Gandiva Phinisi VIP Charter in Komodo

Gandiva is a VIP phinisi charter vessel based out of Labuan Bajo, operating private trips and 3D2N open schedules across Komodo National Park. The boat carries 12 guests in 5 cabins named after the five Pandawa heroes from the Mahabharata, balancing family-friendly layouts with sundeck and entertainment space. Private charters start at IDR 77,000,000 with open trips from IDR 7,500,000 per person.

About the Gandiva

Gandiva takes its name from the divine bow wielded by Arjuna in the Mahabharata, and the boat carries that reference through into its cabin naming, drawing from all five Pandawa brothers. It is positioned as a family-friendly VIP phinisi suitable for group charters and honeymoon trips alike. The layout combines spacious open-air areas with well-designed rooms, showers, and sundecks, which makes it a practical fit for groups who want private cabin time plus plenty of shared deck space.

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Cabin Configuration

The 5 cabins are split between upper and lower decks. Arjuna Room sits on the upper deck with a private balcony and bathtub. Nakula Room, Sadewa Room, Bima Room, and Yudhistira Room complete the layout across the lower decks. Total guest capacity is 12 people. Each cabin includes air conditioning and private bathroom facilities, letting larger parties split across cabin types without one group drawing a noticeably inferior room.

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Facilities and Entertainment

Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi, a TV, karaoke system, chiller, safety box in each room, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkeling gear. A bar sits in the large outdoor area, with three sundecks equipped with relaxing sofas, floaties, and entertainment games. The indoor entertainment area is configured for evenings in anchorage when guests prefer to stay out of the sun. The outdoor dining area is the standard setting for breakfast and dinner during normal weather conditions.

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Charter Rates and Open Trip Schedule

Private charter for Gandiva starts at IDR 77,000,000. The 3D2N open trip departs on a published 2026 schedule from Labuan Bajo, with cabin pricing from IDR 7,500,000 per person for standard cabins and IDR 9,500,000 for the upper-deck Arjuna Room. The itinerary covers Kelor Island, Manjarite, Kalong Island, Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Sebayur. A 50% deposit secures the booking, with full payment due 30 days before departure. The drone permit fee for Komodo National Park is IDR 2,100,000 per unit per day if requested.

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Pricing

Rates as published on our legacy listing. Contact us for current availability, seasonal rates, and private-charter offers.

Category Price
Charter Price /Night IDR 77.000.000 /Night
Exclude IDR 2.100.000 /Day
OPEN/SHARED TRIP PRICE Arjuna Room - Upper Deck IDR 9.500.000/Person
OPEN/SHARED TRIP PRICE Nakula Room IDR 8.500.000/Person
OPEN/SHARED TRIP PRICE Sadewa Room IDR 8.500.000/Person
OPEN/SHARED TRIP PRICE Bima Room - Lower Deck IDR 7.500.000/Person
OPEN/SHARED TRIP PRICE Yudhistira Room - Lower Deck IDR 7.500.000/Person
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 2D1N IDR 77.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 2D1N IDR 82.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 2D1N IDR 87.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 3D2N IDR 94.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 3D2N IDR 97.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 3D2N IDR 102.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 4D3N IDR 112.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 4D3N IDR 122.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 4D3N IDR 132.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 5D4N IDR 152.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 5D4N IDR 162.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 5D4N IDR 172.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 6D5N IDR 192.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 6D5N IDR 202.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 6D5N IDR 212.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 7D6N IDR 212.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 7D6N IDR 242.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 7D6N IDR 252.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 8D7N IDR 272.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 8D7N IDR 282.000.000
PRIVATE TRIP PRICE 8D7N IDR 292.000.000

Trip Details

Day 1

09:00:

Pick up transfer from hotel in Labuan Bajo / Airport

10:00:

Sailing to Kelor Island

11:00:

Arrived at Kelor Island

12:00:

Trekking & photo video session

13:00:

Down off Kelor Island & lunch time

13:30:

Going to Manjarite Island

13:40:

Snorkeling in Manjarite Island area

15:00:

Going to Kalong Island

16:30:

Sunset, seeing bats from the boat & dinner

Important Notes

Destinations may change depending on weather and field conditions for your safety and comfort.

