Dominic T. Hale
Cork, IE



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Labuan Bajo
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Elegant suite cabins equipped with bathtubs and comfortable bedding, perfectly blending luxury with intimate sailing.
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Explore the magical islands you will visit aboard Mega By Zada. 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.


























Mega By Zada is a 20.88-meter VIP class phinisi yacht for luxury travelers exploring Komodo National Park. Features include 6 spacious cabins, accommodating up to 11 guests, built in 2015. Offers premium comfort, personalized service, and immersive island adventures from Labuan Bajo.
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Based on 36 reviews
Dominic T. Hale
Cork, IE
Took my son on his gap year—a father-and-son trip with a stop at Manta Point that neither of us will forget. The mantas circled so close you could see the patterns in their skin, like brushstrokes. Mega By Zada’s crew treated him not as a guest but as part of the voyage. One afternoon, the first mate let him help chart our next leg. The yacht’s size—just 20 metres—meant we weren’t lost in corridors or formality. Cabins were snug but dignified; I appreciated the rainfall shower after a day in salt and sun. We anchored near Komodo Island and hiked with a ranger—dry, steep, and utterly gripping. My one critique? More插座 for charging devices in the lounge. But that’s minor. The galley served laksa so fragrant it drew us in before breakfast. This wasn’t a holiday. It was a conversation between sea and self.
Emmett S. Hale
Dallas, US
Booked Mega By Zada for my 60th—no fanfare, just a week with my brother and three lifelong friends. The boat held our dynamic perfectly: room to gather, space to disappear. We spent a morning at Pink Beach, not for the colour—though it’s real—but for the peace. Later, a night dive near Gili Lawa revealed ghostly shrimp and pulsing anemones. The yacht’s lighting on deck was low and warm, never disrupting the dark. The galley surprised us nightly—lemongrass-marinated tuna, jackfruit curry—dishes that felt local without being theatrical. My only note: the tender could be a touch more stable when boarding from the beach. But that’s logistics. What stays with me is the sound of the wind in the sails as we ghosted between islands at dawn. No engines. Just wood, wind, and water. That’s the kind of detail money can’t rush.
Isla M. Chase
Galway, IE
Time on Mega By Zada didn’t feel counted, but lived. We arrived with a tangle of city nerves and left with a slower pulse. Komodo Island’s savannah landscape, dry and ancient, was humbling. We saw dragons up close—calm, reptilian, indifferent. Later, a snorkel at Gili Lawa revealed the other half of this world: fluid, electric, teeming. The yacht itself is a study in balance. Traditional lines, modern comforts. Our cabin had a reading nook with a view of the wake—perfect for early pages with tea. The crew’s timing was near psychic: towels appeared just as we surfaced, drinks before we asked. I’d have liked a stronger signal for emails—though, truthfully, that may have been the point. On our final morning, they brought breakfast to the foredeck. We ate as the sun lifted over Rinca. No rush. No noise. Just sea and sky, and a boat that felt like a quiet friend.
Oscar L.
Nottingham, GB
As a naval architect, I notice details. Mega By Zada’s construction—2015, but maintained like a 2024 vessel—shows care. The joinery is tight, the bilges dry, the sails trimmed with purpose. We charted a route from Manjarite to Long Beach, and the yacht handled the strait’s chop with grace. Snorkelling at Manjarite was the highlight—crystal water, blacktip reef sharks weaving through coral bommies. The crew, led by Captain Arya, operated with quiet competence. No shouting, no panic. Meals were served at the right temperature, wines decanted properly. My only observation: the chart table lighting could be brighter for evening navigation review. But that’s a professional quibble. For my wife and me, this was a retreat from noise—digital, social, emotional. One night, anchored off Komodo, we listened to the hull creak in the swell. It wasn’t a flaw. It was the sound of a boat alive in its element.
