Peter Underwood
Toronto, CA



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Ensuite cabins across the boat.

Deluxe Cabin — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.250.000

Master Cabin Balcony — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.750.000

Sharing Cabin — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 2.750.000

Standard Cabin — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.250.000

Superior Cabin 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.750.000

Superior Cabin 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.750.000
Komodo National Park UNESCO World Heritage site.
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.
Segara Liveaboard sails the Komodo archipelago — from Padar volcanic ridges to Pink Beach and manta-ray Manta Point. Premium phinisi liveaboard experience departing Labuan Bajo.
A journey designed for those who seek discovery, serenity, and pure wonder.


























Segara Liveaboard is a 23-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 6 spacious cabins, accommodating up to 14 guests, built in 2019. Offers premium comfort, personalized service, and immersive island adventures from Labuan Bajo.
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Daily departures from Labuan Bajo. Open trip and private charter pricing available.
Segara Liveaboard
Based on 19 reviews
Peter Underwood
Toronto, CA
I’ve sailed Southeast Asia for years, but Segara Liveaboard impressed with its restraint. No over-the-top decor, no forced entertainment—just thoughtful details. Our dive at Castle Rock was exceptional: strong current, visibility like glass, and a guide who knew the site’s rhythms. Later, we anchored at Bidadari Beach, where the white sand curved into a mirror-calm bay. The yacht’s design favors natural materials—polished wood, woven textiles—and the open deck layout invites lounging without crowding. The crew moved with quiet efficiency; breakfast appeared just as the sun cleared the horizon. My only note: a stronger Wi-Fi signal would help for uploading dive logs, though I admit the disconnection was part of the appeal. On our final morning, we swam at Pink Beach, the sand’s coral hue glowing underfoot. Segara doesn’t dazzle—it deepens.
Melike K. Öz
Bodrum, TR
Segara Liveaboard’da bir haftalık honeymoon süreci, tam anlamıyla bir slow luxury deneyimiydi. Bodrum’daki yoğun tempodan sonra, 6 cabin’li bu özel phinisi, bizi Komodo’nun en sakin köşelerine taşıdı. İlk günler Kanawa Island’da suyun içinden plaj keyfi, ertesi gün Manta Point’te yüzme… Her şey çok calculated ama doğal hissettiriyordu. Master suite, 23 metrelik güverte boyunca yayılmış, özellikle sabahları private olmasından çok keyif aldık. Kanawa’daki kumsalda drone shot çektik, suyu gerçekten ‘pink’ tonlarında yansıtıyordu — Instagram için değil, hatıra olarak sakladık. Ekibin bilgisi de impressive: özellikle dive master, çocuklu aileler için bile güvenli girişleri biliyor, biz olmasak da gözlemledik. Tek küçük eksik, güvertede daha güçlü bir wifi sinyali olsaydı, özellikle akşam saatlerinde sadece e-posta kontrol etmek bile rahat olurdu. Ama belki de bu da kasıtlıydı — daha az bağlılık, daha çok var olmak. Gündüz Crystal Rock’ta snorkelling, akşamüstü ise güverteye servis edilen light dinner, tropical cocktails… Wellness tarafı biraz eksikti, spa treatment olmasa da yoga session sabahları teraziye çok oturmuştu. 4 gün güzel ama ben 5-6 gün öneririm, özellikle Pink Beach’in güzelliğine bir gün daha ayırmak isterdim. Genel olarak, Segara tam bir balanced itineray ile doğayla iç içe olmanın saygılı bir yolunu gösterdi.
Beckett M.
San Francisco, US
Segara Liveaboard operates with the precision of a Swiss watch and the soul of an islander. We joined for a dive-focused trip, and the execution was flawless. At Manjarite, the descent revealed a wall draped in gorgonians, teeming with pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish—our guide spotted them instantly. The boat’s dive prep area is spacious, with rinse tanks and gear storage that made transitions seamless. Non-diving days were equally well spent: a guided walk on Rinca Island ended with a cooling swim at a freshwater spring. The yacht’s 23-meter frame cuts cleanly through swells, minimizing motion. Cabins are acoustically isolated—rare on phinisis—so sleep was uninterrupted. One suggestion: a slightly larger selection of dive accessories (lenses, focus lights) for advanced macro shooters. But that’s a minor note. This is Komodo as it should be seen: intimately, respectfully, without clutter.
Emmett S. Hale
Dallas, US
