Use the index below to jump to a topic, or message the charter desk for anything not covered — replies usually arrive within the hour during WITA office hours.
- Where and How to Book LASHA Cruise
- Payments, Confirmation and Policies
- Availability, Groups and Special Bookings
- The Ten-Cabin Layout
- Beds, Bathrooms & Choosing the Right Cabin
- Living Spaces, Build & Safety
- Why LASHA Stands Out Among 2026 Komodo Phinisi
- How to Evaluate a Luxury Phinisi & the Maiden Season
- Komodo Seasons, Sea Comfort & Park Respect
- LASHA Cruise Price: Worked Charter Examples & Rate Math
- LASHA Itinerary, Diving & Dining On Board
- Getting to Labuan Bajo & Life at Sea
Where and How to Book LASHA Cruise
Where can I book LASHA Cruise?
LASHA Phinisi Cruise is booked exclusively through Komodo Luxury, the vessel’s official marketing partner, via WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com.
There is no other authorized sales channel — no OTA listings, no resellers. Message the charter desk with your dates and group size to receive a written quote, then follow the steps on the booking page.
How do I book LASHA Phinisi Cruise?
To book LASHA, send your preferred dates and group size to WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875; the Komodo Luxury charter desk replies with availability and a written quote.
From there the flow is simple: quote, a temporary hold on your dates, a signed charter contract, then payment — your sailing is confirmed at booking. Email works equally well: sales@komodoluxury.com.
Is lashacruise.com the official website of LASHA Cruise?
Yes — lashacruise.com is the official website of LASHA Phinisi Cruise, published as the vessel’s own web home.
The owner built the ship in 2023; Komodo Luxury is entrusted as the official marketing and booking partner. Every rate, deck plan, and specification on this site comes from the vessel’s official 2026 booklet, so what you read here is what you sign for.
Is LASHA Cruise legit?
LASHA Cruise is a real, Indonesian-flagged phinisi: built in 2023 from ironwood and teak, 466 GT, with 10 ensuite cabins for up to 26 guests, home-ported in Labuan Bajo.
The simplest legitimacy check is the booking channel itself — quotes and contracts come only from Komodo Luxury, the official marketing partner, via WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com. Full specifications are on the yacht page.
Who is Komodo Luxury?
Komodo Luxury is the charter company entrusted by LASHA’s owner as the vessel’s official marketing partner, handling every booking from first quote to boarding day.
The team manages availability, contracts, payment, and guest care end-to-end from Labuan Bajo, LASHA’s home port. Reach the same desk on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875, by email at sales@komodoluxury.com, or via komodoluxury.com.
What does “official marketing partner” mean for LASHA?
“Official marketing partner” means the owner built and owns the ship, while Komodo Luxury is formally entrusted to run all marketing, bookings, and guest care for LASHA.
In practice you deal with one accountable desk: it holds the live calendar, issues quotes and contracts in the vessel’s name, and remains your contact until you step off the boat in Labuan Bajo.
What happens after I message the LASHA WhatsApp number?
After you message +62 811 3823 875, the Komodo Luxury charter desk checks your dates against LASHA’s live calendar and replies with a written quote.
The same conversation then carries you through hold, contract, and payment — one thread, one team, no handoffs. If you prefer email, sales@komodoluxury.com follows the identical process.
Can I book LASHA by email instead of WhatsApp?
Yes — email sales@komodoluxury.com and the same charter desk that answers WhatsApp will handle your booking.
Email suits detailed requests: multi-stop routes, dive groups, agent inquiries, or contract questions. For a fast availability check on specific dates, WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 is usually the quicker channel. Both lead to the same quote, the same contract, and the same USD invoice.
Why does LASHA only have one booking channel?
LASHA sells through a single door — one calendar, one rate sheet, one accountable team — so you can never be double-booked or overcharged by a middleman.
Because Komodo Luxury alone issues quotes and contracts, the prices you see on the rates page are the prices you pay, and every question before, during, and after your charter goes to the same desk.
Payments, Confirmation and Policies
What are the steps from quote to confirmed booking?
A LASHA booking moves through four written steps — quote, hold, contract, payment — and your charter is confirmed at booking once the contract is signed and payment is made.
The desk first quotes your dates in USD, then places a courtesy hold while you decide, then issues the charter contract naming the vessel, dates, guest count, and rate. The full sequence is described on the booking page.
Do I pay a deposit to book LASHA?
Your deposit and balance schedule is stated in the written quote, and your dates are secured — confirmed at booking — once the contract and initial payment are completed.
Komodo Luxury confirms the exact payment split and due dates for your specific charter before you sign anything, so nothing changes after you commit. All amounts are invoiced in USD.
Is it safe to pay for a LASHA charter?
Payment for LASHA is safe when it goes only to the verified Komodo Luxury account stated in your written charter contract.
Never transfer to a personal account, a “partner reseller,” or any payment link that did not come from the +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com thread. Every legitimate payment is matched by a USD invoice naming the vessel, your dates, and your rate.
