By the Bajo Rental Team, Labuan Bajo locals since 2019.
Floaties are inflatable pool and sea toys you lie or sit on in the water, like giant rings, animal shapes, and mats. In Labuan Bajo we rent fun floaties, from watermelon and pineapple mats to a giant white swan and a blue whale, from Rp 75,000 a day, so your Komodo boat photos look as good as the water.
A floatie turns a swim stop into the shot everyone remembers. On a Komodo day trip or liveaboard, you anchor over clear turquoise water with nothing to do but enjoy it. A bright floatie is the difference between a nice photo and a great one.
What Are Floaties?
"Floaties" is the casual word for inflatable floats you use in a pool or calm sea. They range from simple rings and mats to oversized novelty shapes you can ride on. They are not safety devices, they are for fun and photos, and they pack down small once deflated.
In Indonesia the word covers everything from a child's swim ring to the big Instagram-famous swans and flamingos. The ones travellers want for Komodo are the large, colourful ride-on shapes that pop against the blue water.
Floaties You Can Rent in Labuan Bajo
We keep a range of floaties so you can match the vibe of your trip. Smaller mats are easy to pack and great for solo shots, the big ride-ons are the showstoppers.
| Floatie | Style | Rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon, pineapple, pizza mats | Flat lounging mats | From Rp 75,000/day |
| Donut and watermelon rings | Classic rings | From Rp 75,000/day |
| White swan, blue whale, palm leaf, wings | Giant ride-on shapes | From Rp 150,000/day |
Bring an electric pump or rent one with the floatie, since blowing up a giant swan by mouth is nobody's idea of a holiday. We can also pair floaties with snorkel gear so you have everything for a swim stop.
How to Use Floaties on a Komodo Trip
Floaties shine at calm anchorages, not in open swell. Your boat crew will pick sheltered spots like Pink Beach, a quiet bay, or a reef lagoon where the water is flat and the colour is best. Inflate on deck, slide in, and keep a hand on it in any current.
A few tips from us: always have someone watching from the boat, do not drift far from the hull, and deflate before the boat moves on. Treat a floatie as a photo prop and a lazy-float toy, never as a life jacket.
How to Rent Floaties in Labuan Bajo
We are a curated local rental team, not a marketplace. Tell us your dates and which floaties you want, and we set them aside clean and ready, to collect in town or delivered to your hotel. Return them when your trip ends.
Floaties rent from Rp 75,000 a day for mats and rings, and from Rp 150,000 a day for the giant ride-ons. Add an electric pump and snorkel gear and you are set. Browse rentals at /rentals, and if you are still planning the boat, start with our Komodo boat charter guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are floaties?
Floaties are inflatable floats you lie or sit on in the water, such as rings, mats, and giant animal shapes. They are for fun and photos in pools or calm sea, not safety equipment.
How much do floaties cost to rent in Labuan Bajo?
Mats and rings rent from Rp 75,000 a day, and giant ride-on shapes like the swan and whale from Rp 150,000 a day. An electric pump is available too.
Are floaties safe for the sea?
They are fine in calm, sheltered anchorages with someone watching from the boat. They are not life jackets and should not be used in open water, strong current, or by non-swimmers without supervision.
Can you deliver floaties to my hotel or boat?
Yes. We deliver around Labuan Bajo and can have your floaties ready before departure. Just message us your dates and pick-up preference.
Do I need a pump?
Yes, the big floaties need inflating. Rent an electric pump with your floatie so you are not blowing up a giant swan by mouth on the dock.
Make Your Komodo Photos Pop, Rent Floaties
Message the Bajo Rental team on WhatsApp with your dates and the floaties you want, from a watermelon mat to a giant swan, from Rp 75,000 a day. We will have them clean, packed, and ready, in town or delivered to your hotel.
