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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
Matthew Carter
New York, US
The Blackbeard Phinisi struck the perfect balance between adventure and ease. As someone who travels frequently for work, I needed a true disconnect—and this delivered. Sailing from Sebayur Island to Wae Rebo, the crew anticipated needs without hovering. The Master Suite’s teak finishes and private deck made mornings with coffee feel quietly decadent. Snorkeling at Manta Point was transcendent; gliding alongside those gentle giants at sunrise, the water like liquid glass. The dive team was attentive but never overbearing. One small note: the Wi-Fi was spotty, but honestly, that was part of the charm. Our group of six friends appreciated how the yacht’s layout allowed both intimacy and space—dinners under the stars with local spices woven into each course were highlights. The attention to detail, like chilled towels after hikes and perfectly timed sundowners, showed a level of service that’s rare. Wish we’d booked an extra day to linger at Wainilu’s hidden cove.
Hinata Q. Hayashi
Berlin, DE
Blackbeard Phinisiの設計には、伝統とinnovationのバランスが見事に表現されていた。Padar Islandのハイキング後、船上のシャワーで汗を流す瞬間が至福だった。Sebayur Islandのエメラルドグリーンの海は、写真では再現できない美しさ。Master Suiteの室内照明は、ムードに合わせて調整可能で、夜の読書に最適だった。食事は毎日驚きがあり、特にBBQナイトのグリルされたマグロは絶品。ただ、2日目にWi-Fiが半日ほど途絶えた。でもそれが、むしろ自然との一体感を深めるきっかけになった。Kalong Islandの夕暮れ時、コウモリの群れが空を覆う光景は、言葉にできないインパクトだった。itineraryの流れも、アクティブとリラックスのperfectな配分。
吳J. 宇
台南, TW
十年前在峇里潛水的三個老友，今年在Blackbeard Phinisi重聚。Taka Makassar的夜潛找回年輕時的膽識，水下能見度超過30公尺，manta ray從頭頂滑過的瞬間，我們三個都比出ok sign。船上安排了vintage rum tasting，搭配印尼小點，話題從投資市場一路聊到孩子升學。我住Standard Cabin，儲物空間足夠，毛巾每日更換且保有體溫。Komodo Island的導覽解說深入， ranger提到保育現況，令人反思。航程最後一晚，船長放寬宵禁，我們在甲板用guitar彈唱到凌晨。唯一小憾是天氣影響，原定Wainilu的獨木舟活動取消。但這種不完美，反而讓友情更真實。
Scarlett M. Hart
Dublin, IE
The Blackbeard Phinisi is the rare vessel that feels both modern and deeply rooted in maritime tradition. I joined for a photography expedition with three colleagues, focusing on Castle Rock’s pelagic zones and the arid slopes of Padar Island. The yacht’s stability made long lens work feasible even in rolling swells. We were given a dedicated dry storage area for equipment, and the dive platform doubled as a staging zone. At sunrise, the captain held position off Padar’s eastern face—perfect for capturing the play of light on eroded strata. Evenings were spent editing in the climate-controlled saloon, with espresso and dark chocolate within reach. The Standard Cabin had excellent ventilation and a reading lamp with adjustable warmth. Only thought: more USB-C ports would future-proof the cabins. Still, this is benchmark-level execution.
Jasper Tenney
Hobart, AU
The Blackbeard Phinisi offered a quiet elegance that matched the Komodo landscape perfectly. We chartered for a friends getaway—five of us seeking clarity and sea—and found both in abundance. The Master Suite was spacious without being ostentatious; teak finishes, soft linen, and floor-to-ceiling views of Wainilu at dawn made waking early worthwhile. Days were spent snorkeling at Crystal Rock, where the current carried us gently over coral gardens teeming with pygmy seahorses and reef sharks. Kanawa’s sandbar was ideal for late afternoon swims, the water so clear it felt like floating in light. The crew anticipated needs without intrusion—chilled towels after hikes, perfectly timed sundowners. Only critique: the Wi-Fi was spotty past Castle Rock, though I can’t say we missed it much. It’s rare to find a vessel that balances adventure and refinement so seamlessly. The galley’s miso-glazed eggplant still lingers in memory.
