Journal · Komodo National Park
Field notes on sailing Komodo — what the sites are actually like, what the rules are, and what the brochures leave out.
Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 8 min read
Short answer. Komodo is the shorter, more accessible, more varied land-and-sea trip: dragons, the Padar ridge, Pink Beach and mantas, an hour’s flight from…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 8 min read
Short answer. Rangko Cave, Seraya, Sabolo and Bidadari are the day-four additions on the Catnazse four-day itinerary. None of them appear on the three-day…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 9 min read
Short answer. Taka Makassar is a tide-dependent sandbar visited around 16:30 on day two, right after the manta stop. Kalong Island is the day-one…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 9 min read
Short answer. The Catnazse itinerary goes to Komodo Island for the ranger-guided dragon trek at around 11:30 on day two. Rinca — the Loh…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 9 min read
Short answer. Pink Beach — Pantai Merah — gets its colour from crushed red organ-pipe coral mixed into white sand. Catnazse arrives around 09:00…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 9 min read
Short answer. Manta rays are seen at Karang Makassar year-round, so visibility and current — not season — decide your day. On the Catnazse…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 9 min read
Short answer. Catnazse starts the Padar trek at 06:00 on day two. It is a stepped climb, not a technical one — most guests…
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Sailing & Charters
31 July 2026 · 10 min read
Short answer. Komodo National Park fees are not included in any Catnazse cruise price and are paid per person on top of the fare.…
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Sailing & Charters
9 July 2026 · 7 min read
For honeymooners or couples seeking a romantic escape, a private yacht charter in Raja Ampat offers an opportunity for intimacy amidst spectacular marine biodiversity.…
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Sailing & Charters
9 July 2026 · 7 min read
Choosing between a private liveaboard charter and a shared cabin experience in Raja Ampat hinges on budget, desire for customisation, and group size. Private…
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