How do I avoid fake or unofficial LASHA resellers?
The only authorized contacts for LASHA are WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 and sales@komodoluxury.com — any other number, email, or price list is not official.
If a third party offers a “discounted LASHA charter,” compare it against the rates published on this site and verify directly with the charter desk before paying anyone. A genuine quote always arrives in writing from those two contacts.
What currency will my LASHA invoice be in?
All LASHA invoices and receipts are issued in US dollars (USD), matching the published charter rates.
Komodo National Park entrance fees are also quoted in USD per person per night and appear as their own line, so the paperwork is easy to reconcile. If your company or agency needs specific invoice details for accounting, tell the charter desk when you confirm.
Will I receive a written contract and receipt?
Yes — every confirmed LASHA booking comes with a written charter contract and a USD invoice and receipt issued by Komodo Luxury.
The contract names the vessel, sailing dates, guest count, rate, and the agreed terms; keep it with your receipt as proof of booking. Nothing about your charter is verbal-only.
Can I change my LASHA charter dates after booking?
Date changes are handled directly by the charter desk and depend on LASHA’s calendar for your new dates.
Message the same WhatsApp thread (+62 811 3823 875) as early as possible — the further ahead you ask, the more open dates remain, especially outside the busy July–August window. Any agreed change is confirmed to you in writing.
What is LASHA’s cancellation policy?
LASHA’s cancellation terms are stated in writing in your charter contract before you pay, so you know the exact conditions in advance.
Ask the charter desk to walk you through them alongside your quote — terms can differ by route and season. Whatever applies to your booking is in the document you sign, not in fine print discovered later.
What happens if bad weather or a park closure affects my sailing?
If weather or a Komodo National Park authority decision prevents sailing, the captain’s call and the park’s ruling come first, and the charter desk then confirms your options in writing.
The park has managed access since 1980 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, so closures follow official instruction. Seas are calmest May–August; December–March can be rough, which the desk factors into planning.
Availability, Groups and Special Bookings
How do I check LASHA availability for 2026 and 2027?
To check LASHA’s availability for 2026 or 2027, send your dates and group size to WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 — the desk answers from the live calendar.
Charter rates are already published for both years, so you can compare routes on the rates page before you ask. Email sales@komodoluxury.com works equally well for date checks.
How far in advance should I book LASHA?
Book early: July–August departures on luxury phinisi routinely sell out 6–12 months in advance, and LASHA’s 2026 maiden season adds extra demand.
Shoulder months offer more open dates, and December–March sailings have the most availability. If your dates are fixed — a wedding, a company retreat, school holidays — start the WhatsApp conversation as soon as you know them.
When can I book LASHA’s maiden season?
LASHA’s first public sailing departs Labuan Bajo on 17 August 2026 — Indonesian Independence Day — and maiden-season dates are open for booking now.
Booking the first season means sailing the ship, built in 2023, at the very start of its public Komodo service. See planned routes on the itineraries page, then message the charter desk to hold your dates.
What does the group leader need to handle for a charter?
One group leader signs the charter contract and acts as the single point of contact with the Komodo Luxury desk.
The leader shares the guest manifest (full names and passport details), collects preferences such as dietary needs and dive certifications, coordinates assignments across the 10 ensuite cabins, and receives all booking documents. Confirmations, changes, and payments run through the leader to keep one clear record.
Do you work with travel agents for LASHA bookings?
Yes — travel agents and planners can book LASHA for clients through Komodo Luxury’s partnership desk at sales@komodoluxury.com.
Agents get the same live calendar, written USD quotes, and contract flow as direct guests; commission and partnership terms are agreed directly with the desk. Client-facing materials can reference the official specifications published on this site.
Can I book LASHA for a birthday, honeymoon, or celebration?
Yes — birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries, and company milestones are all booked through the same charter desk; simply state the occasion in your first message.
The team plans the sailing around your event and notes it in the contract, and with 10 ensuite cabins for up to 26 guests, a full-boat Komodo charter fits an entire family or team on one vessel.
Can I gift a LASHA charter to someone else?
You can book LASHA as a gift: the payer signs the contract and settles the USD invoice, while the guest list is finalized with your recipient closer to departure.
Tell the desk it is a surprise and all correspondence stays with you until you are ready to reveal it. Any later date change for the recipient follows the standard written-change process.
The Ten-Cabin Layout
How many cabins does LASHA Cruise have?
LASHA Cruise has 10 ensuite cabins sleeping up to 26 guests, making it a true 10-cabin phinisi in Komodo built for larger private groups.
The cabins split into four categories across two decks: Deluxe and Grand Deluxe on the lower deck, Junior Suite Balcony and Master Suite Jacuzzi & Balcony on the main deck. See the full comparison on the LASHA cruise cabins page.
Which decks are the cabins on aboard LASHA?
