What types of boats can I charter in Lombok?

Lombok offers charter access to speedboats, sail and power catamarans, classic wooden phinisi yachts, and larger motor yachts or superyachts. Speedboats suit quick Gili transfers; catamarans are ideal for relaxed day trips and families; phinisi and larger yachts are best for overnight cruises towards Sumbawa, Komodo, Bali, or seasonal Raja Ampat expeditions.

How much is a private boat charter in Lombok?

Private day charters run from a sail catamaran up to 14 guests through to a small superyacht up to 14 guests, all quoted per boat. Multi-day charters run from 2D1N Lombok–Gili routes through to longer Lombok–Komodo trips, all quoted per boat.

Where do Lombok boat charters depart from?

Most Lombok charters to the Gili Islands operate from Teluk Nare, Teluk Kodek, Senggigi, or Bangsal. Secret Gilis routes often start around Sekotong Bay or Gili Gede. Longer crossings towards Sumbawa, Saleh Bay, Moyo, Satonda, Komodo National Park, or Bali use larger marinas and anchorages along Lombok’s west and east coasts.

Is a boat charter better than a day tour?

A private charter offers full control over timing, activities, and pace, often allowing access to quieter reefs or bays outside standard day-tour schedules. For groups or families, cost per person can be competitive. Shared day tours suit solo travellers on tight budgets, but they follow fixed routes and timings with less privacy and flexibility.

Can I charter a boat from Lombok to Gili?

Yes. Private Lombok to Gili charters range from fast speedboats for transfers to yachts offering a lunch cruise Lombok to Gili with snorkeling stops. Many guests combine a snorkeling day trip by yacht from Lombok with a Gili Trawangan sunset. Overnight yacht charter Lombok Gili options are available for guests wanting to sleep on board instead of staying ashore.

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Lombok boat charter

From a shared day on the water to a private yacht for a week. Lombok sits on the Wallace Line between Bali and Sumbawa, which makes it the most useful place in eastern Indonesia to start from.

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Snorkellers beside a boat over reef in the Gili Islands

01 Charter Desk

Day or overnight

Two kinds of charter

A private day charter is where most guests start: the Gilis by yacht, or a lunch cruise with a sunset return past Senggigi. A sail catamaran carries up to 14; motor yachts, phinisi and small superyachts sit above that.

With more time, overnight charters open up. A 2D1N to the Gilis and Secret Gilis comes with ensuite AC cabins and a chef on board. Beyond that, Sumbawa, Komodo and Bali make unhurried sailing worthwhile. Every option is quoted per boat — ask for price on your dates.

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Guests on the deck of a phinisi at anchor

How far you get

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1 DAY

The Gilis Or Sekotong

Trawangan, Meno and Air — or west to the Secret Gilis of Sekotong Bay: Gili Gede, Nanggu, Asahan, Layar, Rengit, Kedis, Sudak and Tangkong.

2–3 DAYS

South Coast & Sumbawa

Kuta Lombok, Selong Belanak, Desert Point and Belongas Bay. Or east to Moyo and Satonda for waterfalls and calm moorings, quoted per charter.

4–6 DAYS

Komodo National Park

The full eastern crossing through Sumbawa into the park — Padar, Pink Beach, Manta Point — ending at Labuan Bajo. Ask for price.

7+ DAYS

Bali Or Raja Ampat

West across the strait for a Bali–Lombok–Gili loop, or the seasonal blue-water expedition east to Raja Ampat. Ask for price.

Every hull solves a different problem

Speedboat, catamaran or phinisi

Half day

Speedboat

Fastest for short hops and transfers. Limited cabin space, so day use only.

By the hour

Up to 14

Sail Catamaran

Wide decks, twin hulls, easy water access. The child-friendly default.

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20–30 guests

Power Catamaran

The widest platform we run, and quick enough for a full day plan.

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Up to 12

Motor Yacht

When the schedule is tight and the distance is real.

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10–12 guests

Phinisi

The workhorse for multi-day routes. Ensuite AC cabins, chef, tender.

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Up to 14

Superyacht

Highest crew ratio and the finishes to match.

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On a private charter

Standard on every boat

Whole Boat, Crewed

Rates are per vessel with captain and crew, not per person.

Meals On Board

Chef-cooked on multi-day charters; lunch and snacks on a day cruise.

Snorkelling Kit

Masks, fins and a tender for beach landings on every itinerary.

Pick-Up Anywhere

Departures from Teluk Nare, Senggigi or Sekotong, with villa transfer optional.

Questions

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How much is a Lombok boat charter?

Shared day trips are sold per person and are the cheapest way onto the water. Private day charters are quoted per boat — a sail catamaran up to 14 guests at the entry of the range, motor yachts, phinisi and small superyachts above it. Overnight charters are also per boat. Ask for price on the boat and dates you want.

Which boat type should we take?

Speedboats for short transfers and half days. Sail catamarans for stability and deck space up to 14 guests. Power catamarans for groups of 20–30. Phinisi for multi-day routes with ensuite cabins. It comes down to distance per day and how many of you there are.

Where can a charter actually reach?

One day covers the Gilis or the Secret Gilis of Sekotong Bay. Two to three days opens Kuta Lombok, Selong Belanak, Desert Point and Belongas Bay, or Sumbawa's Moyo and Satonda. Four to six days reaches Komodo National Park.

Do you run charters all year?

Yes. May to October is the dry season with the most settled water and the best visibility. November to March brings more variable wind, so itineraries shift toward sheltered bays and shorter hops rather than long open crossings.

Phinisi silhouetted at sunset off Kalong Island

Reservations

One day or one week

Tell us how long you have and how many of you there are. We will match a hull to it and send a written price, usually inside 48 hours.

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