Lamima is a 65.2-metre phinisi-hulled luxury sailing yacht chartered privately in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, departing from Labuan Bajo on Flores. She carries a maximum of 14 guests in 7 cabins with a full crew, spa therapist and tenders, on charters of 3 to 11 nights.
Updated January 2026
Lamima sits at the very top of what is possible in Komodo. Most charter vessels in Labuan Bajo are 25 to 40 metres carrying 12 to 20 guests. Lamima is 65.2 metres carrying 14. That single ratio — hull length against guest count — is the whole argument for her, and it is why she is chartered by families, groups of friends and corporate parties who have already done the standard phinisi trip and want the next order of magnitude.
She was designed by Marcelo Penna, built in traditional South Sulawesi phinisi form using ironwood and teak, and classed to RINA standards — an unusual combination of ancestral boatbuilding and European classification-society oversight. She is, by hull length, the largest phinisi-hulled yacht in the world.
Komodo Dragon Tour is operated by Komodo Luxury, an owner-operator sailing in Komodo National Park since 2015 with a fleet we own, crew and maintain in-house. Lamima is chartered through our yacht division for guests whose brief is privacy, service ratio and space above all else.
Lamima at a glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 65.2 metres (approximately 214 feet) |
| Type | Phinisi-hulled luxury sailing yacht (two masts, seven sails) |
| Designer | Marcelo Penna |
| Classification | RINA certified |
| Guest cabins | 7 |
| Maximum guests | 14 |
| Crew | Full crew including captain, chef, spa therapist, guides and tender drivers |
| Tenders and toys | Multiple tenders, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling equipment |
| Wellness | Dedicated spa treatment area with resident therapist |
| Charter rate | Up to USD 35,000+ per night, whole boat |
| Charter length | Minimum 3 nights, maximum 11 nights |
| Gateway port | Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Flores |
What does 65.2 metres actually buy you?
Space per guest, and the quiet that comes with it. On a 30-metre cruise vessel carrying 16 people, you are always within earshot of someone. On Lamima, 14 guests are distributed across multiple decks, an indoor saloon, a shaded aft deck, a sun deck and a foredeck lounging area. Two couples can be having entirely different mornings — one reading, one doing yoga on the bow — without negotiating for the space.
It also buys stability and range. A hull of this length holds its line in the Flores Sea swell between Gili Lawa and Komodo Island far better than a small vessel, and carries the fuel, water and provisions for an 11-night itinerary without a resupply stop. Longer charters can push beyond the standard Komodo loop toward Sumbawa or the wider Flores archipelago.
How much does a Lamima charter cost?
Lamima is priced per night for the whole yacht, not per person. Rates reach USD 35,000+ per night depending on season, itinerary length and inclusions. Peak season (July to September) and Christmas–New Year command the highest rates; shoulder months in April, May and November are materially softer.
| Vessel class | Guests | Rate per night (whole boat) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamima (yacht) | Up to 14 | Up to USD 35,000+ | Maximum space, service and privacy |
| Prana by Atzaro (yacht) | Up to 18 | USD 10,000–35,000+ | Large-format luxury yacht charter |
| Komodo Signature (78.2m phinisi) | 20 | From USD 8,000+ | Balcony suites, world-record wooden phinisi |
| Entry-luxury phinisi | Up to 20 | From USD 5,300 | Private charter at accessible cost |
| Shared 3D2N cabin (open trip) | Per person | USD 330–850 per person | Couples and solo travellers |
Booking terms are the same across our fleet: a 50% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due 14 days before departure. Komodo National Park entrance fees are set by the park authority and paid separately from the charter rate. For the full picture across every vessel class, see our Komodo boat tour prices and cost breakdown.
What are the Komodo National Park fees?
