Meet the team behind Labuan Bajo Luxury
The People

Meet the Team Behind Your Experience

A small group of locals, mariners, naturalists and chefs who together turn Komodo into the kind of trip people repeat.

Ahmad Rifai — Director of Luxury Experiences
Director's Letter

Every itinerary starts with a question — what would make this unforgettable for you? Everything else follows from that answer.

Ahmad Rifai
Director of Luxury Experiences

15+ years curating bespoke Komodo expeditions. Deep local knowledge, an obsession with the details guests don't see — and the calm to handle the few things that go sideways.

Operations Marine Guest Relations Naturalist Culinary Photography

The Roster

Specialists across the journey — from harbour to anchor to plate.

Captain Bagas Pratama — Master Mariner
Captain Bagas Pratama
Master Mariner
20 years navigating the Flores Sea
Sari Dewi Utami — Head of Guest Relations
Sari Dewi Utami
Head of Guest Relations
First inquiry to fond farewell
Dr Reza Mahendra — Wildlife & Marine Naturalist
Dr Reza Mahendra
Wildlife & Marine Naturalist
Marine biologist & dragon guide
Chef Hendri Santoso — Executive Chef
Chef Hendri Santoso
Executive Chef
Indonesian heritage, fine-dining technique
Andi Kurniawan — Underwater Photography
Andi Kurniawan
Underwater Photography
Nat-Geo-featured marine photographer
What We Hire For

Values Above Credentials

Value

Local-First

We hire Komodo-native team members first — the captains, naturalists and guides who grew up on these waters.

Value

Detail-Obsessed

It's the small things — cold towels at the right moment, the right tide for the right site — that we sweat over.

Value

Quietly Exceptional

No theatre, no upselling. Just calm, consistent service that makes the trip feel effortless from start to finish.

Careers

Join Our Team

We're always interested in meeting locals who love this region as much as we do — captains, naturalists, chefs, photographers, hospitality leads.

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Plan Your Trip With Us

Tell us your dates and priorities — the team will design the route, vessel and rhythm around them.

Last updated: May 2026