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Experience comfort and elegance in our thoughtfully designed cabins, each offering a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional charm.
A prestigious main-deck master suite featuring its own private balcony for intimate connection with the Komodo seascapes.
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2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed
Located on the upper deck, this suite offers superior views and a private balcony for starlit evenings.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed
A rare deluxe cabin on the main deck that includes a private balcony, offering a high-end boutique experience.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed
A bright and airy upper-deck deluxe cabin with expansive windows and easy access to the sundeck.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed
The vessel's most quiet retreat, featuring a Queen bed supplemented by a comfortable lounge chair.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed + Lounge Chair
Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard Barakati Cruise. Each stop offers a unique adventure from pink beaches to dragon encounters.
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.
Uncover a world of untamed beauty where every moment becomes an adventure. Komodo Explorer invites you to experience Labuan Bajo like never before—sailing across crystal-blue waters aboard an authentic phinisi, navigating from one breathtaking wonder to the next. Begin your day with serene sunrise hikes and ridge-top treks that reveal Komodo's dramatic landscapes. Dive beneath the surface for world-class scuba diving and snorkeling, where vibrant reefs and marine life create unforgettable encounters. As daylight fades, chase golden sunsets from the deck, the sky turning into a masterpiece around you. End each evening with handcrafted cocktails, ocean breeze, and the gentle rhythm of the waves.
A journey designed for those who seek discovery, serenity, and pure wonder.
Barakati Cruise is a 28.8-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 5 spacious cabins, premium amenities, and personalized service. Built in 2023, it offers an exclusive, modern, and eco-conscious cruising experience limited to 12 guests.
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Based on 97 reviews
Beckett M.
CA, US
I booked Barakati Cruise on impulse after a demanding project cycle. As a solo traveler, I value autonomy, and this yacht delivered—private spaces, flexible meal times, no forced group dynamics. The highlight was Kalong Island at twilight. We arrived early, stepped into the mangroves with a torch, and watched the bat exodus begin. Thousands of flying foxes, silent and synchronized, rising into the violet sky. The naturalist had us stand downwind—no disturbance. Days were spent reading on the upper deck or sketching reef patterns from the dive platform. The yacht’s 2023 build shows: every hinge, every railing, feels exacting. Wi-Fi is limited, but that suited my aim: to disconnect meaningfully. If you seek curated solitude, Barakati Cruise is unmatched.
Rose Collins
Auckland, NZ
Our group of six chose the Barakati Cruise for its balance of elegance and ease. The open-plan main deck became our hub—coffee at sunrise, cards after dinner. At Batu Bolong, we timed our visit just after rain, when komodos were unusually active, slithering through slick foliage. Long Beach offered perfect conditions for paddleboarding; we drifted over seagrass beds teeming with stingrays. The chef sourced local lobster at Kanawa, grilled with tamarind glaze. The only hiccup? A delayed departure due to tide miscalculation—added an unscheduled hour at sea. But we used it to stargaze, spotting Orion’s belt in crystalline clarity. No regrets. Just depth, in every sense.
Tessa D.
Hobart, AU
The Barakati Cruise moves through the Komodo archipelago like a sigh. As a solo traveler, I appreciated the crew’s instinct for when to engage and when to vanish. At Long Beach, I walked the entire crescent alone, finding a sea turtle nesting site marked by rangers. Later, we snorkeled at Kanawa, where coral health stunned even our guide. The yacht’s design—2023, but steeped in phinisi tradition—meant comfort without ostentation. My Standard Cabin had a reading light that adjusted in colour temperature—small detail, big impact. Only note: the dive platform needed a non-slip upgrade. But the staff handed out reef-safe sunscreen like sacrament. This was travel as quiet reverence.
Briar Hollister
Chicago, US
Barakati Cruise was my third phinisi, but the first that felt genuinely curated. The 28.8-meter hull cuts cleanly through swells, and the stabilizers make reading at anchor effortless. We anchored off Sebayur Island for two nights—no other vessels in sight. The silence was profound. Days were spent hiking Komodo Island’s trails, then cooling off at Wainilu’s shallow reef. The guide’s knowledge of monitor behavior was exceptional. My only note: the cabin’s reading lamp had a narrow beam, and I’d have appreciated a USB-C port beside the bed. Small things, but noticeable. Still, the sunset cocktails on the upper deck, with Kalong Island’s bats spiraling into the dusk, were worth every detail. This isn’t a floating hotel. It’s a vessel with intention.