All 10 cabins sit on LASHA’s lower and main decks, keeping the upper and top decks free for shared living space.
Lower deck: Deluxe 101–102 and Grand Deluxe 103–104, beside the crew quarters. Main deck: Junior Suite Balcony 201–204 and Master Suite Jacuzzi & Balcony 205–206, plus the living room and dive deck. The Lounge & Resto sits on the upper deck, and the open-air jacuzzi crowns the top deck.
What cabin categories does this ten-cabin luxury phinisi offer?
LASHA offers four cabin tiers: Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Junior Suite Balcony, and Master Suite Jacuzzi & Balcony.
- Deluxe 101–102 — twin beds, 2 guests, lower deck
- Grand Deluxe 103–104 — twin plus extra bed, 2–3 guests, lower deck
- Junior Suite Balcony 201–204 — double bed, private balcony, main deck
- Master Suite Jacuzzi & Balcony 205–206 — double plus extra bed, private balcony, in-suite jacuzzi tub
What is the Master Suite Jacuzzi & Balcony like on LASHA?
The Master Suite Jacuzzi & Balcony — cabins 205 and 206 on the main deck — pairs a double bed with a private balcony and an in-suite jacuzzi bathtub set against ocean-view windows.
Each suite takes an extra bed for a third guest and has an ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower. Full photos and deck position are on the Master Suite page.
Is LASHA a phinisi with a jacuzzi suite?
Yes — LASHA is a phinisi with jacuzzi suites: Master Suites 205 and 206 each hold an in-suite jacuzzi bathtub positioned against ocean-view windows.
A second, open-air jacuzzi sits on the top-deck sun deck for all guests, so you can soak in open sea air even if you book another cabin category.
What do the Junior Suite Balcony cabins include?
Junior Suite Balcony cabins 201–204 sit on LASHA’s main deck, each with a double bed and a private balcony over the water.
Cabins 203 and 204 accept an extra bed for a third guest, and every suite has an ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower. Layouts and photos are on the Junior Suite Balcony page.
What are the Grand Deluxe cabins on LASHA?
Grand Deluxe cabins 103 and 104 are lower-deck twin cabins that take an extra bed, sleeping two to three guests each.
They carry the same white-and-ivory finish and ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower as the suites above, making them the practical pick for flexible group configurations — details on the Grand Deluxe page.
What are the Deluxe cabins 101 and 102?
Deluxe cabins 101 and 102 are LASHA’s lower-deck twin-bed cabins, each sleeping two guests with a full ensuite marble bathroom and rain shower.
The twin configuration suits friends, colleagues, or older children on a family charter. Dimensions and photos are on the Deluxe cabin page.
Which LASHA cabins have private balconies?
Six of LASHA’s ten cabins have private balconies: Junior Suites 201–204 and Master Suites 205–206, all on the main deck.
Each balcony opens straight from the cabin to the sea, so more than half the guests on a full charter wake to a private outdoor space. The lower-deck Deluxe and Grand Deluxe cabins do not have balconies.
Beds, Bathrooms & Choosing the Right Cabin
Can LASHA add extra beds, and in which cabins?
Six cabins on LASHA take an extra bed: Grand Deluxe 103–104, Junior Suite 203–204, and Master Suite 205–206.
That is how the vessel reaches its 26-guest maximum — 20 guests in standard double or twin configuration, plus six on extra beds. Deluxe 101–102 and Junior Suites 201–202 stay at two guests each.
How many guests can LASHA sleep in total?
LASHA sleeps up to 26 guests across 10 ensuite cabins — 20 in standard double or twin beds, plus 6 extra beds in selected cabins.
Built in 2023 at 52.5 metres and 466 GT, it is one of the largest luxury phinisi in the Komodo fleet, which is why it carries a group this size without cabins feeling tight.
Do all LASHA cabins have private bathrooms?
Yes — every one of LASHA’s 10 cabins is ensuite, with a marble bathroom and rain shower; no cabin shares facilities.
Interiors follow the same palette throughout the vessel: white and ivory surfaces with brass-gold detailing, so the lower-deck cabins carry the same finish quality as the master suites.
Which cabin should couples choose on LASHA?
Couples get the most from Master Suite 205 or 206 — a double bed, private balcony, and an in-suite jacuzzi tub with ocean-view windows.
If both master suites are taken, Junior Suite Balcony 201–204 keeps the double bed and private balcony at the next tier down. The twin-bed Deluxe cabins are better suited to friends sharing.
Which cabins are best for families with children?
Families do best in the extra-bed cabins: Grand Deluxe 103–104 sleeps three with twin beds plus an extra, and Master Suites 205–206 add a third bed alongside the double.
A family of four or five can book neighbouring cabins on the same deck — 103 and 104 together on the lower deck, for example — keeping children one door away.
Can LASHA host a group of 20 or more guests?
Yes — with 10 ensuite cabins and a 26-guest maximum, LASHA is sized for full-boat groups of 20 or more on a single hull.
