Charter Elbark Privately — 2D1N to 4D3N

Elbark Cruise is a 37-meter luxury VIP phinisi in Komodo National Park, and its private charter puts the entire nine-cabin vessel — all three decks, up to ten guests, and the full crew — on your own schedule. Charters run from USD 8,400 per trip (2D1N) up to USD 11,600 per trip (4D3N), fully customisable, with routes built around your group rather than a fixed Friday departure. Official booking is handled by Komodo Luxury, trusted yacht operator (TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice). See the full Elbark Cruise overview for the complete entity profile.

How Much Does an Elbark Private Charter Cost?

A private charter on Elbark starts from USD 8,400 per trip for 2D1N, USD 9,650 per trip for 3D2N, and USD 11,600 per trip for 4D3N — each rate covering 1 to 10 guests aboard the full vessel, booked via Komodo Luxury, official booking partner. Extra guests beyond the base group and extra beds are priced separately, and the Komodo National Park entrance fee is billed apart from the charter rate.

Elbark Private Charter Rates 2026

These are the current operator-verified rates for chartering Elbark privately. All prices are quoted per trip, not per person and not per night — a private charter is a single fixed cost for the whole vessel, split however your group prefers.

Duration	Guests	Price (from, per trip)	Indicative Operator Rate (IDR)
2D1N	1–10	USD 8,400	~IDR 110 million (indicative operator rate)
3D2N	1–10	USD 9,650	~IDR 130 million (indicative operator rate)
4D3N	1–10	USD 11,600	~IDR 160 million (indicative operator rate)

On top of the base rate: an extra guest beyond the included group is billed at IDR 4.5 million, and an extra bed (for a cabin sleeping more than its standard two guests) is billed at IDR 5 million. Komodo National Park entrance fees run roughly IDR 400,000–650,000 per person and are always paid separately — they are never bundled into the charter price on any duration. Longer charters beyond 4D3N are handled as custom quotes rather than published rates; ask Komodo Luxury directly if your group wants more than four days aboard.

Extra Guests, Extra Beds & What They Actually Cost

The published per-trip rate covers up to 10 guests as the base group, but two add-ons come up often enough to plan for in advance. An extra guest — someone joining beyond the base group count, sharing an existing cabin — is billed at IDR 4.5 million for the whole trip. An extra bed — a third or fourth sleeping space added inside a cabin, typically for a child or a group traveling together — is billed at IDR 5 million per bed for the whole trip. Neither charge is per night; both are flat, one-time additions to the base charter rate. Groups planning to bring more than 10 guests should confirm cabin-by-cabin capacity with Komodo Luxury before finalising numbers, since the nine-cabin layout caps out at 21 total berths even with every extra bed in use.

Two costs are never included in any private charter quote, regardless of duration: the Komodo National Park entrance fee (roughly IDR 400,000–650,000 per person, paid on arrival or pre-arranged by the crew) and any drone permit, which is a separate park-issued document if your group wants aerial footage over Padar or Pink Beach. Both are standard across the industry and apply equally to share trips, but they are worth budgeting for on top of the headline charter price.

What’s Included in a Private Charter

Every private charter puts the full 37-meter, 167 GT vessel at your group’s disposal — all nine en-suite, air-conditioned cabins across three decks, the indoor lounge and dining area, outdoor dining space, sundeck, entertainment room, and the onboard crew (chef, cruise director, guide, and onboard photographer). Soft drinks and juices are included, snorkeling gear and paddle boards are on board for reef stops, and the tender — an aluminum speedboat with a Yamaha 40hp outboard — handles island transfers and dragon-trek drop-offs. Basic Wi-Fi is available, though signal strength varies by location along the route.

How Many Guests Can You Bring

A private charter is priced for 1 to 10 guests as the base group, though Elbark’s nine cabins can sleep up to 21 in total capacity when extra beds are added — the same maximum used for share trips. For a private charter, most groups of 6 to 10 book the vessel outright without needing extra beds, while larger families or celebration parties add extra beds at IDR 5 million each to bring more guests aboard within the nine-cabin, three-deck layout. See the full cabin-by-cabin breakdown to plan who sleeps where.