Segara Liveaboard redefines what a phinisi can be. At 23 meters, it’s compact enough to feel personal, yet spacious in all the right places. We celebrated my fortieth with a small group, and the balance between shared experiences and privacy was perfectly judged. A dawn hike on Rinca Island revealed dragons basking on sun-warmed rocks, followed by a dive at Castle Rock where current-swept pinnacles hosted barracuda schools and reef sharks. The galley anticipated dietary preferences—my wife’s gluten-free needs were met without fuss. One evening, anchored near Manjarite, the crew hosted a barbecue under the stars, serving grilled squid and local vegetables. The only critique? The sound insulation between cabins, while generally good, allowed faint voices late at night. But that’s a minor trade-off for such an authentic, unfiltered connection to the archipelago.
Rudyard Yeadon
Philadelphia, US
For my fiftieth, I wanted a trip that balanced adventure and ease. Segara Liveaboard delivered—especially at Pink Beach, where we snorkeled above a coral reef so vibrant it looked painted. The next day, a hike on Rinca Island brought us within meters of Komodo dragons, their tails dragging through dry underbrush. The yacht’s layout makes socializing optional; I appreciated the shaded alcove on the upper deck for reading. Meals were highlights—grilled mahi with tamarind glaze, local greens sautéed with garlic. The crew remembered my preference for single-origin coffee and had it ready each morning. One critique: the cabin flooring, while beautiful teak, becomes slippery when damp. A small gripper mat would help. But these are minor details in a journey that felt both expansive and intimate. This wasn’t about ticking boxes; it was about depth, in every sense.
Valentina M. Noronha
Salvador, BR
O Segara Liveaboard entrou na minha vida como uma resposta silenciosa ao caos da rotina. Viajei sozinha logo após fechar 40, buscando algo mais profundo que um simples getaway. O itinerário — com paradas em Batu Bolong e Rinca Island — foi impecável, equilibrando aventura e solitude. Cada manhã acordava com o som suave das ondas batendo no casco de madeira nobre, café artesanal já no deck. As mergulhadas em Castle Rock foram um level up: corais vibrantes, correntes leves, e uma visibilidade que só o Komodo entrega. Minha master suite, embora compacta, tinha um toque de minimalismo japonês que adorei — chuveiro de rain shower com pressão perfeita. O capitão e a equipe? Discretos, mas antecipavam cada desejo. Única crítica: o sinal de wifi é mais slow do que esperado para video calls com o escritório. Não que eu devesse estar trabalhando, claro. O sunset no deck com um Negroni e a drone shot que o fotógrafo tirou da embarcação ao anoitecer… worth every penny. Voltarei, talvez com meu irmão e seus filhos — curti ver outras famílias a bordo, mesmo sendo um ambiente mais adulto.
Fletcher Mostyn
Auckland, NZ
Our honeymoon on Segara Liveaboard unfolded like a series of quiet revelations. We began at Pink Beach, where the sand’s blush tone glowed at low tide, then sailed to Sebayur Island, where the crew set up a private beachside dinner with lanterns in the trees. The yacht’s pace is unhurried—a trait we cherished. Mornings began with turmeric tea delivered to our cabin door, followed by snorkeling above reef flats alive with turtles and blue tangs. The bed was supremely comfortable, and the en suite bathroom, though compact, felt luxurious with its rainfall shower. One evening, we anchored off Manjarite and watched flying fish skitter across the bow wave. The only limitation was limited electrical outlets near the vanity—fine for most, but tricky for two with travel irons. Still, this was less a flaw and more a reminder to unplug. Segara doesn’t sell perfection; it offers presence.
Ursula Drake
New York, US
We chose Segara Liveaboard for our honeymoon, and it became the quiet counterpoint to our city lives. From the first afternoon at Bidadari Beach—where we swam in turquoise shallows, just the two of us—the tone was set: serene, private, deliberate. The master cabin faces aft, offering unobstructed sunset views over the Flores Sea. Dinners were candlelit, often on deck, with dishes like lemongrass-marinated snapper and jackfruit salad. The crew, attentive but never overbearing, arranged a surprise breakfast on the beach at Pink Beach—fresh fruit, yogurt, and kalua coffee served under pandanus shade. The only flaw? The Wi-Fi, while advertised as available, was largely unusable—fine for us, but a note for those needing connectivity. Snorkeling at Castle Rock revealed manta rays gliding above coral ridges, a moment we still replay. This wasn’t escapism; it was recalibration.
Mei Zhang
Singapore, SG
作为结婚十周年纪念旅行,我们选择了Segara Liveaboard,果然没有失望。6间cabins的设计确保了足够的privacy,我们住的是master suite,面海的落地窗清晨让光线缓缓洒进来,很chic。船身虽23米,但动线流畅,deck区域足够安静,适合我们这种想要慢节奏的couple。 itinerary安排得张弛有度——Kalond Island的蝙蝠群飞出时的drone shot我们拍到了,相当震撼;第二天在Gili Lawa的浮潜点,珊瑚状态比想象中好很多,guide甚至认出了特定的nudibranch品种。服务团队很low-key但细致,晚餐的lombok grilled prawns是亮点。唯一的小遗憾是wifi信号在深海区几乎为零,不过这也让我们真正放下了手机。四天三晚稍短,若能延伸到五天会更complete。整体而言,这是一次低调却高质感的experience,适合厌倦mass tourism的couples。
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