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9 ensuite cabins across the boat.
Stable lower deck cabins featuring premium double beds and refined wooden finishes.
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2 Guests
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Queen Double Bed
High-capacity cabins on the upper decks offering stunning views and flexible bedding.
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4 Guests
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1 Double Bed + 2 Single Bunks
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2 Guests
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Open deck slot
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2 Guests
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Queen Bed | Private Bathroom
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2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed | Private Bathroom
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2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed | Private Bathroom
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2 Guests
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Queen Bed | Private Bathroom
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4 Guests
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Bunk beds
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8 Guests
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Multi-bed dorm
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4 Guests
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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.
Athira 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.
Athira Phinisi is a 25.7-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Featuring 7 cabins with capacity for 20 guests, it combines traditional Indonesian design with modern comfort. Built in 2018, Athira Phinisi offers premium service and immersive island adventures from Labuan Bajo.
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Athira Phinisi
Based on 215 reviews
Heulwen Osmaston
Dublin, IE
The Athira Phinisi’s itinerary included Wae Rebo, a village rarely visited on standard routes. That alone made it exceptional. The trek through cloud forest, guided by a local from the village, was humid and steep, but the welcome—singing, betel nut, shared rice wine—was deeply moving. The boat served as a quiet counterpoint: elegant, but never ostentatious. Our cabin, one of the Standards, had excellent cross-ventilation and blackout curtains for afternoon rests. We spent a full day at Padar Island, choosing the lesser trail that led to a hidden beach. The crew set up a shaded picnic with chilled melon and grilled fish. At Pink Beach, we swam at dawn, the only souls on the shore. The dive setup was competent, though the briefing materials could be updated. Still, the dive master’s knowledge compensated fully. One night, we sailed under stars with the sails full—rare on motor-sailors this size. The boat’s 2018 build ensures reliability, but it’s the crew’s quiet dignity that defines the experience. I’d extend by two days if possible—there’s more to absorb than a week allows.
Camila N.
Rosario, AR
Llevé a mis dos hijos adolescentes (13 y 16) al Athira Phinisi, sin saber qué esperar. Resultó ser la mejor decisión familiar en años. El equipo no solo es profesional, es cálido: organizaron juegos bajo cubierta, snorkel guidado en Loh Liang, y hasta un mini curso de conservación marina. Los chicos adoraron el momento en que vimos tiburones de arrecife en Crystal Rock —una experiencia que ni Netflix ni Instagram pueden igualar. Mi hija pasó horas en la bow lounge con su notebook, escribiendo un diario de viaje. La master suite fue ideal para mi esposo y yo, con ventanas que se abren al mar. La comida fue constantemente fresh: smoothies al amanecer, ceviche con pescado del día, y opciones vegetarianas bien pensadas. El único detalle: el aire acondicionado en una cabina estándar tuvo un fallo menor, pero lo arreglaron en menos de una hora. Agradecimos especialmente que respetaran nuestros ritmos: un día entero en Bidadari Beach, sin agenda. Eso, para una familia, es lujo puro.
Faith Griffin
York, GB
Bringing my 78-year-old mother and 11-year-old twins on the Athira Phinisi could have been chaotic, but the crew managed it with grace. The boat’s wide decks and non-slip surfaces gave us confidence in movement, and the medical kit was visibly stocked and up to date. At Sebayur Island, we found a sheltered cove where my mother could sit in the shallows while the kids snorkeled just meters away. The chef accommodated her low-sodium diet without making her feel like a burden. One afternoon, we anchored near Crystal Rock and spent hours watching turtles glide past the hull. The staff organised a constellation talk on the top deck—my mother hadn’t seen the Southern Cross in 50 years. My only critique: the lower deck corridors felt slightly narrow for a walker. But the team assisted without hesitation. This was travel as it should be: inclusive, intelligent, and deeply human.
Xenia Ekberg
Berlin, DE
六人闺蜜团包下 Athira Phinisi，从 Kalong Island 的黄昏蝙蝠群到 Taka Makassar 的玻璃海，每帧都像 instagram highlight。我们住三间相邻 cabin，共享甲板 yoga session。船员为我们的 girls' night 准备了 rose petal bath 和 mocktail menu。Perfect 的是 privacy 与 communal space 的平衡。唯一 minor issue：第三天下午茶的 macaron 略 dry，但 pastry chef 立刻调整配方。这种 willingness to adapt，让 luxury 有了温度。
Layla
Dubai, AE
اخترت Athira Phinisi لرحلة عائلية تجمع بين الأحفاد والآباء، وكان القرار ممتازًا. الـ master suite كان واسعًا جدًا، مع نوافذ كبيرة تُطل على البحر مباشرة — شيء أثار إعجاب جدّي الذي لم يعشق السفر بالقارب من قبل. خلال الـ itinerary، توقفنا في Komodo Island وCrystal Rock، حيث استمتع الأطفال بالـ trekking مع المرشدين، بينما استرخينا نحن بالكابينة. وجبات الفطور كانت طازجة: قهوة إيطالية مثالية، تمر لطيف من الطاهي — لمسة محلية نقدرها. الـ drone shot الذي صوّره فريق الطاقم من Padar Island كان رائعًا، نشرته على إنستغرام وسألني الجميع عن المكان. نقطة صغيرة: الـ wifi كان ضعيفًا في بعض المناطق، لكن هذا متوقع في national park. ما ندمت على إضافة يوم إضافي رغم الطقس، لأن البحر كان هادئًا جدًا. Athira Phinisi تعكس ذوقًا راقيًا بدون مبالغة، وهو ما نبحث عنه كعائلة من دبي.
