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Ensuite cabins across the boat.
Premium full ocean-view suite on the upper deck with a private balcony for the ultimate Komodo experience.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
King Size Bed
Rate / Person
IDR 9.000.000
Elegant upper-deck cabins with side ocean views and flexible bedding configuration.
Capacity
3 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed + Single Bed
Rate / Person
IDR 8.400.000
Comfortable main-deck cabins with large windows and easy access to common areas.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed
Rate / Person
IDR 7.800.000
A spacious and social sharing room on the upper deck, perfect for large groups or solo travelers.
Capacity
8 Guests
Bed Type
4 Single Beds + 2 Double Beds
Rate / Person
IDR 4.800.000
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.
Kanha Cita 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.
Kanha Cita Phinisi is a 23.14-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features 8 spacious cabins, accommodates up to 25 guests, and was built in 2023. Offers modern comfort, premium amenities, and bespoke cruising experiences in one of Indonesia’s most iconic marine destinations.
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Kanha Cita Phinisi
Based on 81 reviews
Hannah Young
Edinburgh, GB
I’ve stayed in many five-star hotels, but few spaces have felt as harmonious as the Kanha Cita Phinisi. As a solo traveler, I appreciated the balance of privacy and gentle companionship. We spent a morning hiking Padar Island—challenging, but the views across the three bays were worth every step. Back onboard, a cold towel and lemongrass drink awaited. The dive sites were exceptional: Crystal Rock’s wall dive revealed Napoleon wrasses and gorgonian fans. The yacht’s layout allows for solitude—reading nooks, shaded loungers, a quiet corner near the helm. I’d have liked slightly more towel rotation, but that’s a minor note. The 2023 build shows in every seam: doors that close silently, drawers that glide. One night, anchored near Sebayur, I listened to the water slap the hull and thought: this is what disconnection should feel like.
Eun-Kyung Lee
Seoul, KR
신혼여행으로 선택한 Kanha Cita Phinisi, 진짜 정답이었어요. 4일 3박 itinerary는 Rinca Island와 Sebayur Island를 포함해 자연과 고요함을 깊이 느낄 수 있게 구성되어 있었어요. 특히 Sebayur의 선셋 다이빙은 여태 해본 것 중 가장 프라이빗한 experience였고, 조식을 루프탑에서 먹으며 보는 바다 빛은 마치 liquid emerald 같았어요. 우리 캐빈은 master suite였는데, 오픈 에어 컨셉이라 새벽마다 바다 소리와 함께 눈을 떴죠. 스태프들이 음식도 맞춤형으로 조율해줘서, 딸기 알러지가 있는 저도 안심하고 식사했어요. 다만, Wi-Fi는 거의 안 잡혀서 오프라인 상태를 감안해야 해요. 그건 도리어 좋았지만, SNS에 실시간으로 drone shot 올리진 못해서 아쉬웠어요. 조식 뷔페는 훌륭한데, 가끔 한국식 메뉴가 있었으면… 김치 한 접시면 완벽했을 텐데. 그래도 전체적으로 자연과 조화된 luxury cruise라 만족합니다.
Yuto G. Yoshida
Osaka, JP
ストレスから完全に解放されたいと願い、Kanha Cita Phinisiのwellness retreatに参加。Kalond Islandでのマインドフルネスヨガは、静けさと自然音の調和が完璧で、魂がリセットされた気分。船内のサウナとアロマトリートメントルームはまさに癒しの聖域。Taka Makassarの透明度はシュノーケル中、まるで空中を泳いでいるかのよう。家族で参加した友人家族の子どもたちも、専任のナニーとアクティビティプログラムで大満足。ただ一点、夕食のビュッフェでベジタリアンオプションがもう少し豊富だとさらに理想的。でも、シェフのパーソナライズドサービスがそれを補って余りあるほど。Kanha Citaは単なるクルーズではなく、ライフスタイルの一部になる体験。次回は秋の満月の時期にリピート予定。
Fredrik Harper
Medan, ID
I booked Kanha Cita Phinisi for a solo wellness retreat after months of burnout. The yin yoga session di deck pagi hari, dengan suara ombak dan sunrise di Kanawa Island—sangat grounding. They had a visiting therapist from Ubud who did daily sound healing, and honestly, the vibrations resonated through the wood of the boat in a way that felt... sacred. Meals were plant-forward, dengan kombinasi Indonesian herbs dan Mediterranean touches—think turmeric-infused soups and grilled local fish. Padar Island hike was challenging tapi so worth it, the panorama dari atas bukit... breathtaking. Only critique: no sauna or steam room, tapi they did offer hot herbal compress therapy which was soothing. The staff never over-engaged—perfect balance of attentiveness dan space. I returned feeling reset, not just physically tapi secara mental juga. This wasn’t a cruise, tapi a healing journey.
