About Rascal
If you're looking for privacy without sacrificing space or style, Rascal makes sense – especially if you're travelling with a small group or as a couple wanting a tailored pace. At 30 metres long, she’s built for stability and flow, with decks that let you find your own corner whether you’re up for sunrise on Padar or unwinding after a swim at Manta Point. Her single-cabin layout means your party takes over the entire yacht, so there’s no shared corridor, no scheduling conflicts – just your rhythm through Komodo’s highlights.
You’ll start on Day 1 with arrival in Labuan Bajo, where the crew meets you and settles you aboard before heading to Menjerite Island. That first afternoon is about easing in – a short walk to the viewpoint, then a quiet sunset swim in the bay as the crew fires up dinner. The open-air dining deck is where meals come to life, with fresh tuna from local fishermen and tropical fruit cut just before serving. With no other cabins occupied, your time is yours – no need to coordinate with strangers or rush through dive gear prep.
Day 2 starts early with Padar Island. You’ll anchor overnight nearby, so you’re ready for the pre-dawn hike up to the ridge. From there, the fractured coastline fans out – five bays of shifting blues, best seen with the light still low. After breakfast back on board, you’ll move to Komodo Village for the ranger-led dragon walk. The trail here stays dry and dusty even in wet season, and your guide knows the likely sunning spots. Later, Pink Beach offers a chance to snorkel the edge of the coral slope, where parrotfish grind the reef into sand that gives the shore its hue.
Manta Point comes mid-afternoon, when currents bring in the plankton – and the mantas. You’ll snorkel from the support boat, positioned where the cleaning stations draw consistent visits. No guarantee, but this site has daily sightings in season. As dusk falls, you’ll head to Kalong Island, the tidal mangrove where thousands of fruit bats stream out at sunset. Rascal anchors in the channel, giving you a clear view without disturbing the roost.
Final morning, you’ll sail to Taka Makassar – a sandbar that emerges at low tide, ringed by water so shallow and clear it looks photoshopped. It’s a favourite for drone shots, but also for floating with your eyes in the water watching emerald wrasse dart between coral heads. Kanawa follows – a private island with a horseshoe bay where you can kayak or stand-up paddleboard along the edge. By early afternoon, you’ll be back in Labuan Bajo, timed for late check-in flights or a hotel stay if needed.
