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Experience a bespoke Komodo sailing journey aboard our premiumKomodo Open Trip 2026 | Shared Phinisi Tours from Labuan Bajofleet, where unparalleled hospitality standards meet traditional Indonesian phinisi craftsmanship in Komodo National Park.
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Experience comfort and elegance in our thoughtfully designed cabins, each offering a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional charm.
Master Balcony — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.750.000
Deluxe Room 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.000.000
Deluxe Room 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 5.750.000
Superior Room 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.750.000
Superior Room 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.750.000
Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard Arimbi Liveaboard. 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.
Arimbi Liveaboard is a 25-meter VIP class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 5 spacious cabins, accommodating up to 12 guests, built in 2018. Enjoy personalized service, premium amenities, and immersive diving adventures with expert crews based in Labuan Bajo.
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Hye-Jin Kim
Berlin, DE
Arimbi Liveaboard는 서비스의 디테일에서 진정한 luxury를 느꼈어요. 체크인 전부터 manager가 알레르기 정보를 확인하고, 식단을 커스터마이징해줬죠. 특히 Loh Liang 방문 시, trekking 난이도를 개인별로 조정해주셔서 체력 부담이 없었어요. 저녁은 Crystal Rock 근처에서 served된 degustation menu가 인상적이었고, 와인 리스트도 유럽 수준이었어요. 객실 정돈도 소음 없이 조용히 이루어졌고, bath amenities는 모두 organic이었죠. 아쉬운 점은 룸 벨이 없어 서비스 호출이 다소 불편했다는 점. 그래도 Wainilu에서의 해변 요가 세션은 내 몸과 마음을 재정렬하는 계기가 됐어요. 이 모든 게 자연 속에서 일어났다는 게 가장 큰 매력이었죠.
Cameron Jenkins
Victoria, CA
I joined Arimbi Liveaboard for a wellness retreat, seeking stillness amid nature’s grandeur. The boat’s energy was calm from the start—no forced cheer, just quiet competence. Each morning began with yoga on the foredeck, the mat warmed by early sun. We spent a full day at Pink Beach, where the mineral-rich sand felt grounding underfoot. Later, we paddled to Kanawa and floated in the shallows, watching parrotfish graze. The Standard Cabin’s rainfall shower used seawater filtration—a smart, sustainable touch. Meals were plant-forward but satisfying: jackfruit rendang, turmeric rice, fresh papaya. One evening, we anchored near Wae Rebo and took a guided walk through the highland village—no commercialism, just authenticity. My only critique: the Wi-Fi was virtually nonexistent, but that became part of the healing. By day four, I no longer reached for my phone. Arimbi doesn’t sell transformation; it creates the conditions for it.
Ege Can
Berlin, DE
Marmaris’te büyüdüm, ama Arimbi Liveaboard’la yaşadığım deneyim tamamen farklı bir leveldaydı. Pink Beach ve Crystal Rock’a gittiğimiz günler, özellikle underwater photography için bir cennetti. Geminin güvertesi, drone setup’ım için idealdi – crew, üç farklı açıdan çekim yapmam için yardımcı oldu. Master Suite’de kaldım, iç tasarım çok understated luxury – açıkçası, bu kadar sade ama etkileyici bir dekor beklemiyordum. Sadece bir küçük eksik: şarj noktaları kabinde sınırlıydı, özellikle birden fazla cihazım varken. Ama crew hemen portable charger getirdi, çok hızlı çözüm. Kalong Island’a geçtiğimiz akşam, kaptan özel bir seafood meze tabağı yaptırdı – özellikle grilled squid çok başarılıydı. Dive ekipmanımı güverteye asabildim, kuruması için özel alan vardı. 25 metrelik bu phinisi, 5 kabiniyle sakin bir atmosphere yaratıyor. 12 kişi kapasitesi var ama biz 6 kişiydik, bu yüzden özel bir vibe vardı. Arimbi, Marmaris’in tanıdığı denizden çok daha derin bir hikaye anlatıyor.
Natalie King
Boston, US
As someone who’s traveled extensively through Southeast Asia, I approach ‘luxury’ claims with skepticism. Arimbi Liveaboard, however, operates on a different plane—one of understated competence. We joined as a corporate retreat group, six colleagues from tech, all needing to disconnect meaningfully. The boat’s 25-meter frame offered ample space; no feeling of forced proximity. Days were split between strategic discussions on deck and exploration at Komodo Island and Crystal Rock. The dive team managed varied experience levels seamlessly—my colleague, a novice, felt safe; I, more advanced, was challenged by the reef’s vertical drop-offs. Dining was refined without pretense: grilled reef fish with tamarind glaze, local greens dressed in coconut oil. The Master Suite’s wrap-around window provided nightly starlight views. My only note: the Wi-Fi was limited, which the team initially resisted—but by day three, we were all grateful. Arimbi doesn’t entertain; it facilitates presence.
