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Cameron Davies
🇺🇸San Jose, US
A Babymoon Anchored in Serenity
At 24 weeks, I needed calm—and the Cheng Ho offered it in spades. The Master Suite’s layout allowed for privacy, and the queen bed was firm enough to support my back. Each morning began with warm lemon water delivered without asking. We spent a quiet afternoon at Batu Bolong, where I floated at the edge of the reef, watching coral trout dart through the current. The crew learned my preference for ginger tea and had it ready after each outing. One evening, anchored off Nusa Kode, the captain arranged a private beach dinner—lanterns in the sand, grilled lobster, and a playlist I’d curated. It felt deeply personal. Padar Island was a stretch, but worth it; we took it slow, pausing every few minutes to breathe. The only flaw: the lower deck can get warm by midday, even with fans. But evenings cooled quickly, and sleeping with the porthole open to the sound of waves was dreamlike. This wasn’t escape. It was sanctuary.
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Oliver Norris
🇺🇰Newcastle, UK
Cheng Ho: Tradition with Purpose
As part of a dive group documenting coral regeneration, Cheng Ho was our base. The itinerary included daily stops at Batu Bolong and Castle Rock — both critical sites. The dive team knew the currents like their own breath. We deployed time-lapse cameras at Loh Liang’s reef edge, and the crew helped us track tidal windows. The Standard Cabin was functional, though the ensuite felt a touch cramped for taller guests. But the linens were high-thread-count, and blackout curtains ensured deep rest. Evenings were for data review and quiet conversation. One afternoon, we were rerouted to Taka Makassar due to sudden squalls — a wise call by the captain. The storm passed quickly, leaving glassy water perfect for night snorkelling. Cheng Ho isn’t about luxury for luxury’s sake; it’s a working vessel refined by decades at sea. I’d return in a heartbeat.
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Sota V. Sasaki
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
ビジネスチームとの静かな解放
クライアントとの信頼構築を目的に、Cheng Hoで3泊4日のcorporate retreatを手配。Nusa Kodeの静けさの中で、朝のミーティングは甲板で行い、午後は自由時間。Crystal Rockでのダイビングはチーム全員が初めてだったが、ガイドの説明が丁寧で安心。船内は和のテイストとモダンなインテリアが融合しており、和室風のラウンジで日本茶を飲みながら戦略を練る時間は、オフィスとは比べものにならない集中力をもたらした。Standard Cabinも十分なプライバシーがあり、睡眠の質もgood。ただ、夜の発電機の音が少し気になった。でもそれさえも、海のリズムの一部のように感じられた。Loh Liang上陸も自然観察に最適で、モニターの解説がとても勉強になった。
50 anos celebrados com natureza e classe
Meu aniversário de 50 foi planejado com cuidado – queria algo íntimo, mas impactante. O Cheng Ho foi a escolha certa. Reservei a Master Suite e convidei minha esposa e dois melhores amigos. O itinerário passou por Long Beach, onde montaram uma mesa à beira-mar com champanhe e ostras. Em Kalong Island, o espetáculo dos morcegos ao pôr do sol foi cinematográfico – o drone shot depois mostrou como é grandioso. A comida foi impecável: ceviche de peixe local, risoto de lula, sobremesas artesanais. O único ponto: o som no deck à noite era baixo demais para música – mas ajustaram quando pedimos. Um celebration verdadeiramente memorável, com o nível de detalhe que só o luxo discreto oferece.
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Ffion Maddocks
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Petualangan Keluarga di Timur
Keluarga besar kami — 8 orang, termasuk nenek — naik Cheng Ho selama 5 hari. Awalnya khawatir soal comfort, tapi ternyata sangat manageable. Nenek diberi cabin dekat main deck, dan crew bantu dia naik turun dengan sangat respectful. Kita visit Padar Island dan Sebayur. Di Sebayur, anak-anak main di pantai sambil cari starfish, sementara kami adults relax di shade. Makanan disesuaikan untuk yang vegetarian dan low-salt — detail kecil yang bikin beda. Satu hal: di hari ketiga, listrik sempat down 10 menit, tapi backup system langsung aktif. Tidak ganggu experience. Malam terakhir, kita makan di darat di Bidadari Beach — crew bawa semua setup dengan tenda kecil. Nenek bilang ini trip terbaik sejak pulang dari haji. Cheng Ho bikin Komodo accessible, tanpa kehilangan soul-nya.