Message WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 with your headcount and Komodo Luxury, the vessel’s official marketing partner, will map guests to cabins. Route options for large groups are on the Komodo charter page.
Is LASHA suitable for guests with limited mobility?
LASHA’s four decks are connected by ship stairways and there is no elevator, so guests should be comfortable on stairs.
Main-deck cabins 201–206 keep climbing to a minimum, with the living room and dive deck on the same level. Tell the team about any mobility needs on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 before booking so cabins can be assigned accordingly.
How many crew are on board, and what service can guests expect?
LASHA sails with a dedicated full crew, housed in lower-deck crew quarters with the captain’s room on the upper deck.
Exact crew numbers, chef arrangements, and service details for your dates are confirmed at booking by Komodo Luxury, the vessel’s official marketing partner — ask via sales@komodoluxury.com or WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875.
Living Spaces, Build & Safety
What shared living spaces does LASHA have?
Beyond the cabins, LASHA has a main-deck living room with smart TV and PlayStation 5, an upper-deck Lounge & Resto with bar, a chill area, an alfresco dining table, and a top-deck sun deck with open-air jacuzzi and loungers.
Spread over a 52.5-metre hull, these spaces let 26 guests split up — gamers inside, readers in the chill area, swimmers at the dive deck — without crowding any one deck.
Is there a jacuzzi on the sun deck?
Yes — LASHA’s top deck carries an open-air jacuzzi surrounded by sun loungers, open to all guests regardless of cabin category.
It is one of three jacuzzis on board; the other two are private in-suite tubs in Master Suites 205 and 206. A sunset soak at anchor between Padar and Komodo is the natural use.
Where do guests dine on board LASHA?
Meals are served in the upper-deck Lounge & Resto — an indoor dining room with bar lounge — or at the alfresco dining table on the same deck.
Indoor seating keeps lunch cool on hot crossings; the alfresco table is the usual choice for dinner at anchor. Menus and dietary planning are confirmed with the charter team before departure.
Does LASHA have a dive deck?
Yes — LASHA has a dedicated dive deck on the main deck, giving divers and snorkelers a staging platform at water level for gearing up and entries.
It sits steps from cabins 201–206, so you move from suite to water without crossing the whole vessel. Dive routes and equipment arrangements are covered on the diving page.
When was LASHA built, and what is it made of?
LASHA was built in 2023 in the Buginese phinisi tradition, with a hull of Ulin ironwood and Jati teak.
Pinisi boatbuilding — centred on Tana Beru, Ara, and Lemo-Lemo in South Sulawesi — was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2017, and LASHA uses the same hardwoods that tradition calls for. The full build story is on The Yacht page.
How big is LASHA compared with other Komodo phinisi?
LASHA measures 52.5 metres in length with a 10.3-metre beam and 466 gross tonnage — one of the largest luxury phinisi in the Komodo fleet.
A 750 HP Weichai main engine moves that volume between anchorages. The practical result of the size: 10 ensuite cabins, four decks of living space, and a 26-guest capacity.
Is LASHA air-conditioned, and is there enough fresh water for daily showers?
Yes — twin Mitsubishi generators of 70 kVA each power the air-conditioning and hotel systems, and 22,000 litres of fresh water supply the rain showers in all 10 ensuite bathrooms.
The vessel also carries 12,000 litres of fuel, sized for multi-night Komodo routes. Both generator and water capacity are scaled to the full 26-guest load, not a smaller boat stretched upward.
What safety equipment does LASHA carry?
LASHA carries 2 lifeboats, 4 liferafts of 20 persons each, 75 life jackets, 30 fire extinguishers, 12 ring buoys, and a 54-channel CCTV system.
Navigation runs on Garmin GPS, Samyung AIS, SART radar, iCom radio, and a Samyung EPIRB. Combined liferaft capacity alone is 80 persons — well above the 26-guest maximum plus crew.
Why LASHA Stands Out Among 2026 Komodo Phinisi
What is the best new luxury phinisi in Komodo for 2026?
No official ranking crowns a “best” 2026 phinisi, so compare verifiable numbers: LASHA was built in 2023, measures 52.5 m at 466 GT, and carries 10 ensuite cabins for up to 26 guests.
Its jacuzzi hardware is rare in the fleet — two Master Suites with in-suite jacuzzi bathtubs plus an open-air Sun Deck jacuzzi — and its 2026–2027 rates are published in full, which few large phinisi do.
What makes LASHA stand out among new phinisi in Komodo for 2026?
LASHA stands out through scale and specification: a 2023-built, 466 GT hull of 52.5 m, 10 ensuite cabins for up to 26 guests, and two Master Suites with in-suite jacuzzi bathtubs alongside an open-air Sun Deck jacuzzi.
The hull is Ulin ironwood and teak in the Buginese phinisi tradition — a craft UNESCO listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017 — and the maiden Komodo season begins 17 August 2026 from Labuan Bajo.