Adjustments may occur in cases of force majeure.

Participants are required to follow the guide's instructions throughout the trip.

Day 2

06:00:

Trekking and photo session on Padar Island

08:15:

Breakfast on the boat & going to Pink Beach

09:00:

Playing on Pink Beach and photo session

10:00:

Going to Komodo Island

11:30:

Trekking in Komodo Island to see the Komodo

12:30:

Lunch on the boat & going to Manta Point

14:30:

Snorkeling with manta

15:30:

Going to Taka Makassar

16:30:

Photo & video session and snorkeling in Taka Makassar

17:30:

Sunset on the boat

18:00:

Dinner on the boat and rest

Important Notes

Destinations may change depending on weather and field conditions for your safety and comfort.

Adjustments may occur in cases of force majeure.

Participants are required to follow the guide's instructions throughout the trip.

Day 3

06:00:

Sunrise and having breakfast on the boat

08:00:

Snorkeling on Sebayur Island

09:30:

Lunchtime and going back to Labuan Bajo

Important Notes

Destinations may change depending on weather and field conditions for your safety and comfort.

Adjustments may occur in cases of force majeure.

Participants are required to follow the guide's instructions throughout the trip.

Included Excluded

Include

Stay on the boat during the trip

Premium documentation with Drone, GoPro, and Mirrorless (raw footage only).

Meals during the trip

Mineral water, coffee, and tea during the trip

Guide

Snorkeling gears

Life vest

Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotel or airport to the meeting point are provided exclusively within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbor. Accommodation on other islands or in the Manjaga area will not be covered for pick-up services.

Exclude

Crew gratuities

Flight ticket

Personal Expenses

Alcohol /Non Alcohol drinks

Personal Snacks

Komodo National Park fee: Ticket prices are subject to change based on the prevailing government regulations at the time of the trip

Drone ticket for Komodo National Park Estimated cost: IDR 2.100.000 / Unit / Day (Not mandatory & permit should be requested 7 days before the trip)

What To Bring

Sunblock

Sunglasses

Beach hat

Snacks & Supplements

Spare Clothes

Swimsuit

Hiking sandals

Power bank (for personal use when in the islands)

Personal medicine

Toiletries

Wet wipes

Dry bag

Telkomsel SIM card

Additional Cash

Reservation

Availability Confirmation

Please confirm availability in advance.

Fill Out the Registration Form

Complete the registration form with all required details.

Private Trip Reservation Form

Please kindly fill out the form below (for one person only):

Name:

Email:

Total Passengers:

Name of Boat:

Date of Travel:

Type of Trip: (Leisure/ Diving / Combine)

Destination: Labuan Bajo

Down Payment Requirement

Booking can only be made with a down payment.

Payment Process

Payment is made in the following steps:

A 50% deposit is required to secure the trip.

The deposit is non-refundable in the event of participant cancellation at any time.

The remaining payment must be made no later than 30 days before the trip.

The full payment must be made if the trip is less than 30 days away.

Payment Details

Your reservation will be followed up by our Customer Relations team

Payment Confirmation

Confirm the payment through WhatsApp at

+62 811-3823-875 Boat Komodo Trip

by sending the receipt of the payment.

Documentation Consent

BoatKomodoTrip provides documentation during the trip. Each participant agrees to be recorded and photographed, and Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to use the footage for promotional purposes.

Agreement to Terms

By registering, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the trip.

Flight Hotel

Labuan Bajo Flight Information

Jakarta (CGK) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ)

Direct Flights:

Garuda Indonesia

Air Asia

Citilink

Batik Air

1 Transit:

Garuda Indonesia

Air Asia

Batik Air

Super Air Jet

2 Transits:

Nam Air

Pelita Air

Air Asia

Surabaya (SUB) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ)

Direct Flights:

Batik Air

Super Air Jet

1 Transit:

Batik Air

Lion Air

Super Air Jet

2 Transits:

Lion Air

Wings Air

Bali (DPS) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ)

Direct Flights:

Garuda Indonesia

Air Asia

Batik Air

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Terms Conditions

Payment & Billing Policy

1. Pricing Terms

Rates apply to the year in which they are issued and are subject to change annually.

