How Much Cash to Bring on a Komodo Trip: ATMs, Park Fees & an IDR Budget
Plan on Rp2,500,000–3,500,000 (roughly US$150–215) per person in cash for a Komodo liveaboard. Withdraw it in Bali before you fly: Labuan Bajo has ATMs,…
The LASHA Blog
Route notes, cabin stories and honest planning guidance for Komodo National Park — written by the charter desk, updated for the 2026 maiden season.
Tipping the Crew on a Komodo Liveaboard: How Much, When & to Whom
The Lounge and Resto aboard LASHA. The customary tip on a luxury Komodo liveaboard is 5–10% of the charter value, or US$10–20 per guest…
Wi-Fi & Phone Signal on a Komodo Liveaboard: What to Expect Aboard LASHA
The living room lounge aboard LASHA. Expect strong 4G in Labuan Bajo, patchy signal at the edges of Komodo National Park, and long stretches…
Best Komodo Liveaboard 2027: How to Choose by Category
The best Komodo liveaboard for 2027 depends on category, not brand: ultra-luxury phinisi for private whole-boat charters, classic phinisi for mid-range character, steel dive…
Best Raja Ampat Liveaboard 2027: How to Choose the Right Boat
The best Raja Ampat liveaboard for 2027 is one built for distance: an October–April season, five-night minimum itineraries from Sorong, 12,000-litre fuel range, 22,000-litre…
Komodo Liveaboard from Bali: Fly First, Then Sail
Komodo liveaboards do not depart from Bali. The correct route is a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan…
Does an Onboard Jacuzzi Matter in Komodo? What LASHA’s Jacuzzi Suites Actually Change
The honest answer: yes, a jacuzzi matters on a Komodo liveaboard — but for recovery, not for show. Komodo is a physical park. You…
A Floating Boardroom: Planning a 26-Guest Corporate Retreat Charter in Komodo Aboard LASHA
Yes — a 26-person company offsite can run on a single vessel in Komodo National Park. LASHA, a 52.5-metre luxury phinisi that begins sailing…
What’s Included on LASHA? Charter Inclusions, Park Fees and Airport Transfers Explained
In short: A LASHA charter is priced as one whole-boat rate that covers the vessel, her full crew, all meals aboard and the standard…
Is LASHA the Best Luxury Liveaboard in Komodo? An Honest Comparison
In short: LASHA is one of the largest and newest luxury phinisi sailing Komodo — 52.5 m length overall, launched in 2023, with 10…
LASHA Raja Ampat 2027: The Eastern Expedition Season, Route by Route
In short: LASHA opens her 2027 eastern expedition season with charters across Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Wakatobi, and Maratua, running alongside her Komodo…
LASHA Private Charter or By Cabin? How Booking Actually Works
In short: LASHA is sold primarily as a whole-boat private charter — one rate for the entire 10-cabin, 26-guest phinisi. Long-haul expedition routes start…