About Behike
We keep her steady through the shallow run into Sebayur at first light—just enough water beneath the keel, and the crew knows every rock. The Behike, at 15 metres, isn’t the longest vessel here, but she’s built right: wide in the beam, balanced for the chop between Komodo and Rinca. That stability matters when you’re coming back from a dragon walk, tired and covered in red dust, and want a clean, dry step onto the deck. We don’t rush. We ease into anchorages like Kalong at dusk, where the sky fills with fruit bats and the boat stays put, no swing, no drift.
Our guests stay in one of four cabins: two master cabins with private balconies, and two deluxe configurations below. Each has individually controlled AC, solid teak joinery, and ensuite bathrooms with real water pressure—no bucket showers here. The Master Panoramic Balcony faces west, so you wake to sun over Padar’s peaks and can watch the light hit the hills from your lounger. We keep noise down between decks with extra insulation, because a good night’s sleep before the current at Manta Point is non-negotiable.
On a standard 3-day trip, we pick up guests in Labuan Bajo by noon. First stop is Menjerite—small island, white sand spit, good snorkel right off the beach. We time it for late afternoon so the light’s flat and golden, perfect for photos. After dinner, we shift anchor to Kelor by moonlight. Day two starts early: Padar at sunrise, hike the switchbacks to the top, then down to Komodo Island for the ranger-guided dragon walk. We pack lunch and head straight to Pink Beach—half an hour’s sail, but we go slow through the channel to avoid the swell. After lunch, we drift at Manta Point, letting the current bring the mantas in close. No motors running. Just fins and silence.
Day three is Taka Makassar—shallow sandbar, water like glass. We beach the dinghy and set up shade. Kids paddle, adults float. Then Kanawa, where the coral starts just below the surface and the reef slope drops off sharply. Snorkelers stay out till their fingers prune. We return to Labuan Bajo by 5 PM, fuelled up and cleaned down. The crew checks every line and hatch before docking. It’s routine, but it’s what keeps the Behike ready for the next group.
We don’t push for Raja Ampat—this boat is built for Komodo. The currents, the anchorages, the turnaround times—all tuned for the park’s rhythm. We’ve run trips through the Sape Strait in monsoon season, and the Behike held course when others turned back. That’s not bragging. It’s just knowing your hull, your engine, your crew. We’ve got twin 315 HP Mitsubishi diesels—plenty of power for a 15-metre, and they idle clean. No smoke, no stutter. When the wind’s against the tide at Loh Liang, we don’t fight it. We wait, then go.
