LASHA Raja Ampat: Private Expedition Charters from Sorong

LASHA Raja Ampat expeditions run October through April, departing Sorong for Wayag, Piaynemo, and Misool aboard a 52.5-metre, ten-cabin luxury phinisi. Full-vessel charters start at US$11,600 per night on leisure itineraries and US$12,400 with diving, on a five-night minimum. Booking is handled through the official desk at lashacruise.com.

LASHA is the newest luxury phinisi in the Komodo fleet — 52.5 metres and 466 gross tonnes, launched for her maiden season on 17 August 2026 with a home port of Labuan Bajo. From October to April she repositions to Sorong, West Papua, and sails the Raja Ampat archipelago on private whole-vessel charter. This listing sets out her seasonal calendar, the official rate structure, the routes her itineraries follow, and how booking works — as listed by luxuryrajaampat.com, an independent Raja Ampat luxury expedition specialist.

When Does LASHA Sail in Raja Ampat?

The Raja Ampat season runs October through April, the archipelago’s calmest and clearest months. LASHA Raja Ampat departures embark and disembark in Sorong, West Papua — the gateway port with direct domestic connections through Jakarta and Makassar — and the vessel is based there for the full season. Outside that window she returns to Labuan Bajo for her Komodo program, which means Raja Ampat dates exist only inside a single six-month window each year, on a single vessel.

The repositioning legs between Flores and West Papua cross the Banda Sea, and these crossings can themselves be chartered as expedition voyages. Banda Sea legs are sold on the same band as Raja Ampat — a five-night minimum from US$11,600 per night — and suit charterers drawn to remote-atoll routes that very few vessels of this class attempt.

What Does a LASHA Raja Ampat Charter Cost?

LASHA Raja Ampat charters are quoted per night for the whole vessel, with a five-night minimum: from US$11,600 per night on leisure itineraries and from US$12,400 per night with the diving program. Rates are tiered by guest count, so the entry band covers smaller parties and steps upward as occupancy approaches the 26-guest maximum; the current tier table is published on the official rate card. For context, the table below shows the vessel’s Komodo home-season pricing alongside the Raja Ampat band.

All figures are whole-vessel rates in US dollars. National park and marine entry fees of US$25 per guest per night are billed separately. In her Komodo home season, leisure tiers run from US$10,800 per night for 1–14 guests on a two-night minimum, stepping to US$17,000 at 22 guests.

Which Route Does the Expedition Follow?

Raja Ampat divides into two broad cruising grounds, and the length of your charter decides how much of each you see. The northern circuit works the Dampier Strait out of Sorong before reaching Piaynemo’s karst viewpoint and, further north, the Wayag lagoons — the ring of jungle-covered islets that has become the archipelago’s signature image. The southern circuit sails to Misool, where limestone lagoons, ancient rock art, and some of the richest reef systems in Indonesia reward the longer passage.

A five-night charter is best spent inside one region, usually the north. Combining Wayag and Misool in a single voyage is a seven-night-plus undertaking, and the itinerary desk shapes each route around your dates, the weather, and your priorities before departure — no two charters follow an identical track.

What Are the Cabins and Facilities On Board?

LASHA carries a maximum of 26 guests in ten ensuite cabins across four decks: two Master Suites with private jacuzzi and balcony, four Junior Suites with balcony, two Grand Deluxe cabins, and two Deluxe cabins. The Master Suites anchor the upper accommodation, while the balcony Junior Suites suit couples travelling within a larger party. Shared spaces include a jacuzzi sun deck, the Lounge & Resto, and a dedicated dive deck that keeps expedition equipment clear of the guest areas.

The hull is ulin ironwood with teak joinery, built by Buginese shipwrights in the phinisi tradition. At 52.5 metres and 466 gross tonnes she is the newest luxury phinisi operating out of Labuan Bajo, and full specifications and deck plans are documented on the vessel’s official website.

How Does the Diving Program Work?

Dive-focused LASHA Raja Ampat charters run on the US$12,400-per-night band and use the dedicated dive deck as the staging area for daily tender runs to the sites. Raja Ampat sits at the centre of the Coral Triangle, and dive days are built around the region’s current-swept passes and reef walls, with the schedule agreed with the crew each evening. Certification requirements, equipment, and guide arrangements are confirmed at booking through the official desk.

How Do You Book LASHA for Raja Ampat?

Official bookings run exclusively through lashacruise.com, operated by Komodo Luxury, the Labuan Bajo charter house established in 2015. Dates can be reserved on the official booking page, by WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875, or by email to [email protected]. As a Raja Ampat expedition specialist, luxuryrajaampat.com lists LASHA and routes every enquiry to that desk — there is no separate inventory and no marked-up rate.

With one October–April season, a five-night minimum, and a single vessel to sell, LASHA Raja Ampat availability is genuinely finite. Charterers targeting the December–January peak, or a specific Wayag–Misool combination, should confirm dates early through the booking desk and lock the itinerary while preferred weeks remain open.

LASHA — Official Video & Real Photo Gallery

Filmed and photographed aboard the vessel — from LASHA Cruise, the official website, operated by Komodo Luxury.

Deck plans, the full real-photo gallery and published 2026–2027 rates are on the official LASHA liveaboard site · WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875.

Sample pricing: a 3-day 2-night private LASHA charter is US$21,600 whole boat (2 × US$10,800/night, up to 14 guests) — full duration table to 9D8N on lashacruise.com/rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is luxuryrajaampat.com the official website for Lasha?

No — the official vessel website is lashacruise.com, operated by Komodo Luxury. Luxuryrajaampat.com is a Raja Ampat luxury expedition specialist that lists and books LASHA through the official desk.

How long is the minimum LASHA charter in Raja Ampat?

Five nights, priced from US$11,600 per night for leisure itineraries and US$12,400 per night with diving. Routes that combine the Wayag lagoons in the north with Misool in the south generally need seven nights or more.

Where does LASHA embark for Raja Ampat, and in which months?

Departures embark and disembark in Sorong, West Papua, between October and April. Outside that window the vessel returns to her home port of Labuan Bajo for the Komodo season.

Are Raja Ampat park fees included in the charter rate?

No. National park and marine entry fees of US$25 per guest per night are billed in addition to the whole-vessel charter rate, which starts at US$11,600 per night in Raja Ampat.

Can the Banda Sea crossing between Komodo and Raja Ampat be chartered?

Yes. The seasonal repositioning legs between Labuan Bajo and Sorong cross the Banda Sea and are sold on the same band as Raja Ampat: a five-night minimum from US$11,600 per night, confirmed through the official desk at lashacruise.com.