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Rafi P. Silaban
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Komodo dari Dekat, dengan Nyaman
I’ve been on bigger yachts, tapi Fadaelo Phinisi stands out for its precision. Six cabins, tapi never felt crowded—spacious layout, smart design. We spent two nights near Padar Island, waking up to that iconic view every morning. Hiked the trail at dawn, then came back to a warm chocolate croissant and pour-over kopi. The crew remembered how everyone took their coffee—small detail, big impact. Snorkeled at Batu Bolong, where the current was strong tapi the guide managed it well. Makanan onboard was a mix of local and international—grilled mahi-mahi with kecap glaze, dan truffle mashed potatoes on the same plate. Loved that. The sundeck has shaded and sunny zones, perfect for alternating. Only thing: the Wi-Fi, or lack thereof, made it hard to send updates, tapi perhaps that’s the point. As a solo traveler celebrating a personal achievement, I needed this reset. Fadaelo Phinisi offered it without fuss. Highly personal, quietly luxurious.
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Gabriel Collins
🇦🇺Melbourne, AU
Precision and Grace in Eastern Indonesia
The Fadaelo Phinisi operates with the precision of a Swiss timepiece, but with the warmth of Indonesian hospitality. My wife and I travelled for our anniversary, seeking something beyond the usual luxury tropes. We found it in the details: how the stewardess remembered I take my tea with a sliver of ginger, how the captain adjusted our route slightly so we could catch the current at Manta Point at slack tide. The dive sites near Komodo Island were electric—reefs pulsing with anthias and batfish—but equally memorable was the evening we dined on deck, anchored off Rinca, listening to the distant rustle of dragons in the scrub. The yacht’s layout allows for both gathering and retreat—perfect for couples who value both companionship and space. At 22 meters, it’s nimble enough to slip into quiet bays larger boats can’t reach. I’d have welcomed another day—perhaps at Long Beach—but that’s only because leaving felt premature.
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Zachary Harper
🇧🇷Ubatuba, BR
Aniversário de 10 anos a Bordo
Comemorar nosso décimo ano de casamento no Fadaelo Phinisi foi um move ousado — e perfeito. O time entendeu a vibe do wellness retreat sem precisar explicar: aromaterapia no quarto, ioga ao amanhecer em Gili Lawa, e massagens no deck com o som das ondas. Cabins são compactas, mas bem projetadas — a nossa, com vista direta para Padar Island, virou um quadro vivo. O staff antecipou cada desejo, desde taças de champanhe até o travesseiro extra que nem sabia que precisava. Em Rinca Island, fizemos o trekking com o guia local, depois voltamos para um jantar slow food com ingredientes frescos que pareciam saídos do mar minutos antes. O único 'problema' foi querer mais um dia — o ritmo do barco desacelera tanto que o tempo parece dobrar. Não é só um cruzeiro; é uma imersão sensorial com toques de minimalismo escandinavo no meio do arquipélago. A equipe tem aquele equilíbrio raro: profissional, mas com calor humano genuíno. Foi menos uma viagem, mais um reset.
Fadaelo Phinisi上的静谧时光
作为独行旅客，我向来挑剔住宿的私密性与质感，而Fadaelo Phinisi完全超出了预期。22米的船身走的是经典phinisi线条，但内部却是现代minimalism风格，主卧master suite的柚木地板与隐藏式灯光特别适合夜晚读一本村上春树。行程安排了Manta Point浮潜，那一刻简直perfect——成群的蝠鲼从头顶滑过，阳光穿透水面形成光柱，我甚至忘了呼吸。船员默默递来防水相机，后来还给了我一段超棒的drone shot。第二天停靠Pink Beach，粉白色的沙滩在烈日下像糖霜，我独自走了两小时，只为了听浪。唯一的小缺憾是WiFi信号在海上偏弱，不过这也让我真正放下了手机。船队服务非常 discreet，不会过度打扰，却又能在你需要时出现。6间cabins的设计确保了绝对安静，即便是满员也不会感到拥挤。若下次来为纪念日，我会建议增加一天停靠Padar Island，那里的山顶view值得更从容地拍摄。整体experience远不止是游船，更像是一场缓慢的冥想。
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Yael Estcourt
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Floating Home with Ocean Views
Saya on Fadaelo Phinisi for a post-project retreat, dan the transition from city chaos to ocean calm was immediate. First stop: Batu Bolong. The coral garden there is dense—reef sharks, turtles, dan schools of blue tang moving like one organism. I did two dives, then spent the rest of the day on the bow with a novel. The crew offered turndown service with a local herbal tea—lemongrass and ginger—very soothing. We later anchored near Padar Island, where the view at night is just stars and silence. Kabin saya di starboard side, facing the water—waking up to gentle rocking was therapeutic. Breakfast is served à la carte: I had nasi uduk with smoked egg and sambal, plus a flat white. Perfect. My only note: lebih banyak vegan options would help—though they accommodated, the variety was limited. But overall, the balance between service and space was ideal. Fadaelo Phinisi feels like a well-run private home, not a commercial vessel. That’s rare in Komodo.