Gabriel Collins
Victoria, CA
Sailing the Athira Phinisi with my sister was a long-overdue recalibration. The yacht’s rhythm—gentle wakes, slow turns under sail—matched our need for stillness. Our cabin, one of the Standards, faced east, catching the first light through finely woven blinds. We spent a quiet morning at Pink Beach, avoiding the day-tripper boats by arriving at 7:15 a.m. The sand’s hue, a blend of crushed coral and foraminifera, looked almost luminous in the low sun. Later, we hiked Padar’s southern ridge, less crowded than the main trail. The view unfolded in concentric bays, each a different shade of turquoise. The chef prepared a picnic—lemongrass chicken, tropical fruit—that we ate in silence. Evenings were spent on the upper deck with herbal tea, watching the sky bleed into indigo. The only note: the air conditioning in our cabin cycled loudly at night, though adjusting the thermostat helped. The crew, discreet but attentive, remembered how we took our tea. One afternoon, we opted out of Kanawa’s snorkel and instead read in hammocks strung between masts. That, perhaps, was the true luxury.
Emily Foster
Berlin, DE
Took my teenage son and father on a men’s trip – three generations, one boat: Athira Phinisi. We started at Manjarite, where the three of us snorkeled side by side, pointing at fish like kids. Later, climbed Padar together – tough for Dad, but crew waited patiently with water and encouragement. At Pink Beach, we collected shells and just talked – rare moment without distractions. Kabin simple tapi functional, AC powerful. Dining table became our daily debrief spot, sharing stories over soto and cold beer. Wifi hanya available saat near port, tapi honestly? We didn’t miss it. One wish: lebih banyak activity options for teens, like kayak atau fishing. Overall, the balance between adventure dan downtime tepat. This trip didn’t just show us Komodo – it brought us closer.
Noah Morrison
Darwin, AU
Sailing from Labuan Bajo aboard the Athira Phinisi was a homecoming of sorts—the Timor Sea, familiar winds, but seen anew. The yacht’s traditional lines felt respectful of the region’s maritime heritage. We anchored at Pink Beach by 6:30 a.m., beating the day boats. The sand’s rosy tint was vivid, and the coral in the shallows showed signs of recovery. Later, a hike on Padar’s eastern ridge offered solitude and wind-carved ridgelines. The crew arranged a beach barbecue at Kanawa—grilled squid, roasted corn, and young coconut. Simple, but perfectly executed. As a marine biologist, I appreciated the captain’s caution near protected zones, avoiding anchor damage with precision. The Standard Cabin was compact but well-designed, with a reading light that didn’t disturb my partner. Wi-Fi was non-existent beyond the harbor, but I didn’t mind. One evening, we spotted a pod of spinner dolphins off Batu Bolong, and the captain cut engines for twenty minutes so we could listen. That silence, broken only by breath and wave, was the trip’s most luxurious moment. Only wish we’d had time to visit Wae Rebo—it felt rushed.
Gabriel Brooks
Philadelphia, US
As someone who’s chartered several phinisis in Indonesia, the Athira Phinisi distinguishes itself through precision and quiet confidence. Our group of eight—old university friends—valued both comfort and authenticity, and the yacht delivered. The Standard Cabins were anything but standard: excellent ventilation, linen quality, and sound insulation. We spent a full afternoon at Wainilu, where the current suited our intermediate dives. The onboard dive master, Pak Dedi, knew the site’s micro-currents intimately, guiding us to a hidden grotto teeming with pygmy seahorses. Evenings were spent on the upper deck, drinking local arak under a sky dense with stars. The only minor friction was the tender’s boarding process—it’s steep for guests with limited mobility. Still, the chef’s seafood curry, made with reef fish caught that morning, was a triumph. One evening, anchored near Batu Bolong, we watched dragons from the bow as they prowled the shoreline. It felt primal, undisturbed. The boat’s 2018 build shows in its systems—efficient generators, reliable water maker—but the soul remains traditional. Would return in a heartbeat.
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