TL;DR
- “Private Double” on an open-trip page names a cabin. It does not mean you have booked the whole boat.
- The Pesonabajo open trip lists cabin prices per person. Its private charter lists a boat-package price, not a cabin price.
- The open-trip page lists several air-conditioned cabin types with different capacities. Check the cabin details before booking.
- The private charter page lists durations from one day to four days and three nights. Match the duration and group size to your plans.
- Prices were checked on 11 October 2026 and may change. Confirm them again before paying.
Short answer: choose an open trip when you want to book a place and cabin on a shared sailing package. Choose a private charter when you need a private boat package for your group. The words “Private Double” in a cabin name do not change an open trip into a private charter.
Compare the two products on the Pesonabajo Open Trip page and the Pesonabajo Private Charter page. You can also browse the Labuan Bajo sailing packages.
“Private” can describe a cabin or a boat
On a sailing package, “private” can refer to the room you book or to the boat package. Those are different arrangements. A private cabin gives its booked guests a sleeping space. A private charter is listed as a private-boat package.
The Pesonabajo Open Trip page lists Share Cabin, Private Double, Private Triple, Deluxe Ocean, and Master Ocean options. The product itself is still described as a three-day, two-night open trip. “Private” in the cabin name describes the cabin, not the privacy of the whole boat.
The Pesonabajo Private Charter page uses “Private Charter” in the product title. It also states that the displayed prices apply to the private boat package, not per cabin. That distinction is the first thing to check before comparing prices.
| What you book | Catalog example | What the label refers to | Displayed price unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| A cabin on an open trip | Pesonabajo Open Trip, including Private Double | A cabin option within the open-trip package | Per person, with a two-person minimum |
| A private charter | Pesonabajo Private Charter | The private boat package | By passenger group and duration, not by cabin |
Reading the open-trip cabin choices
Pesonabajo Open Trip lists six cabin types. Share Cabin has four single bunk beds, a private bathroom, and air conditioning, with capacity for one to four people. Private Double has a queen bed, private bathroom, and air conditioning, for one to two people. Private Triple has a queen bed and one single bunk bed, also with a private bathroom and air conditioning, for one to three people.
The two Deluxe Ocean options are each listed with a queen bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, and capacity for one to two people. Master Ocean is on the upper deck and is also listed for one to two people. Compare each cabin’s description rather than choosing from its name alone.
When checked on 11 October 2026, the page showed IDR 3,000,000 per person for Share Cabin, with a two-person minimum. Private Double and Private Triple were listed at IDR 3,550,000 per person, with the same minimum. Deluxe Ocean was IDR 4,050,000 per person, and Master Ocean was IDR 4,450,000 per person. These are the listed prices seen on that date. Confirm the current price, cabin availability, and booking terms for your travel dates.
A per-person figure is different from the price of a whole boat. Do not multiply a rate or assume your entire group will share one cabin without checking the capacity and minimum booking rule for that cabin. Ask for a quote for your group size and request the proposed cabin allocation if you need more than one room.
The open trip is listed as three days and two nights. Its itinerary shows snorkeling at Manta Point and Taka Makassar on day one, Padar on day one, Pink Beach or Long Beach and Komodo Island on day two, then Kelor before returning on day three. This is the listed plan, not a guarantee that every stop will be visited. The package terms say the route may change because of weather, sea conditions, or local authority decisions.
Reading the private-charter price
The Pesonabajo Private Charter page lists four durations: one full day, two days and one night, three days and two nights, and four days and three nights. It presents prices by group size. For three days and two nights, the page lists IDR 39,000,000 for 1–8 passengers, IDR 41,000,000 for 9–12, and IDR 43,000,000 for 13–15.
Those figures are not per-person fares or cabin prices. The page says they apply to the private boat package, not per cabin. Read the price as a package rate for the listed passenger range and duration. Before booking, confirm that the table still applies, your group falls into the correct band, and any services you need have been accounted for.
The charter page describes Pesonabajo as a Superior Phinisi with capacity for up to 15 people and six cabins. It lists cabin options such as Share Cabin, Private Double, Private Triple, Deluxe Ocean, and Master Ocean. Its durations also have different listed itineraries. For example, the three-day, two-night plan names Kelor, Manjarite, Kalong, Padar, Pink Beach or Long Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Siaba.
