Elbark Cruise Prices 2026: Every Cabin, Share Trip & Private Charter

Elbark Cruise costs from USD 400/person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner (operator rate: IDR 6–11 million per person by cabin type) for the 3D2N Friday share trip, and private charter from USD 8,400 per trip (2D1N, 1–10 guests) via Komodo Luxury. Komodo National Park fees (±IDR 400,000–650,000) are paid separately.

Last verified: July 2026. All rates below are cross-checked against the operator’s published IDR rate card and Komodo Luxury’s live USD packages. Prices are always labelled “from” and can move with season and exchange rates.

Elbark Cruise is a 37-meter luxury VIP phinisi in Komodo National Park — 167 GT, launched October 2022, with 9 en-suite air-conditioned cabins across three decks for up to 21 guests on share trips. Official booking is handled by Komodo Luxury, the trusted yacht operator (TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice). This page is the definitive Elbark price reference: every cabin tier, every private-charter duration, every extra, and every cost that is not in the headline number — in both IDR and USD, on one page.

Elbark Cruise Prices 2026 at a Glance

Trip type	Price basis	Starting rate	Who it suits
3D2N share trip (open trip)	Per person, by cabin type	From USD 400/person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner (operator rate: IDR 6–11 million per person by cabin type)	Couples, solo travellers, small groups
Private charter 2D1N–4D3N	Per trip, whole vessel, 1–10 guests	Private charter from USD 8,400 per trip (2D1N, 1–10 guests) via Komodo Luxury	Families, celebrations, groups of 8+
Komodo National Park fees	Per person, paid separately	±IDR 400,000–650,000	Everyone — never included in the cruise fare

Two numbers do most of the deciding: the share trip departs Labuan Bajo every Friday at 10:00 and is priced per person by cabin, while a private charter buys you the entire boat and its route flexibility, priced per trip. Below is the full breakdown of both, starting with the cabin-by-cabin table no other site publishes in dual currency.

Open Trip Prices by Cabin Type (3D2N Share Trip, 2026)

All nine cabins are en-suite and air-conditioned, and every guest sails the same route: Kelor, Manjarite and Kalong on Day 1; Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar and Manta Point on Day 2; Sebayur on Day 3. What changes with price is the cabin itself — size, view and, at the top tier, the Misool master suite’s private jacuzzi and balcony. The operator publishes rates in IDR; Komodo Luxury packages the same departure in USD with concierge service and trip documentation included.

Cabin (named after an Indonesian destination)	Operator rate (IDR, per person)	From USD per person (via Komodo Luxury)	Character of the tier
Banda Neira & Savu	IDR 6,000,000	From USD 400	Entry tier — the best-value way onto the boat
Toraja & Alor	IDR 6,500,000	From USD 430	Small step up in comfort for a small step in price
Rote & Selayar	IDR 7,850,000	From USD 510	Mid-tier — the popular middle ground
Weh & Mentawai	IDR 8,850,000	From USD 570	Upper tier, one notch below the suite
Misool (master suite)	IDR 11,000,000	From USD 700	Private jacuzzi and balcony — the honeymoon pick

The mandatory line, verbatim, because it is the single most-asked question about this boat: the 3D2N open trip is priced from USD 400/person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner (operator rate: IDR 6–11 million per person by cabin type). For context, IDR 6,000,000 converts to roughly USD 375–395 at mid-2026 exchange rates, so the USD package sits right where the market rate does — with Komodo Luxury’s concierge handling and onboard trip documentation folded in rather than sold as add-ons. The price hierarchy itself — Banda Neira & Savu at the entry tier, Misool at the top — is consistent across every published source we track.

Not sure which tier is worth it for your kind of trip? The cabin comparison guide walks through all nine rooms side by side, and the Misool master suite profile covers what the top tier actually buys you. Cabin allocation is first-come, first-served against the Friday departure calendar, so pair your cabin choice with a date on the 2026–2027 departure schedule early — in high season the suite and the entry tier are typically the first to sell out, from opposite ends of the budget spectrum.

What the share-trip fare includes

• Your en-suite, air-conditioned cabin for two nights aboard a 37 m VIP phinisi
• All meals on board, served in the indoor dining room or at the outdoor dining area
• Soft drinks and juices throughout the cruise
• Snorkeling gear and paddle board use
• The full 3D2N Komodo National Park route with tender transfers to each stop (aluminum speedboat with Yamaha 40 hp engine)
• Dedicated professional crew — chef, cruise director, guide and onboard photographer
• Via Komodo Luxury: concierge support before departure and trip documentation included

Private Charter Prices 2026 (Whole Vessel)

A private charter takes the entire boat — all nine cabins, the sundeck, the lounge, the crew — for your group alone, with the route adjustable to your pace. The base rate covers 1–10 guests, and the headline number to anchor on is this: private charter from USD 8,400 per trip (2D1N, 1–10 guests) via Komodo Luxury.

Duration	Guests covered	Operator rate (IDR, per trip)	From USD per trip (via Komodo Luxury)
2D1N	1–10	IDR 110,000,000	From USD 8,400
3D2N	1–10	IDR 130,000,000	From USD 9,650
4D3N	1–10	IDR 160,000,000	From USD 11,600

One clarification worth being blunt about, because a per-night figure occasionally circulates online: these are per-trip rates, not per-night rates. USD 8,400 buys the entire 2D1N charter for up to 10 guests — the whole vessel, all meals, crew and route included — not one night of it. Longer itineraries beyond 4D3N (the operator sails routes up to 6D5N) are quoted on consultation; the operator does not publish fixed rates for them, and neither do we.

