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Nina Booth
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
A Photographic Journey Like No Other
As a travel photographer, I’m often skeptical of ‘luxury’ claims. Florence Phinisi exceeded them. The morning at Padar Island—hiking to the viewpoint as the sun spilled over the amphitheater of bays—was worth the entire trip. The crew had breakfast waiting at the summit: avocado tartine, tropical fruit, and strong kopi. Back on board, the editing nook near the helm, with USB-C ports and blackout drapes, was a thoughtful touch. At Kalong Island, we timed the bat flight perfectly, capturing silhouettes against a peach sky. The only minor gap? A higher-resolution drone for aerial shots—though the captain’s GoPro footage was decent. Still, the elegance of the yacht, the depth of service, and the pristine access to sites like Castle Rock make Florence a benchmark for nautical elegance.
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Alden Goddard
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Romantic Escape on Florence Phinisi
Florence Phinisi is like a floating boutique hotel. My partner dan aku spent our anniversary sailing ke Long Beach dan Bidadari Beach—both secluded dan visually stunning. The staff decorated our cabin with flower petals dan local candles, plus they served a breakfast in bed dengan fresh mango dan local coffee. Pelayanan sangat discreet tapi thoughtful. We spent hours on the upper deck, just watching the ocean. Kamar mandi-nya dilengkapi dengan premium toiletries—kecil tapi berkesan. Only suggestion: bisa tambahkan lebih banyak plant-based menu options. But overall, the intimacy, the views, the silence—it was healing. This yacht is perfect for couples yang mencari meaningful connection time.
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Noura Al-Ansari
🇦🇪Dubai, AE
استرخاء حقيقي في قلب الطبيعة
شاركت في wellness retreat على متن Florence Phinisi مع ستة من صديقاتي، وكل واحدة منا خرجت بطاقة إيجابية لا تُوصف. بدأ يومنا بجلسة يوغا على سطح الـ yacht عند شاطئ Pink Beach، تلاها تدليك بالزيوت العطرية في زاوية مخصصة للعلاج. الجو بين Kanawa Island وTaka Makassar كان مثالياً للتأمل – هادئ، نقي، وجميل بشكل مهول. التصميم الداخلي يعكس طابع الـ luxury بسلاسة، مع إضاءة خافتة وأثاث مصنوع يدوياً. وجبات الطعام متوازنة وصحية، رغم أن خيارات العصائر العضوية يمكن أن تكون أكثر تنوعاً. كل شيء داعم للراحة النفسية والجسدية. هذه ليست مجرد رحلة، بل إعادة اكتشاف للذات.
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Alexander Edwards
🇺🇸Miami, US
Luxury That Feels Earned
Florence Phinisi doesn’t scream luxury—it whispers it. From the first step aboard, the scent of sandalwood and sea salt, the softness of the linen robes, the silent glide through Komodo’s straits—it all felt effortlessly refined. Celebrating my anniversary at Bidadari Beach, we had the entire crescent of pink sand to ourselves, a private picnic arranged with Dom Pérignon and oysters. Later, snorkeling at Batu Bolong, we drifted alongside a school of bumphead parrotfish. The yacht’s intimacy means you’re never just a guest; you’re a guest of honor. My only suggestion? More shaded seating on the sundeck—sun protection is essential. Still, the balance of adventure and indulgence was perfect. Florence doesn’t just sail these waters—she belongs to them.
Nature Meets Luxury in Komodo
Saya datang untuk photography, tapi yang saya dapat jauh lebih dalam. Florence Phinisi bawa kita ke Manta Point pagi-pagi banget—sunrise dengan siluet manta di bawah kapal? Absolutely cinematic. Batu Bolong juga intense, current kuat tapi worth it untuk action shots. The crew helped me organize my gear dengan sistematis dan bahkan pinjamkan dry bag premium. Kabinnya tenang, nggak bising mesin. Yang paling berkesan: malam di deck dengan light dari bioluminescence. Saya bisa capture long exposure tanpa gangguan. One note: lebih banyak tripod mounts akan membantu. But honestly, this is the gold standard for photo expeditions in Eastern Indonesia.
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Yuki F. Kitamura
🇯🇵Tokyo, JP
フローレンス・フィニシで過ごした最高のバビームーン
妊娠7か月の妻と二人、Florence Phinisiでのバビームーンはまさにperfectな選択でした。静かなTaka Makassarで泳いだり、Pink Beachでサンセットを見たり…すべてが穏やかで、心も体も癒されました。船内はまるでリゾートホテル。特にmaster suiteのバルコニーで朝食をとるのは至福の時間。スタッフの気配りも素晴らしく、食事は毎日エクセレントなコンテンポラリーアジアン。唯一、Wi-Fiが弱いのが唯一の欠点ですが、それも自然に囲まれたluxury体験の一部だと感じました。ドローンショットで記録した海の色は、今でも家族の宝物です。
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Manuela M. Nogueira
🇧🇷Mongaguá, BR
Nossa lua de mel superou todas as expectativas
Comemorar nossos 10 anos de casamento a bordo da Florence Phinisi foi a escolha mais romântica possível. O clima íntimo do iate, com apenas três cabines, garantiu exclusividade total. Acordamos em Long Beach, onde o nascer do sol sobre a areia cor de pêssego foi pura magia — e o café servido na proa, com vista para o mar turquesa, foi straight out of a dream. A parada em Manta Point foi inesquecível: nadar com raias gigantes foi espiritual, quase como um momento de mindfulness. A equipe preparou um jantar privativo sob as estrelas, com menu tailandês personalizado — detalhe que mostrou o nível de cuidado. Único ponto para melhoria: o som no salão poderia ter mais opções de jazz lounge, mas isso é micro crítica. Como fotógrafa amadora, adorei o suporte que deram para filmar com meu drone. A Florence Phinisi não é só um barco — é uma extensão do amor que celebramos.
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Olivia Sinclair
🇨🇦Montreal, CA
Elegance Without the Fanfare
I’ve stayed in five-star hotels that felt less considered than the Florence Phinisi. The yacht glides through Komodo’s waters with a kind of quiet confidence. Our family — two adults, three kids under twelve — had room to breathe across the three cabins. At Manta Point, the children pressed their faces to the glass shooting down, watching shadows glide beneath. Later, we kayaked around Gili Lawa’s cove, spotting turtles nesting in the sand. The chef adjusted meals seamlessly — more vegetables here, no spice there — and the crew set up a movie night on deck with a projector and linen sheets. At Kalong Island, we timed our arrival for bat exodus at dusk. It felt like witnessing something ancient. The yacht, built in 2015, shows slight wear — a scuff on the rail, a slightly uneven plank — but never felt less than cared for. If anything, I wished for a longer charter. Eight days would have been ideal.
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Maximilian Schneider
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Honeymoon di Atas Mimpi
I always dreamed of a seaside honeymoon, tapi nggak pernah kepikiran akan se-luxury ini. Florence Phinisi bawa kami ke Pink Beach—pasirnya pink beneran, airnya turquoise. We had a couples’ massage di deck pagi hari, followed by breakfast with panoramic views. Kabinnya intimate banget, dengan jendela besar menghadap laut. Crew-nya nggak pernah mengganggu, tapi always there when needed. Mereka bahkan arrange surprise sundowner di Batu Bolong. One critique: menu dinner bisa lebih diverse, tapi quality-nya konsisten high. The silence at night, hanya ditemani ombak—sangat spiritual. Ini bukan sekadar liburan, tapi transformational experience.
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