New Spirit is a fiberglass mono-hull private speedboat for Komodo day charters, carrying up to 10 guests from Labuan Bajo at USD 1,110 per boat per day. She runs a six-stop route with air conditioning, a flush toilet and a sundeck, departing 06:00 and returning around 14:00.
Most travelers meet the Labuan Bajo to Komodo speedboat question with one constraint: time. New Spirit is our answer for small groups who want the full park in a single day without sharing a deck with strangers. She is the smaller of a two-boat program (her big sister New Hope 6 handles groups of up to 25), which means the whole hull is yours from the harbor out. The air-conditioned saloon matters more than it sounds; the midday run between Manta Point and Kanawa is when an open boat starts to feel like a long day, and a cool cabin resets everyone for the afternoon.
Specifications
| Class | Speedboat (fiberglass mono-hull) |
|---|---|
| Guests | Up to 10 |
| Cabins | None (day boat) |
| Base | Labuan Bajo |
| Style | Private whole-boat day charter |
| Comfort | AC saloon, flush toilet, sundeck, reclining seats |
| Extras | Snorkeling gear, hotel and airport transfers |
Kristo’s curation note
New Spirit is the boat I put honeymooners and small families on when they only have one day and refuse to waste it. The honest tradeoff: no cabins means no napping bunk and no overnight anchorage under the stars. If the park deserves two of your days, step up to a phinisi; if it gets one, this hull uses it well.
Best for
- Couples and small groups wanting a private speedboat Komodo day without an open-trip crowd
- Travelers on a tight Flores itinerary who still want Padar, dragons and mantas in one run
- Guests who value an AC saloon and a proper toilet on a full-day komodo speedboat tour
- Early risers: the 06:00 departure beats the day-trip fleet to Padar’s stairs
A typical charter day on board
The run leaves Labuan Bajo at 06:00 and takes the classic six stops: the Padar Island viewpoint climb while the light is still soft, the ranger-guided dragon walk on Komodo Island, a swim at Pink Beach, snorkeling at Manta Point, the Taka Makassar sandbar, and a last stop at Kanawa Island before the boat is back in the harbor around 14:00. That early return is underrated: you are showered before sunset with a whole evening in town still ahead. Compare formats on our Komodo day trip by private boat page if you are weighing hulls.
Pricing, stated plainly
New Spirit is priced per trip for the whole boat: USD 1,110 per day for up to 10 guests, which lands near USD 111 per person with a full boat, private. There is no per-pax ticket on this hull. Labuan Bajo speedboat rental quotes vary widely around the harbor, so confirm what is included; here the day rate covers crew, fuel for the six-stop route, snorkeling gear and your hotel or airport transfers in town.
Good to know before you book
Komodo National Park entrance and ranger fees are charged separately at the standard park schedule, the same for every operator, and are settled on the day. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a dry bag for phones; the crew handles the rest. The 06:00 start is firm because Padar’s climb is at its best before the heat, so plan an early night in Labuan Bajo. Seas are generally calmest in the dry months, and if a swell does build, the captain resequences the stops rather than cancels the day. Children are welcome; tell the desk ages in advance so life jackets are sized before departure.
Check dates for New Spirit
Send us your dates and group size and our charter desk will confirm availability for New Spirit, usually within a few hours. You can also reach us at sales@komodoluxury.com or visit the concierge desk on Soekarno Hatta Street, Labuan Bajo.
WhatsApp (+62) 811 3823 875 about New Spirit
The two-boat East Cruise program that New Spirit belongs to is operated through Komodo Luxury, so scheduling, crew and safety standards sit with one accountable desk rather than a broker chain.
Similar boats in the fleet
- New Hope 6 · her 25-pax sister hull for big groups
- Kaia Explorer · full-day and half-day sunset speedboat formats
- Aquamarine · 13.5 m speedboat with an AC cabin and Wi-Fi