Do not assume a private charter automatically means you can change the schedule freely or that every activity cost is included in the package price. Check the facilities, additional services, route, and terms shown on the page. The page lists Komodo National Park tickets and a local guide under additional services, while other items appear as exclusions. Ask for a written breakdown for the duration you want.
Choose for your group
If you are travelling as a pair
Consider the open trip if you want to book a cabin for two without taking a whole boat. Check the capacity, bed setup, deck location, and bathroom description for the cabin. If “Private Double” sounds as though the boat is private, ask whether only the cabin is private. On the Pesonabajo product page, the package remains an open trip.
A private charter has a group band that includes 1–8 passengers, but do not compare a whole-boat package price with a per-person fare as though they use the same unit. Decide what your group needs, then ask which services sit outside the package price. If a private boat is central to your decision, review the Pesonabajo Private Charter details and confirm the date and passenger count.
If you are travelling with family or friends
Start with the passenger count and sleeping arrangement. Cabin capacity and total boat capacity are different numbers. For example, the Private Double cabin on Pesonabajo Open Trip is listed for one to two people, while the boat capacity is up to 15. The boat’s total capacity does not mean one cabin sleeps that many guests.
For groups looking for a private boat, Pesonabajo’s charter price table has passenger bands up to 15. Ask whether your group fits the listed capacity for your chosen duration and cabin configuration. If your group is larger than the listed capacity, browse the Labuan Bajo sailing catalog for another vessel instead of assuming extra passengers can be added.
If the room matters most
Read each cabin description. Pesonabajo Open Trip lists four bunk beds in Share Cabin, a queen bed in Private Double, and a queen bed plus a bunk bed in Private Triple. Deluxe Ocean and Master Ocean have their own descriptions and listed prices. Confirm group size, bed setup, and whether the bathroom description matches what you need.
“Deluxe” or “Master” alone does not confirm every facility you might expect. Check the room details, photos, and package facilities. Also ask whether your preferred cabin is available on the requested dates. The catalog describes the options but does not confirm availability for a specific trip.
Costs that should not be assumed to match
Pesonabajo Open Trip and Pesonabajo Private Charter are separate product pages. Do not copy the inclusion list from one to describe the other. The open-trip page lists Komodo National Park entry, hotel accommodation in Labuan Bajo, flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips as exclusions. The charter page also lists exclusions, but its list and additional services differ.
The open trip lists seven meals over three days and two nights, along with a local guide. The charter page mentions breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trip but does not give the same meal count as the open-trip listing. If meal count, guide, park tickets, documentation, or transfers affect your choice, ask about the specific package and duration.
For costs outside the boat package, see the Labuan Bajo holiday cost guide. For broader tour and destination planning, read the Komodo tour guide from Labuan Bajo. Those articles provide trip context. The package page remains the reference for the product details you plan to book.
Ask for a clear quote
Before contacting the operator, prepare your travel dates, group size including children, flight arrival and departure times, whether you want an open-trip cabin or a private boat, preferred cabin type and sleeping arrangement, stops you most want to visit, and questions about exclusions, availability, transfers, and route changes.
These details help the team check the relevant package and explain the correct price unit. If you are comparing options, include the product links so the response can refer to the exact duration and configuration.
To request a quote, contact the Sungkar Group team. Include your dates, group size, flight timing, cabin or private-boat needs, and preferred stops. Ask for confirmation of current price, availability, schedule, route, facilities, park entry, and extra services before making payment.
Questions to ask before choosing a cabin or boat
Does Private Double on the Pesonabajo open trip make the boat private?
No. Private Double is a cabin option on the Pesonabajo Open Trip page. The product is still listed as an open trip. Pesonabajo’s private charter is a private-boat package with prices by group size and duration.
How are the two Pesonabajo prices shown?
The open-trip page shows a per-person price and a two-person minimum for its listed cabin options. The private-charter page says its price is for the private boat package, not per cabin, and groups prices by passenger count and duration.
What should I send when requesting a quote?
Send your travel dates, group size, flight timing, cabin or private-boat needs, and preferred stops. Ask the team to confirm current prices, availability, facilities, and route changes for those dates.
