Questions We Get Asked

Yes. Pinta sails as part of the Komodo Luxury fleet, and rates and reservations are handled by that team.

Komodo Luxury, a Labuan Bajo charter operator running its own vessels alongside vetted partner boats. Crewing, itineraries and guest service follow one standard across the fleet.

Through this site, on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875, or by email at sales@komodoluxury.com. Booking direct gets you real availability and the published rate.

A modern phinisi layout with generous social space, a dedicated dive team, and five cabins rather than a dormitory. It is a small boat run properly, not a large one run cheaply.

Send your preferred dates and group size on WhatsApp or by email. The team confirms availability, sends an itinerary and quote, then a booking confirmation.

Yes. Fifty per cent secures the dates. The balance is due fourteen days before departure.

Credit card and bank transfer. Available methods and currency are confirmed on your invoice.

Terms vary by package and season and are written into your booking confirmation. Read them before paying the deposit, and ask about rebooking flexibility.

Either. Online works, and a WhatsApp message usually gets a faster and more specific reply.

Offers appear periodically, mostly for high-season departures. Ask what is current when you enquire.

Group and whole-boat rates may be available. Share your group size and the team will quote the best available price.

Occasionally, on departures that have not sold. Contact the team for live availability.

Yes. Booking direct keeps you talking to the people who actually run the boat.

Send dates, group size and what you want to do. Route, dive schedule and dining are all adjustable on a private charter.

Yes. Tell the team it is a gift and they will handle the confirmation accordingly.

Whole-boat rates run from USD 4,900 for a two-day leisure charter to USD 37,900 for a ten-day dive expedition. Every published figure is on the rates page.

Cabin accommodation, all meals and snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, guided dives with tanks and weights, and transfers between Labuan Bajo airport and the harbour.

Komodo National Park entry, crew gratuities, alcohol, flights and insurance. The full list sits on the rates page.

IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor per visit under PP 36/2024, paid separately. Ranger, harbour and diver charges are collected locally.

Tanks and weights come with guided dives. Full sets — BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins — are rented on board; confirm rates with the dive team before you travel.

Yes. Confirm sizes when you book.

Water, tea, coffee and soft drinks are included. Premium drinks are charged separately.

No. Ask about the onboard list or bringing your own — corkage varies by charter type.

No. Arrange your own policy covering scuba, hyperbaric treatment and evacuation before you travel.

Island treks, dragon visits and snorkelling stops on the itinerary are included. Add-ons are quoted separately.

You sleep, eat and dive from the same boat for the length of the trip. Pinta moves through Komodo National Park while you are on it, so there is no daily return to port.

Five, across three decks: one on the upper deck, one on the middle deck, and three below. The boat takes thirteen adults and four children.

Air-conditioned, en-suite, with proper bedding. The upper-deck Master Sea View has a private balcony and a bathtub.

Yes, for charging and personal electronics.

Indonesia runs 220V on European two-pin sockets, Type C and F. Bring an adapter if your plugs differ.

Limits are reasonable. Soft duffels store far better in cabins than hard cases.

No. Pack for the full length of the trip.

Yes. The sun deck, the indoor lounge and the bow all give you somewhere to be alone between dives.

Swimwear, light breathable clothing, reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a camera. Bring your own dive gear if you prefer it; the rest can be rented on board.

Light and breathable for the day, one warmer layer for breezy evenings on deck, and something comfortable for island treks.

Non-slip sandals or boat shoes on board, and closed walking shoes for the dragon treks on Komodo and Rinca.

Basics are provided. Bring your own preferences, and choose reef-safe products.

No. Bring reef-safe sunscreen — the equatorial sun on deck is stronger than most people expect.

Recommended, for phones and cameras during tender transfers and beach landings.

Yes, for evenings and land excursions.

Weapons, illegal substances and hazardous materials. Drones need park permission inside Komodo National Park, so ask the crew before flying.

Leisure charters run from two days one night up to eight days seven nights. Dive charters run from four days three nights up to ten days nine nights.

Labuan Bajo, on Flores — the gateway town for Komodo National Park. The exact harbour meeting point comes with your booking.

At least a day early. It buffers flight delays and you start the trip rested rather than frayed.

About an hour before departure. The team confirms your boarding time.

Most packages include transfers between Labuan Bajo airport and the harbour, which are about ten minutes apart.

No. Departures run through the season. Send your preferred dates and the team will match you to one or arrange a private charter.

No. Everyone boards together in Labuan Bajo, because the boat moves through the park continuously.

Leave several hours between disembarkation and your flight. If you have been diving, follow the standard no-fly interval as well.

A passport valid at least six months from arrival. Visa rules depend on nationality — many countries qualify for visa on arrival, but check with your embassy.

A valid passport, or government ID for Indonesian nationals, matching the names on the booking.

Healthy coral, reef sharks, mantas, turtles and strong current. Komodo rewards good buoyancy and punishes poor timing, which is why every dive is planned around the tide.

No. Non-divers snorkel, trek and relax, and introductory courses run on board with the dive team.

Yes. Snorkelling, island walks, dragon treks and deck time fill the days for anyone not diving.

Usually not, but you will complete a dive medical questionnaire. See a dive physician first if you answer yes to anything on it.

Shorter transits mean more time in the water and a wider spread of sites on a multi-day trip.

Yes, above and below. Bring a dry bag, and tell the crew if you need extra surface interval for setup.

Drift diving, trekking to the Padar viewpoint and the dragon parks, paddleboarding, and snorkelling with mantas.

The dry season, April to November, gives the clearest water and calmest seas. July to September is peak and sells out first.

Mantas, turtles and reef sharks are year-round. Manta activity often peaks in the wetter months; the dry season gives the better visibility.

Seasonal routes target the best conditions for big-animal encounters. Ask which months suit what you want to see.

Published rates are broadly consistent. Peak dry-season departures sell fastest, and promotions occasionally appear in shoulder months.

Yes, before the boat leaves Labuan Bajo. It covers emergency procedure, life jackets and where the safety equipment lives.

Yes, including CPR. The dive staff hold professional certifications.

No. The crew handles basic medical situations, and the boat stays within reach of medical facilities in Labuan Bajo.

Yes. Pinta carries emergency communication equipment for a coordinated response.

Yes. The vessel is maintained to applicable maritime standards and to the operator fleet requirements.

None formal. You should be comfortable with boat travel, swimming, and a moderate uphill walk on the island treks.

Yes, with supervision — the boat takes up to four children. Confirm minimum ages for diving, and consider a private charter, which is the most flexible option for families.

Yes, particularly on private charter. The upper-deck Master Sea View is the cabin most couples ask for.