THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE
Our Team — Meet the Experts Behind Komodo Yacht Charters
A dedicated team of maritime professionals, hospitality experts, and Komodo specialists committed to delivering Indonesia’s finest yacht charter experience.
Leadership Team
Ahmad Rizki Pratama
Chief Executive Officer
Founder and CEO with 15+ years in Indonesian luxury marine tourism. Former Director at Juara Holding Group. Harvard Business School alumni. Visionary behind the Komodo Yacht Charters brand and its expansion across eastern Indonesia.
Sarah Williams
Director of Charter Operations
British-born maritime operations specialist with 12 years managing luxury yacht charters across Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. Certified yacht master with expertise in fleet management, safety compliance, and crew training programs.
Muhammad Haris
Head Captain & Fleet Manager
Born in Labuan Bajo, Captain Haris has navigated Komodo waters for 20 years. Licensed master mariner with intimate knowledge of every anchorage, current, and reef in the archipelago. Oversees all fleet maintenance and captain training.
Nadia Ibrahim
Guest Experience Director
Former Aman Resorts concierge manager with a passion for creating extraordinary guest experiences. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Indonesian. Specializes in VIP and UHNW client relations, bespoke itinerary curation, and luxury hospitality standards.
David Jensen
Head of Marine Safety
Australian marine safety officer with 18 years of experience in commercial vessel certification and emergency response. Former Royal Australian Navy. Ensures all vessels exceed international safety standards and conducts regular crew training and safety drills.
Ratna Ayu Lestari
Head Chef & Culinary Director
Graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with a decade of experience at 5-star Indonesian resorts. Designs seasonal menus blending fresh local seafood with international fine dining. Coordinates the culinary programs across all charter vessels.
Onboard Specialists
PADI Dive Masters
Certified dive professionals with 1,000+ logged dives in Komodo waters. Expert knowledge of every dive site, current pattern, and marine species in the park.
Marine Biologists
On-call marine biologists available for expedition voyages. Enhance your snorkeling and diving with expert species identification, reef ecology talks, and conservation insights.
National Park Rangers
Licensed rangers from Komodo National Park authority accompany all island excursions. Essential for dragon trekking and ensuring compliance with park regulations.
Wellness Practitioners
Professional massage therapists and yoga instructors available for luxury cruises. Spa treatments, sunrise yoga sessions, and meditation programs designed for life at sea.
Our Commitment
Every member of the Komodo Yacht Charters team shares a commitment to three principles: delivering experiences that exceed expectations, maintaining the highest safety standards in Indonesian marine tourism, and contributing positively to the conservation of Komodo National Park and the wellbeing of local communities.
Our team is what makes a Komodo Yacht Charters voyage different from any other charter experience. It’s the captain who knows exactly where to anchor for the best sunset, the chef who remembers your favorite dish from day one and serves it again on your final evening, and the dive master who finds the pygmy seahorse that nobody else spots. These moments of expertise and care are what transform a good trip into an unforgettable one.
Meet Us in Person
Our team is ready to plan your perfect Komodo yacht charter experience.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Every member of the Komodo Yacht Charters team brings years of specialized experience in luxury maritime tourism, hospitality management, and Indonesian island navigation. Together, our 8-person leadership team oversees a growing operation that serves thousands of guests annually across more than 50 luxury vessels operating in Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat, and other select Indonesian waters.
As a division of the Juara Holding Group, our team benefits from the resources, infrastructure, and operational standards of a well-established Indonesian hospitality conglomerate. This corporate backing, combined with our team’s hands-on expertise, creates a unique advantage: the personal attention of a boutique operator with the reliability and scale of an established company. Our operational base in Labuan Bajo ensures that every vessel departure is managed with precision, while our marketing office in Denpasar, Bali, handles international bookings and guest communications across multiple time zones.
Industry Expertise You Can Trust
Our leadership team collectively holds certifications from PADI, the Indonesian Maritime Safety Authority, international hospitality management programs, and culinary institutions. This depth of professional qualification ensures that every aspect of your yacht charter experience — from marine safety protocols to fine dining at sea — meets the highest international standards. We regularly invest in continuing education and training for our entire crew, keeping our service delivery at the forefront of the luxury yacht charter industry in Indonesia.
What truly sets our team apart is the genuine passion each member brings to their role. Every team member chose this career path because of a deep love for the Indonesian archipelago, its marine biodiversity, and the transformative power of sailing through some of the world’s most pristine waters. This authentic enthusiasm is something our guests notice immediately and remember long after their voyage concludes. It’s the reason we’ve earned the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award four years running and maintain a guest return rate that leads the industry.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Every member of the Komodo Yacht Charters team shares a deep passion for marine conservation and sustainable tourism. Our crew undergoes regular training in marine ecology, first aid, and hospitality management to ensure the highest standards of service and safety. We partner with local conservation organizations to support coral reef restoration programs and responsible wildlife viewing practices throughout Komodo National Park.
Our shore-based operations team in Labuan Bajo manages logistics with precision, coordinating airport transfers, special dietary requirements, celebration arrangements, and equipment preparation well before each charter departure. This behind-the-scenes dedication ensures that every guest experience feels effortless and seamless from the moment of arrival in Flores until the final farewell. We take pride in maintaining the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the industry, allowing for truly personalized attention throughout your voyage.
From our captain and dive master to our chef and stewards, every crew member is selected not only for their professional qualifications but for their genuine warmth and dedication to guest satisfaction. We invite you to meet our team and experience the difference that passionate, experienced professionals make on every Komodo yacht charter voyage.