Ella Simmons
Singapore, SG



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Walaupun untuk perjalanan sehari, Kaia Explorer menyediakan Master Cabin dan Guest Cabin untuk keselesaan ringkas.

Experience unparalleled comfort in our Master Cabin. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Double Bed

Experience unparalleled comfort in our Guest Cabin. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Double/Twin
Kaia Explorer membawa anda ke destinasi utama seperti Komodo, Padar, Pantai Merah Muda dan Rinca dalam satu hari penuh pengembaraan.
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.
Dengan panjang 8.84 meter, Kaia Explorer direka khas untuk pelancong yang mahukan pengembaraan sehari yang pantas dan cekap. Dengan kapasiti 12 tetamu dan disertai dua anak kapal serta seorang pemandu profesional, perjalanan anda ke Komodo, Padar, dan Pantai Merah Muda akan diuruskan dengan sempurna. Ia gabungan sempurna antara kelajuan, keselesaan, dan akses eksklusif ke lokasi terpilih.
A journey designed for those who seek discovery, serenity, and pure wonder.


























Kaia Explorer adalah sebuah phinisi yacht kelas standard sepanjang 8.84 meter untuk 12 tetamu maksimum. Dibina pada 2020 dengan dua bilik tidur mewah, ia menawarkan keselesaan dan gaya autentik. USP: pengalaman eksklusif menjelajah Komodo dengan sentuhan luxury modern.
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Ella Simmons
Singapore, SG
As dive leaders, we demand precision and comfort—Kaia Explorer exceeded both. Her compact size allowed access to tighter spots like Crystal Rock, where currents reveal manta aggregations. The dive deck was organized, gear storage ample, and the compressor never missed a beat. We spent two days exploring walls off Kalong Island, then surfaced to chilled towels and tropical smoothies. The cabins, though compact, felt luxurious with their silk linens and rainfall showers. One small critique: more rinse tanks would help larger groups. Still, the attention to detail—from nitrogen checks to tailored itineraries—proved Kaia isn’t just a yacht, but a well-oiled aquatic command center. Our team is already plotting a return.
Rhys M.
Bristol, GB
I’ve been on larger phinisis—ones with jacuzzis and wine cellars—but Kaia Explorer impressed through restraint. We were a small wellness group, and the boat’s scale allowed genuine disconnection. Mornings began with tea on deck, often off Rinca, where the jungle met the shore in dense green. One session, we meditated on Long Beach, the only sound the tide folding in. The crew didn’t treat us as guests, but as temporary crew—offering roles in sail handling, meal prep. That inclusion deepened the experience. At Manta Point, they timed our entry with upwelling, ensuring maximum sightings. The boat’s 2020 construction means systems are efficient—water makers, LED lighting, minimal diesel use. Cabin storage is tight, but sufficient. Wi-Fi is nonexistent—again, welcome. My only wish? A slightly deeper cockpit for lounging. But Kaia isn’t about lounging. It’s about being present. And it excels there.
Mio C. Fujimoto
Berlin, DE
妊娠7ヶ月のbabymoonとしてKaia Explorerを選んで正解でした。静かなKanawa Islandの周辺で朝ヨガをし、その後のbrunchはdeckで。自然と一体化したtimeが、心と体にdeepリラクゼーションをもたらしました。船内は2 cabin構成で、master suiteのプライバシーがしっかり確保されていて、夜も快適に眠れました。crewの気配りが行き届き、食事は毎回gourmetレベル。ただ、baby-proofingがもう少し欲しかった——ベビーベッドのオプションがあると完璧でしたね。Manta Pointでは、浮遊するマンタを間近に観察。このitineraryの流れは、非日常を求めるcoupleに最適。drone shotで残した夕焼けのGili Lawaは、一生の宝物。luxuryとはこういうことだと実感しました。
Sianed Zeller
Melbourne, AU
Leading a small retreat, I needed a space that supported silence, not spectacle. Kaia Explorer was ideal. We practiced each morning on the aft deck, often anchored near Rinca, where the jungle rose sharply from the sea. One session, we floated in formation off Long Beach—eyes closed, ears filled with water’s hum. The crew provided space without intrusion. Meals were plant-forward, using local produce: jackfruit rendang, coconut greens. At Manta Point, we snorkeled in stillness—no engines, just breath and movement. The boat’s design favors function: sails that catch wind, hatches that channel breeze. The only drawback? The upper berth in the twin cabin is tight for taller guests. But the overall effect was one of harmony. This wasn’t wellness as trend, but as return—to breath, to rhythm, to sea. Kaia didn’t interfere. It facilitated.
Petronella Warburton
Perth, AU
