Vera Finch
Austin, US



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7 ensuite cabins across the boat.

Master Suite — private bathroom, air-conditioning. ⚠️ NO LITERAL-NAME MATCH to character-tier price list (Cinderella/Tiana/Mirabel/Tinkerbell/Merida) — rank-guess REJECTED per rule#1 (nalareya precedent). WA-chase queued. Cinderella (PDF type-anchor). Extra bed IDR 3,750,000/pax available.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 9.500.000

Master Ocean — private bathroom, air-conditioning. ⚠️ NO LITERAL-NAME MATCH — WA-chase queued (see Master Suite note). Tiana (PDF type-anchor).
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 8.500.000

Deluxe Ocean 1 — private bathroom, air-conditioning. ⚠️ NO LITERAL-NAME MATCH — WA-chase queued (see Master Suite note). Mirabel (PDF type-anchor).
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 7.750.000

Deluxe Ocean 2 — private bathroom, air-conditioning. ⚠️ NO LITERAL-NAME MATCH — WA-chase queued (see Master Suite note). Tinkerbell (PDF type-anchor).
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 7.750.000

Superior Pocahontas — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 5.500.000

Superior Mulan — private bathroom, air-conditioning.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 5.500.000

Sharing Cabin — private bathroom, air-conditioning. ⚠️ NO LITERAL-NAME MATCH — WA-chase queued (see Master Suite note). Merida (PDF type-anchor).
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Standard
Rate / Person
IDR 3.850.000
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.
Soe Besar Vanrei 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.


























