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Sail a classic wooden pinisi through Komodo National Park on a 3-day voyage that combines snorkeling with short hikes, wildlife encounters, and island beaches. Expect comfortable cabins, park rangers on Komodo Island, and clear water swims at Manta Point and Pink Beach.
Sail a classic wooden pinisi through Komodo National Park on a 3-day voyage that combines snorkeling with short hikes, wildlife encounters, and island beaches. Expect comfortable cabins, park rangers on Komodo Island, and clear water swims at Manta Point and Pink Beach.
Morning light slices across the bow as the pinisi slides away from Labuan Bajo harbor. Salt air and teak underfoot set the tempo: slow, precise, and purposeful. Over three days you’ll trade the town’s palm-lined shore for a route through Komodo National Park—climbing Padar’s stone steps for a sunrise that separates three differently colored beaches, snorkeling from Pink Beach’s coral-sand shallows, and drifting near mantas at Manta Point.
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Operated by CAN Tours · Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara
Morning light slices across the bow as the pinisi slides away from Labuan Bajo harbor. Salt air and teak underfoot set the tempo: slow, precise, and purposeful. Over three days you’ll trade the town’s palm-lined shore for a route through Komodo National Park—climbing Padar’s stone steps for a sunrise that separates three differently colored beaches, snorkeling from Pink Beach’s coral-sand shallows, and drifting near mantas at Manta Point.
This stretch of the Lesser Sunda Islands sits on complex volcanic geology; volcanic ridges and uplifted reefs create steep headlands and sheltered bays. The Komodo archipelago is internationally significant—established as a park in 1980 and a UNESCO site for its endemic Komodo dragons and rich marine biodiversity. Local Bajau and Flores communities still fish and boat here, and crews aboard traditional pinisi vessels marry modern safety with wooden-boat craft.
Practicality matters: cabins are comfortable but compact, days alternate between active swims and easy hikes, and the sea can be calm or choppy depending on the season. Expect daily briefings from experienced crew, park ranger-led walks on Komodo Island with strict safe-distance rules, and on-board meals timed around snorkeling stops. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a reliable mask, and a small dry bag for valuables. Timing your trip during the drier months (April–November) improves visibility for snorkeling and chances to see mantas.
By the final morning on Siaba Island you’ll understand why this cruise balances spectacle with simple logistics—salt, stairs, and a slow-moving horizon that keeps the itinerary human-scaled and unforgettable.
Visits to Komodo Island are led by park rangers; stay with the group, keep a safe distance, and follow ranger instructions—do not approach or feed the animals.
You should be comfortable in the water and able to swim; guides assist snorkelers and provide basic briefing, but basic snorkeling skills are required.
Yes—routes and stops may shift for safety if seas are rough or visibility is poor; operators typically refund or reschedule when cancellations occur per policy.
Meals listed in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and Komodo National Park entrance fees are included—confirm details at booking.
CAN Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slices across the bow as the pinisi slides away from Labuan Bajo harbor. Salt air and teak underfoot set the tempo: slow, precise, and purposeful. Over three days you’ll trade the town’s palm-lined shore for a route through Komodo National Park—climbing Padar’s stone steps for a sunrise that separates three differently colored beaches, snorkeling from Pink Beach’s coral-sand shallows, and drifting near mantas at Manta Point.
Morning light slices across the bow as the pinisi slides away from Labuan Bajo harbor. Salt air and teak underfoot set the tempo: slow, precise, and purposeful. Over three days you’ll trade the town’s palm-lined shore for a route through Komodo National Park—climbing Padar’s stone steps for a sunrise that separates three differently colored beaches, snorkeling from Pink Beach’s coral-sand shallows, and drifting near mantas at Manta Point.
This stretch of the Lesser Sunda Islands sits on complex volcanic geology; volcanic ridges and uplifted reefs create steep headlands and sheltered bays. The Komodo archipelago is internationally significant—established as a park in 1980 and a UNESCO site for its endemic Komodo dragons and rich marine biodiversity. Local Bajau and Flores communities still fish and boat here, and crews aboard traditional pinisi vessels marry modern safety with wooden-boat craft.
Practicality matters: cabins are comfortable but compact, days alternate between active swims and easy hikes, and the sea can be calm or choppy depending on the season. Expect daily briefings from experienced crew, park ranger-led walks on Komodo Island with strict safe-distance rules, and on-board meals timed around snorkeling stops. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a reliable mask, and a small dry bag for valuables. Timing your trip during the drier months (April–November) improves visibility for snorkeling and chances to see mantas.
By the final morning on Siaba Island you’ll understand why this cruise balances spectacle with simple logistics—salt, stairs, and a slow-moving horizon that keeps the itinerary human-scaled and unforgettable.