Lina Wijaya
Berlin, DE
Som familie med to barn (7 og 10) fra Bergen, var vi skeptiske til om en luxury phinisi kunne fungere. Men Blackbeard Phinisi overrasket. Vi bodde i Standard Cabin, som var mye mer enn standard – dobbeltseng for oss, ekstra seng for barna, og veldig godt lydisolert. Båten ryster nesten ikke, selv i passasjen mot Kalong Island. Der så vi flagerhavsflokken ved solnedgang – en virkelig awe-inspiring scene. De hadde til og med laget en mini-itinerary for barna: snorkelguide med fisk-ID-kort, og en liten «piratjakt» på Komodo Island som tok dem helt med. Maten var en blanding av lokal indonesisk og light western – barna elsket satay-buffeten. Eneste wish: litt mer aktivitetstid i Kalong. Vi hadde gjerne hatt en ekstra time for å observere flagerhavene nærmere. Men overall – balansen mellom familiebehov og voksenavslapning var perfekt. Dekket ble forvandlet til露天 (open-air) filmkveld med kids-friendly film – en detalj vi ikke hadde ventet, men som sa mye om deres serviceforståelse.
Riku N. Inoue
Berlin, DE
Blackbeard Phinisiのdesign philosophyには深く感銘を受けました。特にSebayur Islandのアンカー地から見た夜空は、星がfleetのように広がり、船上の照明も控えめで、自然を邪魔しない配慮が感じられました。Master Suiteのwood finishは温かみがあり、現代的なluxuryと伝統的なphinisi craftが見事に融合。Loh Liangでのトレッキング後、船上のoutdoor showerで汗を流す体験は格別でした。ただ、2泊目の朝食でcoffeeがややぬるかったのが唯一の残念点。でも、すぐに再提供してくれました。全体として、sustainabilityとcomfortのバランスが取れたitinerary。
Cláudia M. Barros
Berlin, DE
Organizei um corporate retreat no Blackbeard Phinisi para minha equipe executiva, e o resultado foi transformador. A embarcação, com seus 30 metros, oferece espaços amplos para reuniões e também para isolamento. Em Rinca Island, fizemos uma caminhada guiada com ranger — um contraponto poderoso à rotina de escritório. O deck superior virou sala de brainstorming com vista para Taka Makassar. O chef adaptou todas as refeições às restrições alimentares de cada um, algo que raramente vejo. O som ambiente no lounge, com batidas suaves de chillout, ajudou a manter o clima leve. Um pequeno contratempo: o microfone do sistema de som falhou durante uma apresentação, mas foi rapidamente substituído. O que mais marcou foi a capacidade do capitão de ajustar o itinerary conforme o clima, garantindo sempre as melhores condições. Um investimento em bem-estar que retornou em criatividade.
Jin-Ho Choi
Jinju, KR
자연 애호가로서 Komodo는 오래전부터 bucket list였고, Blackbeard Phinisi는 그 기대를 모두 충족시켰어요. Castle Rock 주변의 해양 생물은 다양도가 높아서 스노클링 내내 눈을 뗄 수 없었고, crew가 eco-friendly sunscreen 사용을 친절히 안내해줘서 좋았어요. Taka Makassar는 수면이 고요해서 kayak으로 탐험하기에 perfect했고, drone shot으로 찍은 영상은 개인 아카이브용으로 소장할 계획이에요. Standard Cabin도 충분히 쾌적했고, storage space가 잘 설계되어 있었어요. 다만 3일차 dinner에서 제공된 fish course가 다소 짜게 조리된 점이 아쉬웠어요. 그래도 전체적으로 culinary quality는 높았고, fresh catch를 바로 요리해주는 시스템이 인상적이었어요. 저녁마다 제공된 herbal tea도 향이 은은해서 잠들기 전 완벽한 루틴이 됐어요.
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