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How to Book Yumana Liveaboard: Steps, Payment & What Happens Next

Plan a Yumana Liveaboard booking in four steps: send dates and headcount, request a written proposal and any available hold, review the named parties and payment terms, then confirm the booking and pre-departure details in writing. Use WhatsApp at +62 811 3823 875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com for enquiries. The team can coordinate availability and a proposal identifying the selected vessel, operator or provider, contracting party and payee before payment.

A conversation helps establish the details for your selected departure — minimum manifests, cabin minimums, dive certifications, park fees that shift, weather windows — and the written proposal records the agreed scope, availability and terms before payment. A courtesy hold or cabin allocation takes effect only as confirmed for that booking.

The four steps

StepWhat you doWhat we doTypical timing
1. EnquireSend dates, number of guests, trip length and preferred cabinCoordinate availability and a dated written quote with the selected providerTiming confirmed during the enquiry
2. HoldRequest a cabin hold while planning onward travelConfirm whether a hold is available and record its expiry and conditionsA short window, agreed with you
3. ConfirmReview the named parties and written terms, then follow the agreed payment processCoordinate written booking confirmation and the agreed scopeAs stated in the written confirmation
4. PrepareRead the pack, book flights around itCoordinate the pre-departure information and trip contact detailsAhead of departure, updated near the date

What we need from you

  • Full names exactly as printed in each passport — these go on the manifest and park documentation, and a mismatch causes problems at the ranger station.
  • Nationality and passport number for park registration.
  • Inbound and outbound flight times so we can confirm your boarding and disembarkation work.
  • Dietary requirements and allergies for every guest — provisioning happens ashore in Labuan Bajo, so late notice cannot always be fixed.
  • Dive certification level and last dive date if you are diving, plus your card and logbook on board.
  • Medical conditions relevant at sea — asthma, heart conditions, pregnancy, mobility limits, severe seasickness.
  • An emergency contact who is not travelling with you.
  • Travel insurance details. We strongly recommend cover that includes marine activities.

Payment, deposit and currency

Published rate references are in Indonesian rupiah. The written quote should identify the contracting party, invoice issuer and payee, together with the amount, currency, deposit, balance deadlines, accepted payment methods and change or cancellation terms for the selected booking. Review these details before transferring payment — and verify that the recipient and reference match the written instructions for your booking.

Payment methods and any currency conversion or transfer charges should be confirmed in writing with the named payee. Published cabin-rate references are on the Yumana Liveaboard price list.

Your pre-departure pack

What it containsWhy it matters
Meeting point at Labuan Bajo harbour and boarding timeConfirm the current boarding time and any change procedure before onward travel
Transfer arrangements from airport or hotelSo nobody is standing at Komodo Airport wondering who to call
Confirmed cabin allocationConfirm the room, deck and any applicable allocation conditions in writing
Packing listSoft bag, reef-safe sunscreen, trainers for Padar and the dragon walks, rash guard, dry bag, medication, power bank
Park and government fee handlingWhat is collected, where, and in what form — confirmed for your travel month
Route outline and briefing scheduleSet out in full on the day-by-day itinerary
On-board contact numbersFor delays, changes and anything that goes wrong on travel day

Changes, cancellations and weather

Request the change, cancellation and refund conditions in the written quote before payment. If an existing booking needs to change, refer to its agreed terms — and ask the named contracting party to record any agreed variation in writing.

Weather, sea state and access can change the route or departure arrangements. The captain assesses the sailing plan and activity access for the conditions. Request the booking-specific process for route changes, delays or cancellation and the contact responsible for communicating updates.

Book with us

Discuss Yumana Liveaboard dates, cabins and itinerary preferences through the contacts below. Request a written proposal naming the vessel, operator or provider, contracting party, invoice issuer, payee and applicable terms before payment.

Before you message, it helps to have skimmed the departure schedule and availability page so you know how far ahead your month needs booking, and the cabin comparison so you can name a category. If Yumana is unavailable, ask whether a separate proposal for a named alternative vessel can be coordinated, with its own provider, scope and booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book online with a card?
Send an enquiry through the published contacts to discuss availability and a written proposal. Confirm the accepted payment methods with the named payee for the selected booking, after reviewing the vessel, contracting party, inclusions and applicable terms.
How much deposit is required?
It is confirmed in writing for your specific booking, because it differs between a single cabin and a full-boat charter and between seasons. Ask at enquiry stage — you will have the figure and the schedule before you commit.
What is the cancellation policy?
Request the change, cancellation and refund terms in writing before payment. Existing bookings remain subject to their agreed terms; ask the named contracting party to document any agreed variation.
How far in advance should I book?
Enquire early for fixed dates, busy periods or a whole-boat charter. Availability and any cabin hold are confirmed for the selected booking. Check hold expiry and boarding details before making onward travel commitments.
Do I pay park fees to you or at the park?
Park and government fees sit outside the cabin rate. Collection arrangements vary by month and route — some routes are ticketed as a bundle — so request an itemised amount, charging basis and collection arrangements for your travel dates. This guide has used a starting reference of IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor per day; confirm the applicable official charges rather than treating that reference as a fixed tariff.
What happens if my flight is delayed on boarding day?
Message the trip contact immediately using the published WhatsApp channel. Boarding changes depend on the selected departure and the provider’s arrangements. Confirm the contingency plan before travel, particularly for a shorter 2D1N cruise where timing needs careful coordination.
Can you arrange flights and hotels as well?
Ask whether flight-timing advice, transfers or hotel introductions can be coordinated. Confirm the actual provider, scope, cost and terms of any additional service separately.
Who are the parties to my booking?
The enquiry team can coordinate a proposal for the selected departure. Before payment, ask for the vessel operator or provider, contracting party, invoice issuer and payee to be identified in writing, together with their responsibilities and the applicable terms.

Ready to discuss a Yumana trip?

Send your dates, headcount and cabin or charter preference. Request current availability and a written proposal for the selected vessel, with the operating party, contracting party, payee and booking conditions clearly stated.

WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 · Email sales@komodoluxury.com