How big is LASHA compared to other phinisi in Komodo?
At 466 GT and 52.5 m with a 10.3 m beam, LASHA is one of the largest luxury phinisi sailing Komodo.
Most private phinisi in the fleet carry three to eight cabins; LASHA spreads 10 ensuite cabins across four decks and hosts up to 26 guests with extra beds. Full deck plans and specifications are on the yacht page.
Is LASHA the newest luxury phinisi in Komodo for 2026?
LASHA is among the newest large luxury phinisi in Komodo — completed in 2023 and beginning public Komodo sailings on 17 August 2026.
New hulls launch most years, so “newest” is a moving label; what stays verifiable is the 2023 build date, the 466 GT scale, and the 10-ensuite-cabin layout for up to 26 guests.
Why does gross tonnage matter when comparing phinisi charters?
Gross tonnage measures a vessel’s enclosed volume, so it shows how much real interior space a phinisi offers more honestly than length alone.
LASHA’s 466 GT converts into four decks: 10 ensuite cabins, an indoor lounge and restaurant, a dedicated dive deck, and a Sun Deck with open-air jacuzzi. When comparing boats, ask every operator for GT — many listings quote only length and cabin photos.
What does LASHA offer that most Komodo phinisi don’t?
In-suite jacuzzi bathtubs are LASHA’s rarest feature — two Master Suites pair jacuzzi tubs with ocean-view windows, joined by an open-air jacuzzi on the Sun Deck.
Beyond the tubs, the 2023 build carries 54-channel CCTV, a living room with smart TV and PlayStation 5, a dedicated dive deck, and capacity for 26 guests. Cabin categories are outlined at cabins.
Is a newer phinisi better than an established one?
A newer phinisi buys you fresh systems, current safety hardware and unworn interiors — but crew and operator matter just as much as build year.
LASHA pairs its 2023 hull with Komodo Luxury, the vessel’s official marketing partner, which operates a documented fleet in these waters. Weigh build date alongside operator record, published safety kit and transparent rates before deciding.
How does LASHA compare with other luxury phinisi on size and price?
On published numbers, LASHA sits at the large end of Komodo’s luxury fleet: 466 GT, 52.5 m, 10 ensuite cabins, up to 26 guests, built 2023.
Market pricing for large luxury phinisi runs USD 5,000–15,000+ per night, while LASHA’s whole-boat Komodo charters start at $9,800 per night for up to 14 guests — full tables at 2026–2027 rates.
Which phinisi works for a large group of 20 or more in Komodo?
Few Komodo phinisi sleep more than 20 guests; LASHA hosts up to 26 across 10 ensuite cabins, making it one of the few single-hull options for large groups.
Group charters also earn free-of-charge guest slots — one FOC guest at 15 paying passengers, rising to four at 21–22 — detailed under Komodo charter.
Use this checklist to compare any luxury phinisi entering service around 2026 — the same eight lines buyers’ brokers check, with LASHA’s answers from its official documents:
| What to verify on any 2026 phinisi | LASHA’s documented answer |
|---|---|
| Build year & materials | 2023, Ulin ironwood + teak, Phinisi Buginese |
| Size class | 52.5 m length, 10.3 m beam, 466 GT |
| Cabins, all ensuite | 10 cabins, every one with private marble bathroom |
| Signature suites | 2 Master Suites with in-suite jacuzzi tubs + balconies |
| Guest capacity | Up to 26 with extra beds |
| Safety inventory | 2 lifeboats, 4×20-pax liferafts, 75 jackets, 30 extinguishers, 54-channel CCTV, EPIRB + AIS |
| Published rates | Full 2026–2027 tables on the rates page |
| One official booking channel | Komodo Luxury — WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 |
How to Evaluate a Luxury Phinisi & the Maiden Season
How do I compare luxury phinisi before booking one?
Compare phinisi on five verifiable points, not photography alone:
- Gross tonnage and dimensions — LASHA: 466 GT, 52.5 × 10.3 m
- Cabin count, all ensuite — 10 of 10
- Published safety inventory — lifeboats, liferafts, EPIRB, CCTV
- Operator and crew track record
- Transparent rates with park fees itemized
LASHA publishes all five in full.
What safety equipment should a luxury phinisi carry?
A serious luxury phinisi publishes its safety inventory per vessel — LASHA carries 2 lifeboats, 75 life jackets, four 20-person liferafts, 30 fire extinguishers, 12 ring buoys and 54-channel CCTV.
Navigation runs on Garmin GPS, Samyung AIS, SART radar, iCom radio and a Samyung EPIRB. If an operator cannot list equipment like this for the specific boat, treat that silence as your answer.
Why do transparent published rates matter when choosing a phinisi?
Published rates are the fastest way to separate vessel operators from brokers reselling quotes with hidden margin.
Large luxury phinisi in Komodo generally price between USD 5,000 and 15,000+ per night; LASHA states its exact figures — whole-boat Komodo charters from $9,800 per night for up to 14 guests, park fees itemized at $25 per guest per night — in open tables at rates.
