Sun Deck & Shared Jacuzzi
The top deck opens to teak sun loungers and a shared jacuzzi with lounge seating around it — the natural place to end a day of trekking and diving as the light drops over the islands.
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Lasha Phinisi Cruise — 52.5m VVIP Komodo Charter
Quick Answer: Lasha is a 52.5-metre VVIP phinisi built from ulin and teak, carrying up to 26 guests in 10 air-conditioned en-suite cabins across four decks. Private charters from Labuan Bajo start at USD 10,800 per night, with a shared jacuzzi sun deck, indoor dining and bar lounge, and a dedicated dive deck.
About Lasha Phinisi Cruise
Lasha is a traditional Buginese phinisi built from select ulin and teak wood, stretching 52.5 metres across four well-appointed decks with a 10.3-metre beam. At 466 gross tons and powered by a 750HP Weichai X6170, she is built for serious cruising rather than short hops — the kind of hull that holds its line across the open crossings between north and south Komodo.
She sleeps up to 26 guests in 10 private en-suite cabins, from Deluxe twins with porthole views up to Master Suites with a private balcony and jacuzzi. That scale makes her one of the few vessels in the Komodo liveaboard fleet that can take a large family group, a company retreat, or two or three travelling families without splitting anyone across boats.
Lasha sails out of Labuan Bajo on private charters and share-cabin open trips, and also runs Raja Ampat seasons outside the Komodo calendar.
Onboard
Four Decks, End to End
Lasha separates her decks by purpose — diving down low, dining and lounging in the middle, sun and jacuzzi up top — so a large group never has to share one space all day.
Indoor Dining & Bar Lounge
The upper deck carries an air-conditioned indoor dining area and a bar lounge with panoramic windows, seating the full 26 guests in one sitting rather than in shifts.
Living Room & Indoor Lounge
A separate air-conditioned living room gives the group somewhere to sit out a midday squall or a long crossing without giving up the dining table.
Aft Deck & Dive Deck
A shaded aft lounge sits directly above a dedicated dive deck on the main level, so tanks, rinse tanks and kit-up space stay out of the way of everyone who is not diving.
Diving in KomodoCabins & Suites
Master Suite — Jacuzzi & Balcony
- Beds: double bed plus extra bed
- Bathroom: private, with jacuzzi
- Outlook: private balcony, sea view
- Air conditioning throughout
Junior Suite Balcony
- Beds: double bed plus extra bed
- Bathroom: private en-suite
- Outlook: private balcony, sea view
- Air conditioning throughout
Grand Deluxe
- Beds: twin beds plus extra bed
- Bathroom: private en-suite
- Outlook: porthole view
- Air conditioning throughout
Deluxe
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: en-suite
- Outlook: porthole view
- Air conditioning throughout
Every cabin on Lasha is air-conditioned with its own en-suite bathroom and hot shower. Ten cabins sleep 20 guests two to a room; the extra beds in the Master, Junior and Grand Deluxe cabins take her to a maximum of 26 — which is how a charter for a large family or a company group fits on one hull.
Technical Specification
| Vessel type | Traditional Buginese phinisi, ulin and teak wood |
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| Dimensions | 52.5 m length × 10.3 m beam, four decks |
| Gross tonnage | 466 GT |
| Engine | Weichai X6170 (750HP) |
| Electricity | 2 × Mitsubishi 6D22 generators (70 kVA) |
| Fresh water | 22,000 litres |
| Navigation & safety | GPS, AIS, radio, radar, EPIRB, SOS flare signals, binoculars, life vests |
| Cabins | 10 air-conditioned cabins, all en-suite with hot shower |
| Capacity | Up to 26 guests |
| Departure | Labuan Bajo, Flores |
Lasha keeps a vessel site of her own at lashacruise.com, where the deck plan and current season calendar are published in full.
Who Lasha Suits
At 26 guests across 10 cabins, Lasha sits in a bracket most of the Komodo fleet cannot reach. Boutique phinisi cap out around 12–16 guests, which forces a large group onto two hulls with two schedules; Lasha keeps everyone on one boat, one itinerary, one dinner table.
That makes her the practical answer for multi-generational family charters, company retreats, wedding parties, and dive clubs travelling together — particularly where the group splits between divers and non-divers, since the dive deck and the sun deck are on different levels.
If your group is smaller than 14, the private charter rate still applies as a flat vessel price, so a smaller party gets the whole boat at the same nightly cost. Compare it against the wider luxury tier before you decide.
Sample itinerary
Lasha 4D3N Private Komodo Charter
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Day 1 — Kelor Island, Manjarite & Kalong Island
Board at Labuan Bajo and sail to Kelor for the hilltop climb, snorkel the reef at Manjarite, then anchor off Kalong Island to watch the flying-fox colony lift off the mangroves at dusk.
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Day 2 — Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar & Manta Point
The full day: sunrise on Padar for the three-bay panorama, a swim at Pink Beach, a ranger-guided dragon trek on Komodo Island, the sandbar at Taka Makassar, then diving or snorkelling with reef mantas at Manta Point.