As of January 2026, Komodo National Park fees for foreign passport holders are IDR 250,000 (about USD 16) per person per calendar day, set by Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024 — multi-day trips are charged per day in the park, not as a flat trip rate. Fees are set by the park authority and paid separately from tour prices. Indonesian citizens pay a lower domestic rate, and weekend entry carries a small surcharge. Full detail, including ranger and conservation components, is on our park fees and tickets page.
A typical Lamima itinerary
Charters run a minimum of three nights (4D3N). The itinerary below is the classic Komodo loop; on Lamima it is a starting point rather than a fixed schedule — the captain, guide and chef build the days around your group, and swap anchorages according to tide, light and how you are travelling.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Overnight anchorage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Board at Labuan Bajo; sail past Kelor Island | Snorkel at Kanawa or Sebayur; sunset flying foxes at Kalong Island | Kalong Island |
| Day 2 | Sunrise trek at Padar Island three-bay viewpoint | Pink Beach (Pantai Merah); snorkel Manta Point (Karang Makassar) | Komodo Island |
| Day 3 | Ranger-guided dragon trek at Komodo Island (Loh Liang) | Taka Makassar sandbar and Manjarite or Tatawa reef | Gili Lawa or Siaba |
| Day 4 | Ranger-guided trek at Rinca Island (Loh Buaya) | Swim at Mawan; sail back to Labuan Bajo, disembark | — |
On five nights and longer, the same anchorages open out: a second, quieter sunrise at Padar without the day-trip crowd, a full morning at Manta Point rather than a snatched hour, and time for hidden bays north of Gili Lawa that day boats never reach. If you want the day-by-day comparison across trip lengths, see our 4D3N Komodo boat tour page.
Where do you actually see Komodo dragons?
At two ranger stations inside the park: Rinca Island (Loh Buaya) and Komodo Island (Loh Liang). Rinca is wilder terrain and generally offers the better sighting odds; Komodo Island offers the longer trek and the more dramatic landscape. A Lamima charter usually includes both, on separate mornings, which is a luxury a day trip cannot give you. Our Rinca vs Komodo Island comparison covers the difference in detail.
Komodo dragons are wild, dangerous animals. You must always stay with your assigned park ranger during any trek and follow their instructions. Do not walk ahead, do not separate from the group to take photographs, and tell your guide before departure if anyone in your party has an open wound — dragons detect blood at considerable distance. Rangers carry a forked staff and know the individual animals on their patch. Their instruction is not a formality.
What is the service like on board?
Lamima carries a full crew for 14 guests — one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios available in Indonesian waters. That includes a captain and deck crew, a chef and galley team who work to your preferences rather than a fixed menu, a dedicated dive and snorkel guide, tender drivers, and a resident spa therapist working from a dedicated treatment area on board.
In practice this means the small things are handled without being asked: chilled towels when you come back up the swim ladder, the tender waiting when you finish a trek, dinner served on the beach at Mawan if that is what the evening calls for. Guests booking at this level are usually buying back attention, not amenities.
Is Lamima a diving liveaboard?
No. Lamima is a cruising and leisure sailing yacht — sightseeing, island hopping, snorkelling, ranger-guided dragon trekking, and comfort. A Komodo liveaboard in the strict sense means a vessel configured for scuba diving, with a dive deck, compressors, nitrox and divemasters, repositioning overnight between dive sites for certified divers. Lamima can arrange dive support for guests who ask, but scuba products and courses are handled by our sister operation at komododivingtour.com. If diving is the point of your trip, start there.
When is the best time to charter Lamima?
The dry season runs April to November and is the best window for a Komodo charter, with July to September the peak. Seas are calmest, visibility at Manta Point and Tatawa is at its best, and Padar’s slopes hold their gold colour. January and February bring the heaviest rain and the roughest crossings; some operators pause entirely. Dragon sighting odds are good year-round but improve slightly in the dry months when the animals are more active around water sources. Our guide to the best time to see Komodo dragons has the month-by-month breakdown.
How do you get to Labuan Bajo?