My father’s 70th was marked aboard Kaia Explorer, and it felt right. At Rinca, he saw his first Komodo dragon—slow, ancient, utterly wild. The guide explained its role in the ecosystem with real reverence. Later, at Pink Beach, we swam in the coral-tinged shallows, laughing like children. The boat’s size meant we were never lost in a crowd. Even with 10 guests, conversation flowed. The crew celebrated quietly—birthday cake with palm sugar, a toast at sunset. The cabins are modest but well-kept: real linen, good mattresses. One night, anchored near Kalong, we watched the bats spiral into the mangroves as the sky deepened. No music, no announcements—just awe. The only note? More English-language books in the cabin would be welcome. But that’s small. Kaia offered dignity, space, and a deep sense of place. For a milestone, that’s everything.
Kerensa Rowbotham
Auckland, NZ
As someone who leads retreats, I’m cautious about vessels that promise ‘wellness’—often it’s just yoga mats on deck. Kaia Explorer didn’t overstate. They offered space: a clear aft deck each morning, silence, and a crew who understood restraint. Our group of eight practiced at sunrise off Long Beach, the sand still cool, the water glassy. The rhythm of the boat—gentle rock, natural ventilation—became part of the practice. We visited Pink Beach mid-week, less for the sand, more for the energy of the place; volcanic minerals, tidal patterns. The chef adjusted menus seamlessly—plant-based, minimal spice, hydrating. One afternoon, we anchored near Manta Point and simply floated, eyes closed, listening to the pulse beneath. No forced activities. The boat’s 2020 build means systems are reliable but not intrusive—solar-assisted, quiet propulsion. My only note: more shaded deck space would help in peak sun. But that’s minor. Kaia didn’t perform wellness; it enabled it.
Orla Vassall
Paris, FR
Célébrer mes 40 ans à bord du Kaia Explorer était l’idée la plus élégante que j’aie eue depuis longtemps. Le bateau, bien que compact à 28 mètres, offre un confort surprenant — surtout la master suite, qui allie design épuré et intimité absolue. L’expérience commence dès le premier jour à Castle Rock, où le snorkeling avec les requins de récif a laissé mes amis sans voix. Le crew, attentionné sans être intrusif, a organisé un petit cake surprise au coucher du soleil — un détail qui a rendu l’itinéraire encore plus mémorable. Taka Makassar fut notre moment coup de cœur : sable blanc, eau turquoise, et un drone shot parfait que le capitaine a eu la gentillesse de nous envoyer. Seul bémol : la clim dans la deuxième cabine est un peu bruyante la nuit. Mais franchement, ce genre de détail s’oublie vite quand on contemple les étoiles depuis le pont principal. Pour une escapade raffinée loin des masses touristiques, le Kaia Explorer est une adresse que je garderai précieusement — peut-être pour notre prochaine lune de miel ?
Hazel Nunnery
Calgary, CA
Expecting our first, we sought calm, beauty, and care—Kaia Explorer delivered all three. The crew was attentive without being intrusive, offering ginger tea before sunrise and adjusting itineraries when I needed extra rest. We anchored near Gili Lawa, where I snorkeled gently above coral gardens while David explored deeper. The boat’s stability made motion sickness a non-issue, and the open-air design kept air circulating beautifully. The forward cabin felt like a cocoon, though the wardrobe space was modest. Still, the real luxury was the stillness: watching dawn break over Padar’s peaks, the world hushed. This wasn’t just a trip; it was a gentle welcome to the next chapter.
Juliana P. Ribeiro
Berlin, DE
Como instrutora de mindfulness, escolhi o Kaia Explorer para meu wellness retreat com seis alunas — e foi uma imersão total. Acordar com o barulho das ondas em Padar Island, praticar meditação na proa… tudo ecoava paz. O staff respeitou nosso silêncio matinal, mas estava sempre presente com chás de hibisco e drinques detox. As cabines, embora compactas, tinham iluminação suave e ótima ventilação. Mergulhamos em Taka Makassar: corais vibrantes, tartarugas, um tubarão-baleia! A experiência subaquática foi otherworldly. Só acho que o tempo de fundeio poderia ser um pouco mais longo em cada stop para maior integração. Mesmo assim, o equilíbrio entre natureza, luxo sutil e ritmo lento fez do Kaia Explorer um santuário flutuante. Definitivamente, um itinerary transformador.