Murdoch Tinsley
Perth, AU



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The vessel's signature cabin on the main deck, featuring a private balcony and premium interior finishes.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Double Bed

Boutique lower deck cabins designed for intimate and quiet archipelago exploration.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Double Bed
Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard Rutas Indonesia Boat. 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.


























Rutas Indonesia Boat is a 22.05-meter VIP class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 3 spacious cabins, accommodating up to 6 guests, and was built in 2017. Experience premium comfort, authentic craftsmanship, and exclusive access to remote dive and snorkel sites.
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Rutas Indonesia Boat
Based on 50 reviews
Murdoch Tinsley
Perth, AU
We joined the Rutas Indonesia Boat for a four-day escape shortly after our wedding, and it struck precisely the right balance between adventure and repose. The yacht itself—22 meters of hand-laid teak and quiet elegance—felt intimate without being cramped. Three cabins meant total privacy, and with only six guests aboard, the crew’s attention was almost imperceptibly attentive. Days unfolded with swims off the bow at Castle Rock, where the current played gently against the ladder, and evenings were spent on deck as the sun bled into the horizon near Nusa Kode. One morning, we anchored at Kalong Island and kayaked into the mangroves just as the fruit bats lifted in great, swirling waves—a moment that felt quietly sacred. The food, too, was considered: local tuna with tamarind glaze, heirloom rice, and passionfruit curd that lingered on the palate. I’d have welcomed one more night; four days was just long enough to sync with the rhythm of the sea, but not quite long enough to fully surrender to it. Wi-Fi is understandably limited, though that’s part of the appeal. For a honeymoon that avoids the predictable, Rutas Indonesia Boat offers something rarer: stillness with purpose.
Orrin Voxwell
Berlin, DE
Kami dari tim leadership butuh space untuk strategi diskusi tanpa distraksi. Rutas Indonesia Boat jadi pilihan karena kapasitasnya intimate — hanya 6 guests, perfect untuk focused gathering. Di hari pertama, kami meeting di atas deck dengan whiteboard portable, lalu break dengan snorkeling di Kalong Island. Sunset di sana, saat ribuan kalong keluar dari mangrove, itu moment yang grounding. Untuk corporate retreat, ini balance antara work dan nature sangat pas. Makanan disesuaikan dengan dietary preference — ada vegan option dan low-carb menu yang tidak terasa ‘terpaksa’. Saya appreciate bahwa captain open untuk minor itinerary adjustment, jadi kita bisa extend di Manjarite karena tim suka dengan vibe-nya. WiFi memang limited, tapi itu justru membantu kami stay off email. Yang bisa improved? Mungkin lebih banyak workspace di kabin — meja kecil untuk laptop akan membantu. Tapi overall, the level of privacy dan attention dari crew membuat ini salah satu retreat terbaik yang pernah kami lakukan.
Yiğit U.
İstanbul, TR
Rutas Indonesia Boat’la Komodo’da 4 gün geçirmek, sanki zamanın durduğu bir master suite’e çekilen bir drone shot gibi oldu. Babymoon olarak planladık ve tam da aradığımız huzuru bulduk. Manjarite’de sabah kahvaltısını denizin ortasında yapmak, ardından Bidadari Beach’ten adım adım denize girmek, gerçekten özel bir experience yarattı. Yatın 2017 yapımı olması şaşırtıcı derecede modern; özellikle klima ve su ısıtma sistemleri çok stabil çalıştı. Üç cabin’den birinde konakladık ve privé alanlarımızda tamamen disconnect olabildik. Ekibin ilgisi samimi, ama abartısız – yemeklerde yerel baharatlar çok dengeli kullanılmıştı. Sadece wifi biraz daha güçlü olsaydı, özellikle sabahları haberleri takip etmek için... Ama belki de bu, bağlantıyı koparmak için kasıtlı bir detaydır. Rutas Indonesia Boat’ın itinerary’si, hem aktif günler hem de tam sessizlik isteyen anlar için dengeliydi. Kalong Island’a yaklaşırken yarasa sürüsünün havaya yükselişini izlemek, doğayla iç içe olmanın en yoğun anıydı. Günde iki dalış, bir kano turu ve bol bol okuma vakti ayarlamışlardı. Fazladan bir gün daha kalabilmeyi çok isterdik. Her detayda belli olan, bu phinisi’de geçirdiğimiz zamanın sadece bir tatil değil, bir geçiş ritüeli olduğu.
Jessamine Poole
