
West Flores
Komodo National Park
Rangers lead you to the dragons on Rinca, then Padar at first light and mantas at Manta Point.
The Komodo 3-day tripLiveaboard expeditions · Labuan Bajo to Maumere
Liveaboard voyages by traditional phinisi, from the dragons of Komodo National Park to the tri-coloured crater lakes of Kelimutu.

The Flores expedition
Most voyages from Labuan Bajo turn back after three days. Ours keep going east, the whole length of Flores, to Maumere.
Volcanic peaks give way to quiet atolls, the coastal Bajo to the Lio of the highlands. Depth over distance, with time for an unmapped sandbar.
Signature experiences
From Labuan Bajo to Maumere, each day brings a new geography, a new ecosystem and a new story.
Why sail with us
Routes planned around tides and migrations, by captains who know when Padar is quiet. Built for couples and small private groups.

Your vessel
A two-masted wooden schooner built by the Bugis of South Sulawesi, to modern standards of safety and comfort. Never a party boat.
Comfortable bedding and an ensuite bathroom with a hot shower in every cabin.
Open and shaded decks, sundecks with beanbags, and space to dine outdoors.
Fresh local ingredients, from ikan bakar to familiar Western dishes, with dietary needs met on notice.
GPS and sonar, satellite phone and radio, life rafts, life jackets and first-aid kits.
Quality snorkelling gear, stand-up paddleboards and sea kayaks for calm anchorages.
Itineraries
A private expedition on our own phinisi, or a seat on a shared open trip. Custom durations and private charters on request.
Planning & booking
The primary sailing season runs from April to November, when seas are calm and skies clear. From first message to first anchorage:
FAQ
The questions we hear most, answered plainly. The full list lives on our FAQ page.
Reserve your cabin
The islands of the Flores Sea are waiting. Send your dates and we will shape an itinerary around them.
Plan your voyageor write to [email protected]