Beatrice Thomson
Seoul, KR



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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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Daily departures from Labuan Bajo. Open trip and private charter pricing available.
Kanha Cita Phinisi
Based on 81 reviews
Beatrice Thomson
Seoul, KR
결혼 10주년을 기념해 Kanha Cita Phinisi에서의 4박 일정을 예약했고, 정말 잊지 못할 experience가 됐어요. 특히 Kalong Island 근처에서 맞이한 일출은 마치 우리 둘만의 세계에 온 것 같았어요. 해가 떠오를 때 마스터 스위트 테라스에서 커피를 마시며 서로를 바라본 그 감정은 말로 다 못 풀어내겠네요. 승무원 팀의 섬세한 서비스도 인상적이었지만, 조금 아쉬웠던 점은 와이파이가 약간 불안정했다는 정도예요. 하지만 정글 투어 후 돌아와 따뜻한 샤워를 하고, 오프닝 와인 세팅을 본 순간 모든 것이 용서됐죠. Gili Lawa에서의 스노클링도 투명한 수심 덕분에 fish와 가까이 호흡할 수 있었고, drone shot으로 남겨준 영상은 평생 소장할 예정이에요. 이 모든 것이 한 번의 itineray에 담겨 있다는 게 믿기지 않네요. 다음 생애에도 이런 babymoon을 꿈꿔요.
สิริวัฒน์ วิริยะ
Berlin, DE
เราเลือก Kanha Cita Phinisi สำหรับ corporate retreat ของทีมบริหาร หลังจากดูเรือหลายลำใน Komodo — และต้องบอกว่าคุ้มค่าทุกบาททุกสตางค์จริงๆ ด้วยขนาด 23.14 เมตร แต่ให้ความรู้สึกเป็นส่วนตัวมาก แม้จะมีเพื่อนร่วมทริป 18 คน ห้องพักแบบ master suite ที่ deck บนให้วิวทะเลแบบ panoramic ทุกเช้า ตื่นมากับแสงแรกที่ Sebayur Island แล้วลง kayak ได้ทันที ไม่ต้องรอ schedule เหมือนเรือ mass-tourism ทั่วไป สิ่งที่ชอบคือ itinerary ที่ไม่เร่งรีบ วันที่ไป Crystal Rock ดำน้ำกับ current นิดหน่อย แต่ visibility ดีมาก จนทีมงานถ่าย drone shot ออกมาได้ crisp มาก แม้ crew จะช่วยจัด lighting ให้ perfect ทุกมื้ออาหาร แต่บางมื้อถ้าเป็น à la carte ได้มากกว่านี้ก็คงดี แต่เข้าใจว่าบนเรือขนาดนี้ การจัด prep ทุกอย่างล่วงหน้าเป็นเรื่องจำเป็น Wi-Fi ใช้ได้บ้างไม่ได้บ้าง แต่ก็โอเคนะ เพราะจุดประสงค์เราคือ disconnect เพื่อ reconnect กับทีม จริงๆ แล้วควรจอง 5 วันจะดีกว่า 4 วัน เพราะแค่ 4 วัน ยังรู้สึกว่าอยากอยู่ต่อ อยากไป Manta Point อีกรอบตอนเช้า ที่ไม่มีนักท่องเที่ยวเยอะ
Poppy M.
Auckland, NZ
Kanha Cita Phinisi offered the rare alchemy of adventure and indulgence. As a marine biologist, I’ve visited Komodo many times, but never with such grace. The dive team coordinated a flawless morning at Manta Point, where we logged over an hour in the water. Later, we hiked Padar Island’s iconic ridge, returning to chilled towels and fresh coconut. The yacht’s 2023 build feels both contemporary and timeless—especially the open-air lounge, perfect for stargazing. My cabin’s teak wardrobe lacked interior lighting, a small oversight. But the crew’s warmth, the chef’s miso-glazed tuna, and the silent glide of the hull at dusk made this a journey of a lifetime. This is how conservation and luxury should coexist.
Dina P. Tambunan
Pariaman, ID
Kanha Cita Phinisi feels like having your own private island that moves. We anchored at Padar Island dan the view from the top? Unreal—layers of green and blue that looked like a painting. The crew packed a gourmet picnic with cold rosé and smoked tuna rolls, which we ate on the beach. No other boats in sight. That’s the luxury—exclusivity. At Rinca, our guide kept us at safe distance from the dragons, tapi close enough to feel their presence. The woodwork inside the salon is stunning—warm, polished, with subtle traditional motifs. I slept so well, maybe karena the gentle rocking. One thing: more vegan snack options would be great—mostly nuts and fruit, but predictable. Tapi the chef accommodated requests quickly. The sunset at Kanawa, with the water turning gold... I’ll remember that for years. It felt personal, not commercial.