Customizing Your Private Route

Unlike the fixed Friday share trip, a private charter’s route is built around your group. The standard 3D2N share-trip stops — Kelor, Manjarite, Kalong, Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Sebayur — remain the backbone most private groups choose, but departure day is flexible rather than locked to Friday, and stop order can be rearranged around tide, weather, or a specific request (a sunrise at Padar on day one instead of day two, for example). A 4D3N private charter typically adds a stop at Kanawa or Gili Lawa, or an extra dedicated dive day, on top of the standard route — see the full 4D3N private itinerary for the extended day-by-day plan.

Who Books Elbark Privately

Private charters suit groups who want the whole boat to themselves rather than sharing decks and dining with other guests. Common bookings include birthday and anniversary celebrations, small corporate incentive trips, multi-generational family reunions, and friend groups of six or more who find that splitting a private charter works out close to share-trip pricing once the group is large enough. Because the entire vessel is reserved, the itinerary, meal timing, and even music or celebration setup on deck can be arranged around the occasion — something a shared Friday departure cannot offer.

Corporate and event groups typically work with Komodo Luxury’s concierge team ahead of departure to arrange dietary requirements across the group, confirm halal or vegetarian meal counts, and coordinate any on-deck setup for a celebration dinner. The onboard photographer included in the crew also means groups booking for an anniversary, proposal, or milestone birthday get documented coverage of the trip without arranging a separate photographer — a detail worth flagging when you first contact Komodo Luxury, since crew scheduling is easier to confirm ahead of time than to arrange last-minute once aboard.

Private Charter vs the Friday Share Trip

The core difference is exclusivity versus cost efficiency. The Friday share trip departs on a fixed weekly schedule at a per-person rate from USD 400, with your cabin private but common areas shared among up to 21 guests. A private charter reserves the entire vessel, any day of the week, at a flat per-trip rate — better suited to groups who want date flexibility, route customization, or a fully private experience. Solo travelers and couples usually find the share trip more cost-effective; groups of six or more should compare both options directly using the standard 3D2N share-trip itinerary against the charter rates above.

How to Reserve a Private Charter

Reserving Elbark privately follows the same booking process as the share trip: confirm your preferred dates and route with Komodo Luxury, agree the guest count and any extra beds needed, then secure the date with a 50% deposit due within 3 days of booking. The balance is due 30 days before departure, and a full refund minus USD 100 applies if you cancel 60 days or more ahead of the trip. Park fees are paid separately and are not part of the deposit. Full step-by-step details, including document requirements, are covered on the how-to-book page.

Private Charter FAQ

How much does it cost to charter Elbark privately?

Private charter rates start from USD 8,400 per trip for 2D1N, USD 9,650 per trip for 3D2N, and USD 11,600 per trip for 4D3N — each covering 1 to 10 guests aboard the full vessel via Komodo Luxury. Extra guests are billed at IDR 4.5 million and extra beds at IDR 5 million; national park fees are always separate.

How many guests can join a private charter?

The base rate covers 1 to 10 guests. Elbark’s nine en-suite cabins can hold more guests with extra beds added, up to the vessel’s overall capacity of 21, but most private charter groups keep to 10 or fewer to avoid extra-bed charges.

Can I choose my own route for a private charter?

Yes. Private charters can rearrange the standard stop order, swap in Kanawa or Gili Lawa on longer charters, or add a dedicated dive day, subject to weather and park regulations. Departure day is flexible rather than fixed to Friday.

What’s the difference between a private charter and the share trip?

A private charter reserves the whole boat for your group only, at a flat per-trip rate and flexible date. The share trip departs every Friday at a per-person rate from USD 400, with your cabin private but common areas and the itinerary shared with other guests.

What is the cancellation policy for a private charter?

A 50% deposit is due within 3 days of booking to hold the date, with the balance due 30 days before departure. Cancelling 60 days or more before the trip gets a full refund minus USD 100. Park fees, paid separately, are not covered by this policy.

Are extra guests and extra beds billed per night?

No. Both charges are flat, one-time additions to the whole trip, not nightly fees. An extra guest sharing an existing cabin is IDR 4.5 million for the full charter; an extra bed added inside a cabin is IDR 5 million for the full charter, regardless of whether you book 2D1N or 4D3N.