Liveaboard Bali — Phinisi & Yacht Charter, Boarding from Bali Since 2015
We are an operating charter desk under Komodo Luxury (Juara Holding Group) — not a listings aggregator. One network of 240+ phinisi and yachts, 16 destinations from Komodo to Raja Ampat, and routes that actually start in Bali. Tell us your month; we ladder the routes that truly sail in it.
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Walk the gangways: pick your month, we answer honestly
Twelve gangways, one per month. Tap yours and get three straight answers: the real sailing windows per corridor, the start-Bali routes that genuinely run that month, and the honest price anchor — nothing hidden behind a form.
Honest rates, date-stamped — from USD 220 per person
Most Indonesia liveaboard sites hide pricing behind an enquiry form. We publish the plank: guide rates per boat class, plus what is always billed separately. Full breakdown on the 2026 prices page.
| Boat class | Guide rate | Basis | Billed separately |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared cabin — open trip | from USD 220 | per person, Komodo 3D2N open trip | National-park fees (Komodo NP, Raja Ampat), dive-equipment rental, and domestic flights are never bundled into the headline rate — we itemise them on every quote. |
| Mid-range phinisi | USD 250–450 | per night | |
| Luxury phinisi (VIP) | USD 600–1,200 | per night | |
| VVIP flagship / private yacht | USD 18,000+ | per night, full-vessel charter |
All figures as of Aug 2026 — reconfirmed on every written quote.
Twelve months, four corridors — the season matrix in full
The same dataset that drives the Month Gate, printed as a register. Prime means the corridor is at its best; shoulder is workable with trade-offs; limited means monsoon-restricted departures; window marks the two calm Banda crossing seasons. Detail on the season matrix page.
| Month | Komodo | Raja Ampat | Banda crossing | Bali–Lombok–Sumbawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Limited — west monsoon | Prime | — | Shoulder |
| Feb | Limited — west monsoon | Prime | — | Shoulder |
| Mar | Shoulder — season opening | Prime | Window (Mar–Apr) | Shoulder |
| Apr | Prime | Prime — season tail | Window (Mar–Apr) | Shoulder |
| May | Prime | Shoulder | — | Prime |
| Jun | Prime | Limited — SE monsoon | — | Prime |
| Jul | Prime — peak crowds | Limited — SE monsoon | — | Prime |
| Aug | Prime — peak crowds | Limited — SE monsoon | — | Prime |
| Sep | Prime | Shoulder — season nears | Window (Sep–Nov) | Prime |
| Oct | Prime | Prime | Window (Sep–Nov) | Prime |
| Nov | Prime — season tail | Prime | Window (Sep–Nov) | Shoulder |
| Dec | Shoulder — transition | Prime | — | Shoulder |
Corridor windows: Komodo Apr–Nov (busiest Jul–Sep) · Raja Ampat Oct–Apr · Banda Sea Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr · Alor Aug–Nov · Cenderawasih Jun–Oct · Wakatobi Mar–Dec
Routes that board in Bali — the ones aggregators don't run
Most liveaboard indexes start you in Labuan Bajo or Sorong. Our ladder starts at Benoa and Serangan, with Lombok, Moyo, Satonda and Sumbawa legs sailed — not skipped.
| Route | Boarding | Nights | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali → Lombok → Sumbawa → Komodo | Benoa / Serangan | 5–7 | One-way |
| Bali → Lombok → Komodo multi-island | Benoa / Serangan | 4–6 | One-way |
| Bali → Komodo 7-day diving route | Benoa | 6 | One-way |
| Bali → Komodo departures & booking | Benoa / Serangan | 3–7 | One-way or return |
| Bali → Banda Sea hammerhead route | Benoa | 9–10 | One-way |
| Bali → Raja Ampat grand crossing | Benoa | 10–14 | One-way |
| Fly Bali → Komodo Airport, board in Labuan Bajo | Labuan Bajo (fly from Bali) | 2–4 | Return |
One-way legs pair with a short flight home — see flights: Bali to Labuan Bajo & Sorong.
16 destinations — two more than any Indonesia liveaboard index
Every berth links to a full guide with dive sites, season window and gateway logistics. Start at the destinations hub.
An operator since 2015 — and when we broker, we say so
Liveaboard Bali is the Bali boarding desk of Komodo Luxury, part of Juara Holding Group. We charter across a 240+ vessel network; where a boat is not operated in-house, we tell you plainly which operator runs it before you pay a deposit. No fabricated reviews, no invented awards — just the process below.
- STEP 01InquiryWhatsApp or email us your month and group. We reply with honest window advice — including when to wait a month.
- STEP 02Hold your datesWe shortlist vessels across the network by class and window, and hold dates while you confirm flights.
- STEP 03Manifest & briefingPark permits, gear notes, pickup times and the itemised invoice — park fees and equipment listed separately, never buried.
- STEP 04BoardingBoard at Benoa or Serangan in Bali — or fly to Labuan Bajo or Sorong with our flight plan in hand.
Every route and charter style, three labelled walks
By Destination
Routes from Bali
By Charter Style
The six questions every charter starts with
How much does a liveaboard from Bali cost?
From USD 220 per person for a shared Komodo open trip (3D2N, as of Aug 2026). Mid-range phinisi run USD 250–450 per night, luxury VIP boats USD 600–1,200, and VVIP flagships exceed USD 18,000 per night on full charter. Park fees and dive equipment are always itemised separately — full tables on the prices page.
What is the best month to go?
It depends on the corridor: Komodo sails Apr–Nov (busiest Jul–Sep), Raja Ampat Oct–Apr, the Banda Sea crossings only Sep–Nov and Mar–Apr, and the Bali–Lombok–Sumbawa chain is at its best May–Oct. Use the Month Gate above or the full season matrix.
Where exactly do I board in Bali?
Start-Bali routes board at Benoa Harbour or Serangan. Routes deeper east start after a short flight — Bali to Labuan Bajo for Komodo, Bali to Sorong for Raja Ampat. See the Bali departures hub.
Do you run one-way routes?
Yes — most start-Bali chains are one-way eastbound (Bali to Komodo, Bali to Raja Ampat), paired with a return flight. Flight planning is part of every quote: flights guide.
Can non-divers and families join?
Yes. We run dedicated snorkeling itineraries and family-friendly private charters where the schedule follows you, not a dive roster.
Are you an aggregator?
No — we operate and broker charters under Komodo Luxury, since 2015. When a vessel is brokered rather than operated in-house, we name the operator before you commit. All 100 answers live at the FAQ hub, machine-readable at the AI knowledge base.
We'll ladder the routes — quote within office hours
Fastest is WhatsApp — a real charter desk, not a bot. Or send the short form and we reply by email with windows, vessels and an itemised fare plank for your month.
Prefer a page? Use the contact form — same desk, same people.