Katherine King
Berlin, DE
作为一次私人 corporate retreat 的选择，Arimbi Liveaboard 出乎意料地契合我们的节奏。五间 cabin 中我们占了三间，团队在Master Suite与Standard Cabin之间自由调配，空间分配非常合理。从Padar Island的日出徒步到Crystal Rock的浮潜，itinerary 设计得松弛有度。特别喜欢Loh Liang登陆后的丛林短途walk，向导对科莫多巨蜥的生态讲解专业而克制。船上的印尼主厨每日准备三道式西餐与本地融合菜，某晚的香茅烤鱼堪称perfect。唯一的小遗憾是傍晚想发会议纪要时，wifi确实有点spotty，不过这也让我们更专注于面对面交流。Arimbi的木质结构保留了传统phinisi的灵魂，又在空调系统和浴室水压上做到modern comfort，这种平衡很难得。
Aarohi M.
Berlin, DE
मैंने Arimbi Liveaboard को एक solo wellness retreat के तौर पर चुना, और ये एक deeply intentional choice था। मैंने अपने schedule में morning yoga, snorkeling, और digital detox शामिल किया। Sebayur Island के turquoise waters में snorkeling करते हुए reef sharks और manta rays देखना life-affirming था। Long Beach पर एक silent meditation session बहुत grounding रहा। मैंने Standard Cabin लिया, लेकिन natural wood finish और minimalist design ने space को premium feel दिया। Dining में local spices के साथ modern plating थी — एक perfect blend of tradition और innovation। कभी-कभी water pressure थोड़ा low था, लेकिन eco-friendly systems को देखते हुए, मैं इसे overlook कर सकती हूँ। अगली बार, मैं Wae Rebo तक cultural add-on ज़रूर लूँगी। ये वो journey था जहाँ मैंने खुद को वापस पाया।
Mia Bennett
Berlin, DE
Bawa dua anak (8 dan 11 tahun) ke Arimbi Liveaboard ternyata pilihan brilliant. Kapalnya tidak terlalu besar, tapi space-nya terasa lega. Crew sangat ramah ke anak-anak — ada yang bahkan teach them how to tie sailor knots. Itinerary ke Sebayur Island dan Gili Lawa cocok banget buat keluarga; snorkeling dangkal dan aman, plus ada spot buat kids fishing dengan net kecil. Kita dapat Master Suite, dan extra bed untuk anak-anak disediakan dengan rapi. Makanan anak-anak selalu available — nasi goreng, ayam goreng, buah segar. Tapi honestly, the sunset di Long Beach itu something else; we all just sat in silence, which is rare with kids! Hal kecil yang bikin beda: mereka punya kids activity book dengan marine life puzzle. Sayangnya, satu malam hujan deras dan suara atap agak bising, tapi crew langsung offer earplugs dan extra blanket. Worth it for the peace we rarely get in Jakarta.
Kieran L.
Charlottetown, CA
As part of a corporate group of ten, we needed space to think and reconnect. Arimbi Liveaboard’s layout—five cabins, open deck areas, a shaded lounge—allowed both solitude and conversation. We anchored at Long Beach one afternoon, then kayaked into a hidden inlet. Later, a guided walk on Rinca Island revealed komodo dragons near a watering hole—three of them, motionless in the heat. The boat’s naturalist knew their habits, explaining breeding patterns and territory lines. Meals were served family-style: grilled fish, jackfruit curry, fresh papaya. I appreciated the filtered water system—no plastic bottles. Wi-Fi was limited to brief evening windows, which some colleagues grumbled about. But by day three, they’d stopped checking. The boat’s rhythm becomes yours. Quiet, deliberate, present.
Jun He
Berlin, DE
Arimbi Liveaboard的清晨唤醒服务永远是一杯手冲咖啡加一句轻声提醒。我们第四天清晨登Padar Island，山顶俯瞰三色海湾的那一刻，所有疲惫都值得。船上的摄影向导提前查了日出角度，帮我们卡位最佳drone shot点位。Loh Liang的短途徒步后，回船的椰子冰沙简直是天堂味道。Master Suite的浴室是半露天设计，晚上泡澡时能看到星空。虽然船体25米不算最大，但空间利用率极高，公共区从不拥挤。希望未来能增加Wae Rebo的停留时间，目前两小时稍显仓促。这次experience让我重新理解了慢旅行的真谛。
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