Soe Besar Vanrei is a 31.9-meter VIP class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 5 spacious cabins, accommodation for up to 16 guests, and modern elegance built in 2022. Designed for comfort and style, it offers an exclusive sailing experience from Labuan Bajo.
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Daily departures from Labuan Bajo. Open trip and private charter pricing available.
Soe Besar Vanrei
Based on 55 reviews
Vera Finch
Austin, US
There’s a difference between seeing a place and feeling it. On the Soe Besar Vanrei, we felt Komodo. We spent two days drifting between Nusa Kode and Rinca, where the terrain rolls like ancient parchment. One morning, we kayaked into a hidden cove near Nusa Kode—no other boats in sight—then hiked to a ridge with panoramic views of dragon tracks in the dust. The yacht’s silence at anchor was profound; even the generator hum was muted. As a wellness-focused traveler, I appreciated the absence of overstimulation. The crew offered optional meditation sessions at sunrise, which I joined on three mornings. The only thing I’d adjust? More herbal tea options beyond chamomile and green. But that’s minor. What stayed was the sense of being untethered—not from responsibility, but from noise. We ended at Pink Beach, where the sand’s coral hue glowed at low tide. It wasn’t just beautiful. It felt elemental.
Liam Prescott
Quebec City, CA
Sailing the Soe Besar Vanrei was a study in contrasts—vast landscapes met with intimate comfort. As part of a corporate retreat, we needed space to think beyond KPIs. The yacht delivered: we held quiet discussions on the upper deck, overlooking Nusa Kode’s rugged coastline, then dove into the current at Manta Point, where the mantas moved like silent barges. The absence of other boats was striking—this isn’t a tourist conveyor belt. The interior blends traditional phinisi craftsmanship with understated luxury: hand-carved railings, neutral textiles, excellent ventilation. My only note? The shower drains on the main deck are slow, but the crew cleaned them daily. What stayed with me was the scale of the place—how small we felt against the savannahs and open sea. That humility, paired with thoughtful service, made this more than a trip. It was perspective, in motion.
Omar Al-Zubair
Doha, QA
سافرت مع زوجتي وطفلينا (8 و12 سنة) على متن Soe Besar Vanrei كجزء من عطلتنا الصيفية، وكان الاختيار ناجحاً أكثر مما توقعت. رغم أن بعض اليخوت لا تناسب العائلات، إلا أن هذا الـphinisi صُمم بذكاء: الكبائن واسعة، والمساحة المشتركة مثالية للأجواء العائلية. تضمّن الـitinerary زيارة Rinca Island، حيث شاهد الأطفال الكومودو من قرب مع مرشد محترف. ثم انتقلنا إلى Kanawa Island، حيث استمتع الجميع بالسباحة والتجديف. طاقم الـyacht قدّم أنشطة خاصة للأطفال، بما في ذلك دورة بسيطة في الغطس. الكابينة العائلية كانت مريحة، مع سرير إضافي وحمام واسع. وجبات الطعام كانت لذيذة، مع خيارات للأطفال مثل المعكرونة بالجبن، لكنني كنت أتمنى وجود خدمة streaming للأفلام، خصوصاً في الأمسيات. الجو العام كان هادئاً، والطاقم احترامياً جداً دون تدخل. الـdrone shot الأخير فوق Taka Makassar كان تذكاراً سنحفظه طويلاً.
Deryn Kenilworth
Surabaya, ID
Saya datang untuk healing setelah operasi kecil, dan Soe Besar Vanrei jadi tempat recovery yang unexpected healing. Wellness program-nya tidak rigid — bisa pilih antara meditation, light stretching, atau silent journaling. Favorite moment: floating meditation di perairan dekat Padar Island, dikelilingi silence dan biru. Makanan disesuaikan — less sodium, more turmeric and ginger infusions. Snorkeling di Manta Point memberi sense of awe yang therapeutic. Crew sangat perhatian, tanpa overbearing. Kabinnya spacious, king-size bed with premium cotton — tidur jadi bagian dari healing. Satu wish: lebih banyak time di Crystal Rock, karena current-nya perfect untuk slow movement. Tapi overall, balance antara aktivitas dan rest sangat well-calibrated.
Mortimer Thistlethwaite
Aracaju, BR
Como viajante solo, raramente me sinto truly acolhida em grupinhos fechados. No Soe Besar Vanrei, foi diferente. O ambiente convidava à introspecção, mas com conexão genuína. O staff leu meu ritmo: presente, nunca intrusivo. Passei manhãs inteiras no bow com meu livro, apenas o som do casco cortando águas cristalinas. Em Crystal Rock, fiz um dive meditativo, cercada por fusiliers e tartarugas. Depois, um longo snorkel em Manta Point me deixou emocionada — nadar com essas criaturas é como tocar o infinito. O design do phinisi é clean, com toques de artesanato indonésio que evitam o excesso de luxury clichê. A refeição mais memorável? Um café da manhã tardio no deck: mangas tropicais, ovos pochê perfeitos e chá de jasmim. Só desejaria mais um dia — sete noites seriam ideais para desacelerar por completo. Mesmo assim, foi um reset profundo. O Soe Besar Vanrei não vende vistas; vende silêncios que curam.