Fflur Mottershead
London, GB
I’ve sailed on traditional phinisi before, but never one as refined as Kanha Cita. The 2023 build honours heritage while embracing modernity—every rope, rail, and hatch feels intentional. Our dive group explored Manta Point and Gili Lawa, both teeming with life, and the yacht’s dive platform made entries seamless. The chef, trained in Bali, served everything from nasi goreng to truffle risotto. Our cabin, though compact, maximised space with ingenious design. Only critique: more bath towels per guest would help. But the crew’s professionalism, the captain’s local knowledge, and the sheer beauty of Komodo’s landscapes made this unforgettable. This isn’t just a boat—it’s a floating ambassador for Indonesia’s wild heart.
Pax Verity
Miami, US
I’ve been on larger yachts with louder names, but few have moved me like the Kanha Cita Phinisi. At 23 meters, she’s not trying to impress—just to serve. I came for Padar Island’s famed hike, but stayed for the quiet moments: reading on the foredeck at anchor near Sebayur, the way the light danced on the ceiling of my cabin. The dive team was exceptional—calm, safety-focused, without theatrics. At Crystal Rock, they guided us through the current with quiet hand signals, never rushed. Meals were served family-style: grilled reef fish with turmeric sambal, jackfruit salad. My only note: the Wi-Fi, while limited, was sufficient for quick updates—though I suspect that’s by design. As a Miami native, I’m used to excess, but this was different. It was thoughtful. The crew remembered how I took my coffee, never overfilled my wine. There’s a dignity to restraint.
Hyacinth Oldershaw
Singapore, SG
From the moment we stepped onto Kanha Cita Phinisi, it was clear this wasn’t just a yacht—it was a sanctuary at sea. We’d booked the trip for our honeymoon, and Komodo National Park exceeded every dream. The cabin was expansive, with teak finishes and linen so crisp it felt like sleeping in a cloud. Sailing into Batu Bolong at dusk, where dragons roamed beneath golden light, was cinematic. The next morning, we snorkeled at Crystal Rock—water so clear it felt like flying over coral galaxies. The crew anticipated every need, though I did wish for a slightly longer drift snorkel. Still, the balance of adventure and indulgence was perfect. One evening, they arranged a private dinner on deck beneath a sky thick with stars—no music, just waves and whispered toasts. As a traveler who’s sailed the Andamans and the Med, I can say Kanha Cita Phinisi redefines luxury: intimate, authentic, and utterly immersive. For families or couples, it’s sublime—but best savoured slowly.
Zachary Mitchell
Auckland, NZ
We joined the Kanha Cita Phinisi for a four-day friends getaway, and it struck that rare balance between refined comfort and wild immersion. Sailing through the Komodo archipelago, the crew positioned us perfectly at Sebayur Island one evening—the water so clear you could watch fusiliers dart between coral fingers from the deck. The next morning, we kayaked around Crystal Rock at low tide, the sunlight refracting in shards across the submerged ridges. There’s a quiet confidence to the boat’s design: teak decks with just the right wear, linen that feels lived-in but never sloppy, and cabins that are generous without being excessive. Dining was low-key elegance—grilled reef fish with tamarind glaze, papaya salad made that morning. It’s not about theatrical service; it’s about feeling quietly looked after. One night anchored near Kalong Island, we watched the sky fill with stars while the staff brought around clove tea. The only quibble? WiFi is predictably spotty—though perhaps that’s a feature, not a flaw. Still, if you’re charting this route, I’d argue for adding a stop near Rinca’s northern cove; we glimpsed a few dragons from the dinghy, but more time ashore would’ve deepened the sense of place. The boat doesn’t shout; it whispers, and in doing so, lets the landscape take centre stage.
Ysanne Frogmore
Auckland, NZ
For my 50th, I wanted stillness with a pulse—something wild but not chaotic. The Kanha Cita Phinisi offered exactly that. We began at Rinca Island, where Komodo dragons prowled the brush like ancient sentinels. Later, a drift dive at Crystal Rock revealed schools of fusiliers slicing through sunbeams. The boat’s 2023 finish is pristine: polished wood, soft linens, a library with well-chosen titles. I spent mornings on the foredeck with tea, watching the water shift from indigo to aquamarine. One evening, we anchored between Padar and Komodo, and the crew arranged a beachside barbecue—grilled squid, sambal, cold local beer. The Wi-Fi was limited, but that only deepened the immersion. At night, the cabin fans hummed gently, and the hull creaked like a lullaby. I didn’t want it to end.
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