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Kaito W. Endo
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
静かな再会の場
大学の同級生5人と、10年ぶりの再会をCheng Hoで。Nusa KodeのビーチでBBQをしながら、昔話に花が咲いた。Crystal Rockのダイビングは、全員が初めてだったが、ガイドの丁寧なレクチャーで安心。Standard Cabinは清潔で、夜は静かに眠れた。甲板でのワインセッションは、都会の喧騒を忘れさせる至福の時間。wifiは弱いが、それが逆に深い会話につながった。Loh Liangの上陸も、自然の力強さを感じさせ、ガイドの解説がとても勉強になった。ただ、シャワーの水温がやや不安定だった。でも、それさえも、アドベンチャーの一部と笑い合えた。
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Wojciech Kubiak z Zabrze
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Honeymoon na Cheng Ho – prosto z serca
Po ślubie wybraliśmy Cheng Ho, bo szukaliśmy intymności bez rezygnacji z luxury. I nie zawiodło. Master Suite z osobistym butlerem – to poziom, którego nie spodziewałem się w takim miejscu. Byliśmy w Pink Beach i Rinca Island, gdzie widzieliśmy komody pod opieką rangerów – bardzo educational. Ale prawdziwym highlightem była nocna dinner na pokładzie, oświetlonym tylko lanternami. Nie było tu over-the-top show, tylko subtelna elegancja – jak cały rejs. Jeden drobny lęk: pierwszego dnia był lekki motion, ale crew szybko dał naturalny remedy, który pomógł. Itinerary był dobrze zbalansowany – wystarczająco dużo adventure, ale też czas na relaxation. Nie chcę brzmieć jak typowy honeymooner, ale… poczuliśmy się jak jedyna para na świecie. I to nie przez isolated location, ale przez sposób, w jaki crew traktował naszą privacy. Żałuję tylko, że nie zdjęliśmy więcej drone shot – ale może to dobrze. Część wspomnień powinna zostać offline.
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Eun-Young Park
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
웰니스 리트리트로 선택한 Cheng Ho
요가 강사들과 함께 Cheng Ho에서 4일간의 wellness retreat를 진행했어요. 아침마다 Gili Lawa 앞바다에서 선상 요가를 했고, 해가 뜰 때의 고요함이 숨을 가다듬게 했죠. 캐빈은 Standard Cabin이었지만 조용하고 통풍이 잘 되어 명상하기에 ideal했어요. 점심 후에는 Kalong Island 근처에서 스노클링을 했고, 해질녘에는 티 테라피 세션을 제공해줘서 피로 회복이 빨랐어요. 다만 마사지 룸이 하나뿐이라 예약이 조금 어려웠던 점은 아쉬웠어요. 저녁은 대부분 오가닉 푸드로 구성되었고, 특히 수제 두부와 현미 리조또가 인상적이었어요. 일정 내내 디지털 디톡스를 유지했고, 그 덕분에 머릿속 정리가 되는 느낌이었어요.
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Elifnaz K. Yılmaz
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Doğayı objektifle yakalamak isteyenler Cheng Ho’yu seçmeli
Bir photography expedition için Cheng Ho’ya bindim ve her kareyi bir hikâye haline getirdim. Padar Adası’na gün doğumu öncesi inmek, drone shot ile aerial composition elde etmek için mükemmel oldu. Cheng Ho, fotografciler için özel bir de charging station hazırlamıştı — bu küçük detay, cihaz enerjisi konusunda çok rahatlatıcıydı. Wainilu’da sabah saatlerinde denizin cam gibi sükûneti, long exposure çekimlerine idealdi. Tek kritiğim, akşam yemeklerinde sunumlar biraz daha photogenic olabilirdi. Yine de, baharatlı seafood grill’i lezzet açısından mükemmeldi. Gemi ekibi, çekimlerim için 10 dakika ek süre bile verdi. Komodo Adası’nda ranger eşliğinde yürürken, rehberimiz bana özel bir kompozisyon açısı önerdi. Bu tür anlayış, Cheng Ho’yu sade bir yacht değil, bir creative retreat yaptı.
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