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Rhiannon Yevele
🇬🇧London, GB
Ocean Pro Phinisi: Elegance in Motion
We joined the Ocean Pro Phinisi for a milestone 40th birthday—just six of us, plus two close friends, diving from Komodo’s western arc. The yacht’s 2020 build is evident in its quiet systems and thoughtful layout; teak decks worn just enough to feel lived-in, not new. Our cabin, forward starboard, had cross-ventilation that made air-con optional—something I appreciated, given how hot it gets after Manta Point.
We spent a full morning at Gili Lawa Laut, snorkelling along the drop-off where the current brought in batfish and white-tip reef sharks. The crew anticipated our rhythm: water, shade, and a chilled towel when we surfaced. Later, Long Beach offered that rare thing—solitude on a postcard bay. We anchored early, had the sand to ourselves for two hours.
The galley served miso-glazed eggplant and tatare of yellowfin that rivalled London’s best. Only slight friction was the Wi-Fi—functional for messages, not video. Not a true flaw, more a reminder we were properly off-grid.
What stood out was the balance: structured enough for a dive group’s needs, fluid enough for spontaneous swims or a sundowner at Taka Makassar, where the sandbar shifts with the tide. I’d have stayed another two nights without hesitation. The Ocean Pro Phinisi doesn’t shout luxury; it simply lives it.
A Study in Composed Luxury
I’ve stayed in Aman resorts and Six Senses, but the Ocean Pro Phinisi offers something rarer: movement as luxury. Our group of four, marking a joint 60th birthday, wanted immersion without compromise. The yacht delivered—snorkeling at Batu Bolong revealed grey reefs alive with trevally, and the crew timed our Rinca landing to avoid tourist boats. The upper deck lounge, shaded by a retractable awning, became our reading sanctuary. Evenings were spent on the foredeck, where the staff laid out floor cushions and local snacks. The galley leaned into Indonesian flavours—papaya salad, grilled reef fish with kecap—but with European precision. My only note: the tender could be slightly larger for group transfers. That said, the 38-meter hull carved through chop with ease. At Pink Beach, we swam in the blush-tinged shallows, then returned to chilled towels and cucumber water. It wasn’t curated excess. It was thoughtful presence.
Luxury yang Tidak Berlebihan
Ocean Pro Phinisi itu elegant tanpa show-off. Saya datang untuk corporate break, but the vibe lebih kayak private villa di laut. Di Long Beach, kita hold small presentation di bawah tenda — setting-nya professional tapi relaxed. Internet via satellite cukup untuk Zoom, meski kadang lag. Kabin single-nya compact tapi smartly designed, dengan hidden storage dan mirror lighting yang flattering. Diving di Gili Lawa sangat rewarding — banyak pygmy seahorse di fan coral. Captain sangat aware dengan safety, always check weather update. Makanan? Fresh catch daily, dengan wine pairing yang well-curated. One thing: lebih banyak plant-based options bisa membantu. Tapi overall, the understated luxury is what makes it stand out. Not flashy, tapi everything works perfectly.
Friends Getaway di Tengah Laut
Setelah 3 tahun post-pandemic baru bisa reunian, we picked Ocean Pro Phinisi karena reputasinya solid. 10 of us, all in our late 30s, but energy-nya kayak ABG. Stay di Kanawa Island itu highlight — pasir putihnya seperti powder, dan the bioluminescence at night? Magical banget. Kita request BBQ dinner di pantai, dan crew handle everything, dari setup sampai cleanup. Kabin twin-nya cozy, meski AC agak slow di satu kamar — tapi management langsung ganti saat dilaporin. Snorkeling di Bidadari Beach juga top tier, banyak turtle dan reef shark kecil. One thing: lebih banyak board games atau floating toys bisa jadi fun addition. Tapi overall, the balance antara adventure dan chill vibes sempurna. We didn’t want to return.
