A 3D2N Komodo Boat Tour by Raffles Cruise is one of our Premium boat tours to Komodo National Park. The trip departs from and returns to Labuan Bajo on Mondays and Fridays. A 3 days 2 night Komodo trip with Raffles is on a shared basis.
Raffles Cruise started operating in April, 2025. This modern-built phinisi vessel operates in the waters around Komodo National Park. Raffles has 6 comfortable private cabins with air conditioning and a private bathroom with hot water. All cabins have ocean views and are spread across the 2 decks.
Destinations to Visit on this Trip:
- Sebayur Island
- Manta Point
- Taka Makassar
- Padar Island
- Long Pink Beach
- Komodo Island
- Pimpe Island
- Kalong Island
- Kelor Island
Itinerary 3D2N Komodo Boat Tour by Raffles Cruise
Joining a 3D2N Komodo boat tour with Raffles Cruise lets you visit 9 top destinations in Komodo National Park. You will enjoy all the activities, including hiking for a viewpoint on Padar Island, swimming with manta rays, and seeing the Komodo Dragons in the wild.
Day 1: Labuan Bajo - Sebayur - Manta Point - Taka Makassar
Pick-up from your hotel or airport in Labuan Bajo between 08.00 and 09.30 am. Then drop off at the harbor for a boat tour. The boat leaves at 10.00 am. The first place to visit is Sebayur Island, and then Manta Point. After that, visit Taka Makassar. Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat.
Day 2: Padar Island - Long Pink Beach - Komodo Island - Pimpe - Kalong Island
The first place to visit on this day is Padar Island; the next is Long Pink Beach. After that, the trip continues to Komodo Island, Pimpe Island, and Kalong Island. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served on the boat.
Day 3: Kelor Island - Labuan Bajo
On the last day of the trip, you will visit Kelor Island. After the boat trip, return to Labuan Bajo. Breakfast and lunch will be served on the boat. Once you arrive at Labuan Bajo harbor, our driver will drop you off at your hotel. The estimated arrival time in Labuan Bajo is between 11.00 am and 12.00.
Note: The places to visit and boat route may change, depending on the sea conditions. The captain has the full right to skip any places in the event of bad weather or other operational reasons.
What to Experience on the 3D2N Komodo Boat Tour by Raffles Cruise?
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the world's largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon. The National Park is also home to a diversity of marine life, stunning landscapes, and pristine beaches. Exploring Komodo with one of our premium boats will give you a memorable adventure.
Here's what you will experience on this trip:
- Snorkeling at Sebayur Island. Sebayur is one of the best snorkeling spots in the Komodo National Park area. The island offers amazing coral reefs, colorful fish, and crystal-clear water.
- Swim alongside the giant Manta Ray at Manta Point. Float on the surface of the shallow, plankton-rich waters to watch graceful Manta Rays visit the underwater cleaning station.
- Swim in the turquoise water, relax on the crescent-shaped pinkish-white sandbar, and snorkel near a vibrant coral reef at Taka Makassar.
- Hike to a viewpoint on Padar Island. Enjoy a spectacular view of three colored bays with white, black, and pink sands. You can enjoy sunset or sunrise on the Island.
- See Komodo Dragons in the wild and other wildlife on Komodo Island. You will trek to find the world's largest lizard on Komodo Island.
- Witness fruit bats flying from the mangrove on Kalong Island. Kalong Island is a mangrove Island where you can watch thousands of bats flying over the island in the afternoon.
Boat Specification:
- Year of Build: 2023
- Launched: 2025
- Capacity: 14 passengers
- Crew: 8 people
- Length: 33 meters
- Beam: 6,5 meters
- Gross ton: 160
- Cruising speed: 8-15 knots
- Fresh water capacity: 9000 liters
- Fuel capacity: 4000 liters
- Engine: Mitsubishi 8DC16
- Generator: Mitsubishi PS100 160PK
Navigation and Safety Equipment:
- Compass, GPS, AIS, and EPIRB
- Radio & Communication: VHF Radio and Handy Talky
- Safety Equipment: Life raft for 50 passengers, life buoy, fire extinguisher, and flare Gun
- Speedboat: Fiberglass with Yamaha 40 engine pk
Accommodation or Cabin on the Boat
Raffles Cruise has a capacity of 14 passengers. It has 6 private ocean-view cabins with air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. There are 3 cabins located on the upper deck and 3 cabins on the main deck.
Room Located on Upper Deck:
- Malacca Room 1 has a double bed with an extra bed, a private balcony, a Jacuzzi, air conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom. It is an ocean-view room with a capacity of 2-4 people.
- Borneo Room 1 has a double bed, air conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom. Borneo Room 1 is an ocean-view room with a capacity of 2 people.
- Borneo Room 2 has a double bed, an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning. The room is an ocean-view room with a capacity of 2 people.
Room Located on Main Deck:
- Malacca Room 2 has a double bed with a capacity of 2 people. It is an ocean-view room with a private balcony, bathtub, air conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom.
- Java Room 1 has a double bed, air conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom. It is an ocean-view room with a capacity of 2 people.
- Java Room 2 is an ocean-view room with a capacity of 2 people. It has a double bed, air conditioning, and an ensuite bathroom.
Other Facilities on the Boat:
- Outdoor relaxing area with bean bags and mini golf
- Outdoor and indoor dining area
- Indoor relaxing area and bar with comfortable sofa pillows, LED TV, Karaoke set, and air conditioning
- Private Balcony for Malacca Room 1
