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8 ensuite cabins across the boat.
Master Suite — Upper deck, private balcony, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.400.000
Panoramic Suite — Upper deck, private balcony, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.100.000
Panoramic Suite — Upper deck, private balcony, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.100.000
Deluxe Cabin — Middle deck, ocean view, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.600.000
Deluxe Cabin — Middle deck, ocean view, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.600.000
Deluxe Cabin — Middle deck, ocean view, private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 4.600.000
Sharing Cabin — Double bed, per-bed booking, private bathroom, air-conditioning. Extra bed available.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.900.000
Sharing Cabin — Single beds, per-bed booking, private bathroom, air-conditioning. Extra bed available.
Capacity
4 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.900.000
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.
Blackbeard Phinisi 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.
Blackbeard Phinisi is a 30-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Featuring 7 spacious cabins for up to 16 guests, it offers premium comfort, modern amenities, and expert crew service. Its 2024 build ensures top-tier design and performance for an exclusive island adventure.
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Blackbeard Phinisi
Based on 112 reviews
Stephen Lambert
Doha, QA
أربعة منا، أصدقاء منذ الجامعة، قررنا أخذ رحلة جماعية على متن Blackbeard Phinisi. من أول لحظة في Long Beach، حيث بدأنا بالغوص الحر، إلى ليلة النجوم فوق سطح الـyacht، كل شيء كان محسوباً بدقة. الكابينات كانت مريحة، وخصوصاً الـMaster Suite التي سكنتها زوجتي، لكنني فضلت السطح حيث نمنا تحت النجوم بعد عشاء شواء. زرنا Batu Bolong ومanta point، وكلاهما قدّم مشاهد مذهلة، لكن التيار في باتو بولونغ كان قوياً أكثر من المتوقع. الطاقم ساعدنا في تنظيم الأنشطة، وقدموا خدمة الـconcierge بمستوى 5 نجوم. فقط تمنيت لو أن الـsound system كان أقوى للحفلات الصغيرة. رغم ذلك، الجو العام كان مثالياً للتواصل الحقيقي بعيداً عن ضجيج المدينة. Blackbeard Phinisi لم يكن مجرد وسيلة نقل، بل جزء من التجربة نفسها — هادئ، أنيق، وفعّال.
Kyle Edwards
Berlin, DE
신혼여행으로 선택한 Blackbeard Phinisi는 정말 특별한 결정이었어요. 7개의 cabin 중에서 우리는 Master Suite를 배정받았는데, 공간이 넓고 natural wood 톤이 고요한 분위기를 만들어줘서 매일 아침 창밖의 바다를 보는 게 일상처럼 느껴졌죠. 특히 Kalong Island 근처에서 석양을 본 순간은 말로 설명할 수 없어요. 수천 마리의 박쥐가 섬을 떠나는 장면은 마치 자연 다큐멘터리 같았고, crew가 wine 한 잔을 준비해줘서 더 감동적이었어요. Pink Beach에서는 프라이빗 스노클링 타임을 가졌고, 모래가 분홍빛인 이유를 가이드가 자세히 설명해줘서 이해도 깊어졌어요. wifi가 약간 약한 건 어쩔 수 없지만, 그게 오히려 디지털 detox가 되어 좋았어요. 4박 5일 itinerary가 알차지만, Padar Island에서 하이킹한 시간이 조금 짧았던 게 유일한 아쉬움이에요.
Archer Jenkins
Cambridge, UK
Traveling with a small academic group, we required both comfort and access to precise locations. The Blackbeard Phinisi delivered on both. The captain coordinated with park rangers to secure early access to Loh Liang, allowing us to observe Komodo dragons before the midday heat drove them into cover. The onboard naturalist, fluent in both ecology and anthropology, enriched our visit to Wae Rebo with context often missing on commercial trips. Our Standard Cabins were compact but impeccably finished—real linens, excellent water pressure. The boat’s library included field guides and regional histories, which I appreciated. One evening, the generator hummed louder than usual during dinner—a brief lapse in otherwise seamless operations. But the team acknowledged it immediately and adjusted. The galley accommodated vegetarian requests without compromise; I still dream of that turmeric-infused coconut soup served under the stars. This wasn’t tourism. It felt like fieldwork with exceptional hospitality. The balance of discipline and grace made it ideal for our purpose.
Ezra Nash
Berlin, DE
Di bulan ke-7 kehamilan, saya butuh liburan yang aman tapi tetap meaningful. Blackbeard Phinisi sangat memahami need itu. Crew memberi extra cushion di sofa, dan selalu pastikan saya duduk saat naik turun tenda kecil. Kami mengunjungi Sebayur Island dan Batu Bolong—keduanya tenang, tidak terlalu ramai. Di Sebayur, saya hanya duduk di pasir, dengar ombak, sambil makan fruit platter yang disiapkan khusus. Snorkeling tetap bisa, dengan life jacket plus dan pendampingan. Master Suite sangat mendukung—tempat tidur lebar, dan jendela besar memungkinkan natural light masuk pelan-pelan di pagi hari. Makanan sehat dan beragam, termasuk oatmeal dengan chia seed. Wifi tidak stabil, tapi itu tidak masalah—saya butuh digital detox juga. Hanya berharap ada lebih banyak waktu di laut terbuka, bukan buru-buru ke spot.
