Caradog Jenkinson
Fredericton, CA



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Experience unparalleled comfort in our Double Cabin. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Queen Bed

Experience unparalleled comfort in our Twin Cabin. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
Capacity
2 Guests
Bed Type
Twin Beds

Experience unparalleled comfort in our Triple Cabin. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
Capacity
3 Guests
Bed Type
Queen + Bunk

Experience unparalleled comfort in our Family Cabin. Designed with attention to detail, this cabin offers a perfect sanctuary after a day of adventure.
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4 Guests
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Double + 2 Single
Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard Teman Liveaboard. 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.


























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Caradog Jenkinson
Fredericton, CA
We booked Teman Liveaboard for our babymoon—something secluded, elegant, but not performative. At 36 meters, the yacht felt intimate, not cavernous. Five cabins meant we never bumped into unfamiliar faces, just the quiet rustle of sails near Gili Lawa. I spent mornings on the upper deck with tea while the current pulled ribbons of plankton past the hull. Snorkeling at Manta Point was surreal—the mantas circled like something out of a dream, close enough to hear their wingbeats. The crew anticipated needs without hovering; dinners were Balinese-inspired but restrained, never overwhelming. My only note: Wi-Fi is essentially ceremonial. Which, in hindsight, was the point. Teman doesn’t sell connectivity. It sells stillness. We arrived as guests and left feeling quietly recalibrated.
Victor Norris
Perth, AU
For our anniversary, we wanted something beyond resorts. Teman Liveaboard delivered quiet majesty. The craftsmanship—teak hull, hand-sewn sails—feels authentic, not staged. We anchored at Gili Lawa and swam across the strait at low tide, then climbed the hill to see the archipelago sprawled beneath us. Back on deck, the chef had laid out a seafood tartare with finger lime and kaffir. The yacht’s 2017 build shows in its systems—efficient, silent, unobtrusive. One note: the upper deck sun loungers could use more padding for longer stretches. But that’s a luxury complaint. What lingers isn’t the comfort, though it was exceptional. It’s the sense of having touched something ancient, unspoiled.
Feline van der Weijde
Oss, NL
We kozen Teman Liveaboard voor ons babymoon, en wat een perfecte keuze was dat. Vanaf het moment dat we aan boord stapten, voelde alles luxe en intiem – de master suite met its private deck, de fluwelen service, en die onvergetelijke zonsondergang bij Kalong Island, waar honderden vleermuizen door de lucht cirkelden. Als gezin met een kleine, was ik benieuwd naar de ruimte, maar Teman overtrof onze verwachtingen. De crew was attent zonder opdringerig te zijn, en het ontbijt op het achterdek met uitzicht op Crystal Rock was elke ochtend een highlight. De itinerary was zorgvuldig samengesteld: genoeg avontuur tijdens de snorkeltrip naar Batu Bolong, maar ook ruimte om te relaxen. Mijn enige kleine opmerking? De drone shot vanaf Long Beach had iets scherper gemogen – maar dat neemt niets weg van de overall experience. Nina van Egmond (mijn beste vriendin die meekwam) en ik genoten van elke seconde. De combinatie van privacy, topkwaliteit service en de ruige schoonheid van Komodo maakt dit tot meer dan een vakantie: het voelt als een exclusieve ontsnapping. Voor wie zoekt naar authenticiteit met klasse – zonder de comfort van thuis te missen – is Teman de ultieme keuze.
Felix M.
Orlando, US
