Private crewed resort · Bunaken · since 2015
Bunaken, by resort.
Charter a private crewed resort across Bunaken — crew, a private chef and guides aboard. Tell us your party and nights; we curate the right vessel. Operated by Komodo Luxury.
- ✦ Private crewed resort
- ✦ Crew & chef included
- ✦ Curated itineraries
- ✦ Since 2015
Bunaken Dive Resort arranges private, whole-yacht charters across Bunaken, Lekuan and Bunaken wall — private crewed resort charter across Bunaken. Priced per night for the whole vessel (not per person), with crew, a private chef and dive guides included. As the curated charter desk operated by Komodo Luxury since 2015, you tell us your guests and nights and we curate the right yacht and handle permits, transfers and route. Whole-yacht charters run from about USD 8,000 to 37,000+ per night. You fly into Manado (MDC) → Bunaken by boat and step aboard.
Curate your charter · whole-yacht, per night
Tell us four things — we curate your yacht
Share your group, your nights and the level you want, and our specialists shortlist the right private yacht — then plan every detail with you on WhatsApp. Crew and chef always included.
The fleet
Whole-yacht charters, hand-picked
A selection of the private yachts we curate — every vessel chartered whole, just for your group, with crew and chef aboard.
What we charter
Charters we curate
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How a curated charter works
- 1
Tell us your trip
Your guests, your nights and the level of yacht — or just use the planner above.
- 2
We curate your yacht
We shortlist the two or three vessels that genuinely fit and quote per night, all-in.
- 3
We plan every detail
Route, dive sites, the marine-park permit, your Manado transfer and the menu.
- 4
Fly in & step aboard
Your crew, chef and dive guides are waiting. You simply arrive and sail.
Three levels, one standard of service
Whole-yacht charter, per night
Indicative per-night rates for the entire yacht, all-inclusive of crew, private chef and dive guides. We confirm an exact quote once we know your dates.
Luxury
from $8,000/night
- Ensuite-cabin luxury yachts
- Crew, private chef & dive guides
- The whole yacht, your group only
- Ideal for couples & families
Most chosen
Ultra-Luxury
from $15,000/night
- The finest yachts & phinisi
- Master suites, spa & tenders
- Full dive team & water toys
- White-glove service throughout
Superyacht
from $26,000/night
- Lamima, Prana, Aqua Blu & peers
- Expedition-grade, total privacy
- Full crew, spa & water toys
- The very best afloat
Where your yacht can take you
Three seas, one archipelago
From the karst of central Bunaken to the wild reefs of Lekuan and the whale sharks of Bunaken wall.
The curated charter desk
Bunaken, in expert hands since 2015
Bunaken Dive Resort is the private-charter desk operated by Komodo Luxury, curating Bunaken yachts since 2015 in partnership with Luxury Bunaken. Instead of scrolling through dozens of boats, you tell us what you want and we curate the right one — no broker markup, just the right yacht and a flawless trip.
- Curated, not listed. We shortlist the yacht that fits — you don't have to guess.
- Everything included. Crew, private chef, dive guides, tenders, permits and transfers.
- Local expertise. Papuan captains and dive guides who know every tide and site.
- One specialist, end to end. From first message to the moment you step aboard.
Good to know
Bunaken Dive Resort — FAQ
What is a Bunaken charter?
A Bunaken charter is a private, crewed resort chartered for your group — crew, a private chef and guides included, priced per night. You fly to Manado (MDC) and step aboard. Operated by Komodo Luxury.
How much does a Bunaken charter cost?
Whole-vessel Bunaken charters are quoted per night, all-inclusive of crew and chef. We confirm an exact quote once we know your dates, guests and nights.
When is the best time to visit Bunaken?
March to November is prime; best visibility April–October; Lembeh muck-diving year-round. We plan routes around the conditions.
How many nights do I need?
Most trips run 3–4 nights minimum; 7 nights lets you see the highlights comfortably, and 10+ nights reaches the remote corners.
How do I get to Bunaken?
Fly to Sam Ratulangi (MDC), Manado, North Sulawesi; we coordinate the transfer and embarkation.
Planning Bunaken? Let us curate the right vessel.
Tell our Komodo Luxury team your guests, nights and dates — we will shortlist the right vessel and quote your charter, with no broker markup.
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