About Majik Cruise
We keep Majik Cruise trimmed just right when punching into the Savu Sea swell after leaving Labuan Bajo. At 42 metres, she’s stiff in the chop but doesn’t slam—her 2022 hull lines cut cleanly, and we’ve tuned the ballast so she doesn’t roll at anchor. That matters when you’re catching first light on Padar, where we position her on the lee side to avoid the tidal wash from Loh Liang. Our crew of eight knows these tides like their own pulse. We’ve timed breakfast so you’re on deck with coffee just as the sun crests the caldera rim.
The single cabin is aft, set well clear of engine noise, with direct deck access and a view across the stern’s wake. It’s designed for uninterrupted re-entry after night dives at TKP, where we anchor late if guests want to photograph the bioluminescence. There’s no porthole—you get a full-height insulated window with blackout roller, air temp held at 21°C, and a private ensuite with pressure-flush head. We don’t do shared cabins on Majik, so your gear stays laid out, and dive kits dry in the dedicated prep zone.
Day two runs tight: Padar at dawn, then a 45-minute cruise to Komodo Island. We coordinate with rangers via VHF to stagger the dragon walk groups—less crowd, better sightings. After lunch under the awning on the upper deck, we shift to Pink Beach by 14:30. The sand’s hue is most visible mid-afternoon when the sun’s high, so we time it right. Snorkeling here is shallow, but we bring chilled towels and fresh papaya slices right to the water’s edge. Then it’s a drift float along the current at Manta Point, where our spotter stands bow-up to signal clean entries away from surface traffic.
On day three, we push early to Taka Makassar. It’s a sandbar that emerges at low tide—perfect for breakfast ashore if the current’s slack. We’ve mapped the safe channel in with GPS waypoints from three dry seasons’ worth of soundings. From there, Kanawa’s coral shelves draw reef sharks and blue tang in schools. We anchor on the west side, where the slope stays above 30 metres and visibility clears after morning swell. Our guide carries a slate to note species seen—guests get a copy before disembarking.
Majik Cruise was built for this run. She doesn’t chase Misool or Cenderawasih—that’s days off our routing. We focus on Komodo’s core: currents, dragons, and coral resilience. The dining table is teak, set for eight max, and all meals use seafood landed same-day from Bajo fishers. No frozen stock. Our galley runs on induction, so rice is always exact, and sauces don’t break in the heat. You won’t find wine lists or mixologists—just cold Bintang, local coffee, and the quiet hum of a well-run operation.
