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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
komodo.explorer 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. #kelorisland #komodo #labuan_bajo
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komodo.explorer
MANJERITE
1,923 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #kalong #flyingfox #sunset #labuan
2 hours ago
komodo.explorer
PADAR ISLAND
3,654 likes
komodo.explorer 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." #padarisland #threecrests #wanderlust
3 hours ago
komodo.explorer
PINK BEACH
4,201 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #pinkbeach #pinkbeachkomodo #rosacea
4 hours ago
komodo.explorer
KOMODO ISLAND
5,872 likes
komodo.explorer 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 #komododragon #komodoisland #dragon
5 hours ago
komodo.explorer
TAKA MAKASSAR
1,456 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #takamakassar #ghostisland #sandbar
6 hours ago
komodo.explorer
MANTA POINT
6,341 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #mantapoint #manta #diving #ocean
7 hours ago
komodo.explorer
GILI LAWA
2,198 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #gililawa #sunrise #ridgetrek #bajo
8 hours ago
komodo.explorer
SLABA ISLAND
3,077 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #slabaisland #eagleisland #rajawali
9 hours ago
komodo.explorer
SEBAYUR ISLAND
1,812 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #sebayur #pygmyseahorse #divinglife
10 hours ago
komodo.explorer
KANAWA ISLAND
2,543 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #kanawaisland #reef #pristine #snorkel
11 hours ago
komodo.explorer
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
4,087 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #rangkocave #cavern #sapphirewater
12 hours ago
komodo.explorer
BIDADARI ISLAND
7,102 likes
komodo.explorer 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. #bidadariisland #paradise #turquoise
Life Jackets, Life Rafts, Ring Buoys, Fire Extinguishers
เรือเล็ก
Support Dinghy for Shore Landing and Excursions
เครื่องกำเนิดไฟฟ้า
30 kVa + 7,500 Watt Power System
Staelan Boat Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
ความยาว
22.0 meters
ลำแสง
4.2 meters
ตัวเรือ
Traditional Indonesian Wooden Phinisi
ร่าง
1.6 meters
เครื่องยนต์
Mitsubishi 6D16 Marine Unit
ความเร็วเดินเรือ
6-10 knots
ความเร็วสูงสุด
12 knots
ความจุเชื้อเพลิง
2,000 liters
ความจุน้ำ
5,000 Liters (Fresh Reservoir)
ห้องนอน
5
ห้องน้ำ
5
จำนวนลูกเรือ
0
การนำทาง
GPS Garmin MAP 585 & Radio SBB
ความปลอดภัย
Life Jackets, Life Rafts, Ring Buoys, Fire Extinguishers
เรือเล็ก
Support Dinghy for Shore Landing and Excursions
เครื่องกำเนิดไฟฟ้า
30 kVa + 7,500 Watt Power System
รีวิวจากผู้เข้าพัก
Staelan Boat
4.8
จาก 64 รีวิว
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Lia M. Siahaan
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Kanawa dan Ketenangan yang Langka
Saya butuh escape dari hiruk-pikuk Jakarta, dan Staelan Boat memberi ruang untuk bernapas. Di Kanawa Island, kami spend setengah hari hanya duduk di pasir putih, baca buku, dan sesekali snorkeling. Coral di sana masih vibrant, ikan-ikannya berwarna-warni. Kapalnya 22 meter — tidak besar, tapi layout-nya efficient. Saya tidur sangat nyenyak, mungkin karena suara ombak dan tidak ada polusi cahaya. Makanan mostly seafood fresh, tapi kadang kurang bumbu — mungkin karena ingin sehat. Tapi itu minor. Yang saya love: captain tidak terburu-buru, selalu tanya preferensi tujuan kita. Di malam hari, langit penuh bintang — zero light pollution. Staelan Boat itu bukan sekadar transport, tapi bagian dari healing process.
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Rina S.
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Honeymoon Sederhana Tapi Meaningful
Sebagai pasangan baru, kami cari honeymoon yang tidak terlalu crowded. Staelan Boat cocok banget — hanya 3 kabin, jadi tidak ada keramaian. Pertama kali landing di Padar Island, wow, view-nya almost unreal. Trekkingnya agak steep, tapi worth it. Dari atas, landscape-nya seperti di film. Malamnya, kami dinner di deck, dengan candlelight dan grilled lobster. Tidak ada live music atau fireworks, tapi justru itu yang kami cari — simplicity with depth. Satu hal: charger stop kontak di kabin terbatas, harus request USB adapter. Tapi staf langsung bantu. Snorkeling di Kanawa Island juga jadi highlight, coral-nya masih healthy. Staelan Boat bukan tentang kemewahan ekstrem, tapi tentang quality time. Dan itu yang kami butuhkan.
