Top deck
Mansard I
The forward master on the top deck: queen bed, en-suite, and a private balcony that looks straight down the bow.
The short answer
What makes a Komodo cruise a luxury one
In Labuan Bajo the word luxury gets attached to almost anything with a bed on it, so it is worth being specific. On Neptune Cruise the claim rests on four things you can verify before you pay.
Every one of the seven cabins is en-suite and air-conditioned. The two top-deck masters have their own private balconies. The vessel carries satellite Wi-Fi rather than hoping for a phone signal. And the guest ceiling is twenty people on a forty-metre hull across three decks — the number most travellers underestimate, and the one that separates a comfortable week at sea from a crowded one.
The vessel
A modern phinisi, crewed in-house
Neptune Cruise Phinisi is a modern take on the Buginese schooner that has been built in South Sulawesi for generations — the same two-masted form, fitted out as a motor-sailing liveaboard.
She is owner-held and run by its own dedicated charter desk, which has run boats out of Labuan Bajo since 2015. The crew is employed directly and the vessel is maintained in-house against a published twelve-point quality standard, so the people looking after you are not a sub-contracted rotation.
- Type
- Phinisi — two-masted motor sailer
- Built for
- Komodo National Park liveaboard cruising
- Operator
- the charter desk · the vessel charter company
- Base port
- Labuan Bajo, Flores
On board
Three decks of living space
Twenty guests on a forty-metre hull means the shared spaces are never the bottleneck. Sundeck above, lounge and dining amidships, shaded seating aft.
Accommodation
Seven cabins, four grades
All seven are en-suite and air-conditioned. What changes between grades is the deck, the outlook and whether you get a balcony.
Top deck
Mansard II
The second top-deck master, identical in size and finish, with its own balcony and the shortest walk to the sundeck.
Main deck
Junior Suite
Main-deck cabin with a queen bed and full en-suite, a few steps from the indoor dining room and the lounge.
Lower deck
Deluxe
Lower-deck cabin with a queen bed, en-suite and a sea-view window — the steadiest berths on board in a swell.
The park
Why the route is worth the flight
Padar is the picture everyone arrives for — three bays in three different colours, seen from a ridge you climb before sunrise. It is a twenty-minute walk on cut steps, not a hike.
The rest of the route earns its place quietly: dragons on Rinca or Komodo Island, the rose sand at Pink Beach, manta rays feeding at Manta Point, and the sandbar at Taka Makassar that appears and disappears with the tide.
Shared cabin
Per-person rates on the 3D2N departure
Book a cabin rather than the boat. You sail with up to nineteen other guests on the signature three-day, two-night route.
| Cabin | Deck | Per person | Additional guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Mansard I & II | Top deck | USD 850 | USD 410 |
| Junior Suite | Main deck | USD 730 | USD 410 |
| Deluxe | Lower deck | USD 610 | USD 310 |
Every cabin is en-suite and air-conditioned. Park fees are paid separately in cash.
Whole-boat charter
Private charter rates
One price for the entire vessel, all seven cabins and up to twenty guests. Rates are per charter, not per person.
| Duration | Whole boat | Additional guest |
|---|---|---|
| 2D1N | USD 8,900 | USD 500 |
| 3D2N | USD 11,450 | USD 500 |
| 4D3N | USD 14,000 | USD 500 |
| 5D4N | USD 16,550 | USD 550 |
| 6D5N | USD 19,050 | USD 550 |
| 7D6N | USD 20,950 | USD 550 |
Rates exclude Komodo National Park entrance, ranger and activity fees, which are collected in cash on the day. Confirm the current rate card at this official site before booking.
What the fare covers
Included, and what to budget for separately
Included in the fare
- Cabin accommodation for the full itinerary
- All meals on board, prepared fresh by the galley crew
- Mineral water, coffee and tea throughout
- English-speaking cruise guide
- Snorkelling equipment and life vests
- Mainland transfers within Labuan Bajo
- Drone, GoPro and mirrorless documentation of the trip
Budget separately
- Komodo National Park entrance, ranger and activity fees (cash)
- Flights to and from Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Scuba diving packages and equipment hire
- Travel insurance
- Crew gratuities
Before you book
Questions we are asked most
What is included in a luxury Komodo cruise on Neptune Cruise?
Cabin accommodation, all meals, mineral water, coffee and tea, an English-speaking guide, snorkelling equipment and life vests, mainland transfers in Labuan Bajo, and drone, GoPro and mirrorless documentation of your trip.
How much does it cost?
Shared 3D2N cabins run USD 610 for a Deluxe, USD 730 for the Junior Suite and USD 850 for a Premium Mansard, per person. Chartering the whole boat runs from USD 8,900 for 2D1N to USD 20,950 for 7D6N.
How many guests are on board?
Twenty at most, across seven cabins. On a private charter the number is whatever your party is.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes — satellite Wi-Fi, so it does not depend on a phone signal reaching the anchorage. Expect messaging and email rather than video calls.
Do I need to be a diver?
No. The route is built around snorkelling and island walks. Dive packages can be added for certified divers.
Reservations
Hold a cabin, or the whole boat
Tell us your dates, guest count, dietary needs and whether anyone in the party dives. We reply with live availability and a written quote — direct from the operator, never through an agent.
