Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
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MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
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PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
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PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
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KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
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TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
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MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
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GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
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SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
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KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
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BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
◈
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
◈
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
◈
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
◈
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
◈
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
◈
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
◈
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
◈
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
◈
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
◈
KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
◈
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
◈
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
komodo.explorer Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows. #kelorisland #komodo #labuan_bajo
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MANJERITE
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komodo.explorer Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe. #kalong #flyingfox #sunset #labuan
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PADAR ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now." #padarisland #threecrests #wanderlust
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PINK BEACH
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komodo.explorer One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming. #pinkbeach #pinkbeachkomodo #rosacea
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KOMODO ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom #komododragon #komodoisland #dragon
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TAKA MAKASSAR
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komodo.explorer A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours. #takamakassar #ghostisland #sandbar
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MANTA POINT
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komodo.explorer A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list. #mantapoint #manta #diving #ocean
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GILI LAWA
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komodo.explorer Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous. #gililawa #sunrise #ridgetrek #bajo
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SLABA ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life. #slabaisland #eagleisland #rajawali
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds. #sebayur #pygmyseahorse #divinglife
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KANAWA ISLAND
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komodo.explorer While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about. #kanawaisland #reef #pristine #snorkel
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
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komodo.explorer Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock. #rangkocave #cavern #sapphirewater
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BIDADARI ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect. #bidadariisland #paradise #turquoise
Coming from Queensland, I know coral ecosystems, but the biodiversity around Sebayur Island stunned me. Dream Ocean Phinisi positioned us perfectly for drift dives, and their dive master — Pak Dedi — knew every current shift. The boat’s 26 meters felt spacious without being impersonal. Our Standard Cabin had excellent ventilation, though the fan had a slight wobble. Not disruptive, just noticeable. What impressed was the consistency: coffee ready at 6:30 sharp, towels folded just so, the skipper adjusting course for optimal sunrise views. We ended on Wae Rebo, where the crew arranged a small cultural exchange — nothing staged, just genuine conversation. That moment, more than any five-star amenity, defined the trip for me.
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Jean Thomas
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
ก.ย. 2569
Private Cruise yang Elegan
Saya dan suami celebrate anniversary ke-10 dengan private charter di Dream Ocean Phinisi. Kapalnya tidak terlalu besar, tapi layout-nya sangat efficient — seperti floating boutique villa. Pelayanan crew sangat discreet tapi attentive; they anticipated our coffee preference by day two. Itinerary ke Taka Makassar dan Komodo Island sangat well-paced. Di Komodo, ranger-nya knowledgeable banget soal dragon behavior. We saw one male fighting for territory — such a raw moment in nature. Malam terakhir, crew set up dinner di atas deck dengan string lights dan personal playlist dari Spotify kami. So thoughtful. Makanan? Fusion Indonesian-Western yang balanced — grilled mahi-mahi dengan sambal matah itu genius. Cuma wish there was a small jacuzzi option, tapi given the boat size, it’s understandable. Overall, the intimacy of this trip was exactly what we needed.
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Joanna Baran
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
ก.ย. 2569
Spokój, styl i głęboka woda
Dream Ocean Phinisi wybrałam dla friends getaway z czterema koleżankami – potrzebowałyśmy odłączyć się od digital overload. I rzeczywiście – po pierwszym dniu wyłączyłam telefon. Itinerary był bardzo dobrze zbalansowany: poranek na Komodo Island z rangerem, południe na plaży w Batu Bolong, wieczór z stargazingiem na forward deck. Kabina, którą miałam – Standard Cabin – nie jest przesadnie luksusowa, ale bardzo schludna, z dobrej jakości linen i cichym AC. Uwielbiałam, że można prosić o custom breakfast – ja wybrałam chia pudding z mangoldem i cold brew. Kuchnia była zaskakująco dobra, biorąc pod uwagę lokalizację. Drone shot z lotu nad Padar był stunning – crew był otwarty na kolaborację. Jedyne, co bym zmieniła? Więcej cienistych stref na środkowym pokładzie – słońce było mocne. Ale to przecież Komodo. Dream Ocean Phinisi nie krzyczy luksusem – on go po prostu ma.
Llevar a mis padres y a mis hijos adolescentes a Komodo requería un equilibrio delicado: comodidad para ellos, aventura para los jóvenes. El Dream Ocean Phinisi lo logró con elegancia. Las cinco cabins permitieron que cada generación tuviera su espacio, y la cubierta lounge era ideal para compartir al atardecer con una copa de espumoso. El itinerario incluyó Komodo Island, donde los guías explicaron con rigor la vida de los dragones, y Kalong Island al anochecer, con su espectáculo de murciélagos saliendo del manglar —una experiencia casi mística. Los boys organizaron kayaks y paddleboards sin que tuviéramos que pedirlo. Mi única observación: el aire acondicionado en la Standard Cabin era un poco ruidoso por la noche, pero no afectó el sueño. Lo que más me impresionó fue la cocina: menús personalizados para los niños y opciones gourmet para los adultos. Cenar bajo las estrellas con el sonido del mar fue el cierre perfecto cada día. No fue un simple getaway, fue un paso fuera del tiempo.
