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Kaito T. Watanabe
🇯🇵Kawagoe, JP
家族4人で過ごした非日常の4日間
家族4人（小学3年と1年の子ども連れ）でのfriends getawayとしてEast Cruise Fast Boatを選んだ。最初は14mのphinisiで12名定員と聞いて少し不安だったが、実際は2 family groupとcrewのみの貸切で、プライベート感が高く快適だった。Rinca Islandでのdragon trackingは子どもたちのeyesがキラキラして、まさにeducational experience。Manjariteのsnorkelingポイントでは、clownfishとマンタが近くを泳ぎ、crewが丁寧に説明してくれた。船のdesignは伝統的なlinesを保ちつつ、modern touchが随所に。特にupper deckのsunbathing areaが広く、家族でboard gamesをしたのがgood memory。子ども用life jacketのサイズが少し大きめだったのが唯一のimprovement point。crewが臨機応変に調整してくれたが、もうワンサイズ小さいのがあれば完璧。朝食のtamago kake gohanとmiso soupの和洋折衷メニューも好評。dinnerでは毎夜、captainが翌日のitineraryを図解で説明してくれ、信頼感が持てた。drone shotで撮ってもらった家族のaerial photoは、一生の宝物です。
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Violet Dempsey
🇳🇿Queenstown, NZ
Serene Escape Among Komodo’s Wild Shores
Sailing with East Cruise Fast Boat was an exercise in understated elegance. At 14 meters, she’s compact but exquisitely appointed—perfect for slipping into secluded bays where larger vessels can’t follow. We anchored at Taka Makassar, its turquoise heart shimmering under a late afternoon glow. Snorkeling here felt like floating through a liquid galaxy, with fusiliers darting around coral bommies. The crew anticipated every need—chilled towels, perfectly timed meals—though I’d have loved a longer drift along the reef. The second cabin made it ideal for my sister and me, blending privacy with shared moments over spiced turmeric lattes on deck. As a solo traveler seeking stillness, I found it in the quiet hum of the engine at dusk, the scent of salt and frangipani in the air. East Cruise doesn’t shout luxury; it whispers it. A minor note: the shower drainage slowed on day three, but the engineer resolved it within an hour. This wasn’t just a trip—it was a recalibration of pace and presence.
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Bella Knightley
🇫🇷Lille, FR
Avec les kids, l’expérience Komodo réussie
En famille avec deux enfants de 8 et 11 ans, on redoutait un manque d’activités ou de confort. Mais le East Cruise Fast Boat a surpassé nos attentes. Bien que classé standard, chaque détail respire le soin — des cabines fonctionnelles aux repas frais préparés à la demande. L’escale à Kanawa Island fut un hit total : snorkeling avec tortues, sable blanc immaculé, et un guide qui a captivé les kids comme des adultes. Batu Bolong, quant à lui, offrait des courants parfaits pour notre petit dive group, bien encadré par le staff. Le bateau, construit en 2018, tient bien la mer, même par vent modéré. Notre seul bémol ? Une connexion Wi-Fi inexistante — mais après tout, c’est peut-être le but. Pour une famille moderne en quête d’aventure soft-luxe, ce phinisi est idéal. L’équilibre entre intimité (seulement 2 cabines) et espace commun est bien pensé. Un vrai 'slow travel' à l’indonésienne, avec une touche d’élégance.
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Mila K. Albers
🇩🇪Baden, DE
Babymoon mit Stil auf dem East Cruise Fast Boat
Als wir mit dem East Cruise Fast Boat ablegten, fühlte es sich an wie ein sanfter Übergang in eine andere Zeit – genau das, was ich mir für unser Babymoon gewünscht hatte. Die beiden Cabins sind überraschend geräumig, besonders die master suite mit seitlichem Ausblick. Mit 14 Metern ist die Yacht kompakt, aber durchdacht; man merkt, dass der phinisi-Stil handwerklich hochwertig umgesetzt ist. Unser Guide brachte uns nach Batu Bolong – das Snorkeling dort war einfach perfect, fast surreal mit den manta rays. Später ankerten wir in Pink Beach, wo der Sonnenuntergang in warmen Nuancen über dem Wasser lag. Als Schwangere schätzte ich die ruhige Atmosphäre, das frische Kokoswasser am Morgen und die unaufdringliche Crew. Einzig das WiFi war schwach – aber eigentlich war das auch eine Erleichterung. Für eine vier Tage lange Kurzreise war das itinerary gut dosiert, obwohl ein weiterer Tag in Nusa Kode wunderschön gewesen wäre, um mehr Ruhe zu finden. Alles in allem ein sehr gelassener, eleganter Trip – kein überladener Luxus, sondern substanzielle Qualität. Die Art von experience, die man nicht mit vielen Worten beschreiben muss, sondern nur fühlen kann.
