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Premium master rooms featuring panoramic views and private en-suite facilities for elite comfort.
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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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Ryo J. Hashimoto from JP
Berlin, DE
長年の友人たちとArimbi Liveaboardでのgetawayを計画。最初は「本当にここまでクオリティ高いのか？」と半信半疑だったが、出航後1時間でその不安は消えた。Castle Rockのダイビングポイントは、まさにtextbook perfect。水流も穏やかで、初級者の友も安心して泳げた。船上のシェフが作る和風ブレックファストが意外な惊喜で、味噌汁と焼魚が出た朝は、思わず「日本に帰った気分」とつぶやいてしまった。ただ、3日目の夜のBBQで、炭火のにおいが少し cabins に残ったのが気になった程度。Gili Lawa Lautでは、全員でカヤックを漕ぎ、無人島に上陸。そのイタリネーションの自然な流れに、運航チームの経験の深さを感じた。
Lysander Saxby
NZ, NZ
We chose Arimbi Liveaboard for our honeymoon, craving adventure without sacrificing comfort. The Master Suite’s layout—spacious bathroom, private deck nook—offered intimacy amid the wild Komodo landscape. Our days unfolded with ease: hiking Komodo Island in the cool morning, then swimming at Pink Beach where the sand glimmers underfoot. One highlight was the drift dive at Crystal Rock—colorful anthias swirling around us as we followed the current. The chef accommodated my shellfish allergy without compromise, serving a miso-glazed eggplant that rivaled any fine dining in Auckland. Evenings were spent on the upper deck, watching stars emerge while sipping spiced rum. My only minor critique: the motion at anchor near Nusa Kode was slightly pronounced, though not disruptive. What stood out was the crew’s quiet professionalism—never intrusive, always aware. They remembered how we took our tea. That attention to detail transformed the journey from memorable to meaningful.
Jestyn Quirk
Melbourne, AU
Celebrating my husband’s 40th, we joined a small group on Arimbi Liveaboard—eight guests, all low-key. We spent a morning hiking Padar Island, rewarded with a panoramic view of three bays: pink, white, and blue. Later, a drift snorkel at Manta Point delivered six mantas in twenty minutes—effortless, graceful. The boat’s dive guides timed entries perfectly with the tide. Our cabin, though standard, had blackout curtains and a small balcony—ideal for reading with ocean sounds. The chef accommodated my gluten-free needs seamlessly—grilled fish, rice noodles, fresh fruit. Only critique: one afternoon, the generator noise near the stern was noticeable. But it stopped within half an hour. Even the minor hiccups felt managed, not chaotic. This is the kind of trip that lingers—not because it was perfect, but because it felt real.
Finn Willems
Berlin, DE
Met twee jonge kinderen (7 en 10) hadden we zorgen over comfort en veiligheid, maar de Arimbi Liveaboard overtrof onze verwachtingen. De Standard Cabin is ruimer dan verwacht, en de crew had speciale kindermatten bij de trap – kleine aandacht, groot verschil. We lagen voor anker bij Long Beach, waar de kinderen voor het eerst een dugong zagen – een moment dat niemand wilde missen. De lunchpicknick op Pink Beach was een high point: verse mango, gekoeld met zeeijs, en ondiep water om veilig te snorkelen. Onze zoon vond het vooral geweldig dat hij elke dag een ‘underwater treasure map’ kreeg van de dive master. De Arimbi’s itinerary is goed doordacht: genoeg actie, maar ook rustmomenten. Enig minpunt: de airco in de lounge werkte onregelmatig op de warmste dag. Maar met een glas citroenmelisse-infused water en een plafondwaaier, was het draaglijk. Het eten is over het algemeen uitstekend – fusion met Balinees invloed – maar mijn dochter vond de spice level af en toe iets te hoog. Al met al: een soepele, elegant ingerichte overtocht door Komodo’s wildernis.