Fly to Komodo Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo, Flores — roughly one hour from Denpasar, Bali, with several daily direct flights, and about two and a half hours from Jakarta. We recommend arriving the day before embarkation rather than connecting on the same morning; a single delayed flight from Bali should not cost you a night of a charter at this price. If you are planning the whole journey from Bali, see Komodo boat tour from Bali.
Who charters Lamima
- Multi-generational family groups — 10 to 14 people who want everyone on one vessel with enough deck space that the teenagers and the grandparents are not living in each other’s pockets.
- Milestone celebrations — significant birthdays, anniversaries and honeymoons where the vessel itself is part of the occasion.
- Corporate and incentive groups — small executive parties who need genuine privacy for conversation, and a boat that reflects the level of the invitation.
- Returning Komodo travellers — guests who have already done a 3D2N shared trip or a standard phinisi charter and want a different order of experience.
If 14 guests on a 65-metre hull is more yacht than your group needs, our phinisi fleet includes Komodo Signature, Komodo Prestige, Neptune Cruise Phinisi and others from USD 5,300 per night — the same waters, the same rangers, a different scale. And if you are travelling as a couple and would rather join others, the 3D2N shared boat tour (locally called an open trip) starts at USD 330 per person.
How to book Lamima
Lamima’s calendar is thin — a 65-metre yacht carrying 14 guests runs a limited number of charters per season, and peak dates are typically taken 6 to 12 months ahead. Send us your preferred window, group size and trip length and we will confirm availability, quote the exact nightly rate for those dates, and draft an itinerary before you commit anything.
Message us on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com. A 50% deposit holds the dates; the balance is due 14 days before departure. You can also start from our booking page, or read what past guests say on our reviews page — we hold 4.8 stars from 152 Google reviews and TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lamima really the largest phinisi in the world?
Lamima is the largest phinisi-hulled yacht in the world at 65.2 metres. Komodo Signature, at 78.2 metres, is the world-record wooden phinisi by length overall and carries 20 guests in 10 balcony suites — a different vessel class with a different guest ratio. Lamima’s distinction is the combination of yacht-grade specification, RINA certification and only 14 guests.
What is the minimum charter length for Lamima?
Three nights (4D3N) is the minimum and eleven nights (12D11N) is the maximum. Three nights covers the classic Komodo loop including Padar, Pink Beach, Manta Point and ranger-guided treks at both Rinca and Komodo Island. Five nights or more allows genuinely unhurried days and access to anchorages beyond the standard route.
Are Komodo National Park fees included in the charter rate?
No. As of January 2026, Komodo National Park fees for foreign passport holders are IDR 250,000 (about USD 16) per person per calendar day, set by Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024 — multi-day trips are charged per day in the park, not as a flat trip rate. Fees are set by the park authority and paid separately from tour prices. We handle the permits and collect the fees on your behalf so nothing is transacted at the ranger station.
Can children join a Lamima charter?
Yes. Lamima is regularly chartered by families, and the crew is experienced with children on board — snorkelling supervision, kayaks and paddleboards, and flexible meal timing. Dragon treks are the exception requiring judgement: rangers assess suitability on the day, and very young children are generally kept close or left aboard with crew. Raise ages with us at the enquiry stage so we plan around them.
Can we dive from Lamima?
Dive support can be arranged on request for certified divers, but Lamima is a cruising yacht rather than a configured diving liveaboard. If scuba is the primary purpose of your trip, our sister site komododivingtour.com handles dive packages, courses and dedicated dive vessels properly equipped for it.
What happens if weather forces an itinerary change?
The captain has final authority on route and anchorage, and will reorder the itinerary to keep the yacht in sheltered water and the guests comfortable. In the dry season this is rare. Ranger stations at Rinca and Komodo Island occasionally close for conservation or weather reasons; when that happens we substitute the other station or shift the trek to a different day. Dragon trekking is never skipped without an alternative.
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