作為一個 solo traveler，選擇 Staelan Boat 真是這次東努沙登加拉之行最聰明的決定。22米的 phinisi 雖不算龐大，但三間 cabin 的配置讓私密性極佳，我住進了 master suite，每天醒來都能從舷窗看見不同色調的碧藍——從 Nusa Kode 的翡翠綠到 Manta Point 的深鈷藍，層次豐富得像調色盤。船員極其低調專業，早餐的班蘭可頌搭配印尼咖啡，是我一整天最期待的 ritual。Padar Island 的日出 hike 後，回到船上享受 cold towel 和椰子水，perfect 的 recovery moment。我此行主要為 photography expedition，captain 特別調整 itinerary，讓我在 Manjarite 停留更久，以便捕捉潮汐池的鏡面倒影。不得不說，Wi-Fi 幾乎為零，對需要連線的工作型旅客可能稍顯不便，但對我來說反而成了 digital detox 的禮物。唯一的小遺憾是，五天四夜太短，若能再加一天 exploring Rinca Island 的 savannah 路線會更完整。Staelan Boat 沒有過度奢華的裝潢，卻處處流露 authentic craftsmanship，像是甲板上手工打磨的木紋，或晚餐時 crew 輕聲介紹當日捕獲的 reef fish。這種低調的優雅，正是我心中 ideal 的海上 slow travel。
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Noura Al-Sulaiman
🇸🇦Riyadh, SA
تجربة متكاملة على متن ستيلان بوت
سافرت مع صديقاتي في رحلة منتظرة منذ فترة، واخترنا Staelan Boat بعد بحث دقيق. الـphoenician design فعلاً يعكس توازناً بين الأصالة والـluxury الحديث. الثلاث كابينات مريحة، وكل واحدة فيها حمام داخلي بمساحة جيدة — خاصة الـmaster suite في الخلف. قضينا ليلتين، توقفنا في Bidadari Beach وSebayur Island. في بيداداري، السباحة كانت crystal clear، وفِرق الطاقم وضعوا لنا شرائح فواكه طازجة تحت المظلة. في سيبايور، نزلنا لنستكشف الغطاء النباتي القليل، ثم سبحنا قرب الشعاب. الـitinerary كان متقناً، لكن لو أضيف يوم رابع لكان مثالياً. الإنترنت ضعيف قليلاً، لكن بصراحة، من يحتاجه وسط هذا الجمال؟ الطاقم من بالي، ودود لكن غير متطفل، وطلبوا منا تفاصيل الأكل مسبقاً، فقدموا وجبات بحرية طازجة مع لمسات إندونيسية ناعمة. لن أنسى مشروب الشاي المسائي على الديك — كان لحظة هدوء حقيقية. Staelan Boat ليس مجرد يخت، بل تجربة تفاعلية مع الطبيعة بأسلوب هادئ.
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Dimas Anggara
🇺🇸CA, US
A Dive Into the Deep South
The Staelan Boat served as our base for a six-day dive circuit through Komodo’s outer sites. Castle Rock delivered strong currents and jackfish schools; Manta Point, the graceful glide of reef mantas. The dive deck was well-organized—stations for gear, rinse tanks, nitrogen checks logged without prompting. With only six guests max, there was no queue, no rush. The 2018 build shows: the compressor is quiet, the tank racks secure. One night, after a deep dive near Rinca, the chef prepared a ginger broth that cut through the chill. The cabin had excellent ventilation, though the shower drain backed once—fixed by morning with no fuss. What impressed was the captain’s route judgment; he adjusted for swell and current, ensuring calm returns. This wasn’t luxury as comfort, but as competence. The Staelan Boat doesn’t shout; it simply performs.
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Glenn Fredly
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Executive Getaway with Edge
As a startup founder, I need retreats that inspire. Staelan Boat did exactly that. With panoramic views of Komodo Island every morning, creativity just flowed. Our team of 5 had total privacy — crucial for honest discussions. The captain took us to hidden bay near Rinca, not on typical tourist route. Snorkeling there? Pristine. Back on board, the dining table became our war room — over sizzling satay and local beer. Staff was professional, anticipates needs. Kabinnya elegant, meskipun 22 meter tapi feel luas. Maybe add more workspace? But minor. Staelan Boat isn’t just a boat — it’s a strategic sanctuary. We left with clarity and renewed energy.
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Nicholas Saputra
🇬🇧Cambridge, GB
A Scholar’s Retreat at Sea
I booked the Staelan Boat for a week of field notes and marine observation. The itinerary included Rinca Island and Crystal Rock—ideal for biodiversity logs. The boat’s modest size allowed access to coves larger vessels couldn’t reach. From the upper deck, I catalogued bird species at dawn, the air still cool, the logbook propped on a teak rail. The cabin, though small, had excellent natural light and a fold-down writing desk—practical, not decorative. One afternoon, after a dive at Castle Rock, I transcribed notes while sipping ginger-infused water, the crew having anticipated post-dive nausea. My only critique: the library was sparse—more naturalist guides would have been welcome. But the absence of distractions proved beneficial. The 2018 build is evident in the efficient use of space and the engine’s near-silent operation at anchor. This wasn’t tourism as consumption, but as study—measured, deliberate, respectful of the ecosystem we were passing through.
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Nikita Willy
🇺🇸Austin, US
Light, Water, and Silence
I chartered the Staelan Boat for a photography expedition focused on coastal textures and light transitions. At Crystal Rock just before dawn, the water held a mercury sheen—perfect for long exposures. The crew adjusted wake and position so subtly I barely noticed the repositioning until the framing was ideal. Later, near Komodo Island, I shot the ridge lines at golden hour from the bow, the dry savannah folding into volcanic contours. The three-cabin layout meant minimal footfall; my assistant and I had space to process images without noise. The galley served delicate spiced broths after sunset shoots—small comforts that mattered. My only note: a dedicated 220V outlet in the cabin would have eased battery turnover. But that’s nitpicking. The Staelan Boat doesn’t perform luxury; it assumes it. No announcements, no fuss—just a chilled cloth after a humid hike, or a lens cloth placed beside my coffee each morning.
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