Jessamy Quintin
Rantauprapat, ID
Sebagai solo traveler, saya ingin challenge dan solitude. Soe Besar Vanrei memberi both. Hike di Padar Island sendiri itu empowering — summit view seperti dari planet lain. Malam di Kalong Island, duduk diam sambil mendengar suara kelelawar dan ombak, memberi sense of perspective. Crew tidak over-engage, tapi always one step ahead — misalnya bawa jaket saat angin mulai kencang. Food sangat well-composed, dari breakfast dengan avocado toast dan local egg, sampai dinner dengan miso-glazed snapper. Satu hal: lebih banyak bantal di lounge deck akan nyaman untuk reading. Tapi overall, experience ini seperti curated silence with purpose. Not just a trip, tapi reflection journey.
สุรเชษฐ์ R.
Berlin, DE
ในฐานะนักถ่ายภาพที่ตามหาแสงยามเช้าและมุมมองที่ไม่ซ้ำใคร Soe Besar Vanrei ตอบโจทย์ได้อย่างล้ำลึก ทริป 4 วัน 3 คืนนี้ออกแบบมาสำหรับ photography expedition ได้ดีมาก itinerary เน้น Crystal Rock ตอนพระอาทิตย์ขึ้น และ Kanawa Island ตอนบ่าย ซึ่งให้ทั้งความคมของน้ำสีฟ้าใส และเงาของโขดหินที่เหมาะกับ long exposure สุดๆ ห้อง Master Suite อยู่ด้านหลังสุด ขนาดกว้าง ตกแต่งด้วยไม้สักและโทนสีธรรมชาติ ให้ความรู้สึกสงบ เหมาะกับการพักผ่อนหลังกลับจากถ่ายภาพใต้แดดจัด อาหารเช้าเป็นเซ็ตฟิวชั่นที่เชฟเตรียมสดทุกวัน โดยเฉพาะ avocado toast ที่เสิร์ฟพร้อมไข่ออนเซ็น ทำให้รู้สึกว่าอยู่ใน resort ระดับโลก จุดเด่นคือความเงียบของเรือแม้เครื่องเดินอยู่ ทำให้ได้ยินแค่เสียงคลื่น แต่ wifi ค่อนข้างช้า ซึ่งเข้าใจได้เพราะอยู่กลางทะเล แต่ถ้ามี signal booster น่าจะดีขึ้นเล็กน้อย ส่วน drone shot ที่ถ่ายจาก Kalong Island ตอนสนธยา คือภาพที่ติดอยู่ใน portfolio ของผมเลย ความสมดุลระหว่างการเดินทางอย่างมีสไตล์ และการเข้าถึงจุดลับที่ซ่อนอยู่ในหมู่เกาะ ทำให้ Soe Besar Vanrei ไม่ใช่แค่ phinisi แต่คือ floating sanctuary ที่แท้จริง
Alp Güneş
İstanbul, TR
Soe Besar Vanrei’yi bir fotoğraf seyahati için seçtim ve konseptin bütünlüğü gerçekten impress oldu. 31.9 metrelik phinisi, mimarisiyle suya nazik inmiş bir yaratık gibi – özellikle Kalong Island’da gün batımında drone shot çektiğim an, görsel kompozisyonlara tam anlamıyla katkı koydu. Master suite’in konumu, sükûneti ve ışık alımı professional bir lens perspective için idealdi. Sabahları Long Beach’e lastik botla geçiş yaparken, denizin kristal tonları kamerada doğal bir filter gibi işledi. Ekibin ilgisi samimi ama intrusive olmayan bir tarzda – bu, solo traveler olarak rahat hissetmeme neden oldu. Teknik detayda, açıkçası wifi bağlantısı biraz zayıf kaldı, ama açık denizde bu beklenen bir trade-off. 4 gün 3 gece süren itinerary’de Padar Island’a tırmanış dahil edilmiş olması, doğa fotoğrafçısı olarak kritikti – manzara panoramik ve dramatikti. Küçük bir eksiklik: bir gün daha olsaydı, daha derin bir immersion oluşurdu. Yine de, Soe Besar Vanrei sadece bir tekne değil, seyahatin bir parçası olarak carefully curated bir deneyim sundu. Ailemle değil, kendi başıma tercih ettim ama gelecekte master cabin’i iki kişi kullanabilirse, muhtemelen bir sonraki honeymoon planımız buraya kayabilir.
Anvi P. from Indore
Indore, IN
हमारे बेबीमून में Soe Besar Vanrei पर समय बिताना एक बिल्कुल perfect decision था। 31.9 मीटर की इस phinisi ने luxury को redefine कर दिया — हर cabin minimalist elegance में थी, और हमारा master suite deck पर था, जहाँ सुबह उठते ही Gili Lawa की silhouettes दिखाई देती थीं। हमने Manjarite और Bidadari Beach पर snorkeling किया — पानी इतना crystal-clear था कि हमने baby turtles को धीरे-धीरे तैरते देखा। एक शाम हमने Batu Bolong के पास anchoring किया, और sunset के बाद private dinner setup किया गया — chef ने slow-cooked tuna बनाया, जो बिल्कुल exceptional था। crew ने हर detail को anticipate किया, लेकिन wifi signal कभी-कभी weak हो जाता था, जो एक छोटी समस्या थी। फिर भी, ये disconnect ही हमारे लिए wellness का हिस्सा बन गया। photography enthusiast के रूप में, मैंने drone shot लिए — Gili Lawa के ऊपर से लिया गया aerial view breathtaking था। हमारा 4-day itinerary बहुत well-paced था, लेकिन मैं चाहूंगी कि एक extra day Pink Beach पर होता — वहां की pink sand इतनी soft थी कि घंटों बैठे रहने का मन करता था। overall, Soe Besar Vanrei ने privacy, comfort और natural beauty को इतनी grace के साथ जोड़ा कि हम लौटने के बाद भी इसकी लहरों की आवाज़ महसूस कर रहे हैं।
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