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童子H. from 高雄
🇹🇼Kaohsiung, TW
Ocean Pro Phinisi：在Gili Lawa的星空下醒來
作為一個習慣獨自旅行的人，我對私密性和細節特別敏感。這次選擇Ocean Pro Phinisi的4天3夜行程，是衝著它低調的vip定位來的。登船後立刻感受到船體設計的平衡感——傳統木造工藝搭配modern minimal的內裝，我的deluxe cabin雖不算極大，但收納設計非常聰明，連潛水裝備都有專屬空間。行程安排Gili Lawa的日出hiking和Castle Rock的drift dive最令我印象深刻，尤其後者能近距離看到白鰭礁鯊群，簡直是perfect。船組準備的亞洲fusion餐點意外地細緻，早餐的nasi goreng加了松露油，這種小細節很戳中我。唯一的建議是公共區域的wifi signal在Sebayur島附近幾乎歸零，對需要偶爾link work的solo traveler來說稍顯不便。不過，正因如此，反而讓我真正disconnect。特別欣賞他們不強推浮潛的節奏，讓guest有自由選擇的空間。如果未來有機會，我會希望延長成6天itinerary，把Long Beach的黃金時段多留一晚。總體來說，這不是那種喧鬧的group tour，而是適合想用自己步調感受Komodo的成熟旅行者。偶爾用GoPro和drone shot記錄下日落時的船影，畫面至今還在我IG highlight上。
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Andreas Wagner
🇩🇪Potsdam, DE
Perfekte Babymoon-Auszeit auf dem Ocean Pro Phinisi
Mit leichtem Bauchgefühl – im positiven Sinn – suchte ich eine ruhige, aber stilvolle Möglichkeit, vor der Geburt noch einmal zu entspannen. Die Ocean Pro Phinisi bot genau das richtige Gleichgewicht aus Privatsphäre und sanfter Aktivität. Unser itinerar führte uns nach Bidadari Beach, wo das kristallklare Wasser zum Schwimmen einlud, und weiter zu Pink Beach, dessen Farbe fast surreal wirkt in der Morgensonne. Die master suite im Heck war geräumig, mit ausreichend Stauraum und einem eigenen Ventilator, der leise genug war, um nachts nicht zu stören. Was mich besonders beruhigte: die Crew war absolut diskret, reagierte aber sofort, wenn man etwas brauchte – ein Service-Level, der selten ist. Morgens gab es frischen Mangosaft, oft mit Kokoschips serviert, und abends leichte, lokal inspirierte Gerichte. Einzig der WiFi-Empfang war gelegentlich schwach – kein Drama, aber für eine werdende Mama, die noch mal schnell mit der Hebamme schreiben wollte, etwas frustrierend. Trotzdem: die Balance aus Naturschutz, Komfort und Ruhe war perfekt. Wir verbrachten viel Zeit auf dem upper deck, einfach nur mit Blick auf Sebayur Island. Kein überfüllter Touristenort, sondern echte Stille. Für Paare, die vor einem großen Lebenswechsel abschalten wollen, kaum zu übertreffen.
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Brigitte Schneider
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Nature Immersion dengan Comfort
Saya datang sendiri, bagian dari self-retreat setelah burnout. Ocean Pro Phinisi surprisingly therapeutic. The staff noticed I was quiet and never forced interaction — instead, they offered a private yoga session at Bidadari Beach at dawn. That moment, listening to waves and my breath, was healing. The cabin’s design uses natural wood and soft linen, sangat soothing. We anchored at Taka Makassar dua kali — second time at night, bioluminescence everywhere. Saya kayak dalam dream. Snorkeling di Sebayur Island juga calming, banyak manta passing by. Food is healthy, portion-controlled, with herbal teas available anytime. One suggestion: lebih banyak silent activity options, kayak journaling kit or meditation playlist. Tapi overall, this journey restored my energy. Not just a trip — a reset.
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Ulfric Brockbank
🇺🇸Dallas, US
Precision Craftsmanship Meets Wild Beauty
The Ocean Pro Phinisi doesn’t announce luxury—it simply embodies it. Our anniversary trip was anchored around Padar Island and Pink Beach, both staggering in their contrasts. The yacht’s teak decks held up impeccably under relentless sun, and our cabin, forward-facing, caught the morning light just right. What stood out wasn’t just the crew’s quiet competence—though the chef’s tamarind-glazed mahi was a revelation—but the pacing. We spent an entire dawn snorkeling at Batu Bolong, where the current brought in barracuda and manta shadows. I’d have welcomed a stronger satellite signal for brief work syncs; I’m aware that’s the point of disconnecting. Still, if one must unplug, doing so on a vessel this thoughtfully balanced—modern systems, traditional lines—is the only way. The sail between Rinca and Taka Makassar felt timeless, the twin masts cutting clean through the wind. There’s a difference between opulence and integrity. Ocean Pro Phinisi leans into the latter.
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Riku Y. Yamamoto
🇯🇵Tokyo, JP
フォトグラフィークルーズで最高の構図を
写真家として、Ocean Pro Phinisiを選んだのは正解だった。Taka Makassarの夕暮れ時にデッキから撮ったdrone shotは、まさにperfect。白砂が珊瑚の粉のように光り、背景の緑の島影と青のグラデーションが極上のコントラストを生み出した。Bidadari Beachでは早朝に単独で上陸し、潮が引いた干潟に映る逆さのシルエットを長時間露光で収めた。船内はminimalだが贅沢で、特にmaster suiteのウォークインクローゼットの使い勝手が良かった。スタッフが私の撮影スケジュールに柔軟に対応してくれたのがありがたかった。一点だけ言うなら、wi-fiはほぼ機能しない。でもそれがむしろ良かったのかもしれない。集中できたからだ。ダイビングはしなかったが、周囲のゲストがSebayur Islandでgreat coralを見たと話していた。次回はぜひ体験したい。4日間は少し短く感じた。もう1 day延ばせば、心理的余裕も違ったはず。
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