Navila Liveaboard
Navila Liveaboard
Walk in the morning, snorkel at noon, return to a cool cabin
Updated 3 November 2026
A Komodo trekking and snorkelling boat voyage on Navila fills three days with walks on Kelor, Padar and Komodo Island, plus four snorkel stops. Snorkelling sets and a paddleboard are on board. On the 3D2N whole boat, six guests pay IDR 12,830,000 (≈ USD 787) each. Navila carries no dive equipment, so this is a snorkelling voyage.
Trails and reefs packed into a long weekend
An active party wants busy days and comfortable nights. Navila offers both: walks and reefs by day, and at the end of each day an air-conditioned cabin with its own hot shower. Of all the routes, the three-day one packs in the most movement, which is why this page follows it.
Day one brings the pickup in Labuan Bajo, a short climb on Kelor, Manjarite, and sunset at Kalong. Day two opens with sunrise on Padar, carries on to Pink Beach and Komodo Island, and ends with the reef at Taka Makassar and the current at Manta Point. On day three you snorkel at Kanawa and, on the open-trip timetable, reach the harbour between 12:00 and 13:00.
With a private charter, the pickup and boarding hours follow your flights. The route below is the sample route. The first stop is the captain's call, and traffic, weather and tides can all move it.
Day 1
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Pickup from your hotel or Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo (open trip: meeting time 09:00 to 09:30) | passport or ID |
| 10:00 | On board at Labuan Bajo harbour (open trip: departure 10:00 to 11:00) | |
| · | Kelor Island, a short climb to the top | shoes with grip, hat and water |
| · | Manjarite | mask and snorkel |
| · | Kalong Island at sunset | a light layer |
| 🌙 | Night aboard. Where the boat anchors for the night depends on the weather and the captain's decision on the day. | |
Day 2
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| · | Padar Island at sunrise | shoes with grip, hat and water |
| · | Pink Beach | reef-safe sunscreen |
| · | Komodo Island, to look for Komodo dragons with a ranger | closed shoes, park ticket |
| · | Taka Makassar sandbar | reef-safe sunscreen |
| · | Manta Point, to look for manta rays | mask and snorkel |
| 🌙 | Night at anchor | |
Day 3
| What happens | Have ready | |
|---|---|---|
| · | Kanawa Island | mask and snorkel |
| 12:00 | Back at Labuan Bajo harbour around 12:00 (open trip: trip ends 12:00 to 13:00) |
These stops swap order with tide and wind: Manta Point ⇄ Taka Makassar.
Times are operating patterns, not a timetable. Pickup is the only promise we make by the clock.
Padar, Rinca, Kelor: the days spent walking
There are three walks on the three-day route. Kelor comes first, on the afternoon of day one: a short climb to loosen the legs. Next is the Padar ridge at sunrise on day two, the climb that gives the trip its best-known view. The third is on Komodo Island later that day, with park rangers leading.
On the full-day, two-day and four-day routes, Rinca replaces Komodo Island. If Rinca is what you want, choose one of those; the Komodo page explains how the two islands differ.
Trail lengths and climbing times sit on the stops pages, so each figure appears once. The dragons are wild. A walk with the rangers gives you a fair chance of seeing one, but never a guarantee.
Every landing is for the captain and the rangers to decide, and a walk can be cut short or dropped for the weather, the tide or conditions on the day.
Four snorkelling sites and a paddleboard
Four snorkel stops sit on the three-day route. Pink Beach has its nearshore reef; Taka Makassar and Manta Point come on day two; Kanawa waits on the final morning. Each guest has a snorkelling set and a life jacket on board, and towels are provided.
No two stops are quite alike. Manta Point and Taka Makassar depend on the current and the tide, and it is the captain who judges whether the water is right. At each stop, ask the cruise director where it is safe to go in. Mantas appear at Manta Point in some months and on some days; we never promise them.
The paddleboard is kept aboard for the calm hours at anchor. Stay close to the boat with it, and check with the cruise director first.
Boots, caps, bottles: what to carry yourself
Footwear and bottles are yours to bring. Pack shoes with a good grip for Kelor, Padar and Komodo Island, a hat, and a water bottle you are happy to carry on a trail. Free-flow water is on board, so fill up before each landing.
Add reef-safe sunscreen for Pink Beach and a light layer for evenings on deck. Towels are on board. A dry bag earns its place in the tender, which is where phones and cameras meet salt water.
Ask us what to wear for your month. In the dry months the sun is fierce by mid-morning; in the wet months a light rain layer is worth packing.
Good shoes matter most on the Padar ridge, where the path is steep and the stone loose underfoot.
Tempo for a party in good shape
Day two asks the most of you: Padar at sunrise, a ranger-led walk and three snorkels before evening. A fit party enjoys it; a party of mixed fitness is better off spreading the effort over four days. Day three is easy, and the four-day route adds Gili Lawa and Rangko Cave for anyone who wants more.
The sum that decides things is simple. Six guests on the three-day whole boat pay IDR 12,830,000 (≈ USD 787) each, the five-to-eight band of IDR 77,000,000 (≈ USD 4,724) shared six ways. Four guests pay IDR 18,250,000 (≈ USD 1,120) each in the IDR 73,000,000 (≈ USD 4,479) band.
The table below gives the other party sizes on the same route.
| Group size | 1D | 2D1N | 3D2N | 4D3N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | IDR 24,250,000 | IDR 29,000,000 | IDR 36,500,000 | IDR 48,500,000 |
| 4 | IDR 12,120,000 | IDR 14,500,000 | IDR 18,250,000 | IDR 24,250,000 |
| 6 | IDR 8,080,000 | IDR 10,420,000 | IDR 12,830,000 | IDR 16,920,000 |
| 8 | IDR 6,060,000 | IDR 7,810,000 | IDR 9,620,000 | IDR 12,690,000 |
| 10 | IDR 4,850,000 | IDR 6,700,000 | IDR 8,200,000 | IDR 10,600,000 |
| 12 | IDR 4,040,000 | IDR 5,580,000 | IDR 6,830,000 | IDR 8,830,000 |
| 14 | IDR 3,460,000 | IDR 5,210,000 | IDR 6,430,000 | IDR 8,290,000 |
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Active-party budget
An active party's budget comes in two parts. First, the boat: IDR 77,000,000 (≈ USD 4,724) for six guests, or IDR 12,830,000 (≈ USD 787) each. Second, a short list of separate lines.
- The park package, kept apart from the fare and priced by guest and trip type.
- A guide and photo or video documentation, quoted on request, since neither is in a charter price.
- Tips, drinks beyond the free-flow list, and card fees.
One more line for divers. Navila carries no dive equipment and dive insurance is excluded, so a certified diver hoping to dive should ask us before booking. We would rather settle that question in writing than on the first morning.
FAQ
Can a certified diver use Navila, or does it offer snorkelling only, with gear included?
Navila's voyages are snorkelling voyages. Snorkelling sets and life jackets are included in a charter. Navila carries no dive equipment and dive insurance is excluded, so if you hope to dive, ask us before booking. We confirm in writing what is possible.
Do I need travel insurance for a Komodo trip?
Travel insurance is not included in the fare, so arrange your own before you travel; cover for boat travel and medical care is sensible. For health advice and vaccinations, see your doctor. If you have a condition that affects walking or swimming, tell us and we will pass it to the cruise director.
Will I get seasick on a Komodo liveaboard?
Some guests do. The sea settles from April to June and calms again in October and November. Bring your own remedy, keep to the middle of the boat, and let the cruise director know.
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