Patrick Reynolds
Sydney, AU
The Kanha Cita Phinisi offered a rare balance—effortless grace paired with meticulous attention. As a solo traveler seeking both solitude and connection, I found it in the quiet mornings off Sebayur Island, where the water held a glassy stillness perfect for early swims. The dive team was unobtrusively professional, guiding us through Crystal Rock’s currents with calm precision. I appreciated how the crew remembered small preferences—my morning tea, the way I liked the deck chair positioned. The boat’s 2023 build shows; every hinge, every timber joint speaks of considered craftsmanship. One evening, anchored near Kanawa, I watched the sky dissolve into indigo while the chef plated local spiced tuna with yuzu gel—simple, refined. My only note: the Wi-Fi, as expected in remote waters, was spotty, though honestly, that felt like part of the point. Eight cabins mean it’s intimate without being crowded, and at 23 meters, she moves with authority. This wasn’t escape so much as recalibration.
Brooks Jardine
Berlin, DE
Turns 40 dan memutuskan untuk celebrate di tempat epic—pilihan jatuh ke Kanha Cita Phinisi. And wow, what a birthday! Boat-nya baru (built 2023), jadi semua fasilitas masih mint condition. Kita visit Taka Makassar dan Manta Point—dua spot yang bucket list banget. Saya sempat jumpa 8 ekor manta dalam satu dive—something I’ll never forget. Crew bahkan bikin birthday cake dengan gluten-free option (I’m sensitive). Very impressive attention to detail. Kabin saya 'Ocean View 4'—large windows, bathtub menghadap laut, dan linen-nya hotel 5 bintang. Lounge area-nya perfect buat nongkrong malem sambil minum single malt. Satu improvement: bisa ada lebih banyak shaded area di deck siang hari. Tapi overall, this yacht is next-level. If you want to celebrate big in intimate style, this is it.
Ilya Peverell
Melbourne, AU
Snorkeling above Kanawa Island’s coral gardens felt like floating through a living mosaic. The Kanha Cita Phinisi anchored close enough for easy entries, yet far enough to avoid the day-tripper traffic. As a solo traveler, I valued the quiet camaraderie among guests—no forced interactions, just shared awe. The boat’s design favors natural light and airflow; my cabin stayed cool without constant AC. One morning, we rose early to beat the wind to Padar, and the hike revealed that iconic triple-bay view in soft dawn hues. Back onboard, the chef served a ginger-infused congee that cut through the morning chill. The only friction: limited towel changes mid-week, though eco-minded travelers will understand. At 2023 build, every detail—from the cutlery to the dive ladders—feels intentional. This wasn’t luxury as spectacle, but as ease.
Helen Harper
Los Angeles, US
Photographing Komodo demands patience and positioning—two things the Kanha Cita Phinisi excelled at. We spent two full days around Rinca and Komodo Islands, capturing dragons in golden hour light. The crew anticipated tides and light shifts, repositioning the boat so we could launch zodiacs at optimal angles. At Sebayur Island, we shot wide-angle reefscapes in water so clear it looked filtered. The yacht’s upper deck became our editing station—plenty of outlets, shaded seating, and cold coconut water always within reach. The cabins are minimalist but warm, with thoughtful storage for gear. I’d have liked a slightly faster internet connection for cloud backups, but given the location, it was understandable. What impressed me most was the balance: the boat felt private, never clinical. After a long shoot, returning to warm linens and a quiet cabin was its own reward.
Gabriel Foster
Sydney, AU
Our corporate incentive trip aboard Kanha Cita Phinisi was designed to reward top performers, and it succeeded spectacularly. From the helipad transfer to the yacht, the tone was set: exceptional. We spent a sun-drenched afternoon at Pink Beach, followed by a cocktail cruise around Gili Lawa. The yacht’s design encourages connection—the wraparound deck is ideal for conversation, while the lower lounge offers quiet corners. Each cabin feels like a boutique suite, with rain showers and Egyptian cotton. One suggestion: more shaded deck space for midday. But otherwise, the balance of activity and repose was masterful. The staff even organized a surprise awards ceremony under the stars. This wasn’t just a trip—it was a legacy moment.
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