Ayana Lako di’a is a 54-metre luxury phinisi operated by AYANA Komodo, sailing Komodo National Park with 9 suites for up to 18 guests on full charter, or around 14 on scheduled shared cruises. Rates are on request; hotel-grade service is the defining feature.
Why Ayana Lako di’a made our list
Every harbor has one boat that plays by hotel rules, and in Labuan Bajo it is Lako di’a. She is run by AYANA Komodo, the five-star resort on Waecicu Beach, which means the service culture on board — housekeeping standards, food and beverage, front-desk-grade communication — comes from a hotel operation rather than a boat operation. At 54 metres with nine appointed suites she is among the largest purpose-built phinisi afloat, and the only vessel in our fleet where you can dovetail an Ayana Lako di’a cruise with resort nights before and after, luggage handled between the two. For guests who want a luxury phinisi Komodo experience with a brand-name safety net, she is the obvious first call.
Ayana Lako di’a at a glance
| Class | Luxury phinisi |
|---|---|
| Length | 54 m |
| Guests | Up to 18 on full charter; ~14 on shared cruises |
| Cabins | 9 suites |
| Operator | AYANA Komodo |
| Base | Labuan Bajo (Waecicu Beach) |
| Style | Scheduled shared cruises and full private charter |
Kristo’s curation note
Lako di’a delivers the most consistent service standard in the bay — that is what a resort back office buys you. The tradeoff is flexibility: her shared cruises run to a set programme, closer to a boutique cruise than a free-roaming charter, and route changes on a whim are not her culture. Take the full buyout if you want the itinerary bent around you.
Best for
- Guests pairing a Komodo cruise with an AYANA Komodo resort stay
- Travelers who value hotel-grade housekeeping and dining at sea
- Couples joining a scheduled shared cruise without chartering a full boat
- Corporate and incentive groups needing brand-name assurance on paper
- First-time Indonesia visitors who want zero operational surprises
A typical 3D2N route
Her scheduled programme mirrors the classic 3D2N Komodo charter shape: out past Kelor and Kalong on the first afternoon, the Padar ridge and Pink Beach on the full middle day, and a landing at Komodo Island for a ranger-led dragon walk before the run home. Meals are plated rather than buffet-casual, and the day is timed like a resort programme — published departure times, staged excursions, tenders on schedule. On a private buyout the same crew loosens the format, holding an anchorage an extra hour when the light is good.
How the resort connection works
The practical advantage of a resort-run vessel is the before-and-after. Guests commonly land in Labuan Bajo a day early, sleep at AYANA Komodo on Waecicu Beach, and board the boat rested rather than straight off three flights — with luggage moved between room and cabin by staff, not by you. The same works in reverse: a resort night after disembarkation turns the journey home civilised. Two things to plan around. Scheduled shared cruises run on fixed published dates, so your holiday has to meet her calendar, not the other way around; check those dates before booking flights. And full buyouts of a nine-suite vessel are in demand for weddings and corporate retreats, so the lead time for a private charter here is measured in months, not weeks. We can hold provisional dates while your group confirms.
Pricing, stated plainly
Lako di’a sells per cabin on scheduled shared cruises and per trip on full charter. AYANA publishes seasonal rates through its own channels and they move with demand, so we quote on request rather than reprint figures that may have shifted. Expect resort pricing logic: this is the top of the luxury phinisi bracket, and the ayana lako dia price reflects the staffing behind it. We will lay the current shared-cabin and buyout numbers side by side for your dates, with park fees itemised. Our curation desk works in step with the charter specialists at Komodo Luxury, who maintain direct operator relationships across this tier.
Check dates for Ayana Lako di’a
Send your travel window and whether you want a shared cruise or full buyout, and we will confirm availability and current rates. WhatsApp us at (+62) 811 3823 875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com.
Similar boats in the fleet
- Vinca Voyages — luxury phinisi built for group buyouts
- AliiKai Voyage — 40-metre luxury phinisi with owner suites
- Gandiva — luxury phinisi for private Komodo charters