Senada Phinisi
Senada Phinisi
A beach stop where the group splits by comfort
Updated 26 October 2026
A Pink Beach Komodo swim stop for families comes on day 2 of the Senada Phinisi route, after Padar and breakfast. With the reef near the shore and a mild current, the group sorts itself by comfort into swimmers, snorkellers and sand-sitters.
What the beach is
Pink Beach is a beach with a reef at the edge. The pink in the sand comes from fragments of red coral mixed through it. The snorkelling is close to the shore, so the swim starts a few strokes from the sand.
The stop is easy. Depth runs from 1 to 8 metres, shallow here and deeper there. With a mild current, any swimmer who can float in a life jacket is fine. A snorkel here takes 45 to 90 minutes.
On day 2 of the 2-day and 3-day routes the stop comes after the Padar walk and breakfast. Lunch follows on the boat, then the sail to Taka Makassar.
July and August are its crowded months. The captain and the guide choose the hour on the day.
- Best window
- morning
- Time ashore / in water
- 45–90 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Depth
- 1–8 m
- Current
- mild
- Tide
- Not tide-dependent
- Busiest months
- July, August
What it is not: colour depends on light and tide: the sand is pale pink, not bright pink
Swimming and snorkelling in the shallows
Close to the shore, the reef is a good first snorkel for a nervous swimmer. The shallows are for those who want to put the face in the water and look, and the deeper edge is for those who want more. Snorkel gear and life jackets are supplied, and the guide shows the group how to use them before anyone goes in.
Swim in pairs and pass the gear along when the numbers are short. A child who has never snorkelled can hold an adult's hand, and an adult who has never snorkelled can hold the child's.
We promise nothing about what the reef shows. Currents and visibility are decided on the day, and the sea decides, then the captain.
Photo taken on a Komodo Explorer trip · 12 photos
Families and the tender
The boat carries a tender speedboat with a Yamaha 40 HP engine, and the crew decides how the group goes ashore. On a stop like this, the group goes in turns: the first load to the sand, the second after it.
Take turns in the canoe, too. The canoe is on board, and a stop with calm shallows is the place for a child to paddle with a parent beside it.
The group arrives together, and each person then chooses: the water, the sand, a book, or a nap on the deck. The parents who want a swim and the grandparents who want the shade can both have what they want, because the boat is always a few strokes away.
The colour of the sand, and when it shows
Expect pale pink sand, not a bright pink. Light and tide change the colour, which means a photo from one hour will not match a photo from the next.
This is a morning stop on day 2 because mornings bring calmer water and softer light. A frame taken from the air on an open trip in Komodo shows the pink sand beside blue water. It is atmosphere and not a promise of what your group will see.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a towel. Do not take the coral, and do not bring pink sand home.
If the sand looks paler than the picture, the light is the reason, and the swim is just as good.
FAQ
Is Pink Beach good for children?
Yes. For a child's first swim it is gentle: shallow water, a mild current, and the reef a short way off the shore. Children wear life jackets and a parent swims beside them. Currents and visibility are decided on the day, and the guide tells the group where to go in.
Is the sand really pink?
Pale pink, not bright pink. The tint is red coral crushed into the sand, and light and tide decide how strong it looks. The mornings give the softest light.
Can we swim at Pink Beach?
Yes. Swimming and snorkelling are what this stop is for, on a reef near the shore in a mild current. Snorkel gear and life jackets are supplied. The guide decides on the day where the group goes in.
Is there shade?
On the beach the shade is thin, so bring a hat. The boat is a few strokes away, with shade on the sundeck and in the indoor dining area. Those who want to rest go back and the rest swim on.
Check availability for Senada Phinisi
Senada Phinisi is booked through PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia. We confirm your cabins, take the payment and arrange the pickup. The boat sails with its own crew of 7.