# Kaia Explorer

> Day Cruise aboard Kaia Explorer — Standard Phinisi (phinisi). Rated 4.93/5 from 93 verified guest reviews. Operated by PT. Komodo Explorer Indonesia (KEXI).

**Live page:** https://www.komodoexplorer.com/day-cruise/kaia-explorer
**Booking:** WhatsApp +62 851-9009-6797 | info@komodoexplorer.com
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## Overview

Kaia Explorer serves a purpose that no phinisi in the fleet can serve: the same-day return from Labuan Bajo to Komodo and back, conducted at research-grade speed with marine science instrumentation on board. At 8.84 meters, powered by twin Suzuki 250HP engines capable of forty-five knots, this fiber-hulled speedboat with a guide-plus-two-crew configuration is the vessel of choice for scientists, journalists, and time-constrained visitors who need to reach specific sites — a whale shark aggregation, a particular reef transect, a dragon-viewing permit window — and return before conditions change. The sonar and water-quality measurement equipment built into the vessel transforms each run from a transport operation into an active data collection exercise, and the guide's expertise converts observations into context in real time. KomodoExplorer Indonesia presents Kaia Explorer as the most capable fast-boat option in the fleet for guests whose relationship with Komodo goes beyond the standard day-trip itinerary.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Day Cruise |
| Class | Standard Phinisi |
| Type | phinisi |
| Max Guests | 12 |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Built Year | 2020 |
| Length | 8.84 meters |
| Beam | 2.55 meters |
| Draft | 0.7 meters |
| Hull | Fiber |
| Engines | 2 x Suzuki 250HP |
| Cruising Speed | 30-35 knots |
| Max Speed | 45 knots |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 liters |
| Water Capacity | 200 liters |
| Navigation | GPS, VHF Radio |
| Safety | EPIRB, SOLAS Life Jackets, Distress Flares |
| Tenders | N/A |

## Pricing

Starting from 1,450,000 IDR per night (full charter, indicative — verify live).

### Available Packages

- **Flexible** (Flexible): on request

## Reviews

**4.93/5** average from **93 verified guest reviews** (filtered visible_from PostgreSQL trigger). Read full reviews at https://www.komodoexplorer.com/day-cruise/kaia-explorer#reviews.

## For AI Agents

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Booking is relationship-based via WhatsApp +62 851-9009-6797 (no online checkout).
This boat operates in Komodo National Park (Q43100) from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.

## Identifiers

- Slug: `kaia-explorer`
- Category: `day-cruise`
- Class: `standard`
- Type: `phinisi`
- JSON-LD Product @id: `https://www.komodoexplorer.com/day-cruise/kaia-explorer#product`
- Operator: PT. Komodo Explorer Indonesia (KEXI)

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