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Giovanni Romano
🇪🇬Cairo, EG
Ciela: رحلة فاخرة بين جزر الكومودو
سافرت مع زوجي على متن Ciela Liveaboard بمناسبة شهر العسل، وصراحة لم نتوقع مستوى الرفاهية هذا. الـ yacht حديث جدًا، مُصمم بذوق إندونيسي أصيل مع لمسات عصرية — خاصة في Master Suite، حيث السرير الواسع والشاطئ الخاص للإطلالة. بدأ itinerarium من Wae Rebo، حيث استقبلتنا قرية مونو مذهلة، ثم انتقلنا إلى Padar Island. التنزه هناك في الصباح الباكر مع الإفطار الخفيف على ظهر القارب كان moment مميز جدًا. الطاقم احترافي وسريع الاستجابة، حتى أنهم نظّموا لنا غداء خاص على الشاطئ مع فواكه طازجة وسمك مشوي. خلال الغطس في Crystal Rock، كانت الرؤية ممتازة والأسماك ملونة بشكل لا يُصدق. استخدمت drone shot لتوثيق الجزر من الأعلى — المناظر كانت beyond perfect. الوحيدة الملاحظة: الـ wifi كان ضعيف شوي، بس بصراحة في مكان كهذا، هل نحن نحتاج له؟ كمان، كنت أتمنى نبقى يوم إضافي في Wainilu، المكان هادئ وعميق جدًا، مناسب جدًا للتأمل. Ciela وفرت توازن مثالي بين الخصوصية والخدمة، وخصوصًا مع وجود 4 كبائن فقط، شعرنا أن القارب كله لنا. الطعام كان مزيج من المطبخ الإندونيسي والآسيوي الخفيف، وكل وجبة كانت تُقدم بعناية. لن أبالغ إذا قلت إن هذه الرحلة عادت بنا أكثر توازنًا وتقديرًا للطبيعة.
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Dika S. Zebua
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Dive Trip dengan Comfort
As a frequent diver, comfort between dives itu penting. Ciela Liveaboard gets it — hot shower available anytime, rinse tanks besar, dan shaded lounge with cold towels. We dived di Taka Makassar dan Manjarite, both had strong biodiversity. The Master Suite has a private nook buat reading, perfect after a long dive. Food was consistently good — highlights: miso-glazed eggplant dan spiced tuna tartare. Satu hal: the dive briefing room agak panas karena ventilasi kurang, tapi manageable. Night anchor di Loh Liang kasih view bintang yang jarang dilihat di Jakarta. Overall, this trip felt balanced — adventure without burnout.
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Hina T. from JP
🇯🇵Kyoto, JP
Cielaで過ごした静かな記念日
Ciela Liveaboardで結婚10周年を過ごしました。Master Suiteは落ち着いた木の質感で、プライバシーが完璧。Pink Beachの夕暮れは言葉にならない美しさで、二人きりの時間を堪能。翌日はWainiluへ、透明度が高く、シュノーケル中にナポレオンフィッシュと視線が合いました。スタッフの配慮は細部まで行き届いていて、朝食に地元のフルーツを毎日用意してくれたのが嬉しかったです。ただ、Wi-Fiは少し不安定で、Instagramへのアップロードに時間がかかりました。でも、それが逆にデジタルを忘れて自然に集中できたのかもしれません。Cielaのcrewはプロフェッショナルでありながら温かく、私たちのペースを尊重してくれたのが心地よかった。もう一つのクルーズも検討中です。
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Isabelly M. Abreu
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Família no paraíso marinho
Levar meus dois filhos (8 e 11 anos) ao Ciela Liveaboard parecia arriscado, mas a tripulação transformou tudo em uma experiência educativa e segura. Desde o início, ofereceram coletes infantis personalizados e um 'junior snorkel guide' que encantou as crianças em Komodo Island. O espaço a bordo é surpreendentemente funcional — os decks largos permitiram que eles corressem sem atrapalhar os outros guests. Em Padar Island, fizemos o trekking juntos; a vista lá do alto valeu cada passo. A master suite acomodou bem a família, com divisão sutil entre áreas. Adoramos o jantar temático em Bidadari Beach, com fogueira e marshmallows — um toque inusitado de campismo de luxo. Única observação: o menu kids poderia ter mais opções vegetarianas. Fora isso, tudo foi impecável.
