BOAT SPECS
Kurabesi Explorer combines a traditional atmosphere with modern conveniences. Our unique vessel is designed and built with sustainable tourism, conservation and social activities in mind.
Kurabesi Explorer is fully owned by Indonesian professionals, and was build with a spirit to promote nature conservation, local culture and community empowerment, with emphasis on east Indonesia regions of Papua, Maluku and Ternate.

Kurabesi Explorer is a classic 28m wooden Phinisi Schooner, built with ironwood and beautiful teakwood cabins and furniture that give the vessel a warm, comfortable atmosphere. She takes up to 14 passengers for cruising trips, or 12 people for dive trips. Each of her cabins are equipped with air-conditioning and bathrooms, outfitted with hot water and flush toilets. Although she was built in a traditional Phinisi style, Kurabesi Explorer is a modern vessel and out in the wave since 2015. She is a new diving and cruising boat, fitted out with comfort in mind.
CABINS
Total 6 guest cabins; 2 cabins with double beds and 4 with bunkbeds max 14 guest for cruising, and 12 guest for diving trip.
5 cabins on the lower deck and 1 cabin on the main deck.
Each cabin has a private bathroom with hot water, flush toilet and shower; individually controlled air conditioning; changed towels, bed sheets and covers; reading lights; and storage area and cabinets.
FACILITIES
Camera room / Office in the main deck
Lounge with mini library and reading nook on the main deck
Minibar and chef’s galley on the main deck
Diving & research platform at rear of the main deck
The semi-outdoor dining area on the upper deck
Bridge and navigation room is located on the upper deck
Sun deck features an open space for meetings, outdoor dining and enjoy the tropical skies
HOSPITALITY SERVICES
All crew are AT YOUR SERVICE anytime you are on board
Transfer airport-boat services
Unlimited tea & coffee making facilities, as well as mineral water
Food and snacks, with vegetarian choices available by request
We provide buffet breakfast, lunches, dinner
Bar service includes soft drinks, international wine selection, cold beer, and international spirits on sale
Our laundry service is available by request with affordable rates
SAFETY & COMFORT
Safety is our top priority.
Our boat is comply with global marine distress safety standard (GMDSS) and completed with newest equipment requirement: transponder beacon, EPIRB, SART and marine radio
Life raft and life jackets for 30 person are available and well-inspected. Fire extinguisher ready almost in every spaces
We use modern technology of navigation
Inmarsat satellite phone and iHub for emergency internet access
Complete first aid kit & oxygen kit
Our emergency plan and safety procedures are up-to-date

SPORT & EXCURSION FACILITIES
Certified cruise director / dive guide
2 units 7 meter fibre tender (dinghy) with 40 HP engine
Bauer Mariner 200 air compressor (NITROX not available)
30 x 80 Aluminum K-Valve/Din/Yoke tanks
Dive gear (available for rental)
Weights & belt
13” Kayak (family size) 2 pcs available
9” inflatable stand up paddle board (SUP)
Snorkeling & floaties
Binocular for bird-watching
Barbecue equipment and outdoor camping equipment
RESEARCH FACILITIES
UAV/Drone for forest monitoring and aerial pictures
Reef check tool kit
Projector and screen
Sound system
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CREW & MANAGEMENT
Cruise Manager/ Dive Guide
Tour Leader
Captain
Cooks
Mechanics
Speedboat drivers
Housekeeper
Deckhand
SHIP SPECS & TECHNICAL DATA
SHIP NAME :
KLM KURABESI EXPLORER
FLAG / REGISTRATION :
INDONESIA
ANCHORAGE :
MANOKWARI & RAJA AMPAT
SHIPYARD :
TANAH BERU, SOUTH SULAWESI
CONSTRUCTION :
2014
LENGTH OVERALL :
30,00 METER
BEAM :
7.00 METER
GROSS TONNAGE :
90 GT
SAIL SYSTEM :
2-MAST-PHINISI
WATERMAKER :
3,000 LITER DRINKING WATER
DIESEL TANK :
6,000 LITER
MAIN ENGINE :
MITSUBISHI, 8 CYLINDER, 330 HP DIESEL
ELECTRICITY :
60 KVA & 40K VA (220V/12V)
SPEED BOATS/DINGHY :
7m FIBERGLASS & 40HP ENGINE (2 units)
NAVIGATION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT :
GPS MAP GARMIN, ECHO SOUNDER, GARMIN RADAR HD18,
RADIO ICOM HF MARINE, RADIO ICOM SSB, INMARSAT SATPHONE