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Mia Norris
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
Silk-Soft Waters and Impeccable Service
From the moment we stepped onto the White Pearl 02 Phinisi, the pace of life shifted—deliberate, luxurious, alive. As a frequent diver, I’m particular about liveaboards, and this yacht exceeded expectations. Our dive group explored Batu Bolong and Pink Beach, where the reef life was so vibrant it seemed digitally enhanced. The dive platform, though modest, was efficiently managed by a crew who knew each guest’s gear preferences by day two. The cabins, though only two, were palatial in comfort, with linen that felt like silk and showers with actual pressure—a rarity on yachts this size. I appreciated the subtle sustainability efforts: reef-safe products, reusable bottles, zero plastic. My only critique? The evening meals, while exquisite, leaned conservative for Southeast Asian palates. That said, dining under the stars, anchored between islands with no light pollution, was pure magic. This vessel doesn’t just sail—it soars.
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Tao M. Ong
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
在Komodo心跳加速的蜜月
和丈夫的蜜月选在White Pearl 02 Phinisi，原本只是被ins上的drone shot吸引，结果体验远超预期。作为仅2间舱的VIP船，私密度惊人——在Komodo Island snorkeling后，回到船发现crew已布置好rose petal浴缸，香槟正冰着。Padar岛的日落hike虽累，但返程时船已移到背风处，甲板摆着warm towel和ginger shot。必须提个小critique：master suite的窗帘轨道有轻微异响，但管家立刻用备用遮光帘解决。最难忘在Kalong岛夜泊，整片海域被生物荧光点亮，我们躺在sun pad上看银河，船身轻晃像摇篮。餐饮每餐都有sous-vide选项，调酒师甚至复刻了我们在新加坡常去的bar的signature gin tonic。这不是旅行，是感官重置。
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Brandon Owens
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Perfect Recharge with Best Friends
After 2 tahun WFH non-stop, gua and the boys booked White Pearl 02 Phinisi buat digital detox. We hit Taka Makassar dan Long Beach — both spots so serene, bikin otak refresh sendiri. Deck-nya luas, cocok buat ngobrol, main card, atau cuma bengong liat laut. Crew-nya chill tapi profesional, they even join triviaku malam-malam sambil minum teh jahe. Kabin simple tapi bersih, AC stabil. One note: charger di kamar cuma 1, jadi harus sharing. Tapi honestly, less phone time = more meaningful conversation. This trip reminded me what real friendship feels like.
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Saya K. from Saitama
🇯🇵Saitama, JP
バブームーンに選んだ非日常
妊娠初期のため、静かで安全なbabymoonを探していたところ、White Pearl 02 Phinisiに出会った。2 cabinのプライバシーは非常に心地よく、デッキでの朝ヨガはリラクゼーションそのもの。スタッフが静かに朝食を運んでくれるタイミングも絶妙。Kanawa Islandでのシュノーケリングは穏やかな流れで、体調に不安のある私でも安心して参加できた。海の色がインスタ映えするようなブルーで、思わず『drone shot、お願いできますか？』と尋ねてしまったほど。Komodo Islandのサファリウォークもガイドの説明が丁寧で、爬虫類への恐怖心が和らいだ。ただ、船内は完璧なのに、1日目の夕食の魚がややパサついていたのが唯一の残念点。でも2日目からはすべてがperfect。夜、デッキで星空を見ながら語り合った時間は、二人だけの宝物になった。次は出産後に、ファミリートリップとして再訪したい。
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Kestrel Rowntree
🇳🇿New Zealand, NZ
Soft Luxury, Deep Calm
We joined the White Pearl 02 Phinisi seeking stillness, not spectacle. The wellness retreat was unstructured—no forced schedules, just invitations: sunrise stretch, herbal infusion, silent swim. At Long Beach, we floated in the glassy cove, the sand so white it glowed. The boat’s compactness—two cabins, max four guests—meant no echoes of other travelers. One afternoon, we anchored near Kanawa Island and snorkelled the outer reef, where a manta glided beneath us. The cabin’s design was minimalist but warm: teak floors, cotton sheets, a single orchid in a vase. My only note? The shower drain clogged once—minor, but memorable. Still, the crew resolved it within minutes. This isn’t about opulence; it’s about presence. By day three, I’d stopped checking time.
