Lily Foster
Dublin, IE



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Experience comfort and elegance in our thoughtfully designed cabins, each offering a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional charm.

One of the largest master cabins in Indonesia, occupying the entire upper bridge deck with panoramic views.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
King Size Bed
Size
120 sqm

An elegant VIP suite on the main deck with sophisticated furnishings and large windows.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
King Size Bed
Size
35 sqm

Spacious and stable staterooms on the lower deck with resort-standard finishes.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Size Bed
Size
25 sqm

Comfortable twin room ideal for children or additional guests.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Twin Beds
Size
20 sqm
Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard The Maj Oceanic. Each stop offers a unique adventure from pink beaches to dragon encounters.
KELOR ISLAND
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
KELOR ISLAND
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
Uncover a world of untamed beauty where every moment becomes an adventure. Komodo Explorer invites you to experience Labuan Bajo like never before—sailing across crystal-blue waters aboard an authentic phinisi, navigating from one breathtaking wonder to the next. Begin your day with serene sunrise hikes and ridge-top treks that reveal Komodo's dramatic landscapes. Dive beneath the surface for world-class scuba diving and snorkeling, where vibrant reefs and marine life create unforgettable encounters. As daylight fades, chase golden sunsets from the deck, the sky turning into a masterpiece around you. End each evening with handcrafted cocktails, ocean breeze, and the gentle rhythm of the waves.
A journey designed for those who seek discovery, serenity, and pure wonder.


























