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Brooks Jardine
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
A Floating Sanctuary for Two
Our honeymoon aboard the Lamborajo 3 Phinisi was a study in quiet luxury—no forced activities, no rigid schedules, just seamless days unfolding between Pink Beach and Manta Point. We woke at anchor near Rinca Island, the deck warm beneath bare feet, and watched the komodo dragons move like ancient sentinels along the tree line. Later, floating above Manta Point, I counted seven mantas in one pass, their wings brushing near enough to feel the displacement. The boat’s design favours stillness: low seating, wide decks, and a crew that speaks only when necessary. The masseuse joined us for two sessions on the upper deck—yoga at sunrise, then deep tissue under a canopy. If there’s a critique, it’s that the cabin lighting could be dimmable for evening reading. But these are minor notes in an otherwise perfectly orchestrated journey. We left feeling reset, not just rested.
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Whittaker Dinsdale
🇰🇷Seongnam, KR
Lamborajo 3에서의 생일 여정, 완벽 그 자체
Lamborajo 3 Phinisi에서 40번째 생일을 맞이한 건 내 인생 최고의 선택이었다. photography expedition을 목적으로 함께한 팀과의 일정이었지만, 정작 내 마음을 사로잡은 건 배 자체의 섬세한 디자인과 Kanawa Island에서의 수평선까지 이어지는 풍경이었다. 특히 Kanawa의 투명한 수면 위에서 드론 촬영을 시도했는데, 조명 각도와 리플렉션이 정말 perfect한 순간을 포착하게 해줘서 지금도 사진을 볼 때마다 감탄하게 된다. Lamborajo 3의 master suite는 기대 이상이었다. 오픈 에어리어에서 밤하늘의 별을 보며 와인을 마시는 experience는 다시 못 할 것 같다는 아쉬움을 남겼다. Rinca Island에서는 야생 코모도 드래곤을 가까이서 관찰했는데, 가이드 팀의 전문성 덕분에 안전하면서도 생생한 기록을 남길 수 있었다. 다만, 와이파이 속도가 약간 아쉬웠고, 일정이 5박 6일이었다면 더 여유로웠을 텐데 하는 생각도 들었다. 그래도 전체 itinerary는 절제된 럭셔리와 자연의 조화를 잘 담아냈고, 매 식사마다 나온 현지 재료의 센스 있는 플레이팅은 미쉐린 레스토랑 부럽지 않았다. 다음 milestone birthday도 이 배와 함께 계획 중이다.
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Adair Holbrook
🇳🇿Queenstown, NZ
Wild Beauty, Well Navigated
The Lamborajo 3 Phinisi handled the Komodo channels with a kind of quiet confidence that matched the landscape—rugged, but never rough. We were there for the diving, and Crystal Rock didn’t disappoint: a wall dive with jack currents and a Napoleon wrasse that looked me dead in the eye. The boat’s dive platform was efficient, gear storage well-organised, and the compressor never missed a beat. We also made a dry landing on Rinca, keeping distance from a pair of komodos basking on the trail—surreal, like encountering myth. The galley served superb miso-glazed eggplant and local tuna tartare, though I’d have liked a stronger espresso option. Still, small trade-offs. What stayed with me was the evening at Pink Beach, when the crew laid out lanterns along the shore and we walked barefoot in the pink sand. Utterly still. Utterly right.
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Julian P.
🇳🇿Christchurch, NZ
Precision and Presence
There’s a difference between a luxury boat and a thoughtful one—the Lamborajo 3 Phinisi falls squarely in the latter. Every detail, from the non-slip decking to the placement of reading lights, felt considered. We were there for Pink Beach and Manta Point, and both delivered beyond expectation. Pink Beach at low tide revealed the full gradient of coral sediment—worth the early start. At Manta Point, we spent nearly an hour in the water, the boat holding position perfectly in the current. The dive master knew the mantas by pattern, which added a layer of intimacy. Food was seasonal and lightly spiced—grilled mahi with turmeric coconut relish stood out. If anything, I’d have liked a fifth night; four days felt like we were just settling in. But that’s a compliment, really. This isn’t a checklist trip. It’s a slow immersion.
