Ethan Young
Charlottetown, CA



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6 ensuite cabins across the boat.

Luxurious master cabins on the upper deck, each featuring a private balcony for panoramic views.
Capacity
4 Guests
Bed Type
Double Bed + Extra Bed

Comfortable private rooms located on the main deck, offering standard luxury and great views.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Double Bed

Vibrant social cabins ideal for solo travelers and groups, themed with a local touch.
Capacity
4 Guests
Bed Type
Single Bunk Beds
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.
Cirox 2 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.


























Cirox 2 Phinisi is a 24.8-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Featuring 6 elegant cabins, it accommodates up to 23 guests. Built in 2024, it combines traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with modern comfort and premium amenities for an exclusive island-hopping experience.
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Cirox 2 Phinisi
Based on 104 reviews
Ethan Young
Charlottetown, CA
I came to the Cirox 2 Phinisi seeking quiet. What I found was deeper—a kind of listening. We sailed to Loh Liang, then on to Kalong Island, where we watched the bats spiral into the twilight. The yacht’s design—minimal gloss, warm woods, soft linens—encouraged presence. My cabin, though simple, had a writing desk that I used each morning with coffee and a journal. The crew moved with quiet purpose—no shouting, no clutter. The only friction: the tender engine flooded one afternoon, delaying our Pink Beach swim by 20 minutes. But such moments pass. What remains is the image of my daughter, 6, spotting her first reef shark off Kanawa Island, her face lit with awe. The Cirox 2 Phinisi doesn’t create experiences—it makes space for them.
Hannah Young
San Francisco, US
The Cirox 2 Phinisi strikes that rare balance between understated elegance and flawless operation. As a solo traveler joining a photography expedition, I needed both flexibility and technical support—especially at Castle Rock, where the currents demand precision. The crew anticipated every lens change, every tripod adjustment. The Master Suite’s wraparound window offered golden-hour light spilling across the teak floor each morning. Gili Lawa’s anchorage was particularly striking at dawn, the limestone ridges glowing under a thin mist. While the yacht’s sound system occasionally faltered with lossless files, it was a minor hiccup. What stood out was the quiet competence: no shouting on deck, just smooth coordination as we repositioned for the perfect shot. Dining was thoughtful—seared skipjack with tamarind glaze, served as the sun dipped behind Batu Bolong. Not a single moment felt staged. This isn’t a floating hotel; it’s a vessel with intention.
龐宇軒
Berlin, DE
30 歲生日,我包下 Cirox 2 Phinisi 帶了七位摯友,從 Hong Kong 直飛 Labuan Bajo。這艘 2024 年新船的細節令人驚艷,尤其是柚木地板的打磨工藝,踩上去有種沉靜的質感。行程安排 Taka Makassar 的浮潛最令人驚豔,那裡的 fusiliers 群像銀色風暴,我甚至看到一隻 napoleon wrasse 悠然經過。船長特別在 Castle Rock 夜間停泊,讓我們在甲板上喝 single malt 看星空,那一刻,所有 KPI 都變得無關緊要。Master Suite 的私人露台很適合晨間 yoga,只是 wifi 稍微 spotty,但說實在的,在這兒訊號弱反而是恩賜。唯一建議是增加一晚停留 Rinca Island,讓客人有更完整 tracking komodo 的時間。這趟 itinerary 不只是慶生,更像一次 reset。
Olivia Phillips
London, GB
For my 65th, I wanted to stand at the edge of the world. The Cirox 2 Phinisi delivered that, particularly at Castle Rock, where the sea boils around jagged spires. I watched from the bow as reef sharks cut through the turbulence—calm in chaos. The Master Suite’s sliding doors opened directly to the deck, allowing midnight strolls under a sky thick with stars. At Long Beach, the crew arranged a private barbecue—grilled lobster with sambal matah—on the sand. The wine, a Sancerre I’d brought, chilled perfectly. My only critique: the tender’s boarding step is steep for older knees. A small platform would help. But the staff compensated with steady hands. This wasn’t a celebration of luxury, but of clarity—of feeling, at my age, completely alert.
