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Kelor Island

Twenty minutes out, and the trip has already started.

The first stop on most Komodo charters. A small hill, a short climb, a 360-degree view — then straight into the water off the beach.

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Year-round; ideal as a sunrise or sunset stop Best season
20 minutes from Labuan Bajo — the first stop on most charters From Labuan Bajo
One to two hours Time to allow
Private Charter only

The short answer

What Kelor Island actually is

A quick hilltop hike, then snorkelling and beach time. Season: Year-round; ideal as a sunrise or sunset stop. Access: 20 minutes from Labuan Bajo — the first stop on most charters. Allow One to two hours.

Why it is worth the stop

What makes it worth anchoring for

The shakedown stop

Close enough that it happens in the first hour. Gets everyone in the water and the gear sorted before the longer legs.

Steep for its size

The hill is small but the path is loose and direct. Ten to fifteen minutes up, and the view covers the whole approach to the park.

Good beach snorkelling

Reef fish and sea stars straight off the sand. Calm enough for children and first-timers.

On paper

The stop on paper

Known for: A quick hilltop hike, then snorkelling and beach time
Best season: Year-round; ideal as a sunrise or sunset stop
Access: 20 minutes from Labuan Bajo — the first stop on most charters
Wildlife: Reef fish, sea stars, occasional dolphins seen from the hilltop
Time to allow: One to two hours
Status: Inside Komodo National Park, UNESCO World Heritage

Park entrance and conservation fees are inside the charter rate and re-checked close to sailing — they move, and a stale figure becomes your problem at the gate.

Inside the rate

What the day rate already covers

Tender transfer from the yacht
Guide or ranger where the site requires one
Snorkelling and diving equipment
National park entrance and conservation fees
Water, shade and reef-safe sunscreen sent ashore
Timing planned around tide, light and the day boats

A private charter decides its own hours here. Day boats run to a fixed schedule; you do not, which is usually the difference between an empty site and a crowded one. Specific inclusions depend on the yacht selected, our charter desk will confirm the full list for your chosen vessel.

Before you commit

Four questions the desk gets weekly

How long is the climb?

Ten to fifteen minutes, steep but short. The loose gravel near the top is the only tricky part.

Is it worth stopping?

Yes — and it is barely a detour at twenty minutes from Labuan Bajo. Most charters use it to start the trip properly.

Good for children?

Very. Calm water off the beach, a short climb, and dolphins are sometimes visible from the top.

Sunrise or sunset?

Either works. Outbound charters usually take it in the morning; returning ones use it for the last sunset.

Put it in the itinerary

Tell the desk which stops matter most and how many days you have. The route is built around them, and the written quote comes back the same day.

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