Read as cost per person, the math turns quickly in a group’s favor: 4D3N at IDR 160,000,000 split across 10 guests is IDR 16,000,000 each for three nights of exclusive use — against IDR 6–11 million per person for two nights on the shared departure. The private charter guide covers route customization, celebration setups and how the 2D1N–4D3N durations differ on the water.

Extras and supplements (verified operator figures)

Extra	Rate	Applies to
Extra guest (11th guest onward)	IDR 4,500,000 per person	Private charter above the 1–10 base
Extra bed	IDR 5,000,000	Adding a third berth to a cabin
Single supplement discount	IDR 2,000,000 off	Solo travellers taking a full double cabin

The single-supplement structure is unusually solo-friendly for a boat in this class: instead of paying double to guarantee a private cabin on the share trip, a solo traveller booking the whole cabin gets IDR 2,000,000 knocked off the two-person total. Families adding a child to a cabin should budget the extra-bed rate and note that maximum capacity with extra beds is 21 guests across the vessel.

What Is Not Included — The Costs People Miss

No Elbark fare, shared or private, includes Komodo National Park entrance and activity fees. These are collected separately — budget approximately IDR 400,000–650,000 per person depending on the day and the activities on your itinerary (trekking, snorkeling and diving are ticketed differently, and Sunday/holiday rates differ from weekday rates). Komodo Luxury’s team handles the paperwork at the park, but the fee itself is yours to pay.

• Komodo National Park fees: ±IDR 400,000–650,000 per person, paid separately — never bundled into the cruise fare by any legitimate seller
• Drone permit: flying a drone inside the national park requires its own permit arranged before departure — tell Komodo Luxury at booking if you plan to film
• Getting to Labuan Bajo: flights and pre-cruise hotels are on you; the boat departs the harbor every Friday at 10:00, so most guests arrive Thursday
• Personal extras: mini-bar consumption beyond the included soft drinks and juices, and crew gratuities at your discretion

Share Trip or Private Charter: Which Price Works for You?

The honest dividing line is group size and control. Below 6 guests, the share trip is nearly always the sensible spend — you keep the private en-suite cabin, share only the decks and dining, and pay per person. From around 8 guests, the private 2D1N–4D3N rates start to compete per head while adding what the share trip cannot: your own departure date instead of Fridays only, a route you can bend toward more Padar or more Manta Point, and a boat where every face at dinner is one you brought. The open trip guide explains how the shared format actually feels on board with up to 21 guests.

What Elbark’s pricing position is not is a race to the bottom — you are paying operator-direct rates through the official booking partner, with concierge handling and professional trip documentation included rather than upsold. That combination, more than the headline number, is what separates booking through Komodo Luxury from gambling on a reseller screenshot of last season’s rate card.

How and When to Lock a 2026 Rate

Elbark’s booking terms are straightforward and worth knowing before you commit: a 50% deposit within 3 days of confirming secures your cabin or charter, the balance is due 30 days before departure, and cancellations made 60 or more days out are refunded in full minus USD 100 handling. For July–September departures — peak dry season, peak manta visibility, peak demand — cabins routinely sell out 6–8 months ahead, so the practical window for locking a high-season 2026 Friday at today’s published rates is now. The step-by-step process, from choosing a Friday to paying the deposit, is laid out in the how-to-book guide.

Elbark Cruise Price FAQ

How much does Elbark Cruise cost per person?

The 3D2N share trip costs from USD 400/person via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner (operator rate: IDR 6–11 million per person by cabin type). Banda Neira & Savu cabins sit at the IDR 6,000,000 entry tier; the Misool master suite with jacuzzi and balcony tops the range at IDR 11,000,000 per person.

What is the lowest-priced cabin on Elbark Cruise?

Banda Neira & Savu are the entry-tier cabins at IDR 6,000,000 per person (from USD 400 via Komodo Luxury) for the 3D2N Friday share trip. They are full en-suite, air-conditioned cabins — the saving is in size and view, not in comfort basics, meals or the route, which are identical for every guest.

Is the USD 8,400 private charter price per night?

No — it is per trip. Private charter from USD 8,400 per trip (2D1N, 1–10 guests) via Komodo Luxury covers the entire vessel for the whole itinerary: all cabins, meals, crew and the route. The 3D2N charter is from USD 9,650 per trip and 4D3N from USD 11,600 per trip (operator rates IDR 110/130/160 million).

Does the Elbark price include Komodo National Park fees?

No. Park entrance and activity fees are always paid separately — budget approximately IDR 400,000–650,000 per person depending on activities and day of the week. Komodo Luxury handles the ranger-station paperwork during the trip, but no Elbark fare, shared or private, bundles the park fee into the cruise price.

Why are Elbark prices quoted in both IDR and USD?

The operator publishes its rate card in IDR (6–11 million per person for open trips; 110–160 million per private trip). Komodo Luxury, the official booking partner, packages the same departures in USD with concierge support and trip documentation included — which is why USD rates are always labelled “from” and can shift with season and exchange rates.

Rates verified July 2026 against the operator’s published IDR rate card and Komodo Luxury’s live packages. This table is re-verified monthly; if a number changes, this page changes.