Auckland, NZ
As a photography guide leading a small expedition, I need reliability—both technical and human. Rutas Indonesia Boat offered both. The foredeck became our staging area at dawn, with non-slip matting and power outlets for battery swaps. We timed visits to Manta Point for midday sun penetration, capturing undercurrents through wide-angle housings. At Kalong Island, the crew cut engines early, letting us film the bat exodus in near silence. Cabins were uncluttered, with ample storage for gear. One note: the 22-meter frame limits deck space during simultaneous setups, but with six guests max, it’s manageable. This isn’t a floating hotel—it’s a platform for immersion.
Nita S.
Berlin, DE
Bukan exaggeration kalau saya bilang Rutas Indonesia Boat made our honeymoon feel like a cinematic journey. Dari hari pertama, dek utama sudah di-set dengan candlelight dan floral arrangement — subtle tapi meaningful. Kami spend pagi di Pink Beach, pasirnya memang pink, tapi yang bikin special adalah kombinasi antara coral fragments dan sunrise yang warm. Suasana di sana sangat peaceful, hanya ada suara ombak dan occasional splash dari manta ray. Crew sangat discreet, tidak once they interrupted our moment. Di malam hari, mereka prepare private dinner di deck atas, dengan grilled lobster dan local red wine. Yang sedikit kurang? Mungkin sound system-nya agak outdated — playlist-nya bagus, tapi speaker-nya kurang crisp. Tapi overall, the balance between luxury dan authenticity sangat terasa. Kami juga sempat ke Manjarite, snorkeling spot yang underrated. Visibility sangat clear, dan coral health-nya excellent. Saya tidak terlalu suka crowded spot, jadi ini perfect untuk kami.
Padrig Weatherall
CA, US
Five days on Rutas Indonesia Boat felt less like a trip and more like a recalibration. We anchored at Bidadari Beach early, had the sand to ourselves until 10 a.m., then snorkeled through coral tunnels teeming with parrotfish. The crew arranged a private dinner on deck near Manta Point—grilled lobster, local sambal, a single candle in a glass. The boat’s phinisi lines are classic, but the interiors are crisp, modern, with attention to material quality—teak, linen, brushed steel. Our cabin had excellent sound insulation, rare on wooden vessels. One evening, the inverter hiccuped briefly—fixed within minutes. What stays is the quiet: the dip of oars, the breath of tide.
Theo Colton
London, GB
There’s a particular calm that comes from being aboard a vessel where every detail aligns—Rutas Indonesia Boat achieves this without fuss. We spent an afternoon snorkeling off Sebayur Island, where the current brought in barracuda and reef sharks, then retreated to Bidadari Beach as the light turned gold. The crew, trained but never intrusive, had cold towels waiting. The boat’s 2017 construction means modern comforts—strong water pressure, consistent AC—without sacrificing the phinisi’s traditional silhouette. As a solo traveler, I valued the option to disappear into a book on the bow net or join conversation at dinner. Only quibble: email sync was slow, but perhaps that’s the point.
Cora M. Lang
Fredericton, CA
Joining a photography group, I needed a base that wouldn’t distract. Rutas Indonesia Boat delivered: neutral interiors, non-reflective surfaces, and crew who understood the rhythm of shoots. We timed Kalong Island for bat flight at dusk—silhouettes against orange sky—then sailed to Manta Point at first light for surface feeds. The boat anchored securely, minimizing drift during long exposures. Storage was ample, though a dedicated gear locker would help. The 2017 build means reliable systems, and the three-cabin limit ensures quiet. One morning, breakfast was slightly delayed due to anchoring adjustments—trivial, really. This was about presence, not perfection.
Byung-Jin Lee
Taebaek, KR
다이빙 팀과 함께 Rutas Indonesia Boat를 전세 냈을 때, 기대 이상이었어요. 6명 정원이라 프라이버시와 안정감이 보장됐고, 승무원이 우리 dive plan에 맞춰 유연하게 itinerary를 조정해줘서 아주 professional했어요. Padar Island 주변의 드론 샷은 나중에 전시용으로 쓰려고 찍은 건데, 배 위에서 촬영 지원까지 해줘서 감동이었죠. Long Beach에서의 선셋 다이빙은 visibility가 25미터 이상이었고, 나비물고기와 거북이가 함께 수영하는 장면은 정말 cinematic했어요. Manjarite에서는 야간 다이빙을 했는데, 조명 설정과 안전 관리가 탁월했어요. 다만, 전용 장비 보관 공간이 조금 더 넉넉했으면 하는 아쉬움이 있었어요. 3개 캐빈 구조는 compact하지만, 고급스러운 마감재와 조명 덕분에 claustrophobic하지 않았어요. 조식 뷔페의 smoked salmon과 freshly baked croissant는 daily highlight였죠. 4박 동안 단 한 번도 '더 오래 있었으면' 싶은 아쉬움이 들지 않았어요.
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