Choose how to travel

Open Trip or Private Charter? Compare with numbers and context

Choose around pricing basis, group needs, date, privacy, and room to adapt,not price alone.

Editorial illustration of Open Trip and Private Charter choices
Editorial illustration of trip-model choices; rates and capacity follow the Oceidon catalogue.

· SOURCES REVIEWED 15 JULY 2026

Two travel models, one decision that needs clarity

Choose around pricing basis, group needs, date, privacy, and room to adapt,not price alone.

Quick answer

Open Trip sells per-person seats on available dates and quota. Private Charter reserves one KM Alexandria for one group at a per-boat rate. Both cap sales at 17 guests and still follow weather, currents, park rules, safety, and the captain’s decision.

PRACTICAL GUIDE

Separate the booking basis

Open Trip is a per-person seat. You share the journey with other guests, choose an available date, and wait for quota and departure status. Private Charter is one boat for one group, priced per boat, with more room to discuss pace.

One-Day Komodo is a six-destination itinerary available to both models. It is not a third service and does not remove park, weather, or captain limits.

Basic decision comparison
AspectOpen TripPrivate Charter
Booking basisPer personPer boat
PrivacyShared with other guestsOne group on one boat
DateAvailable date and quotaKM Alexandria availability
Sellable capacityUp to 17 guestsUp to 17 guests
RouteStandard operating routePriorities discussable within operating limits

Continue readingRead the One-Day Komodo itinerary

Editorial illustration of the Komodo sea route with a boat and island chain
Editorial illustration of the Komodo sea route; actual conditions vary by travel date.
PRACTICAL GUIDE

Read rates using the correct unit

Open Trip adult tiers are IDR 1,350,000 for 1–2 heads, IDR 1,250,000 for 3–5 heads, and IDR 1,150,000 for 6–17 heads. Children aged 0–14, including toddlers, pay 70% of the applicable tier and still count as one head.

Private Charter has two options: Signature Full Day at IDR 13,000,000 per boat and Sunset Half Day at IDR 7,500,000 per boat. Both cap sales at 17 guests; the 30% deposit is non-refundable and the balance follows the booking confirmation.

Separate costs

Komodo National Park tickets, personal travel insurance, and personal expenses are not automatically included in the trip price.

Approved product rates
ProductUnitRate
Open Trip total 1–2 headsPer adultIDR 1,350,000
Open Trip total 3–5 headsPer adultIDR 1,250,000
Open Trip total 6–17 headsPer adultIDR 1,150,000
Private Signature Full DayPer boat, up to 17 guestsIDR 13,000,000
Private Sunset Half DayPer boat, up to 17 guestsIDR 7,500,000

Continue readingSee Open Trip details See Private Charter details

Editorial illustration of a family getting ready on board
Editorial illustration of a family preparing on board; each guest still has different needs.
PRACTICAL GUIDE

Privacy and pace do not remove operating limits

Private Charter gives one group one boat, so pace, stop priorities, or family needs have more room for discussion. Open Trip provides a per-person structure that can suit solo travellers, couples, or smaller groups.

Neither model guarantees a free route. Weather, currents, park slots, safety, and the captain’s decision remain limits. Group wishes should be discussed as priorities, not promises.

  • Choose Open TripWhen per-person cost and an available date matter more than full privacy.
  • Choose Private CharterWhen the group needs one boat and room to discuss pace within operating limits.
  • Ask about needsDiscuss children, mobility, water ability, and rest needs before payment.

Continue readingRead the family guide

Editorial illustration of Labuan Bajo harbour before departure
Editorial illustration of Labuan Bajo harbour; check-in timing follows the trip confirmation.
PRACTICAL GUIDE

Date, quota, and deposit do different jobs

Open Trip is confirmed after at least 10 paid heads or actual transaction value reaches IDR 8,500,000. This uses an OR rule, and final status is shared by 17:00 WITA one day before departure. Do not treat an enquiry, provisional quota, and departure status as the same thing.

Private Charter uses a 30% non-refundable deposit. Vessel availability, discussed route, timing, and balance should appear in the confirmation before the initial payment is made.

  1. Write the dateMake sure local date and time appear in the summary.
  2. Read Open Trip statusSeparate quota collection from final status on the day before.
  3. Check charter depositUnderstand percentage, non-refundable nature, and due date.
  4. Separate park ticketsAsk which cost follows the official source and guest category.
  5. Keep confirmationUse the latest document as the next conversation’s reference.

Continue readingRead the park-fee guide

Editorial illustration of safety equipment on board
Editorial illustration of safety equipment; listen to the crew briefing before departure.
PRACTICAL GUIDE

Checklist for choosing a travel model

Answer these questions with your group before contacting the operator.

  1. Count headsInclude adults and children according to seats needed.
  2. Set privacyChoose a shared journey or one boat for the group.
  3. Match the dateOpen Trip follows date and quota; charter follows vessel availability.
  4. Read route limitsBoth follow weather, park, safety, and the captain.
  5. Request written detailKeep rates, scope, payment, and status together.

Continue readingStart a booking enquiry

Editorial illustration of the Padar Island trekking trail
Editorial illustration of the Padar trail; access and timing follow field conditions.
REFERENCES

Product and rate sources

The rates below follow the current product catalogue. Park tickets and personal insurance remain separate; confirm date and availability before paying.

SOURCES REVIEWED 15 JULY 2026

FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between Open Trip and Private Charter?

Open Trip sells per-person seats on available dates and quota. Private Charter reserves one KM Alexandria for one group at a per-boat rate.

What are the Open Trip rates?

Adult tiers are IDR 1,350,000 for 1–2 heads, IDR 1,250,000 for 3–5 heads, and IDR 1,150,000 for 6–17 heads. Children aged 0–14 use 70% of the applicable tier.

What is the Private Charter rate?

Signature Full Day is IDR 13,000,000 per boat and Sunset Half Day is IDR 7,500,000 per boat, up to 17 guests.

When is Open Trip confirmed?

After at least 10 paid heads or actual transaction value reaches IDR 8,500,000. Final status is shared by 17:00 WITA one day before departure.

Are park tickets included?

Not automatically. Komodo National Park tickets and personal insurance remain separate for both models.

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