四十岁生日，在Lamborajo 3 Phinisi重新呼吸
为四十岁生日选了Lamborajo 3 Phinisi，独自出发，原想安静几天，却意外收获深度连接。船不大，8间cabins刚好形成小社群，又不扰人。我在Castle Rock跳水那日，船组提前备好GoPro和浮标，回放 footage时连自己都惊艳。Padar Island的俯瞰点他们安排了清晨登顶，避开烈日与团客，山顶野餐用的本地陶器，面包还温热。最打动我的是那种不张扬的质感——柚木地板有手工凿痕，说明不是批量生产；菜单每日手写，标注海鲜捕捞时间。在Sebayur Island夜潜前，向导一对一确认我的装备，这种trust感很难得。Master suite的浴袍是法国品牌，但晾在阳台随海风轻扬时，反而让人忘记品牌，只记得那一刻的自由。唯一建议是增加一个冥想时段，或清晨瑜伽。五天 itinerary紧凑但不赶，最后停靠Pink Beach时，我坐在船头看了两小时海面反光，像把城市积压的灰都洗掉了。
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Kaan D. Yücel
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Lamborajo 3’te Mükemmel Bir Doğum Günü Kaçışı
40’ıma adım atarken Lamborajo 3 Phinisi’yle Komodo’da bir birthday retreat ayarlamıştım – tam bir life reset. Antalya’dan doğrudan Cakranegara’ya uçtuk, oradan da küçük bir transfer ile yatta karşılandık. Master suite’in genişliği ve özellikle private deck’i bizi çok memnun etti. Manta Point’te ilk drift dive’ımız sırasında balıklar tam üstümüzden geçti, drone shot’larında muazzam duruyor. Bidadari Beach’ten sonra atılan swim stop’ta plajın kristal berraktığı suyunda yüzmenin keyfini yaşadık. Ekibin dive planlaması gerçekten pro seviyede; Nusa Penida geçişlerini bile sakin tutacak kadar akıllıca bir itinerary çizmişler. Sadece sabah kahvaltıda biraz daha variety olabilirdi – özellikle daha çok taze meyve. Wifi hâlâ biraz sınırlı, ama bu kadar remote bir yerde zaten digital detox yapmak en doğru tercih. Yine de, 8 cabin’de sadece 14 misafir olduğumuz için herkesin alanı rahatça yetişti. Sunset cocktail’ları hep Castle Rock manzarasında ikram edildi, bu küçük detay bizi çok etkiledi. Teknik olarak 2024 yapımı olması bizi rahatlattı – özellikle stabilizasyon sisteminin dalgalı gecelerde çok faydasını gördük. Son gün Crystal Rock’ta son bir dive daha atıp, parkın en canlı coral’lerini gördüktten sonra dönüşe geçtik. Daha fazla gün olsaydı kesin eklerdim.
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Wolfgang Schmidt
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Babymoon yang Sempurna di Komodo
Kami memilih Lamborajo 3 Phinisi untuk babymoon, dan honestly, the serenity here was exactly what we needed. Desain interiornya elegant banget—wood finish-nya warm dan kabin kami facing the ocean, jadi tiap bangun pagi langsung lihat sunrise di Sebayur Island. Snorkeling di Crystal Rock? Water clarity-nya insane, I spotted white tip reef sharks just gliding by. Crew-nya low-profile tapi attentive, they even prepared a private dinner at Long Beach dengan setup candlelight. Yang sedikit kurang cuma signal wifi—tapi to be fair, we’re here to disconnect juga. Lamborajo 3 Phinisi bener-bener paham ritme pasangan yang butuh quality time. The jacuzzi on deck? Perfect for late afternoon dengan glass of prosecco. Would’ve loved one more day—4 nights terasa cepat banget.
Die Ruhe nach Crystal Rock war pure Erholung
Als Teil einer kleinen Photography Expedition suchte ich etwas, das sowohl technische Stabilität als auch ästhetische Tiefe bietet – der Lamborajo 3 Phinisi hat beides deliverd. Die Master Suite im Heck bietet nicht nur genug Platz für mein Gear, sondern auch eine ruhige Perspektive aufs Meer, besonders bei Ankunft an Sebayur Island, wo das Licht am Morgen eine fast magische Stimmung erzeugt. Wir hatten zwei Tage mit leichtem Nebel, was für Drone Shots an Batu Bolong zunächst tricky war – doch der Captain hat uns perfekt positioniert, sodass wir den Aufstieg der Sonne über den Riffen im goldenen Hour festhalten konnten. Der Fokus der Crew liegt klar auf Präzision: Von der Timings des Itineraries bis zur temperierten Weinauswahl – nichts wirkt aufgesetzt. Lediglich das Wifi war etwas schwach, aber ehrlich: in dieser Umgebung fast ein Feature, nicht ein Bug. Was mich berührt hat, war die Stille nach dem Dinner vor Crystal Rock, wenn das Meer schwarz wird und nur noch das leise Knacken des Holzes zu hören ist. Als Solo Travelerin schätzte ich die Balance zwischen Privatsphäre und diskreter Betreuung. Hätte ich die Wahl, würde ich einfach einen Tag mehr buchen – allein für die Chance, erneut bei Bidadari Beach zu ankern, wo sich die Lagune wie ein privater Spa-Pool anfühlt. Alles in allem: ein understated Luxury, der weiß, wann er leise sein muss.
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Chiara M. Galli
🇮🇹Cesena, IT
Eleganza autentica nel cuore del Komodo
Il Lamborajo 3 Phinisi ha superato ogni aspettativa durante il nostro babymoon. Con la pancia che inizia a mostrarsi, cercavo comfort e un ritmo lento, e l’esperienza a bordo è stata semplicemente perfect. I ritmi soft dell’itinerario, con soste a Manjarite e Batu Bolong, ci hanno regalato momenti di pura tranquillità: nuotare in acque cristalline senza fretta, con il supporto gentile dell’equipaggio che anticipava ogni esigenza. La master suite, con il suo design in teak e finestre panoramiche, diventava ogni sera un nido silenzioso sotto le stelle. Il tocco italiano nel breakfast — caffè vero, yogurt con miele locale — è stato un piccolo lusso che ha fatto la differenza. Abbiamo fatto un drone shot a Batu Bolong all’alba: il contrasto tra la scogliera rossa e il mare turchese è un’immagine che porterò nel cuore. Il wellness aspect è ben curato: massaggi tailandesi in coperta al tramonto, con il suono delle onde. Unico piccolo trade-off: il wifi è limitato, ma in fondo era proprio ciò di cui avevamo bisogno — una vera digital detox. Forse avrei voluto un giorno in più: 4 giorni sono stati intensi ma volati via. Il Lamborajo 3 non è solo un phinisi, è un modo di viaggiare che rispetta il tempo della natura, e in questo momento della mia vita, era esattamente ciò che serviva.
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