Peter Holloway
Auckland, NZ
I’ve spent decades on Pacific vessels, but Barakati Cruise stands apart. Commissioned in 2023, she moves with the water rather than through it. We anchored near Sebayur Island for a full morning—no other boats in sight. The coral here rivals the best in Raja Ampat. As a naturalist, I appreciated the captain’s willingness to adjust course for wildlife sightings. At Batu Bolong, we spotted a whitetip reef shark den, undisturbed. The crew’s sustainability ethos was evident: reusable glass bottles, no single-use plastics, and reef-safe sunscreen enforced. The only critique? The Wi-Fi is essentially symbolic. But that, perhaps, is the point. Evenings were spent on deck, discussing marine biology with the guide or watching bioluminescence from the bow. Barakati doesn’t just offer access to Komodo—it interprets it.
Beatrice Morrison
Singapore, SG
From Singapore, Komodo feels distant, but Barakati made the journey feel effortless. I joined with two friends, seeking both solitude and discovery. The yacht glided into Sebayur Island’s crescent bay just before noon — water so clear we could see stingrays gliding beneath the hull. We spent the afternoon kayaking through mangroves, then swam at sunset when the reef lit up in turquoise. One morning, we anchored near Padar and climbed a lesser trail, avoiding the main path. The view — three bays in gradient blues — was worth the sweat. The chef, aware of my spice sensitivity, prepared a separate coconut curry each night, subtly spiced but deeply aromatic. The Standard Cabin was compact but perfectly functional, with excellent ventilation. I’d have liked a few more books in the lounge — mostly travel guides, nothing literary. Still, the silence between islands, the absence of other yachts, was its own luxury. Barakati doesn’t shout. It whispers — and you lean in to listen.
Idris Pennington
New York, US
As a solo traveler with a background in environmental photography, I joined the Barakati Cruise expecting beauty—but not this level of refinement. The Master Suite’s teak detailing and oversized porthole made waking up off Sebayur Island feel like a private screening of the Indian Ocean. The crew anticipated needs without hovering, and the naturalist guide had an encyclopedic grasp of reef morphology. I spent two hours at Manta Point with my housing sealed and camera rolling—zero current, perfect visibility. The only hiccup: satellite internet barely supported file uploads, which mattered for my deadlines. Still, the open-air lounge at dusk, with a gin tonic and a sketchbook, more than compensated. Barakati Cruise balances expedition practicality with quiet luxury in a way few vessels manage. I’d trade another corporate week for those starlit decks in a heartbeat.
William Johnston
Berlin, DE
Barakati Cruise gave us the kind of peace you can’t buy. We were there for a quiet friends getaway—just four of us—and the crew treated us like family. We spent a full day at Sebayur Island, snorkeling over coral gardens teeming with parrotfish and clownfish. The water clarity was insane, like glass. One night, we anchored near Padar Island and had a bonfire on the beach—simple, but magical. The Standard Cabin was surprisingly spacious, with excellent storage and blackout curtains. Breakfast buffet was always fresh—indomie goreng with prawns? Yes, please. The only thing I’d tweak: more shaded areas on the top deck during midday. But honestly, the hammock near the bow became my favorite spot. Crew organized a traditional sail lesson using the phinisi’s ropes—felt like stepping back in time. Left with full heart, and a serious case of post-vacation blues.
Yesenia Fothergill
Sydney, AU
At 28 weeks, I wasn’t keen on anything too strenuous, but my partner insisted on Komodo. The Barakati Cruise was his choice — and it delivered. The Master Suite’s king bed faced sliding doors that opened to a private deck, where I read novels in the breeze while he went to Wae Rebo. I stayed behind, and the staff brought me turmeric lattes and chilled towels without being asked. One morning, we anchored near Sebayur Island. I waded into the shallows — no diving, just floating — and watched parrotfish dart through the coral. The chef adjusted my meals to be light but nourishing: grilled snapper with pickled mango, coconut rice. The crew never hovered, yet anticipated everything — a sun hat left on deck was quietly returned with a ribbon to keep it secure. My only note: the motion was slight but noticeable in open water. Not uncomfortable, just a reminder we were truly at sea. In a world of performative luxury, Barakati feels authentic — restrained, respectful, and deeply attentive.
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