The Express Crossing
From USD 5,900. Best on a motor yacht in the 20–35 m range that can cover the Sumbawa leg quickly. Board at Medana Bay, one Moyo stop, then two days inside the park before Labuan Bajo. A crossing first and a cruise second.
Medana Bay · Moyo · Komodo · Flores
Lombok to Komodo by yacht
A private crossing from North Lombok through Moyo and the Sumbawa coast into Komodo National Park, finishing at Labuan Bajo. Four to seven nights, whole boat, fully crewed.
5D4N
Most Booked
The crossing at a glance
One line east
North Lombok — Medana Bay or the Gilis — then Moyo Island and the Sumbawa north coast, entering Komodo National Park from the west and disembarking at Labuan Bajo in Flores.
Medana Bay works as the gateway anchorage: a short drive from the Gilis, so you can spend a night on Trawangan or Gili Air before stepping aboard. The reverse routing uses the same waypoints in the opposite order.
- 5,900
- USD from, per charter
- 4–7
- Nights
- 3
- Itinerary formats
Choose the pace
How many nights to give it
All three run in either direction. Whole-boat rates, August 2026.
The Signature Crossing
Our most requested format and the one we recommend first. The extra day goes to Sumbawa — a full morning at Moyo, an afternoon at a west Sumbawa anchorage, and a slower entry into the park. Two full days inside Komodo.
The Unhurried Crossing
From USD 9,800. Adds the Secret Gilis at the start and Saleh Bay for seasonal whale sharks. The version where Sumbawa stops being a transit leg and becomes part of the trip.
What the route holds
Six stops that matter
Medana Bay
The boarding anchorage on Lombok's northwest coast, minutes from the Gilis.
Day 1
Moyo Island
Waterfalls inland and reef snorkelling along the north coast.
Day 2
Padar Island
The ridge hike at first light for the panorama everyone comes for.
Sunrise
Pink Beach
Snorkelling off the pink sand before the day boats arrive from Flores.
Morning
Manta Point
Drift snorkelling with mantas. Seasonal, and never guaranteed.
In season
Labuan Bajo
Flores, and the flights that connect back to Bali the same afternoon.
Final day
Choosing the vessel
Three ways to cross
Phinisi
Teak schooner with ensuite AC cabins and a large shaded deck. The classic for this route.
Motor Yacht
Covers the Sumbawa leg fast, which is what makes the 4D3N realistic at all.
Catamaran
Stable, wide-decked and quiet at anchor. Best for groups who want space over pace.
Park Permits
Komodo entry is handled by the operator and itemised separately from the charter rate.
How many days does the Lombok to Komodo crossing take?
Four to seven nights. The 4D3N is the fastest realistic version and suits a fast motor yacht. The 5D4N is our most requested and gives two full days inside the park. The 6D5N adds the Secret Gilis and Saleh Bay at the start.
Where do we board and disembark?
Boarding is usually at Medana Bay on Lombok's northwest coast, a short drive from the Gili Islands, so many guests spend a night on Trawangan or Gili Air first. Disembarkation is at Labuan Bajo in Flores, where flights connect back to Bali.
What does it cost?
From USD 5,900 per charter for a 4D3N as of August 2026, and from USD 9,800 for the 6D5N. That is the whole boat with crew and chef, not per person. Park fees and flights are separate.
Can we run it in reverse?
Yes. The same waypoints work in the opposite order, starting in Labuan Bajo and finishing in Lombok. It is a common choice for guests already in Flores.
Reservations
Board in Lombok. Land in Flores
Pick a format and a hull, and we confirm route, dates and rate over WhatsApp. Peak season on this crossing books months ahead.
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