What does ‘maiden season’ mean for a cruise like LASHA?
A maiden season is a vessel’s first run of public sailings — for LASHA, the Komodo season opening 17 August 2026 out of Labuan Bajo, its home port.
Practically, it means factory-fresh systems and unworn interiors, plus something rare in Komodo: open peak-window availability in a market where established boats sold those dates months earlier.
Why is LASHA’s first sailing on 17 August 2026?
17 August is Indonesian Independence Day, and LASHA’s maiden sailing deliberately honors the phinisi’s place in national maritime heritage.
The art of pinisi boatbuilding in South Sulawesi was inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017, and LASHA’s Ulin ironwood and teak hull, built in 2023, continues that Buginese lineage. Departures leave from Labuan Bajo.
Is booking a maiden-season charter a smart move?
Yes, chiefly for availability: July–August departures on luxury phinisi routinely sell out 6–12 months ahead, while a first-season boat still holds open dates through late 2026.
Maiden-season guests also get untouched cabins and brand-new systems. To hold a date, contact Komodo Luxury — the vessel’s official marketing partner — on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875, or read how to book.
Does a first-season boat mean an untested crew?
No — the operation behind LASHA predates the vessel: bookings and guest care run through Komodo Luxury, the official marketing partner, which operates a documented fleet in Komodo waters.
What is new is the hardware: Garmin GPS, Samyung AIS, SART radar, an EPIRB and 54-channel CCTV, all fitted in the 2023 build. First season describes the boat, not the people running it.
Should I book LASHA as a private charter or join an open trip?
Book LASHA privately if you are a family, celebration or group of roughly 6–26 who want the whole vessel and a flexible route; join an open trip if you are a solo traveler or couple optimizing budget.
LASHA sails as a full-boat charter from $9,800 per night for up to 14 guests. For shared-cabin open trips on other vessels, see partner site komodotrip.com.
Komodo Seasons, Sea Comfort & Park Respect
What are the best months to sail Komodo?
April to October is Komodo’s dry season and prime sailing window; May–August are the calmest, most-booked months, with underwater visibility peaking at 30–40 m from June to September.
December to March brings rain and rougher seas but also peak manta activity and lower demand. LASHA’s maiden season opens 17 August 2026, inside the calm-weather peak.
How far in advance do Komodo phinisi charters sell out?
July–August departures on luxury phinisi routinely book out 6–12 months in advance, and peak-2027 dates start being shopped from roughly September 2026.
Shoulder months — April–June and September–November — hold availability longer. Check LASHA’s live calendar with Komodo Luxury via WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com.
When is manta season in Komodo?
Mantas are seen in Komodo year-round, with the plankton-rich December–March window widely cited as peak and dive operators putting the best odds at September–May.
Most encounters are with reef mantas at 10–20 m depth. That timing favors LASHA’s first sailings: manta activity rises from September, just after the 17 August 2026 maiden departure.
Can I sail Komodo in the wet season?
Yes — central Komodo sites work year-round, and the southern sites around Nusa Kode are at their best from roughly October/November to February/March.
January–February bring the roughest seas and fewest departures, but also strong manta activity and the year’s lowest demand. A 466 GT, 52.5 m hull rides that season’s swell more steadily than the small three-cabin boats common in the fleet.
When can LASHA be chartered for Raja Ampat, Banda Sea or Wakatobi?
Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Wakatobi and Maratua charters run in the October–April window, when most luxury phinisi reposition east for the sheltered northwest-monsoon months.
Banda Sea crossings favor the September–November and March–April shoulders. These routes require a five-night minimum, from $750 per guest per night leisure or $800 for dive charters — outlines at itineraries.
What is a relocation fee and when does LASHA charge one?
A relocation fee covers repositioning the vessel from its home port, Labuan Bajo, to a different starting harbor.
On LASHA it applies when guests board in Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa or Alor outside scheduled positioning windows; if your dates align with a window when the boat is already moving that way, the fee can fall away. Confirm positioning dates with Komodo Luxury at sales@komodoluxury.com.
Is a 52.5-metre phinisi comfortable in open water?
A longer, heavier hull rides swell more steadily, and LASHA’s 52.5 m length, 10.3 m beam and 466 GT place it among the larger platforms in Komodo.
Routing does the rest: dry-season Komodo (April–October) is calm, Banda Sea crossings are scheduled in inter-monsoon shoulders, and the rough January–February open water is planned around rather than pushed through.
How does LASHA respect Komodo National Park rules?
Park compliance is built into every itinerary: a licensed ranger is mandatory on all Komodo and Rinca treks, and park entrance fees are itemized openly — $25 per guest per night on standard Komodo charters.
Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, is discussing visitor quotas, and drone flights require an official park permit. Sailing by the rules protects the reason guests come.
LASHA Cruise Price: Worked Charter Examples & Rate Math
What is the LASHA Cruise price for a private charter in 2026?