Xiomara Edgbaston
Los Angeles, US
Our leadership team needed a reset—away from screens, in a setting that inspired clarity. Arimbi Liveaboard provided exactly that. As a corporate retreat, the boat’s layout allowed for both group strategy sessions and individual reflection. We met in the shaded aft deck each morning, then dispersed for activities: some hiked Komodo Island, others snorkeled the vibrant slopes at Crystal Rock. The Master Suite’s writing desk, positioned to catch the morning light, became my favorite spot for journaling. Meals were served family-style—grilled mahi-mahi, jackfruit curry, young coconut—but never rushed. The crew anticipated needs without hovering. One afternoon, we anchored near Nusa Kode and kayaked in silence, the only sound the dip of paddles. My only note: the satellite phone signal was unreliable, but we’d come to disconnect, so it mattered little. Arimbi doesn’t impress; it integrates. By the final day, our team was aligned—not because of a workshop, but because of shared rhythm.
Harold Bennett
Riyadh, SA
احتفلت بذكرى زواجي العشرين على متن Arimbi Liveaboard، وربما كانت أفضل هدية لنفسي. الـitinerary بدأ من كومودو آيلاند، حيث شاهدنا التنانين بجانب دليل محترف. ثم انتقلنا إلى مانجاريت، حيث سبحنا مع السلاحف. اليوم في بادار كان الأبرز — تسلقنا التل وحصلنا على drone shot مذهل. نمنا في الـmaster suite، وكانت الإطلالة من السرير مثيرة. الطاقم قدّم عشاءً خاصًا على متن القارب الصغير، مع موسيقى حية خفيفة. ما أعجبني هو الهدوء، والتركيز على الجودة بدل الكمية. 5 كبائن فقط تعني أن الخدمة شخصية. فقط كنت أتمنى لو أن الرحلة استمرت 7 أيام. عند المغادرة، شعرت أنني لم أستكمل التجربة. Arimbi ليست باخرة؛ إنها حالة من التوازن.
Gemma Anderson
Limerick, IE
As someone who values discretion and precision, Arimbi Liveaboard delivered both. The itinerary balanced remote anchorages—like the quiet cove off Manjarite—with accessible dive sites such as Batu Bolong. The crew moved like clockwork: towels replaced, water bottles refilled, dietary preferences remembered without prompting. My husband, a keen macro photographer, found Sebayur Island rich with subjects—blue-ringed octopus, harlequin shrimp. The Master Suite’s reading lamp had a brass dimmer, a small luxury that made evenings lovely. I did find the mattress slightly too firm, though the linen quality made up for it. Meals were inventive without being theatrical—grilled jackfish with tamarind glaze, steamed buns with mango salsa. A quiet triumph of understated taste.
Evelyn Cross
Auckland, NZ
Arimbi Liveaboard offered a rare balance of elegance and authenticity. Our babymoon unfolded across four days of quiet coves and sunrise yoga on deck—Padar Island’s crescent curve greeting us each morning in pale gold light. The Master Suite’s teak finish and king bed made for deep, uninterrupted sleep, essential when you're adjusting to island time. Snorkeling at Manta Point was surreal; gliding alongside six mantas in liquid sapphire water is the kind of moment you don’t narrate, just hold. Staff anticipated needs—warm towels post-swim, chilled lemongrass tea—but never intruded. The only hiccup: satellite internet barely held for a single video call home. Honestly, we didn’t miss it. Dinners were curated Balinese feasts—lemongrass-marinated snapper, torch ginger salads—served under stars so dense they looked retouched. Komodo’s raw beauty meets refined comfort here, without pretense.
Owen Underwood
Berlin, DE
Saya datang ke Arimbi Liveaboard mencari ketenangan, dan dapat lebih dari itu. Perjalanan 5 hari ke Gili Lawa dan Nusa Kode terasa seperti floating meditation. Kapalnya built in 2018, tapi perawatannya excellent — semua woodwork masih kinclong, dan linen-nya high-thread count. Pagi-pagi saya yoga di foredeck, sambil dengar ombak. Crew never disturbed, tapi selalu ada kalau dibutuhkan. Makanan mostly local ingredients, dengan sentuhan modern — grilled tuna dengan mangga salad itu harus dicoba. Di Nusa Kode, snorkeling-nya exceptional; the current is strong tapi crew provide safety vest dan guide one-on-one. Yang agak kurang: water pressure di shower sedikit lemah, tapi dimaklumi karena ini liveaboard. Malam terakhir, kapten buat farewell dinner dengan tumpeng kecil — personal touch yang bikin hati hangat. Saya pulang dengan kulit glowing dan pikiran clear.
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