Maya
台中, TW
五位閨蜜包下Blackbeard Phinisi，只想說：值得。Wainilu的石灰岩洞探險後，船上的spa treatment簡直是救贖，用的是當地薑與椰油調製的oil。我睡在Standard Cabin，雖非suite，但通風與隱私設計遠勝一般遊艇。Long Beach的星空晚餐令人難忘，船長安排了傳統Sasak音樂live performance，氛圍剛剛好。航程中段風浪稍大，原定登Komodo Island的時間縮短，略感遺憾。但第二天清晨導遊帶我們在較平靜的灣區追海龜，意外收穫更多。船上wine pairing由經理親自操刀，勃根地紅比我想像中更搭烤章魚。這不是普通friends getaway，是真正有節奏感的奢華流動。
Mabon Thirkettle
Singapore, SG
四个创业伙伴在Blackbeard Phinisi重聚，逃离城市压力。friends getaway的itinerary设计很聪明——白天探险，夜晚deep talk。在Long Beach的沙滩上，我们用木炭烤鱼，聊起大学时的梦想。Nusa Kode的洞穴有地下湖，划皮艇进去像进入另一个世界。船上的会议室改装成影音室，我们看了《The Social Network》，笑到肚子痛。Standard Cabin的储物空间略小，大行李需精简。Wae Rebo的村落访问让我们反思现代生活的代价。回程前夜，大家在甲板许愿，用漂流瓶写下目标。drone shot拍下我们牵手绕船一圈的画面，成了年度最暖moment。唯一小缺憾是缺少健身房，不过海风跑步也够了。这种connection，比任何luxury都珍贵。
Deryn Kenilworth
Berlin, DE
Our honeymoon on Blackbeard Phinisi was intimate and adventurous. We loved the balance — trekking Komodo Island in the heat, then cooling off with champagne in the pool on deck. Yes, they have a plunge pool! Snorkeling di Manta Point was the highlight — I floated silently as three mantas glided beneath me, wings like shadows. Pasangan saya sampai emotional. Malam di Pink Beach, dinner di pasir dengan cahaya lentera, very cinematic. Master Suite had a private outdoor shower — we used it every evening under the stars. Crew antar makanan ringan tanpa diminta, very intuitive. One night, wifi dropped, tapi honestly, it forced us to talk more. We didn’t miss it. Only wish? We had one more night at sea. Already dreaming of a return.
Isabella van der Werf
Berlin, DE
Met twee jonge kinderen (6 en 9) dacht ik dat luxe en comfort moeilijk te combineren waren, maar de Blackbeard Phinisi bewees het tegenovergestelde. Het schip voelt enorm voor 30 meter, en de familiecabine was een redding – genoeg ruimte voor speelgoed, kleren en babyvoeding. We begonnen bij Kanawa Island, waar de kinderen voor het eerst schildpadden zagen tijdens het snorkelen. Daarna gingen we naar Wainilu, waar het ondiepe water ideaal was om te leren zwemmen met een masker. De crew had zelfs kindergereedschap bij – kleine vinnen en zwevende armbanden. ’s Avonds werd er een film gescreend op het achterdek, met slushies en popcorn. Het enige minpunt: de airco in de eetruimte was overdag net iets te koud voor de kleintjes. Maar dat is gekibbel op detailniveau. Het team was attent zonder opdringerig te zijn, en de timing van de activiteiten was perfect afgestemd op onze ritme. Een zeldzame cruise die zowel ouders als kinderen verwent.
Kazuma U. Suzuki
Berlin, DE
Blackbeard Phinisiを選んだのは、息子の10歳の誕生日を特別にしたかったから。家族4人でGili LawaとPink Beachを巡る4日間のitineraryは、予想をはるかに超えた。船自体が2024年にbuiltというだけあって、空調も照明も完璧。特にMaster Suiteのprivate deckで朝食を食べた時間は、今も心に残っている。子どもたちもManjariteのsnorkelingでナポレオンフィッシュを間近に見て興奮していた。スタッフの英語対応もスムーズで、食事は毎日seafood grill or coconut curryのchoiceがあり、飽きなかった。ただ、wifiがdeckでは少しweakで、動画送信が途切れたのが唯一の残念ポイント。でも、それが逆に家族とのconversationを深める契机になったとも言える。夕方のsunset viewは毎日drone shotで撮ってくれて、後でdataとしてもらえるのも嬉しかった。もう少しlong stayが欲しかった。次は冬にまた来たい。
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