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Lorenzo Ferrari
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
Wainilu的静谧时刻
作为三度造访Komodo的旅行者，Ciela Liveaboard提供了新视角。这次与两位老友同行，追求的是低密度体验。28米船体仅设四间cabins，确保私密性。我们偏爱Wainilu这样少人知的站点，退潮时泥滩反射天空，像走在镜面之上。船长允许我们在Gili Lawa延长浮潜至两小时，观察苏眉鱼群的社交结构。Master Suite的音响系统支持AirPlay，夜晚听着坂本龙一入眠很妙。唯一小问题是第五天早餐的咖啡机故障，但船员迅速改用手冲，风味反而更佳。行程结束时，竟有些舍不得岸上世界的喧嚣。
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Dian M. Ginting
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Luxury That Feels Authentic
I’ve stayed in five-star resorts, tapi Ciela Liveaboard kasih luxury yang feel more meaningful. The woodwork di seluruh boat itu handcrafted, dan you can feel the care. We anchored di Wae Rebo dan di Manjarite — dua tempat yang kontras banget, tapi sama-sama powerful. Di Wae Rebo, the cultural immersion bikin trip ini lebih dari sekadar sightseeing. The Master Suite has floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for stargazing. Breakfast omelet dengan local cheese itu simple tapi delicious. Minor thing: the bathroom door seal agak bocor saat laut agak bergelombang. Tapi that’s part of the real boat experience, kan? Overall, a journey that engages all senses, not just the eyes.
Girls Getaway Done Right
Me and my three besties dari kuliah akhirnya reunian di atas Ciela Liveaboard—what a vibe! We wanted luxury tanpa drama, dan Ciela deliver. From the welcome cocktails di deck sampai late-night chit-chat di lounge, everything felt curated. We hiked di Komodo Island, panas sih, tapi view dari atas bukit? Absolutely epic. Pas balik, crew siapin ice towels dan infused water—small detail, big impact. Malamnya, we partied kecil-kecilan dengan music playlist kita sendiri, dan crew izinin sampai jam 10. Kabinnya cozy, tapi suara dari mesin agak kedengaran kalau malam. Tapi who cares, we were too busy laughing. Snorkeling di Taka Makassar itu surreal—waternya biru toska, dan ikan badut everywhere. Ciela bener-bener jadi backdrop sempurna buat reconnecting. We already planning next year—maybe Raja Ampat?
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Margaret Owens
🇦🇺Brisbane, AU
Ciela Nailed Our Family Reunion
Twelve of us—three generations—booked Ciela Liveaboard for a reunion, skeptical anything could please everyone. We were wrong. The boat’s layout allowed privacy when needed, but the open deck encouraged gathering. From Long Beach, we arranged a beach picnic with local fruit and grilled fish. The kids spent hours snorkeling near Sebayur Island, spotting octopus in the rocks. My mother, 78, adored the morning tai chi sessions on the bow. The Master Suite’s layout made it easy for her to move around, and the crew assisted discreetly when needed. The only hiccup was a brief engine delay near Gili Lawa, but the captain communicated clearly and resolved it within the hour. What impressed me most was the crew’s cohesion—no raised voices, no visible stress. They made complexity look effortless. By the final night, anchored off Nusa Kode, we were already planning the next trip.
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Emily Reynolds
🇦🇺Sydney, AU
A Dive-First, Luxury-Second Gem
Traveling with a dive group of six, we prioritized logistics and comfort. Ciela Liveaboard exceeded both. The dive plan hit Castle Rock and Gili Lawa—challenging sites handled with precision by the crew. The briefing included current maps and exit points, which mattered when the surge picked up. Gear storage was generous, and tanks were always filled and ready. I stayed in a mid-tier cabin; while compact, it had excellent ventilation and a shower that drained properly—something many boats get wrong. The only note: the evening music on deck was slightly too loud one night, but it was adjusted after a quiet word. Food stood out: local fish curries, mango salads, and coconut rice that tasted handmade. At Pink Beach, we swam in the rosy shallows while the crew prepped a beach barbecue. Ciela doesn’t flaunt its VIP status. It just works, elegantly and efficiently.
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