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Sloane Tate
🇺🇸San Jose, US
A Corporate Reset Among Komodo’s Wild Shores
The Princess Nabila Phinisi was the antidote our leadership team needed—no emails, just sea air and strategy sessions on the sun deck. We anchored near Sebayur Island, where the reefs held more color than any boardroom chart. Snorkeling here with the group, even our most reserved CFO surfaced grinning. The boat’s layout encouraged conversation without forcing it—lunch under the awning, quiet corners for calls when necessary. One evening, we motored to Bidadari Beach for sundowners; the sand turned gold-pink as the light shifted. Staff anticipated needs without hovering—exactly what high-performers respect. Only note: Wi-Fi is understandably light, but that’s part of the recalibration. We returned sharper, aligned. Would consider a sixth day next time; four felt like a glimpse.
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Alexander Lawrence
🇶🇦Doha, QA
غوص استثنائي مع لمسة فخامة
كجزء من مجموعة غوص محترفة، كنا نبحث عن يخت يوفر معدات متطورة ووصول سهل إلى مواقع غوص صعبة. Princess Nabila Phinisi تفوقت على توقعاتنا. زرنا Castle Rock وRinca Island، وكانت تيارات المياه مثالية لرؤية أسماك الباراكودا والشفنين. الـdiving deck كان مُجهزًا بالكامل – من خزانات الأكسجين إلى أماكن تجفيف الـwetsuits. الـcabin المزدوجة كانت مريحة جدًا، مع تكييف هادئ وفراش فاخر يجعل النوم سهلًا رغم حركة البحر. المساء كان مميزًا دائمًا – كوكتيلات على الديك، تليها عشاء مكون من 5 أطباق. الطاقم يتحدثون الإنجليزية بطلاقة، مما سهّل التنسيق. أتمنى لو أن الكاميرا تحت الماء كانت متوفرة للإيجار – كان بإمكاني تحسين محتوى الـdrone shot تحت السطح. بخلاف ذلك، الـitinerary كان مثاليًا، والتجربة برمتها كانت perfect بكل معنى الكلمة.
The Epitome of Indonesian Elegance
Sailing the Komodo archipelago aboard the Princess Nabila Phinisi was a revelation. The yacht’s 2024 launch means it blends traditional phinisi craftsmanship with contemporary refinement—think hand-laid teak and silent HVAC systems. We explored Bidadari Beach and Taka Makassar, both offering world-class snorkeling. At Taka, I drifted above a coral garden alive with parrotfish and reef sharks. The dive staff was exceptional, guiding us with patience and expertise. Evenings were magical: candlelit dinners under the stars, followed by brandy and storytelling on the upper deck. The cabins were serene, though I’d appreciate USB-C ports by the bed. Still, the overall experience was flawless. From the first welcome drink to the final sunrise over Rinca, Princess Nabila made us feel like honored guests in a private kingdom.
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Hannah Nelson
🇺🇸New York, US
A Week of Quiet Luxury and Bats at Dusk
I’ve stayed in many five-star properties, but few match the understated elegance of the Princess Nabila Phinisi. We anchored near Kalong Island just before sunset—one of those moments that recalibrates your sense of time. As the sky turned amber, the bats began their slow spiral into the evening, a living current above the mangroves. The yacht’s design favours flow: meals on the aft deck, books in shaded nooks, a hammock strung between masts. We spent a morning at Pink Beach, the crushed coral shimmering underfoot. The crew moved with quiet efficiency, never intrusive. My only note: the shower drainage could be improved—minor pooling after use. But that’s nitpicking. This is travel as it should be: refined, responsive, and deeply rooted in place.
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Benjamin Young
🇮🇪Waterford, IE
Sixty in Style, Floating Between Islands
Celebrating my sixtieth on the Princess Nabila Phinisi was a quiet triumph. The crew decorated the stern with local blossoms and served champagne as we watched the bats lift from Kalong Island—thousands of them, a slow-moving cloud against the dusk. Traveling with two daughters and a few close friends, the cabin layout allowed privacy without isolation. Mornings began with tea brought to your door, and one dawn, we swam at Pink Beach before any other boats arrived. The sand, that rare coral-pink hue, felt surreal underfoot. The galley team accommodated my slight dairy sensitivity without fuss. My only wish? One more night under sail—there’s a rhythm to being underway that even the most luxurious anchorage can’t replicate. Still, every detail, from linens to dive briefing, felt considered.
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Bleddyn Ingoldsby
🇺🇸San Jose, US
Luxury That Feels Alive
The Princess Nabila Phinisi is more than a yacht—it’s a living, breathing extension of Komodo’s wild beauty. I traveled with my sister and her newborn, seeking a babymoon with space and grace. The master suite’s private terrace became our refuge, where we rocked the baby to sleep under a canopy of stars. We visited Padar Island, where I hiked the summit trail at dawn, the world unfolding in ochre and turquoise. Back onboard, the chef prepared lactation-friendly meals—oats, ginger broths, papaya salads—that felt both nourishing and indulgent. The crew’s attention to detail was astonishing: silent footsteps, warm towels, quiet lullabies played softly in the cabin. The only thing I’d improve? A few more baby-safe deck rails. But safety and serenity coexisted beautifully here. Princess Nabila offers luxury with soul.
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Mavis Sloan
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
A Floating Palace in Komodo’s Wild Heart
The Princess Nabila Phinisi redefined what a luxury escape should feel like. Sailing with my family and our young twins, we needed both comfort and space—this yacht delivered abundantly. The children had their own cabin, and the shallow deck edges made us feel secure during daytime cruising. We spent a magical morning at Kanawa Island, where the sandbar emerged like a ribbon of pearl, perfect for the kids to wade and explore. Later, we sailed to Batu Bolong, where I snorkeled above swirling schools of jackfish while the little ones napped onboard. The crew thoughtfully provided early dinners and kept juice and snacks readily available. The only slight critique: more shaded outdoor seating would be ideal for tropical afternoons. Still, every meal, every sunset, every whispered wave against the hull reminded us we were somewhere extraordinary. This wasn’t a trip—it was a memory etched in gold.
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John Holloway
🇺🇸San Francisco, US
Strategic Stillness on Deck
Our leadership retreat on the Princess Nabila Phinisi was designed to break patterns. By day three, we’d stopped checking time zones. Anchored near Nusa Kode, we held strategy sessions on deck, the only interruptions being passing dolphins. One morning, we swam at Manjarite—crisp visibility, reef sharks in the blue. The yacht’s size allows group cohesion without claustrophobia. Evenings were for local wine and grilled seafood, conversations deepening as the stars emerged. The crew managed expectations with grace—when Wi-Fi faltered, they offered satellite updates instead of apologies. That mindset shift—from demand to adaptation—was the real takeaway. Only note: more whiteboard space for brainstorming. Otherwise, a masterclass in immersive retreat design.
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Grady Milburn
🇳🇿Christchurch, NZ
Reconnecting Off the Grid
With our teenage kids, unplugging is a challenge. The Princess Nabila Phinisi made it effortless. At Sebayur Island, we spent hours snorkeling right from the yacht—reefs teeming, turtles gliding past like locals. The children bonded with one of the deckhands, who taught them to tie marlinespike knots and identify fish by tail shape. Evenings were for stargazing and stories, no screens. We anchored near Pink Beach and kayaked ashore at low tide, exploring tidal pools. The yacht’s newness shows in the smooth systems, but the warmth comes from the crew—thoughtful, not performative. One note: the charging ports in cabins are limited. But that’s a small trade for true disconnection. This wasn’t escape—it was recalibration.
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