Also known as: Per-cabin booking · Shared charter · Group trip
Open Trip is a per-cabin shared booking model on a fixed itinerary where individual travelers or small groups buy specific cabins on a vessel sailing with strangers. Open Trip pricing is per person (typically IDR 5-12 million for 4D3N in Komodo), making it 30-60% cheaper than buying the whole boat as Private Charter.
Open Trip is the Indonesian booking model where individual travelers or small groups purchase per-cabin slots on a vessel sailing with other unrelated guests on a fixed pre-published itinerary. The model is the dominant budget-friendly option for Komodo phinisi cruises in 2026. Pricing is calculated per person (per pax), with cabin sharing options for couples (2 pax) or individual (single supplement may apply). A typical Open Trip vessel sells 6-8 cabins to 12-16 international guests who depart on scheduled dates from Labuan Bajo. Itineraries are standardized — common 4D3N covers Kanawa, Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Manta Point. Pros: significantly cheaper per person (IDR 4-12 million per pax for 4D3N vs IDR 30-150 million for Private Charter), no group coordination required, social opportunity to meet international travelers. Cons: fixed dates (no flexibility), shared experience with strangers, no itinerary customization, food preferences accommodated but limited, departure depends on minimum booking threshold. KEXI lists Open Trip vessels at komodoexplorer.com/open-trip with live availability calendars updated daily.