LASHA vs M/Y KOMODO: Two Different Vessels Explained
LASHA and KOMODO are two different vessels. LASHA is a 52.5-metre, 466 GT wooden phinisi launched in 2023, sailing Komodo National Park with 10…
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Planning notes from the LASHA charter desk, grouped for easier browsing.
How LASHA Rates Work: Route Bands, Minimum Nights & FOC
LASHA prices whole-boat charters by route band. The Komodo · Alor · Sumbawa · Bali band (minimum 2 nights) is priced by trip length…
LASHA in Raja Ampat: 2027 Season Calendar & Routes
Our first Komodo season has not even begun — the maiden sailing leaves Labuan Bajo on 17 August 2026 — and the questions about…
LASHA Maiden Season: What the First Komodo Sailings Look Like
LASHA’s maiden Komodo season begins 17 August 2026, sailing from Labuan Bajo. First sailings run the classic park circuit — Padar at sunrise, Pink…
Diving from LASHA: Komodo & Raja Ampat Dive Programs
LASHA runs dedicated dive charters on both route clusters: Komodo · Alor · Sumbawa · Bali (minimum 2 nights) and Raja Ampat · Banda…
LASHA Cabin Guide: All 10 Cabins & Which to Book
LASHA sleeps up to 26 guests in 10 ensuite cabins numbered 101–206, split across four tiers. Deluxe twins 101–102 and Grand Deluxe twins 103–104…
Kalong Island: The Flying Fox Sunset You Watch From Your Own Deck
The day boats are back in Labuan Bajo when Kalong Island's flying foxes lift off at dusk. This spectacle belongs entirely to boats that…
Komodo Dragon Trekking: A Ranger-Guided Walk, Done Properly
Around 2,448 dragons live inside the park, and every walk among them is led by a licensed ranger. The rules, the fees, the etiquette…
Komodo National Park Fees in 2026: What LASHA Guests Pay
Three tariff structures circulate for Komodo National Park in 2026. Here is what the regulations say, what operators quote, and the flat $25–$35 collection…
What a LASHA Charter Really Costs in 2026
Every published LASHA rate band for 2026-2027, plus worked per-person math for 14, 18 and 22 guests — including the FOC slots that drop…
LASHA Cruise Maiden Season: Komodo Sailings Begin 17 August 2026
The 466 GT phinisi LASHA opens her maiden Komodo season on 17 August 2026. Here is what the first sailings look like — and…
Manta Point, Komodo: The Best Time to See Manta Rays
Reef mantas cruise Manta Point at 10–20 m — shallow enough for snorkellers, rich enough for divers. When to go, month by month, and…