Eline van der Vlist
Berlin, DE
Met drie kinderen tussen 6 en 12 had ik mijn twijfels over of een phinisi wel geschikt was, maar de Cirox 2 Phinisi bewees het tegendeel. De crew had speciale kindvriendelijke activiteiten – denk aan een mini-seashell hunt op Bidadari Beach en een korte snorkel tour bij Pink Beach met zwemvesten. Onze jongste noemde het ‘het perfecte avontuur’. Het schip is nieuw (2024), dus alles werkt soepel – van de watermaker tot de koelkast in de master suite, waar we met zijn vieren sliepen. De eettafel is groot genoeg voor gezinsmaaltijden, en de chef kookte speciaal voor de kinderen zonder dat het voelde als een compromis. We hadden een korte stop op Batu Bolong, waar de oudste met een drone shot van de rotsformaties thuiskwam – dat werd meteen de nieuwe wallpaper. Enige opmerking: de excursie op Rinca Island was misschien iets te lang voor de jongsten, maar de guide paste zich aan. Onze 4-daagse itinerary gaf een goed overzicht, al hadden we graag Sebayur Island ook aangedaan.
Nathan Turner
Berlin, DE
friends getawayとしてCirox 2 Phinisiを貸し切りました。24.8メートルの船体は思っていたよりずっと豪華で、6つのcabinすべてが独立したdesign。Kanawa Islandでのシュノーケリングは群を抜いていて、サンゴの健康状態も素晴らしかった。crewが専用のcameraで水中撮影をしてくれたのは、とても嬉しかったです。夜はupper deckでBBQとカクテル、星空の下で過ごした時間はperfect。ただ、食事のメニューに少しrepetitionを感じました。特に3日目のメインは前日と似ていたので、もう少しvarietyがあると尚良かった。Batu Bolongのsurroundingsはwildで、船から見る夕日が極上のmoment。crewの接客は自然体でありながらプロフェッショナル。次はdive groupとして、延泊でリベンジしたい。
Emily Anderson
Los Angeles, US
Turning sixty on dry land felt anticlimactic. At sea, aboard the Cirox 2 Phinisi, it became ritual. We began at Wae Rebo, where the mountain air carried chants from the village. The trek down was humbling—roots as handholds, mist obscuring the path. That evening, the captain arranged a toast on deck, the cliffs glowing amber. At Sebayur Island, I swam beyond the reef, floating alone in deep blue, feeling neither young nor old—just alive. The Standard Cabin, though simply appointed, had a writing desk where I filled three journal pages. The crew never treated me like a guest of honour, which I appreciated. My only real critique? The shower pressure fluctuated—likely due to pump load. But it’s a minor quibble. To age is to accept imperfection; this journey taught me to do so gracefully.
สุเมธ ชาญชัย
Berlin, DE
ในฐานะที่จัด corporate retreat ให้บริษัททุกปี การเลือก Cirox 2 Phinisi ปีนี้ถือว่าเป็นการตัดสินใจที่แม่นยำมาก แม้จะมีผู้เข้าร่วม 18 คนจากทีมงาน แต่เรือจัด layout พื้นที่ได้ชาญฉลาด โดยเฉพาะ dining area ที่ใช้ประชุมเช้าได้สบาย แถมมี whiteboard และ portable speaker ให้ใช้ ระหว่างทริป เราไป Pink Beach และ Gili Lawa ซึ่งเหมาะกับ team-building activity มาก เพราะสามารถจัด snorkeling พร้อม briefing หลังจากนั้นได้ทันที ห้อง Standard Cabin พอใช้ได้ แม้จะไม่กว้างเท่า Master Suite แต่พนักงานทำความสะอาดทุกวันโดยไม่รบกวนเวลาประชุม สิ่งเดียวที่อาจปรับได้คือเมนูอาหารกลางวันที่ซ้ำซากบ้างในวันที่สอง แต่พอแจ้งไป เจ้าหน้าที่ก็เปลี่ยนเมนูให้ทันที แสดงถึง service mindset ที่ดี
Heledd Ottewell
Berlin, DE
O Cirox 2 Phinisi foi o cenário ideal para nosso babymoon. Viajamos com pouca bagagem e o quarto Standard Cabin surpreendeu pela funcionalidade — armários bem distribuídos, cama king size com lençóis de algodão egípcio. Passamos dois dias em Gili Lawa e um em Loh Liang, onde vi o primeiro dragão-das-montanhas de perto. O chef adaptou todas as refeições às minhas restrições alimentares com elegância. O deck traseiro virou nosso salão privativo ao entardecer. Adorei o detalhe do kit de bem-estar com óleos essenciais e máscara de sono. Só achei que o tempo em Nusa Kode poderia ter sido um pouco maior — o snorkeling lá é surreal. A equipe é discreta, quase invisível, mas antecipa cada necessidade. Dormimos com o som das ondas e sem luzes externas. Um refúgio verdadeiro.
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