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Lina S. Egger
🇩🇪Pinneberg, DE
ก.ค. 2569
Traumhafter Familienurlaub auf dem Wasser
Unsere multi-generation Familie – drei Generationen, um genau zu sein – suchte etwas Besonderes für den Sommer, und der Dream Ocean Phinisi hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Master Suite war mein persönlicher Rückzugsort, während die Kinder die Standard Cabins direkt nebenan teilten. Wir ankerten vor Kanawa Island, wo wir gemeinsam schnorchelten und den kristallklaren Blick auf die Unterwasserwelt genossen. Später segelten wir nach Long Beach, wo wir den Sonnenuntergang bei einem privaten BBQ an Deck erlebten. Der Service war stets diskret, nie aufdringlich – genau das, was man sich für eine solche Reise wünscht. Einzig der WiFi-Empfang war etwas schwach, aber ehrlich gesagt, war das fast eine Erleichterung. Die italienische Küche an Bord war ein Genuss, besonders die frischen Meeresfrüchte. Uns hätte eine zusätzliche Nacht in Wainilu gefallen, um mehr Zeit zum Wandern zu haben. Doch das gesamte Erlebnis war perfekt im Rhythmus, ruhig, elegant und tief entspannend.
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Mila R. de Luca
🇩🇪Zollikofen, DE
ก.ค. 2569
Familientrip mit Stil und Ruhe
Mit drei Generationen an Bord hätte es hektisch werden können – doch die Dream Ocean Phinisi hielt alles im Balance. Als Großmutter mit rheumatischen Beschwerden war mir Komfort wichtig, und die Standard Cabin mit ihrer erhöhten Matratze und dem breiten Eingang war ideal. Unser Sohn und die Enkelkinder liebten Taka Makassar – besonders die Möglichkeit, mit dem Kajak hinauszufahren und Seesterne zu beobachten. Ich zog mich tagsüber auf mein privates Deck zurück, las und genoss die Meeresbrise. Das Spa-Team bot sanfte Ayurveda-Massagen an, die mich erstaunlich regenerierten. Lediglich die Treppe zum Hauptdeck war etwas steil für meine Knie – ein Geländer würde helfen. Abends aßen wir gemeinsam am langen Holztisch, meist frisch gegrillter Barracuda mit Zitronengras. Bei Sonnenuntergang machte jemand einen drone shot, den wir später als Familien-Digital-Album nutzten. Castle Rock war beeindruckend – die Strömung dort ist stark, aber das Tauchteam war professionell. Für eine multigenerationale Reise kaum zu übertreffen.
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Amelia Thomson
🇺🇸CA, US
มิ.ย. 2569
Under the Komodo Sky
Dream Ocean Phinisi moves through the archipelago like it belongs there — no small feat given the region’s fragile energy. We anchored near Wae Rebo on our third night, a stop not on every itinerary, and it felt like a secret revealed. The village elders sent a small delegation by canoe; their quiet dignity stayed with me. Days were spent between Komodo Island hikes and drifting over reefs near Taka Makassar. The boat’s design balances tradition and modernity — teak decks, yes, but also silent electric thrusters for docking. I appreciated the absence of forced 'luxury' gestures; instead, there was a calm authenticity. The only critique: limited charging ports in the Standard Cabin. But that encouraged us to unplug, so perhaps it was intentional.
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Felix T. Wolff
🇩🇪Lüneburg, DE
มิ.ย. 2569
Traumhafter Honeymoon auf See
Unser Honeymoon auf der Dream Ocean Phinisi war von Anfang an pure Eleganz. Als wir in Labuan Bajo an Bord gingen, empfing uns ein kühler Welcome-Drink – ein kleiner, aber bedeutender Touch. Die Master Suite ließ keine Wünsche offen: Holzoberflächen von handwerklicher Präzision, ein eigenes Deck und ein Bad mit Meerblick. Unser erster Stop war Pink Beach, wo wir kristallklares Wasser und diese einzigartige Farbe des Sandes bewunderten. Ein kurzer Snack am Strand, danach Tauchen bei Nusa Kode – das Riff dort ist atemberaubend lebendig. Das Team servierte jeden Morgen frisch gepressten Kokosnuss-Milch-Smoothie, was sich als perfekter Start für den Tag erwies. Lediglich das WiFi war etwas unzuverlässig – aber ehrlich gesagt, wer braucht das schon bei solch einer Aussicht? Die Abende verbrachten wir mit leiser Jazzmusik und regionalen Meeresfrüchten. Einzig der letzte Tag kam viel zu früh. Hätte gern einen extra Tag in Kanawa Island verbracht, um mehr Zeit zum Schnorcheln zu haben. Alles in allem ein absoluter Gewinn für unsere erste Reise als Ehepaar.
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