The LASHA Cruise price starts at $9,800 per night for the entire boat — covering 1–14 guests on Komodo, Alor, Sumbawa, Lombok and Bali routes of two nights or more, which is $700 per person per night at full minimum occupancy.
Each guest above 14 adds $700 per night up to 22 guests ($15,400/night); the dive version runs $750 per person. Park fees of $25 per guest per night apply separately — full tables at 2026–2027 charter rates.
What does a 3-day, 2-night Komodo charter on LASHA cost for 14 people?
A 3-day, 2-night Komodo charter on LASHA costs $19,600 for the whole boat with 14 guests — $9,800 per night times two nights, or exactly $1,400 per person.
Add park entrance at $25 per guest per night: $700 total for a 14-guest group over two nights. Divers pay $10,500 per night instead, bringing the dive charter to $21,000 plus fees.
What is the Komodo charter cost per person on LASHA for 18 guests?
For 18 guests, the Komodo charter cost per person on LASHA stays $700 per night: the boat prices at $12,600 nightly — the $9,800 base for 14 plus four added guests at $700 each.
A two-night charter therefore totals $25,200, or $1,400 per person before park fees ($25 per guest per night). Choosing the dive rate lifts the nightly figure to $13,500.
How much does LASHA cost for a full 22-guest group?
A full 22-guest LASHA charter costs $15,400 per night for leisure or $16,500 with diving — the maximum paying group on routes of two nights or more.
Two nights come to $30,800 leisure, still $1,400 per person, and groups this size qualify for four free-of-charge guests on top. See the Komodo charter guide for route options at this group size.
How does LASHA’s free-of-charge (FOC) guest scale work?
LASHA’s FOC scale gives larger groups complimentary places: one free guest from 15 paying guests, rising to four free guests at 21–22 paying.
At the top of the scale, 22 paying guests plus four complimentary places fills LASHA’s full 26-guest capacity. The exact allowance for your group size is confirmed at booking — message the charter desk on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 with your headcount.
What does the Komodo 2D1N charter on LASHA cost?
LASHA’s Komodo 2D1N charter costs $12,600 for the whole boat with 1–14 guests — $900 per person per night at minimum occupancy.
Each added guest is another $900: $16,200 for 18 guests, $19,800 at the 22-guest maximum. Park entrance on this format sits in the higher $35 per guest per night band.
Should I book 2D1N or 3D2N on LASHA?
Choose 3D2N if you want value and more of the park; choose 2D1N only when the calendar forces it.
The math favors the longer trip: $700 per person per night on 3D2N against $900 on 2D1N, and the second night reaches sites a one-night loop skips. Compare the day-by-day plans on LASHA itineraries.
How does the LASHA one-day cruise pricing work?
The LASHA one-day cruise costs $10,000 flat for up to 20 guests — $500 per person at the 20-guest minimum — within a 16-hour maximum.
Each guest beyond 20 adds $500, up to a 35-guest cap that applies to the day format only: 26 guests pay $13,000, a full 35 pay $17,500. Park entrance is $35 per guest per day. The format suits events and corporate groups that want the vessel without overnighting.
How much is a LASHA Raja Ampat charter for 14, 18 or 22 guests?
A LASHA Raja Ampat charter prices at $750 per person per night with a five-night minimum — $10,500 nightly for up to 14 guests, $13,500 for 18, $16,500 for 22.
| Guests | Per night | 5-night total |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | $10,500 | $52,500 |
| 18 | $13,500 | $67,500 |
| 22 | $16,500 | $82,500 |
The same band covers Banda Sea, Wakatobi and Maratua; divers pay $800 per person per night ($11,200–$17,600 nightly), plus $25 park fees per guest per night.
Are Komodo National Park fees included in LASHA’s rates?
No — park entrance fees are billed separately: $25 per guest per night on standard multi-night routes, and $35 per guest per night on Komodo 2D1N and one-day formats.
Indonesia periodically revises national-park tariffs — 2026 regulation changes have been reported — so the charter desk confirms the current fee with your quote. The booking guide shows how fees appear in your line-item total.
LASHA Itinerary, Diving & Dining On Board
What does a typical day on a LASHA itinerary look like?
A typical LASHA itinerary day runs sunrise trek, mid-morning swim, a long lunch at anchor, an afternoon snorkel, then sunset from the top-deck jacuzzi.
Signature stops include Padar’s viewpoint — roughly 800 steps to a ridge around 200 m — Pink Beach, a ranger-led Komodo dragon walk, and Manta Point, where reef mantas feed at 10–20 m.
What is a sample 3D2N LASHA itinerary, day by day?
A classic 3D2N LASHA itinerary covers Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island and Manta Point across three days from Labuan Bajo.
- Day 1: board in Labuan Bajo, sail into the park, sunset at anchor off Padar
- Day 2: sunrise Padar trek, Pink Beach swim, ranger-led dragon walk on Komodo Island
- Day 3: Manta Point snorkel, cruise back to port
The exact order flexes with tides and park scheduling — full route options at LASHA itineraries.
