The sailing trip between Labuan Bajo and Lombok is a one way journey of four days and three nights. It connects Flores and Lombok by sea, passing through Komodo National Park and along the north coast of Sumbawa. It works as transport and as a trip in its own right, and it runs in both directions.
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Leaving from Labuan Bajo, the boat spends the first part of the journey inside Komodo National Park. Typical stops include Padar for the viewpoint hike, a dragon walk with a ranger, Pink Beach and snorkelling sites where manta rays are sometimes seen.
The boat then heads west along the Sumbawa coast. The two best-known stops here are Saleh Bay and Moyo Island, before the final stretch to Lombok. Trips starting in Lombok follow the same route in reverse and finish in Labuan Bajo.
Saleh Bay in Sumbawa is known for whale sharks that gather around the fishing platforms, called bagan, in the early morning.
These are wild animals. Sightings are frequent but depend on the fishermen's catch, the weather and the season, so they cannot be guaranteed.
Moyo Island lies off the north coast of Sumbawa. The usual stop is a short walk through forest to a waterfall with freshwater pools, a welcome change after days of salt water.
Boats on this route are grouped into four classes: Standard, Deluxe, Luxury and Luxury Plus. The route is broadly the same, and the difference lies in the sleeping arrangements, bathrooms, air conditioning and the space on board.
Standard boats are simple, and it is worth asking exactly how you will sleep before you book. Higher classes offer private cabins. Arah Pesona Trip, a locally owned operator with an office in Labuan Bajo, can explain which boats run on your dates.
Departures may be delayed or rerouted when the harbour authority considers conditions unsafe.
Arrival times are approximate. Plan onward flights for the day after arrival, not the same day.
Komodo dragon guarantee
Sail one way from Lombok to Labuan Bajo, Flores: whale sharks in Saleh Bay, Moyo Island, then Komodo National Park with Padar, Komodo dragons, Pink Beach and manta rays. Park and whale shark fees are included.
From IDR 6,000,000 (≈ USD 335)
Komodo dragon guarantee
A one-way sailing trip from Lombok to Labuan Bajo through Sumbawa and Komodo National Park, on a choice of four boat classes, with every fee already included.
From IDR 4,000,000 (≈ USD 223)
Komodo dragon guarantee
A one-way liveaboard from Labuan Bajo to Lombok: Komodo National Park, Moyo Island's waterfall, Kenawa at sunrise and arrival in Lombok on the morning of day four, with a free transfer to Mataram, Senggigi or the airport.
From IDR 4,000,000 (≈ USD 223)
The trip takes four days and three nights one way, with stops in Komodo National Park, Saleh Bay and Moyo Island along the way.
The stops are the same. Starting in Lombok ends the trip with Komodo, while starting in Labuan Bajo begins with it. Choose the direction that fits your travel plan.
No operator can promise it. Whale sharks are seen often in Saleh Bay, but they are wild and sightings depend on conditions on the day.
Chat with our local team for available dates and special offers.
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