Wilhelmina Darrowby
York, UK



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8 ensuite cabins across the boat.

Santalum 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 10.500.000

Santalum 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 10.000.000

Grandis 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 7.750.000

Grandis 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 7.750.000

Cafasa 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 7.250.000

Cafasa 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 7.250.000

Grandis 3 — private bathroom, air-conditioning. Also bookable as private 2-pax buyout at IDR 7,500,000/pax (not reflected in price_per_person — sharing-tier rate used per policy, lower-default no-overcharge).
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.250.000

Grandis 4 — private bathroom, air-conditioning. Also bookable as private 2-pax buyout at IDR 7,500,000/pax (not reflected in price_per_person — sharing-tier rate used per policy, lower-default no-overcharge).
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 6.250.000
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.
Catnazse Liveboard 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.


























Catnazse Liveboard is a 34.4-meter VIP-class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 8 spacious cabins, accommodating up to 20 guests, built in 2021. Experience premium comfort, modern design, and exclusive access to pristine dive sites and iconic landscapes from Labuan Bajo.
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Daily departures from Labuan Bajo. Open trip and private charter pricing available.
Catnazse Liveaboard
Based on 73 reviews
Wilhelmina Darrowby
York, UK
My husband and I boarded the Catnazse Liveboard two months into my pregnancy, seeking calm and connection. The babymoon itinerary was perfectly paced—long enough to unwind, short enough to avoid fatigue. We spent a morning at Gili Lawa, where the coral slopes teem with anthias and clownfish. I snorkeled slowly, guided by a crew member who matched my pace. Back on board, the open-air lounge became our reading nook, shaded by a linen canopy. The Master Suite’s king bed faced a panoramic window—waking to the sight of anchored islets felt like living inside a painting. Meals were light and inventive: jackfruit rendang, tamarind-poached papaya, turmeric lattes. One evening, a brief power flicker interrupted the documentary screening—quickly resolved, but it reminded us we were on a working vessel, not a floating hotel. That authenticity was part of the charm. At Long Beach, we watched the tide expose a vast sandbank—walking it at dusk, we saw nothing but terns and our own footprints. For a babymoon, Catnazse offered sanctuary with soul.
Querida Yelverton
Bristol, GB
As a solo traveler with a decade of dive expeditions under my belt, I approached the Catnazse Liveboard with high expectations — and left quietly astonished. The rhythm of the voyage, from the quiet hum of the engine at dawn to the lantern-lit dinners under stars unspoiled by light pollution, felt almost monastic in its clarity. We spent a full morning at Bidadari Beach, where the shallows shimmered with electric-blue starfish. The dive at Crystal Rock was equally mesmerising — a wall dive that dropped into sapphire nothingness, patrolled by eagle rays like sentinels. The boat’s design, all warm wood and clean lines, avoids the gaudiness some luxury yachts embrace. My cabin, though not the Master Suite, had ample space and a cleverly placed porthole that framed passing turtles like living art. The crew’s attention to detail was flawless: post-dive, chilled towels and infused water awaited without being asked. I did wish for a slightly longer stop at Loh Liang — the komodo dragon sighting was brief, and the boardwalk felt crowded. But that’s a limit of the park, not the vessel. The chef, trained in Bali, brought subtle Southeast Asian notes to every course — a coconut-miso broth that haunted me days after. This was less a holiday, more a recalibration.
Eamon Kensington
New York, US
My 40th birthday called for something extraordinary, and the Catnazse Liveboard delivered with quiet elegance. Sailing into Bidadari Beach at sunrise, the water shifted from indigo to opal — it felt like we had the entire Komodo archipelago to ourselves. As a solo traveler joining a curated dive group, I was initially unsure how the dynamic would feel, but the balance of privacy and camaraderie aboard was impeccable. The Master Suite offered deep quiet and a perfectly framed ocean view, ideal for morning coffee in solitude. Snorkeling at Crystal Rock revealed mantas gliding beneath us like shadows in moonlight — a moment that still hums in my memory. The crew anticipated needs without intrusion, though I’ll admit the Wi-Fi was spotty past Gili Lawa; not a flaw, perhaps, but a gentle nudge toward digital detox. I wished we’d spent an extra half-day at Manjarite, where the current teased out reef sharks with theatrical flair. The food — seared tuna with local citrus, flame-grilled reef fish — was understated but precise, never overwhelming the setting. This wasn’t luxury as spectacle, but as seamlessness: the right temperature towel after a dive, the espresso served just as the sun dipped below Loh Liang’s treeline. A rare vessel that understands presence over performance.
Kira Tavish
Melbourne, AU
We joined the Catnazse Liveboard for a post-wedding babymoon, needing stillness after months of planning. From the moment we stepped aboard in Labuan Bajo, the pace softened. The Standard Cabin, though not the largest, felt spacious with its high ceilings and cross-breeze design—no AC needed at night. Kalong Island at dusk was a revelation: thousands of flying foxes spiraling into the mangroves as the sky turned indigo. I’ll remember that silence, broken only by flapping wings and the occasional splash. The crew arranged a sunrise paddleboard session at Crystal Rock—just us, the glassy surface, and the reef below. It felt private, almost sacred. One night, the captain anchored near Wae Rebo so we could glimpse the village from afar, respecting its sanctity. That gesture spoke volumes about the ethos onboard. The only thing I’d tweak? More vegan breakfast options—but they improvised well with local fruit and turmeric lattes. This wasn’t just a trip; it was a recalibration. And the linen robes in the en suite? Impeccable.
Nathan Reeves
Auckland, NZ
Organizing a family trip with three generations is never simple, but the Catnazse Liveboard made it feel effortless. The eight cabins gave everyone space, and the open-air dining deck became our daily gathering point. We started at Pink Beach, where the shallows allowed my 82-year-old mother to wade safely while the grandkids snorkeled over the reef. The crew provided a floating dock and shaded umbrella—small touches, perfectly timed. At Manta Point, even she felt comfortable watching from the boat as the mantas circled below. One evening, we anchored near Wae Rebo, and the cultural officer shared stories of the village’s cosmology over spiced tea. It was handled with reverence, not performance. The boat’s 2021 build shows in the smooth transitions—no creaks, no vibrations. I did notice the Wi-Fi struggled beyond basic email, but we adapted. By the final night, anchored in a cove near Taka Makassar, we were all reluctant to return to signal. This wasn’t just a vacation—it was a reunion recalibrated by tides.
Rafferty Yelverton
Berlin, DE
Sebagai solo traveler yang suka wildlife, Loh Liang jadi highlight utama. Catnazse Liveboard bawa kita early morning, jadi kita bisa explore sebelum terlalu ramai. Guide-nya sangat knowledgeable—tahu persis jejak dragon dan habitat mereka. Aku sempat rekam video close-up, sangat intense. Setelah itu snorkeling di Gili Lawa, water clarity-nya insane. Kabin aku di Standard Cabin, cukup nyaman meski agak bising saat mesin jalan. Tapi itu wajar untuk kapal seukuran ini. Makanan sehat dan beragam—ada option vegetarian yang nggak cuma tahu goreng. Satu wish: lebih banyak waktu di darat buat tracking. Tapi overall, balance antara adventure dan comfort sangat well managed. Aku dari Tebing Tinggi, jarang keluar Sumatra, tapi sekarang udah jatuh cinta sama Nusa Tenggara.
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