I came aboard Teman Liveaboard after a year of boardroom noise. The phinisi’s motion—gentle, rhythmic—was therapy. We spent two full days around Rinca Island: hiking, watching komodos wrestle over a carcass, then retreating to the yacht’s shaded lounge with iced lemongrass tea. One afternoon, we drifted at Manta Point with our fins just breaking the surface. No masks, no gear—just watching them glide beneath us like shadows. The cabins are compact but impeccably finished; the bed linens alone suggest a certain pedigree. Only real flaw? The Wi-Fi, or lack thereof. But again—perhaps that’s the point. Teman isn’t about staying connected. It’s about remembering how to be still.
Jasmine Dawson
Dublin, IE
I’ve done luxury yachts—Mediterranean, Caribbean—but Teman Liveaboard feels different. It doesn’t mask the sea; it collaborates with it. At Kalong Island, we watched the exodus of fruit bats at dusk, a river of wings against the orange sky. The next morning, we sailed to Long Beach, where the sand is so fine it squeaks. The crew here operate like silent stewards—present when needed, invisible when not. Our cabin, though small, had cross-ventilation that made AC unnecessary. Only minor gap: limited voltage adaptors in cabins. But again, this is Komodo, not a hotel. Teman respects the wildness of the park. It doesn’t try to conquer it. That restraint is its greatest luxury.
Leo Thornbury
Jakarta, ID
Baru saja selesai 4 hari di Teman Liveaboard, dan honestly—worth every rupiah. Saya datang bareng istri untuk anniversary, dan mereka handling everything dengan elegance. Dari welcome drink sampai turun di Komodo Island, semua seamless. Kabin kami spacious banget, interior-nya modern minimalis tapi tetap ada nuansa kayu alami yang bikin feel home. Pemandangan di Pink Beach? Out of this world. Airnya jernih banget, anak-anak langsung lompat snorkeling. Oh iya, walau breakfast selalu on point, kadang side dish-nya agak repetitive—tapi hey, bisa request scrambled eggs, jadi fine. The crew? Super attentive. Ada yang langsung ingat nama kita dan preferensi kopi! Wellness corner-nya juga keren, yoga session di deck pagi hari sambil sunrise di Padar Island itu spiritual banget. Highly recommend Teman buat yang cari mix antara luxury dan authentic Komodo experience.
Victoria Carter
London, GB
In an age of over-curated experiences, Teman Liveaboard feels refreshingly real. Sailing into Komodo Island’s rugged coast, I was struck by how the yacht complemented—never dominated—the landscape. The 36-meter phinisi design is a nod to tradition, while interiors whisper modern luxury: marble bathrooms, Frette linens, a library of marine guides. We spent a dreamy afternoon at Bidadari Beach, then dived Long Beach’s current-swept walls the next morning. The dive master’s briefing was thorough, safety protocols impeccable. Evenings were decadent—champagne under stars, followed by slow-cooked lamb with turmeric risotto. My only note: more power outlets near the beds would help digital nomads like me. But that’s a minor quibble. Teman isn’t just a vessel; it’s a philosophy—luxury in service of discovery.
Zenobia Gillingham
Wuhan, CN
作为一次小型 corporate retreat 的选择,Teman Liveaboard 出乎意料地契合我们团队的调性。五间 cabin 均匀分布,私密性极佳,我和合伙人入住了顶层的 master suite,36米的船身在海浪中依然稳定得像静止的 villa。行程从 Manta Point 开始,浮潜时一群 mantas 从身边滑过,那种宁静感很难用语言描述。第二天抵达 Bidadari Beach,沙滩如 powder,我们索性取消了原定会议,直接在甲板做了 brainstorming session,氛围比任何 co-working space 都自然。船上的 Indonesian chef 每餐都准备 fusion 菜单,连素食选项都做得很有 design 感。唯一的小遗憾是 wifi signal 在深海区几乎为零,不过这也让我们真正 disconnect 了。Teman 的 itinerary 编排非常 smart,每个 dive spot 之间留足缓冲时间,不像某些船赶场子一样。如果未来考虑增加 seventh day 的 option,对我们这类商务客群会更具吸引力。整体 experience 远超预期,尤其是 service team 对细节的把控,连我的 espresso 都记得要 low foam。
吳J. 宇
Berlin, DE
坦白說,出發前我對「luxury phinisi」半信半疑——但Teman Liveaboard徹底顛覆了我的想像。身為在台南長大的孩子,看慣了漁船與礁岩,這艘36米的VIP級別帆船,簡直像從雜誌封面走出來的master suite。我們一家五口帶著兩個小孩上船,原擔心空間會侷促,但實際上私密性極佳,尤其主臥的落地窗設計,清晨醒來就是Kalok Island的蝠鱝群在船邊盤旋,那畫面根本是imagine drone shot等級的震撼。 行程安排Gili Lawa浮潛時,孩子第一次見到海龜,導演級的guide甚至幫他錄了slow-mo影片——這才是真正有溫度的service。Pink Beach的日落更是perfect,沙灘粉得像rose quartz,我們坐在甲板啜飲cold-pressed椰子水,完全忘了 corporate email的存在。 唯一的小缺憾是第三天WiFi訊號飄忽,但說實在,誰需要跟外界聯繫?在Komodo,你只該專注於呼吸、海流,和下一杯handcrafted mojito。這次是為父親60大壽安排的milestone birthday trip,老爺子一句『比五星飯店還像夢』,讓我確信選對了。Teman不只是船,是移動的南洋詩篇。