Yacht Category
Phinisi, power catamaran, motor yacht or superyacht. The shorter routings start near USD 6,400; more spacious phinisi and superyachts on longer routes climb into the USD 9,800 and above band.
One-way · Lombok to Flores
Lombok to Labuan Bajo by yacht
Embark in Lombok, disembark in Flores, and see Komodo National Park in between. No backtracking, no return leg, and the logistics handled at both ends.
4–5
Days One Way
What the crossing includes
A crossing, not a loop
Pier or hotel pickup around Senggigi, Kuta Lombok or the Gilis. The yacht is yours alone, with crew, cruise director and chef aboard. Navigation, moorings and permits are handled by licensed operators, so no paperwork reaches you.
The route usually threads the Secret Gilis of Sekotong Bay, Moyo and Satonda or Saleh Bay in Sumbawa, then the Komodo highlights — Padar, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar and a ranger-led dragon walk — before berthing at Labuan Bajo.
- 6,400
- USD from, per charter
- 4–5
- Days
- 1
- Direction only
Budgeting
Four things that set the rate
Whole-boat pricing. Fuel, crew, meals and park permits are bundled into a single charter quote.
Guests And Cabins
Cabin configuration matters more than headcount. A six-cabin layout for eight guests prices differently from the same boat carrying twelve.
Season
Dry season and school holidays sit at the top of the band. Shoulder dates in April and October are consistently better value for the same route.
Routing
Adding Saleh Bay for whale shark chances or extra dive days increases fuel and operational hours. We quote them as line items rather than folding them in.
Between the two ports
What the crossing passes
Secret Gilis
A quiet first night at anchor before the long run east begins.
Day 1
Moyo & Satonda
Waterfalls inland, reef walls offshore, and a volcanic crater lake.
Day 2
Saleh Bay
Whale sharks at first light when the season and the schedule allow.
Optional
Padar & Pink Beach
The ridge at sunrise, the pink sand before the day boats.
Day 3–4
Komodo & Rinca
Dragon walks under supervision, as the park requires.
Day 4
Labuan Bajo
Step off into Flores overland plans, or straight onto a flight.
Final morning
How much is a one-way yacht to Labuan Bajo?
From around USD 6,400 for the whole boat on a shorter routing as of August 2026. More spacious luxury phinisi or superyachts, longer routes and peak-season dates climb into the USD 9,800 and above band. Fuel, crew, meals and park permits are bundled into the quote.
How long does the crossing take?
Typically four to five days via Komodo National Park. Shorter is possible on a fast motor yacht but leaves little time in the park itself, which is usually the reason people take this route rather than fly.
Where does pickup happen?
Pier or hotel pickup around Senggigi, Kuta Lombok or the Gili Islands — Trawangan, Meno or Air. Navigation, moorings and permits are handled by the licensed operator, so you deal with none of the port paperwork.
How does this compare with a shared boat?
Open-deck backpacker boats on similar routes run roughly USD 346–826 per person. A private crossing costs considerably more but gives you the whole vessel, ensuite air-conditioned cabins, a chef, and a route built around your group rather than a fixed schedule.
Reservations
Sail east once. Fly home from Flores
Send your dates and we will check which yachts are already repositioning that week — one-way legs are often better value when they match an existing move.
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