What routes can I sail from Lombok?

From Lombok, core routes reach the Gili Islands, Secret Gilis in Sekotong Bay, South Lombok, Nusa Penida and Bali, Sumbawa (Moyo, Satonda and sometimes Saleh Bay), Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo/Flores and seasonal Raja Ampat expeditions. All itineraries either start or end in Lombok and can be customised within safe seasonal and distance limits.

Which route is best for first-timers?

First‑time charterers usually start with Gili and Secret Gilis day trips or 2D1N mini‑cruises, as sailing legs are short and seas are generally calmer than on open‑ocean crossings. A 3D2N Bali–Lombok–Gili route is another popular introduction, combining recognisable destinations with a manageable duration and a mix of snorkelling, beaches and onboard time.

How many days do I need for each route?

Plan 1 day for Gili or Secret Gilis, 2–3 nights for South Lombok or Sumbawa highlights, 4–6 nights for Lombok–Komodo or Lombok–Labuan Bajo, and at least 8–10 nights for extended Flores or Lombok–Raja Ampat expeditions. Exact duration depends on desired activities, weather season and how many intermediate islands are built into the route.

Which route suits families?

Families often enjoy Gili and Secret Gilis routes with calm bays, short hops and easy snorkelling. A 2D1N Gili–Secret Gilis loop or a 3D2N Bali–Lombok–Gili trip suits mixed‑age groups. For older children or teens, a 4D3N Lombok–Komodo route adds light trekking and wildlife viewing, but should be planned carefully around sea conditions and rest time.

Eight directions from one hub

Charter routes from Lombok

Q: Can routes be combined?

Yes. Many charters combine segments, for example Bali–Lombok–Gili–Komodo in a single longer itinerary, or Lombok–Sumbawa–Komodo–Flores followed by a domestic flight return. Feasibility depends on available days, yacht type and season. Route design balances ambitious plans with safe daylight passages and realistic daily cruising times.

One day to ten nights, published as itineraries rather than a grid of boats. Every route starts or ends in Lombok, with real sailing times and a day-by-day plan before you pay.

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Phinisi silhouetted at sunset off Kalong Island

08 Core Routes

How we plan

Route first, boat second

Lombok is the departure hub. Everything fans out from here — west across the strait to Nusa Penida and Bali, north to the Gilis, west again to Sekotong, and east through Sumbawa to Komodo and Flores.

We publish the itinerary first: sailing windows, anchorages, and what each day actually holds. Then we match a crewed catamaran, motor yacht or phinisi to it, at the comfort level you want.

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Core directions: 10
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Aerial view of Padar Island and its curved bays, Komodo National Park

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Where Lombok leads

Whole-boat pricing, indicative as of August 2026. Day charters are quoted per day, crossings per charter.

Day trip

Gili Islands

Trawangan, Meno and Air. Thirty to sixty minutes under power from Senggigi or Teluk Nare.

From USD 1,330 / day

2D1N

Secret Gilis

Sekotong Bay — Gede, Nanggu, Asahan, Layar, Rengit, Kedis, Sudak and Tangkong.

From USD 3,400 / charter

2–3 days

South Lombok

Kuta Lombok, Selong Belanak, Desert Point and Belongas Bay along the surf coast.

On request

1–3 days

Nusa Penida & Bali

West across the Wallace Line to Penida, Lembongan and Bali's east coast.

From USD 4,900 / charter

3D2N

Sumbawa

Moyo waterfalls, the Satonda crater lake and seasonal whale sharks in Saleh Bay.

From USD 5,200 / charter

4D3N — 6D5N

Komodo National Park

Padar, Pink Beach, Manta Point and ranger-led dragon walks.

From USD 5,900 / charter

One-way

Labuan Bajo

Board in Lombok, step off in Flores, fly home from the eastern gateway.

From USD 6,400 / charter

10–14 nights

Raja Ampat

The seasonal repositioning voyage east via the Banda Sea and Misool.

From USD 18,500 / charter

How long have you got

Match the route to the days

1 DAY

Gili Or Sekotong

Three Gilis with multiple snorkel stops, or west into Sekotong Bay. Day bands run USD 1,330 for a sail catamaran up to 14, USD 1,910 for a power cat carrying 20–30.

2–3 N

Mini Cruise

Secret Gilis at anchor, the south coast, or west to Nusa Penida and Bali. Ensuite AC cabins, chef and tender from USD 3,400 per boat.

4–6 N

The Eastern Crossing

Sumbawa into Komodo National Park, finishing at Labuan Bajo. The signature route, from USD 5,900.

10–14 N

Expedition

Raja Ampat via the Flores and Banda Seas. Nine hundred to twelve hundred nautical miles, run once or twice a year.

The method

Same four things, every time

Published Plan

Day-by-day with sailing windows and anchorages, before you commit.

Your Choice Of Hull

Crewed catamaran, motor yacht or phinisi. Same route, three comfort levels.

Whole Boat

Quoted per vessel with crew and chef, never per person.

Real Sailing Times

Calculated between actual waypoints, not rounded down to sell the trip.

Questions

Before you commit

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What are the main routes from Lombok?

Eight core directions: the Gili Islands, the Secret Gilis of Sekotong Bay, the South Lombok coast, Nusa Penida and Bali, Sumbawa, Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores, and the seasonal Raja Ampat expedition. Everything starts or ends in Lombok.

How long do the routes take?

From a single day around the Gilis to a ten to fourteen night expedition east. The most-booked formats are the 2D1N Secret Gilis mini-cruise, the 3D2N to Sumbawa or Bali, and the four to six night crossing into Komodo.

Can routes be combined or reversed?

Yes. The Komodo crossing runs in either direction, and Sumbawa pairs naturally with either Komodo to the east or a return to Lombok. We build the plan around your start and end points rather than a fixed catalogue.

Which boat runs which route?

Day and 2–3 night routes suit sail or power catamarans. The four to six night eastern crossings favour phinisi and motor yachts for range and overnight comfort. Superyachts cover any of them at a higher service level.

Reservations

Pick a direction. We plan the rest

Tell us where you want to end up and how many nights you have. A written day-by-day plan with a firm price follows, usually inside 48 hours.

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