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Heulwen Osmaston
🇧🇷Mongaguá, BR
Corporate reset com estilo no mar
Como diretora de uma fintech, raramente desligo. A viagem a bordo do White Pearl 02 Phinisi foi um corporate retreat planejado para recarregar com propósito. Com quatro executivos, o limite de 4 guests foi ideal — exclusividade total. Paramos em Rinca Island para o trekking dos dragões, depois ancoramos em Kalong Island para um sunset em silêncio absoluto, só o som das águas. O capitão sugeriu um desvio técnico para um snorkeling em Kanawa que não estava no itinerary original — e foi brilhante. O design interior mistura madeira envelhecida com detalhes em aço escovado, muito clean. O lounge no deck traseiro virou nossa sala de reunião informal, com tablets e água de coco gelada sempre à mão. O único ponto: o sinal de satélite é fraco, então reuniões por Zoom foram impossíveis. Mas, no fim, isso foi um alívio. Dormimos profundamente, sem luzes artificiais invadindo os camarotes. Voltamos com clareza mental — e uma playlist de drone shots que virou nosso novo branding interno.
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Laura Edwards
🇸🇦Riyadh, SA
مغامرة غوص مثالية
كجزء من dive group صغير، بحثنا عن يخت يوفّر سهولة الوصول إلى مواقع الغوص النائية. White Pearl 02 Phinisi فاق التوقعات. منصة الغوص الخلفية كانت مثالية، خاصة في Crystal Rock حيث المياه نقية كـglass. توقفنا أيضاً في Kalong Island حيث شهدنا خفافيش ضخمة تحلق عند الغسق – لحظة لا تُنسى. المعدات كانت مخزنة بشكل منظم، وطاقم القارب ساعد في تنظيم الجداول حسب التيار. الكابينة كانت مريحة، وإن كانت الـmaster suite تفتقر قليلاً إلى مساحة التخزين. لكن الخدمة، الطعام، والدقة في التوقيت جعلت الـexperience رائعة. White Pearl 02 هو الخيار الأمثل لمحبي الغوص الباحثين عن رفاهية حقيقية.
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Zenobia Gillingham
🇬🇧Birmingham, GB
A Floating Poem in Komodo
I booked the White Pearl 02 Phinisi on a whim, seeking escape after a grueling year. What I found was restoration. The yacht, though compact at 19.9 meters, felt like a private sanctuary—each curve of wood and linen drape whispering elegance. We spent mornings on Rinca Island watching dragons stalk through savannah grass, then drifted to Gili Lawa in the afternoon, where the water shifted from sapphire to emerald as the sun dipped. The absence of crowds—just us and the wind—was a balm. The crew’s quiet attentiveness, from yoga mats laid at sunrise to herbal infusions at dusk, spoke of deep hospitality. My only note: the air conditioning, while functional, struggled slightly in peak heat. But that minor discomfort was forgotten the moment I slipped into the sea, weightless. This wasn’t a holiday. It was a recalibration of the soul.
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Yolanda Frampton
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
A Boardroom on the Open Sea
Our leadership team needed clarity—and White Pearl 02 Phinisi delivered both perspective and privacy. The yacht’s compact size fostered candid dialogue, while its luxury kept us energized. Days began with strategy sessions on the shaded deck, followed by snorkeling at Kanawa Island to reset minds. The transition from Batu Bolong’s rugged cliffs to calm evening cocktails aboard created a rhythm that balanced focus and renewal. The master cabin, used for confidential talks, offered sound insulation and elegant discretion. Crew served precise, inventive cuisine—never overwhelming, always satisfying. Only note: more formal meeting tools (e.g., whiteboard) would help. But the absence of distractions was ultimately a strength. This wasn’t just a retreat—it was a recalibration.
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