Babymoon dengan Nuansa Romantis
Di bulan ke-7 pregnancy, kami memilih babymoon di Komodo. East Cruise Fast Boat bikin experience-nya very romantic dan safe. We spent time mostly at Gili Lawa—spotnya tenang, perfect untuk ibu hamil. Snorkeling pelan-pelan sambil lihat turtle? Healing banget. Crew sangat perhatian, selalu tawarin fresh coconut atau ginger tea. Kabinnya cozy, AC stabil, dan linen bersih. Makanan sehat dan bisa request menu. Cuma satu: shower drain agak mampet, tapi mereka cepat tanggap. Overall, sangat nyaman dan intimate. Sunset dinner di deck jadi moment yang akan selalu kami ingat.
Bats, Blue Water, and Bliss
I’ve sailed on megayachts, but few experiences have felt as authentic as our time on East Cruise Fast Boat. Komodo’s raw beauty demands a vessel that respects its environment—and this phinisi does. We began at Kalong Island, where the evening exodus of fruit bats was nothing short of magical. Thousands rising from mangroves like a living storm, silhouetted against a tangerine sky. The next day, Taka Makassar’s sandbar appeared like a dream—shallow, endless blue, perfect for floating and laughing. Our dive group appreciated the streamlined deck setup: gear racks, rinse tanks, and a crew that moved with quiet efficiency. The two cabins were cozy but elegant, with thoughtful touches like handmade soaps and bottled water replenished hourly. My only note? More shade options on the upper deck for midday sun. But that didn’t stop us from stargazing late into the night. East Cruise felt like a well-kept secret—graceful, unpretentious, alive.
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Galih Suryono
🇮🇪Dublin, IE
Love, Dragons, and Azure Horizons
Our honeymoon on East Cruise Fast Boat was less a vacation, more a living poem. The 14-meter phinisi, built in 2018, carries the grace of tradition with the ease of modern comfort. We woke at anchor near Komodo Island, coffee in hand, watching dragons patrol the shoreline like ancient sentinels. A private snorkel at Taka Makassar revealed coral gardens teeming with parrotfish and octopus—our guide pointed out a mimic species, its movements uncanny. Dinners were candlelit affairs on deck, local fish grilled with lime and chili, paired with crisp Sancerre. The two cabins offered just enough separation for quiet moments, though sound insulation could be tighter. But when the trade winds hushed and the stars blazed, even that faded into romance. East Cruise doesn’t dazzle—it endures. And in doing so, it deepened our bond in ways we hadn’t expected.
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Hind Al-Mansouri
🇦🇪Abu Dhabi, AE
رحلة فردية مليئة بالسلام
كمسافرة منفردة من أبو ظبي، بحثت عن رحلة آمنة ومريحة في كومودو، ووجدت ضالتي في East Cruise Fast Boat. رغم أنني كنت المسافرة الوحيدة في الكابينة، شعرت بالترحاب التام من الطاقم. جئت بحثًا عن السلام، ووجدته في Bidadari Beach، حيث قضيت ساعة أمارس اليوجا على الرمال، ثم سبحت في المياه الهادئة. اليوم التالي كنا في Manta Point — مشهد فرس الحوت يسبح بجانب القارب كان spiritual جدًا. الكابينة كانت نظيفة، والمياه الساخنة تعمل بشكل جيد (نادر في القوارب الصغيرة!). لم يكن هناك مساحة كبيرة للتجول، لكنني فضّلت ذلك — شعرت أن القارب كله لي وحدي. East Cruise Fast Boat قدم لي solitude مع لمسة من الـluxury، وهذا ما أردته تمامًا.
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Sang-Joon Choi
🇰🇷Andong, KR
친구들과의 프라이빗한 바다 여행
오랜 친구들과의 바베큐 파티를 위해 East Cruise Fast Boat를 예약했는데, 기대 이상이었어요. Batu Bolong에서의 스노클링은 마치 수족관 같았고, 핑크빛 모래이 있는 Pink Beach는 Instagram-worthy한 풍경 그 자체였죠. 2개의 캐빈이지만, 공용 데크가 넓어 프라이버시와 소셜 타임의 밸런스가 좋았어요. 특히, 저녁에 선상에서의 와인 타임은 city life의 스트레스를 모두 날려줬어요. East Cruise Fast Boat는 2018년에 지어져서 그런지, 내부 인테리어가 modern하면서도 따뜻한 느낌이었고, 침구도 5성급 호텔 수준이었어요. 한 가지 아쉬운 점은 와이파이가 거의 불가능했다는 거지만, 그게오히려 디지털 디톡스엔 perfect했어요. 요트 위에서 친구들과 보낸 밤하늘 아래 수다와 별 관측은 오래 기억에 남을 experience가 될 거예요. babymoon이나 커플 여행도 좋겠지만, 친구 그룹의 getaway으로도 강력 추천합니다.
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