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Pink Beach, Komodo: the midday swim from a private phinisi
Updated 23 October 2026
Pink Beach snorkeling is a 45 to 90 minute swim over reef close to the shore, and it falls on day 2 of the Thalassa 3D2N. The sand is pale pink from red coral fragments, and the shade depends on light and tide. Some route cards call the stop Long Beach.
Red coral in pale sand, and the days it looks white
Pink Beach is pale pink, not bright pink, and on some days it looks nearly white. The tint comes from fragments of red coral mixed into the sand, and the light and the tide decide how much of it shows. A guest who arrives expecting a rose-colored postcard will see something quieter, and better.
On the Thalassa 3D2N the beach comes on day 2, after the Padar climb and the Komodo walk. On the 2D1N it follows Padar directly. Some route cards name it Long Beach, for the snorkeling and paddle boarding stop, so if you see that name it is the same place.
Both Thalassa boats anchor off the beach and run guests in by tender. The sail between the stops is the slow part of the day, and the beach is where it ends in water.
- 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 snorkeling from the tender
Plan on 45 to 90 minutes in the water. The reef sits close to the shore, with depths from about 1 to 8 meters, and the current is mild. That makes it a stop for every swimmer in the group, from a child in a life jacket to someone who dives for a living.
Snorkeling gear is free to use on both boats, and each carries a canoe and 2 SUP boards. Guests who prefer to stay dry can paddle along the shore instead, or lie on the sand with a hat.
At midday the water is warm, the light is high and the reef is at its clearest. Lunch on board follows when everyone is back on the tender.
Photo supplied by the boats' owner · 12 photos
Morning water and softer light
The earlier you reach the beach, the calmer the water and the softer the light, so a morning stop is the best case. On the 3D2N the order of the day puts Pink Beach after the Komodo walk, which makes it a late-morning or midday stop. The captain moves the order when the tide or the wind asks for it, and that decision belongs to the captain on the day.
Crowds follow the calendar. July and August are the busy months, and the beach is quieter in the shoulder months of May, June and October. A private charter lets you pick the month. An open trip on Thalassa 1 follows the dated list.
The sand is soft and the reef starts close to it, so walk in with water shoes if you have them. Reef-safe sunscreen goes on before the tender, not on the beach.
Mask, hat and a dry bag for the tender
Pack a mask you have already tested, a hat, reef-safe sunscreen and a dry bag for the tender ride. Fins are welcome, and the boat carries snorkeling gear for anyone who left theirs at home.
Pink Beach does not promise wildlife. You will see reef fish and coral, and the water is clear on a good day, but nothing here is a scheduled sighting. It is also not a long beach holiday, because the stop is 45 to 90 minutes and the day moves on.
Park entry is paid per person per day: IDR 250,000 for foreign visitors and IDR 50,000 for Indonesian citizens on weekdays, with IDR 75,000 at weekends. Snorkeling has no separate park levy. Komodo National Park tickets and ranger fees are never part of the fare.
FAQ
How long is the Pink Beach stop?
Allow 45 to 90 minutes. The reef sits close to the shore, so most of that time is in the water, and the tender takes you back to the boat for lunch. The captain sets the length on the day, depending on tide, wind and how the rest of day 2 is running.
Where does Pink Beach fall in the 3D2N?
It falls on day 2, after the Padar climb and the Komodo walk and before Taka Makassar or Manta Point. On the 2D1N it comes straight after Padar on day 2. Some route cards call it Long Beach, so that name does not mean a different stop.
Is the sand really pink?
It is pale pink, and on some days it looks white. Fragments of red coral give the tint, and the light and the tide decide how strong it looks. The beach is better known for its reef than for its color, and the reef is close to the shore.
Are park fees included for Pink Beach?
No. Entry to the park costs IDR 250,000 a day for each foreign visitor, IDR 50,000 for Indonesian citizens on weekdays and IDR 75,000 at weekends. Snorkeling needs no separate park levy. Komodo National Park tickets and ranger fees are never part of the fare.
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Thalassa is published and booked by PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia, a booking partner for Thalassa 1 and Thalassa 2. The boats belong to their owner.