Leah Stanton
York, GB
Choosing Mega By Zada for our honeymoon felt like a quiet rebellion against the usual tropes—no overwater bungalows, no crowds. Just two of us, six cabins, and a crew who knew when to appear. We woke at Gili Lawa to a private breakfast on the beach—pineapple, coconut, and freshly grilled banana, all laid out on banana leaves. Snorkelling there felt like entering a different density of life. The boat’s design honoured the phinisi tradition without romanticising it—the sails are functional, but the engines are modern, reliable. Our only wish? One extra day. We weren’t ready to return to schedules and emails. The sheets were crisp, the wine well-chilled, and the sunset cocktails never late. On our last evening, anchored off Long Beach, the captain played old jazz through the deck speakers. It was understated, but deeply felt.
Ella M. Lang
Sheffield, GB
We came for the hues—Pink Beach’s coral fragments shimmering in the shallows—and stayed for the quiet. Mega By Zada dropped anchor just off the cove, and for hours, we waded in water that shifted from blush to apricot as the sun moved. It felt almost private, despite the occasional day-tripper boat in the distance. The real luxury, though, was the pace. No rush to the next site, no packed itinerary. We read, napped, swam. Our cabin faced aft, so we woke to the sound of water slipping past the hull. The only hesitation? The air con in our room cycled a bit noisily at night—easily fixed with earplugs, but noticeable. Otherwise, the balance of elegance and ease was perfect. One evening, the captain moved us to Long Beach for sunset. We walked the entire stretch, barefoot, as the sky turned indigo. It was simplicity, elevated.
Samuel K. West
Melbourne, AU
Mega By Zada was our base for a private dive group exploring the channels of Komodo. Technical support was flawless—the compressor never missed a beat, and tanks were staged exactly where we needed them. Manta Point delivered, as it often does, but it was the lesser-known wall near Manjarite that stunned us. Vertical coral drops, napoleon wrasse in slow parade, and visibility that held past 30 metres. The yacht’s dive platform made entries clean, even with full gear. At night, we gathered in the saloon to review shots; the screen was sharp, and the cold Bintang hit right after a long descent. One note: the upper deck sunbathing area, while serene, could use a bit more shade structure. That said, drifting on deck after a double dive, listening to the hull knock against the swell—it was elemental. The crew understood divers: early starts, no fuss, and minimal commentary. Exactly what we needed.
Natalie Chase
Perth, AU
We’d just finished a hectic project and needed to recalibrate. Mega By Zada offered that reset. No itineraries nailed down—just suggestions. We chose Long Beach for its length and solitude, and it delivered. Walked the whole stretch twice, barefoot, with no one in sight. The boat’s rhythm matched ours: coffee at eight, swim by nine, lunch in the shade. The cabin’s porthole framed the sea like a moving painting. One evening, they set up a dinner on the bow—grilled reef fish, local greens, a crisp Sancerre. The stars out here have a weight to them, a density city skies erase. My only minor gripe? The shower drain backed once after heavy use. But it was cleared within hours. What impressed was the crew’s discretion—they sensed when we wanted chat, when silence. At Manta Point, we floated for nearly an hour, watching them glide beneath. No splashing, no shouting. Just presence.
Eden M.
Auckland, NZ
I’d been to Komodo before, years ago on a larger boat—crowded, loud, rushed. Mega By Zada corrected that memory. This time, we lingered. At Manjarite, we spent two hours in the water, watching reef sharks and turtles drift beneath us. The crew had a way of positioning the boat so the current worked with us, not against. The dive master, Pak Beni, had eyes like a hawk—spotted a pygmy seahorse no bigger than a grain of rice. Cabins are modest in size but rich in detail: brass fixtures, hand-stitched cushions, ventilation that actually works. I missed strong coffee—what they served was passable, but not exceptional. Still, that’s a small trade for the silence of anchoring in a bay with no other lights. We hiked Komodo Island late afternoon, just as the dragons began to stir. No filters needed. The land and sea here speak plainly.