rescheduled or transferred to another trip. Participants may nominate a replacement person to take their place, which is the practical route if your own plans change.
What happens if the trip is cancelled by weather?
Under force majeure — natural disasters, adverse weather, civil unrest, disease outbreak, government regulation or flight cancellation — the trip may be changed or cancelled without a refund. This is why December to March carries genuine risk.
Who pays bank charges?
The sender. The published billing policy requires the amount received to match the invoice exactly, and any shortfall caused by transfer fees or intermediary bank charges is the client’s responsibility.
Do children get a discount?
No. Children aged three years and above are charged the full rate under the published child policy. On a whole-boat charter this rarely changes the invoice, because the price is set by which guest band you fall into.
Are the 2027 rates the same as 2026?
Rates apply to the year in which they are issued and are subject to change annually, with adjustments for fuel costs, added routes or activities and government regulation. Always ask for the rate sheet covering your travel year in writing.
How do I confirm that my payment arrived?
Send the payment receipt to the reservations WhatsApp line and the customer relations team confirms against the invoice. Keep that confirmation — it is your record that the charter dates are held.
What is the shortest charter available?
2D1N, published at USD 8,250 for 6–14 guests, USD 8,800 for 15–21 and USD 9,150 for 22–28. It is a genuine overnight sailing, not a day trip, and includes all meals and the airport transfer.
Vessel and rate data on this page is taken from the operator’s published Mutiara Cruise Phinisi listing and was checked on 1 August 2026. Rates are reviewed annually and can change with fuel costs, added routes and government regulation. Confirm the current figure in writing before paying a deposit.