The Maj Oceanic is a 47-meter (154 ft) VVIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Featuring 7 spacious cabins for up to 14 guests, it offers premium amenities, elegant design, and personalized service. Its 2020 build ensures modern comfort and performance in one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking marine destinations.
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The Maj Oceanic
Based on 53 reviews
Lily Foster
Dublin, IE
After a year of loss, I needed space and silence. The Maj Oceanic offered both. I booked a solo cabin and spent hours on the aft deck, journaling, watching the water. We anchored at Taka Makassar for two nights—the solitude there is profound. One morning, I swam out to Batu Bolong at first light, the reef waking beneath me. The staff never overreached; they simply created conditions for peace. The boat’s rhythm—slow mornings, thoughtful meals, no enforced schedules—allowed real restoration. The cabin, though compact, felt like a sanctuary with its linen drapes and soft lighting. I’d have liked a small library of poetry, but the existing selection was decent. This wasn’t a vacation—it was a quiet return to breath, to self.
Olivia Vaughn
London, GB
I turned forty on The Maj Oceanic, anchored beneath the cliffs of Padar Island. Waking to a sunrise that painted the hills in ochre and rose was a gift in itself. The team had arranged a small breakfast on the summit—champagne, fruit, a handwritten note. No fuss, just care. We spent the day alternating between snorkeling at Manta Point and reading in the shade. The boat’s aesthetic is refined but never stiff: linen, teak, soft lighting. The lower deck cabins have excellent sound dampening—critical when traveling with mixed sleepers. One evening, we watched bioluminescence from the bow, silent. My only suggestion? A slightly stronger Wi-Fi signal for quick check-ins. But honestly, I barely missed it. This was the kind of birthday that doesn’t just pass—it lingers.
Maria Clara M. Andrade
São Luís, BR
Fui com meu filho de 9 anos e minha irmã em busca de um refúndio verdadeiro — e encontramos no The Maj Oceanic. A experiência a bordo é quase silenciosa, de tão bem planejada. O deck principal virou nosso salão de leitura e contemplação, enquanto ele se encantava com os peixes-palhaço em Pink Beach. Nenhum daqueles resorts com arquitetura pesada; aqui tudo flui. O staff antecipa cada movimento, mas sem invasão. Café da manhã com frutas locais e mangas da estação — simples, mas perfeito. Em Rinca Island, fizemos o trekking leve com nosso guia que falava francês e inglês fluentes. Meu único *petit regret*? O sinal de wifi é fraco depois do segundo dia — o que, convenhamos, pode ser uma benção disfarçada. Ainda assim, para quem trabalha com projetos internacionais como eu, um link estável ajudaria. A cabine dupla que ocupei tinha o equilíbrio exato entre minimalismo e conforto — camas king size com lençóis Egyptian cotton, detalhes em madeira de jangada. Não é só um phinisi; é um statement de estilo de vida. Voltarei, com certeza, talvez com mais dias no itinerary — cinco seria o ideal.
Tamer El-Din
Cairo, EG
كجزء من dive group من القاهرة، قررنا تجربة The Maj Oceanic بعد توصية صديق. النتيجة؟ تجربة diving لا تُضاهى. توقفنا في باتو بولونغ، حيث التيار كان قوياً لكن رهيباً — الشعاب المرجانية حية، والأسماك متنوعة بشكل مدهش. ثم انتقلنا إلى مانجاريت، حيث أخذنا غطساً ليليّاً لا يُنسى مع قناديل صغيرة تضيء الماء. الكابتن يفهم بالضبط ما يحتاجه الغواصون: ترتيب الغوص، معدات نظيفة، ووقت كافٍ للراحة. الـ cabin كانت مريحة جداً، لكن الصوت من المحرك في الليل كان ملحوظاً قليلاً. لا شيء مزعج، لكن لو كان العزل أفضل، سيكون مثالياً. الطاقم يقدّمون وجبات شهية، مع لمسات آسيوية خفيفة. كل شيء مدروس. نتمنى لو نكررها قريباً، وربما نضيف بادار آيلاند للمشي — رغم أننا رأيناها من بعيد، كانت تبدو مثالية للـ drone shot.
Yuto G. Yoshida
Kyoto, JP
The Maj Oceanicは、photography expeditionとして選んだ正解だった。特にKalond Islandの夕暮れ、コウモリが一斉に飛び立つ瞬間をdeckから撮影できたのは、アングルとタイミングの両方でperfect。翌日のBidadari Beachでは、crewが朝食をビーチにセットアップしてくれ、その間に空がピンクに染まるgolden hourを逃さずキャッチ。船のblack hull designが水中の色を邪魔しないので、snorkeling sceneの撮影でも自然なトーンが得られた。ナビゲーションの精度も高く、潮の流れを計算したitineraryで、無駄な移動がない。ただ、charging stationがcabins内に一つしかなく、複数のカメラバッテリーを同時充電するのが少し煩わしかった。スタッフは静かにサポートしてくれるが、必要以上に存在を感じさせない。それが逆に、自然と向き合う時間を尊重している証拠だと思う。
Henry Parker
San Francisco, US
I turned sixty on The Maj Oceanic, anchored off Long Beach, and it’s difficult to imagine a more graceful way to mark the milestone. The team had arranged a small gathering onshore—local musicians, a flame grill, champagne on ice—nothing overdone, just perfectly timed. The boat itself is a study in balance: modern comforts (excellent shower pressure, blackout cabins) without sacrificing the soul of a traditional phinisi. We spent the morning at Manta Point, where the gentle giants circled beneath the tender like slow planets. What stood out was the dive guide’s quiet expertise—he knew the regulars by name. One evening, the chef prepared a Balinese-inspired tasting menu under the stars. My only thought: I wish we’d had seven nights instead of five. There’s a rhythm to life aboard that takes two days to fully settle into. We left feeling not just celebrated, but seen.
Nathan Booth
Brisbane, AU
We took our two teenagers and parents (ages 72 and 75) on The Maj Oceanic—a logistical gamble that paid off beautifully. The boat’s wide decks and shallow entry points helped the elders move safely. We spent a full day at Long Beach, building sandcastles and swimming in calm shallows. The kids loved snorkeling at Manta Point—seeing their first manta was pure joy. The crew adapted seamlessly: early dinners for the grandparents, late-night movies for the teens. The master suite was spacious without being ostentatious. One suggestion: a few more shaded areas on the sun deck. But the al fresco dining, the silent sails at dusk, the way the boat barely rocks at anchor—these details build something rare. We returned not just rested, but closer.
Rose Parker
Melbourne, AU
Five of us—old mates from uni—took The Maj Oceanic for a week, and it was exactly the antidote to our screen-saturated lives. We spent a blissful afternoon at Pink Beach, then hiked the ridge at Padar as the sun dipped. The view from the top—three bays in varying hues of turquoise—was worth every step. Evenings were ours: shared bottles, grilled fish, stories under the stars. The Maj Oceanic’s layout encourages conversation without crowding. The upper deck lounge is perfect for late-night talks. The crew were discreet but deeply capable—especially the chef, who turned out dishes that felt both local and personal. My only note? The tender could be a touch faster when conditions are choppy. But that’s a minor detail. What remains is the feeling of being untethered, in the best way.
Brooke Harper
Miami, US
After a brutal quarter in finance, I needed to reset—no meetings, no pitch decks, just sea. The Maj Oceanic delivered. I spent mornings reading on the bow net, afternoons snorkeling at Manta Point, where the mantas hovered like silent aircraft. The boat’s pace is deliberate, almost meditative. We anchored at Taka Makassar for two nights—no one else in sight. One evening, the crew set up a private dinner on the beach: grilled lobster, saffron rice, torches in the sand. No frills, just perfection. The cabin, though compact, felt spacious thanks to the light teak and panoramic ports. My only note: the water pressure in the shower fluctuated slightly. But that’s forgivable given the setting. This wasn’t escape—it was reintegration. I returned with clarity, which is more than I can say for any spa.