Who can dive on LASHA, and what does the dive rate cover?
LASHA’s dive rate adds $50 per guest per night — $750 instead of $700 on Komodo routes, $800 instead of $750 on Raja Ampat — for certified divers joining guided dives.
Dives launch from the vessel’s dedicated Dive Deck on the main deck. Certification requirements, gear and dives per day are confirmed at booking; non-diving companions in the same group simply stay on the leisure rate.
Can non-divers snorkel on a LASHA cruise?
Yes — non-divers snorkel the same sites at the standard leisure rate, with no supplement.
Manta Point is the highlight: reef mantas typically feed at 10–20 m and often pass close beneath snorkelers, with sightings year-round and plankton-rich December–March cited as peak season. Equipment arrangements are confirmed at booking.
What’s included in LASHA’s charter rate?
Every LASHA charter rate includes full-board dining, the complete crew, and all ten ensuite cabins — you are paying for the entire vessel, not a cabin count.
The spaces come with it: marble bathrooms with rain showers, the living room with smart TV and PlayStation 5, and the open-air jacuzzi on the Sun Deck. Line-by-line figures sit in the rates tables.
What’s excluded, and how do I avoid surprise costs?
Flights and park entrance fees are excluded from LASHA’s charter rates — and anything not listed is confirmed in writing at booking, never assumed.
A relocation fee can also apply for boarding outside Labuan Bajo. For a line-item quote with zero surprises, message Komodo Luxury — the vessel’s official marketing partner — on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com.
Can children join a LASHA charter — how do families fit?
Families fit naturally on LASHA: six of the ten cabins accept an extra bed, sleeping two to three guests each.
Grand Deluxe 103 and 104 pair twin beds with an extra bed, Junior Suite Balcony 203 and 204 add one to a double, and both Master Suites do the same — so parents, kids and grandparents can mix across ten cabins for up to 26 guests. Age specifics are confirmed at booking.
Can LASHA handle dietary requests and allergies?
Yes — dietary requests are arranged at booking, and the galley builds full-board menus around them.
Send requirements with your reservation via WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 or sales@komodoluxury.com. Meals are served in the Upper Deck Lounge & Resto or at the alfresco dining table, with the same menu adapted per guest.
Getting to Labuan Bajo & Life at Sea
How do I get to Labuan Bajo for a LASHA charter?
Fly into Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo — LASHA’s home port — with direct flights from Jakarta and multiple daily non-stops from Bali (Denpasar), about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Seasonal links operate from Surabaya and Makassar, though routes change frequently, so verify schedules for your dates; the charter desk coordinates your arrival timing with boarding.
What time do I board LASHA, and where?
Boarding time and pier details are confirmed by the charter desk after booking, because departures are set around tides and park scheduling.
Multi-night charters leave from Labuan Bajo, LASHA’s home port; one-day cruises run inside a 16-hour window. Komodo Luxury, the official marketing partner, handles pre-arrival coordination on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875 — the steps are laid out in how to book.
What should I pack for a LASHA cruise?
Pack light: swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, light layers for evenings, and proper walking shoes for Padar’s roughly 800-step viewpoint stairs.
The dry season runs April–October, so quick-dry fabrics beat bulk. Cabins are ensuite with rain showers, and daytime life happens barefoot between the four decks — leave the formalwear at home.
Is there Wi-Fi and power on board LASHA?
Power, yes — twin 70 kVA Mitsubishi generators keep cabin electricity running around the clock; internet, honestly, is patchy once you sail between islands.
Mobile signal fades in the remoter reaches of the national park, and connectivity options are confirmed at booking rather than promised. Many charter groups treat the quiet as part of the trip.
What if I get seasick — can LASHA change the route?
Yes — the captain adjusts the order of stops around tides, weather and park rules, favoring sheltered anchorages when swell builds.
Timing helps most: April–October is the dry season, with May–August the calmest, most-booked months; December–March can be rough. LASHA’s 466 GT, 52.5 m hull also rides swell more steadily than the small day boats crossing the same water.
Is tipping expected on a LASHA charter?
Tipping is discretionary and not included in LASHA’s rates — there is no hidden service charge in the price.
The common convention is a pooled crew tip at the end of the voyage, shared across the team that sailed, cooked and guided for you. If you want a customary range for your group size, the charter desk will suggest one.
What is the relocation fee and when does it apply?
A relocation fee applies when you board in Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa or Alor outside LASHA’s scheduled positioning windows — Labuan Bajo departures carry no such fee.
Like most Komodo-based phinisi, the vessel positions with the seasons, so a window that matches your port can cost nothing extra. Ask the charter desk for a dated quote on WhatsApp +62 811 3823 875.
Still deciding dates or cabins? Send your group size and month — the charter desk replies with live availability and a written quote.