Price adjustments may occur due to factors such as fuel costs, additional routes or activities, government regulations, or other conditions beyond the control of Boat Komodo Trip.

2. Booking and Payment Schedule

A 50% down payment is required to secure a booking.

Full payment must be made no later than 30 days prior to the departure date.

For bookings made one year in advance, a 30% deposit is required to confirm the charter. An additional 20% of the deposit must be paid 120 days before the trip, with the remaining balance (full payment) due 30 days before departure.

Kindly note that the terms and conditions of the respective vessel will apply to certain vessels.

3. Child Policy

Children aged 3 years and above will be charged the full rate.

4. Bank Charges

All bank charges related to payments must be borne by the sender.

The total payment amount received by us must exactly match the amount specified on the invoice. Any discrepancies due to bank charges or transfer fees will be the responsibility of the client.

Neither Boat Komodo Trip nor the tour operator will be held accountable for additional bank charges incurred during transfers, deposits, or balance payments.

Cancellation Policy

1. General Cancellation Terms

For cancellations made 30 days, less or more before the departure date, 100% of the total payment will be forfeited and is non-refundable.

2. Cancellation Fee Conditions

After Registration: The deposit is forfeited and non-refundable.

If a participant cancels, payments cannot be refunded, rescheduled, or transferred to another trip. However, participants may nominate a replacement person to take their place.

3. Force Majeure

In cases of force majeure—such as natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, civil unrest, disease outbreaks, government regulations, Flight cancellation, or other uncontrollable events—the trip may be changed or canceled without a refund.

Boat Komodo Trip is not responsible for any losses or inconveniences caused by such events.

Force majeure refers to unforeseen circumstances beyond human control that prevent the trip from proceeding as planned.

4. Late Arrival

Participants of private trips are advised that any delays impacting the itinerary or schedule will result in adjustments to the itinerary based on the available time. The vessel cannot be held responsible for or accommodate extensions to the allocated trip duration.

Responsibility

1. Liability

BoatKomodoTrip is not responsible for and cannot be held liable for changes or cancellations caused by:

Tight travel schedules.

Damage, loss, or delays of baggage by airlines, hotels, or other transportation providers.

BoatKomodoTrip is also not liable for:

Damage or loss of participants' personal belongings during the trip.

Changes or reductions in the itinerary due to force majeure (uncontrollable events such as natural disasters, adverse weather, or government restrictions).

2. Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for any loss or damage to trip facilities, such as life jackets, snorkels, and masks. Damaged or lost items will be charged at their full replacement value.

All participants are required to follow the tour leader's instructions throughout the trip. Unilateral decisions or actions that deviate from the agreed itinerary or instructions are not permitted without prior approval from boat management.

3. Prohibited Behavior

The use of illegal drugs or any actions causing disturbances or inconvenience to other participants during the trip will result in the immediate removal of the individual from the group.

In such cases, no refunds will be provided for any payments made.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests does Gandiva accommodate?
Gandiva hosts up to 12 guests in 5 cabins named Arjuna, Nakula, Sadewa, Bima, and Yudhistira after the five Pandawa brothers.
What is the private charter rate?
Private charter starts at IDR 77,000,000. Pricing depends on itinerary length and season. Open trip tickets start at IDR 7,500,000 per person for standard cabins.
What amenities are onboard?
Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi, TV, karaoke, chiller, safety box in every cabin, stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling gear, outdoor dining area, bar, and three sundecks with sofas, floaties, and games.
Is the Arjuna Room different from the others?
Yes. Arjuna Room is on the upper deck and includes a private balcony and bathtub. The other four cabins (Nakula, Sadewa, Bima, Yudhistira) are on lower decks with standard layouts at IDR 7,500,000 to IDR 8,500,000 per person on open trips.
Does Gandiva run open trips?
Yes, Gandiva operates a 3D2N open trip schedule from Labuan Bajo across 2026. Cabin pricing varies by room type from IDR 7,500,000 per person upward.