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Day 3 — Siaba Island & Sebayur Island
A slower day on the turtle grounds at Siaba and the house reef at Sebayur — the two sites that reliably deliver for snorkellers and newer divers alike.
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Day 4 — Rangko Cave, Seraya & Sabolo / Bidadari
Swim the underground pool at Rangko Cave, a last snorkel off Seraya or Sabolo, then disembark back at Labuan Bajo.
Lasha also runs 2D1N and 3D2N versions of this route, and because a private charter is not sharing its schedule, the order and pace can be rebuilt around your group. Destinations may change with weather and sea conditions — the captain’s call always comes first.
Lasha Charter Rates
Private charter — Komodo, Alor, Sumbawa, Lombok & Bali. Whole-vessel price per night, minimum 2 nights. A relocation fee applies if Lasha has to sail to Komodo, Alor, Lombok or Bali, or return to her home port in Labuan Bajo.
| Package | 1–14 pax | 15 pax | 16 pax | 17 pax | 18 pax | 19 pax | 20 pax | 21 pax | 22 pax |
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| Leisure trip | USD 10,800 | USD 11,600 | USD 12,350 | USD 13,100 | USD 13,900 | USD 14,650 | USD 15,400 | USD 16,200 | USD 17,000 |
| Diving trip | USD 11,600 | USD 12,400 | USD 13,200 | USD 14,100 | USD 14,900 | USD 15,700 | USD 16,500 | USD 17,350 | USD 18,200 |
| Free of charge | +0 pax | +1 pax | +1 pax | +2 pax | +2 pax | +3 pax | +3 pax | +3 pax | +4 pax |
Rates are per night for the whole vessel. Komodo National Park entrance fee is USD 25 per person per night on top.
Private charter — Komodo 2D1N. One-night whole-vessel price.
| Package | 1–14 pax | 15 pax | 16 pax | 17 pax | 18 pax | 19 pax | 20 pax | 21 pax | 22 pax |
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| 2D1N | USD 13,900 | USD 14,900 | USD 15,900 | USD 16,900 | USD 17,900 | USD 18,850 | USD 19,800 | USD 20,800 | USD 21,800 |
| Free of charge | +0 pax | +1 pax | +1 pax | +2 pax | +2 pax | +3 pax | +3 pax | +4 pax | +4 pax |
Komodo National Park entrance fee is USD 35 per person per night on the 2D1N package.
Open trip 3D2N — share cabin. Per person, minimum 14 people to run.
| Package | Price | Minimum |
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| 3D2N leisure | USD 770 per person per night | 14 people |
| 3D2N diving | USD 825 per person per night | 14 people |
Open-trip entrance fee is USD 25 per person per night. Rates are 2026 season and subject to change; see our Komodo liveaboard price guide for how vessel classes compare.
What’s Included
- Accommodation on board for the whole trip
- All meals, plus mineral water, coffee and tea
- Premium documentation with drone, GoPro and mirrorless camera (raw footage)
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Snorkelling gear and life vests
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbour
Not Included
- Komodo National Park entrance fee (USD 25–35 per person per night, set by government regulation)
- Drone permit for Komodo National Park — optional, request at least 7 days ahead
- Flights to and from Labuan Bajo
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks beyond water, coffee and tea
- Personal snacks and personal expenses
- Crew gratuities
Lasha Phinisi Cruise — Frequently Asked Questions
Up to 26 guests. Ten cabins sleep 20 two to a room, and the extra beds in the Master Suite, Junior Suite and Grand Deluxe cabins take her to the full 26.
Private leisure charters start at USD 10,800 per night for 1–14 guests, rising on a sliding scale to USD 17,000 per night at 22 guests. Diving charters run USD 11,600 to USD 18,200 per night. Minimum two nights, and the Komodo National Park entrance fee of USD 25 per person per night sits on top.
Yes — Lasha runs 3D2N share-cabin open trips at USD 770 per person per night for leisure and USD 825 for diving, subject to a minimum of 14 people for the departure to run. If your group is smaller and you want the vessel to yourselves, the private charter rate is a flat whole-boat price.
She carries a dedicated dive deck on the main level, separate from the guest lounges, and prices diving charters as their own tier. Snorkelling gear and life vests are included for everyone; dive equipment and guiding are arranged with your booking.
2D1N, 3D2N and 4D3N are the standard Komodo itineraries, and longer custom charters can be built on request. Private charters outside the 2D1N package carry a two-night minimum. Lasha also sails Raja Ampat seasons outside the Komodo calendar.
A 50% deposit secures the charter, with the balance due no later than 30 days before departure. Bookings made a year ahead take a 30% deposit, a further 20% at 120 days out, and the balance at 30 days. Children aged 3 and above are charged the full rate.
April to September brings the calmest seas and the best visibility for the northern sites, while manta encounters at Manta Point run strongest between November and March. See our month-by-month guide for the full picture.
Labuan Bajo on Flores, the gateway town for Komodo National Park. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or the airport is included within the Labuan Bajo mainland area near the harbour. See our Labuan Bajo guide for flights and where to stay the night before.
