One-Way Crossing Logbook · West → East
Sail lombok to komodo and wake beside a new island every sunrise
A daylight passage read as a ship's log: dawn wake, midday snorkel, dusk anchorage — an honest, ordered island-hopping crossing from Teluk Nara to Labuan Bajo. See exactly where you sleep each night before you book.
on a 4D3N crossing · indicative, as of 2026
The Wake-by-Wake Crossing Planner
Where do you actually wake up — and in what order?
Pick your three honest inputs. We return the real, ordered island wake-sequence for that exact crossing, the count of sunrises at sea, and a prefilled enquiry to our trade desk. Every figure is indicative and dated — no invented prices.
Your wake-sequence
Data · The Anchorage Chain
One knot per island — the real stops, one honest fact each
Pure route truth, no pricing. Nine islands read west-to-east the way the crossing sails them.
Moyo
Freshwater jungle waterfall at Mata Jitu, first anchorage east of Lombok.
Satonda
An emerald crater salt-lake held inside an ancient volcanic ring.
Sangeang
An active volcano rising straight from the sea, with warm reef snorkel.
Kalong
Thousands of flying foxes lift off the mangroves at sunset.
Komodo / Rinca
Ranger-guided walks to see wild Komodo dragons in the national park.
Padar
The three-bay ridge viewpoint — the route's signature climb.
Pink Beach
Sand tinted red by crushed coral, calm shallows for snorkelling.
Manta Point
A cleaning station where reef mantas glide through the channel.
Gili Lawa
A grassland ridge lookout over turquoise straits near Labuan Bajo.
Data · Crossing Formats Ledger
Duration × direction × style — with honest indicative bands
The published crossing options, read as a ledger. Fares are shared on enquiry and stamped indicative rather than invented.
| Crossing | Direction | Style | Sunrises | Key inclusions | Indicative fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D1N | Lombok → Komodo | Open-Trip | 1 | Berth · meals · gear · transfer | On enquiry — as of 2026 |
| 3D2N | Lombok → Komodo | Open-Trip | 2 | Berth · full board · guide · gear | On enquiry — as of 2026 |
| 3D2N | Lombok → Komodo | Private | 2 | Whole-boat · chef · flexible route | On enquiry — as of 2026 |
| 4D3N | Lombok → Komodo | Open-Trip | 3 | Berth · full board · all stops | On enquiry — as of 2026 |
| 4D3N | Round-Trip | Private | 3 | Whole-boat · out & back · transfers | On enquiry — as of 2026 |
| 4D3N | Komodo → Lombok | Open-Trip | 3 | Berth · full board · return east→west | On enquiry — as of 2026 |
Data · Aboard the Phinisi
Wooden hull, honest specs
- Traditional wooden phinisi hull
- Fan · AC · Superior cabins
- Private-ensuite options
- Shaded sun & dining deck
- Crew + English-speaking guide
- Dinghy & snorkel gear aboard
Specs vary by boat class — confirmed per vessel on enquiry.
Data · When to Cross
An honest season band
- Apr–DecPrime dry-season sailing — calmest seas, clearest water.
- Apr–OctStrongest manta-sighting window at the cleaning stations.
- Jan–FebMonsoon caution — rougher sea state, some crossings pause.
Sea-state guidance indicative — as of 2026. We tell you plainly if conditions change your sailing.
How the Crossing Works
Four honest steps, west to east
- 01
Reserve
Message the trade desk with your dates, direction and style. We confirm the boat and hold your berth or charter.
- 02
Board at Lombok
Embark at Teluk Nara / Bangsal. Safety brief, then sail east as the first island slips into view.
- 03
Wake a new island daily
Dawn wake, midday snorkel, dusk anchorage — a fresh island beside you every sunrise at sea.
- 04
Disembark Labuan Bajo
Step ashore in Flores. This is a one-way passage — you fly home from Labuan Bajo (LBJ), not back to Lombok.
Choose Your Crossing
Every route, two clicks from home
By Duration
Lombok → Komodo 4D3N
The full three-sunrise crossing, island by island.
View →3, 4 & 5-Day Packages
Compare itineraries side by side for 2027.
View →Multi-Day Liveaboard
Longer cruise packages across the archipelago.
View →All-Inclusive Full Board
Meals, cabin and stops bundled end to end.
View →By Boat Class & Style
Open-Trip Shared Boat
Join a shared phinisi — the friendly, value crossing.
View →Private Whole-Boat Charter
The boat and route are entirely yours.
View →Neptune Cruise Cabins
Shared, master and full-charter cabin options.
View →Fast Boat Schedules
Quicker surface crossings and ticketing.
View →Gili Islands → Komodo
Pickup from the Gilis on 4D3N trips.
View →From Senggigi, Lombok
Senggigi pickup and booking.
View →The Honest Questions
Crossing FAQ
What are the sea conditions really like?
Apr–Dec is prime dry-season sailing with the calmest water. Jan–Feb brings monsoon swell and some crossings pause — we tell you plainly rather than sail into rough seas.
It's one-way — how do I get home?
The Lombok → Komodo crossing disembarks in Labuan Bajo (Flores). You fly home from LBJ airport. Prefer to return to Lombok? Choose the round-trip or the Komodo → Lombok direction in the planner.
Open-trip or private charter?
Open-trip shares the phinisi with other guests at a lower per-person cost. Private charter gives you the whole boat, a flexible route and your own timings. The planner shows the inclusions for each.
What's included in the fare?
Typically your berth, all meals aboard, snorkel gear, guide and land transfers. Komodo National Park entrance and ranger fees are paid locally on arrival — flagged indicative, as of 2026.
Are the dragon-park fees extra?
Yes — national park conservation and ranger fees are set by the park and payable on arrival, so we keep them separate from the boat fare rather than bundle an invented figure.
Plan Your Crossing
Talk to the trade desk
Fastest reply is WhatsApp. Tell us your dates, direction and style — we'll confirm the boat and share the current indicative fare (as of 2026). We broker your crossing directly with the operator; if we're arranging on your behalf, we say so plainly.