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Charlotte Turner
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
深潜团的顶级选择
我们12人的dive group来自新加坡和吉隆坡，专程为Manta Point和Komodo岛的潜点而来。Fadaelo Phinisi虽是2021年新建，但操作极为专业，装备舱干湿分离，充气站效率高，连我们带的technical gear都妥善安置。最惊艳的是Long Beach傍晚的自由活动，退潮后大片珊瑚裸露，向导带我们做了一次潮间带解说walk，看到小章鱼躲藏的细节，那一刻比深潜还震撼。船上的餐饮走的是fusion路线，本地香料与西式摆盘结合，早餐的kaya toast竟有家乡味。我原以为6间cabin会略挤，但实际布局合理，每间都有舷窗通风，隔音也不错。唯一建议是增加一个USB-C接口在床头。行程中停靠Manjarite的浮潜点，水下能见度超过30米，我们拍了大量macro footage。整趟itinerary节奏张弛有度，不像某些船为了打卡赶路。作为常飞东南亚的旅客，这次experience确实立住了标准。
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Marcel Martin
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Romantis dan Private di Nusa Kode
My husband and I booked Fadaelo Phinisi for a quiet escape before our lives get busier. We anchored at Nusa Kode for a full 24 hours—no other boats in sight. The silence was profound. We spent the afternoon in a double kayak, paddling around the uninhabited coves. Snorkelling here felt like swimming in an aquarium—blacktip reef sharks just gliding beneath. Malamnya, dinner was set on the aft deck: candlelit, linen tablecloth, slow jazz in the background. The chef prepared a custom menu—turmeric-infused sea bass with steamed brokoli and sambal matah. Kabin kami menghadap laut, dan jendela besar memperbolehkan moonlight masuk—romantic banget. One night felt too short; I wish we had three days instead of two. The bathroom is spacious, tapi the shower drain gets clogged easily with sand. Minor, tapi noticeable. Still, the crew cleaned it fast. Fadaelo Phinisi isn’t about grand gestures—it’s in the details that count. And they nailed it.
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Hannah Harper
🇦🇺Brisbane, AU
Family Harmony on the Water
Taking our two teenagers to Komodo felt ambitious, but the Fadaelo Phinisi made it effortless. The crew anticipated needs we didn’t even voice—extra towels, kid-friendly meal options, quiet games for the crossing days. We explored Rinca Island with a ranger who kept the kids engaged with stories about dragon behaviour, then cooled off at Long Beach, where they built sandcastles between snorkel breaks. The yacht’s design is family-smart: wide decks, handrails, and cabins that sleep three if needed. Evenings were our favourite—dinners under the stars, the kids chattering about mantas they’d seen at Manta Point. The boat’s 2021 build means modern comforts: strong showers, reliable charging, cooling systems that handle the humidity. Wi-Fi is minimal, but honestly, we didn’t miss it. My only note? A few more shaded areas on deck would help during peak sun, though the awning does cover the main lounge. This wasn’t just a trip—it was a reminder of how travel can bring families closer.
Fadaelo Phinisi에서 보낸 프라이빗한 코모도 여정
우리 dive group은 Fadaelo Phinisi를 charter해서 4박 5일 itinerary를 따라 코모도 국립공원을 탐험했다. Manta Point에서 첫 다이빙은 정말 perfect했고, 수백 마리의 만타가 흐르는 리프 근처를 스쳐가는 장면은 lifetime memory로 남을 거다. 두 번째 날, Taka Makassar의 크리스털 워터는 visibility가 30미터가 넘었고, 하얀 모래 바닥 위로 떠다니는 듯한 느낌이었다. 개인적으로는 master suite의 설계가 인상적이었는데, 자연 채광이 잘 들어오고 외부 데크와의 연결이 매끄러워 아침마다 요가를 하기 좋았다. 다만, 와이파이는 약간 불안정해서 이메일 확인이 어려웠고, 하루 더 머물 수 있었으면 Rinca Island까지 다녀올 수 있었을 텐데 아쉬움이 남는다. 승무원 팀은 discretion과 efficiency를 동시에 갖췄고, 특히 chief officer가 조용히 우리 그룹의 다이빙 루틴을 파악해 dive boat scheduling을 최적화해준 부분이 professional했다. Fadaelo Phinisi는 luxury liveaboard로서 form과 function이 균형 잡힌 rare case다.
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