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.
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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.
◈
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.
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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.
◈
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
Un'esperienza di classe assoluta nel cuore del Komodo
Avevo prenotato il Lamain Voyage 2 per festeggiare il mio 50° compleanno con una piccola cerimonia a bordo, e devo dire che ogni dettaglio ha rispettato – anzi, superato – le aspettative. La master suite è una vera oasi di privacy e design, con linee pulite e un bagno en suite che sembra uscito da un resort cinque stelle. Abbiamo trascorso la prima notte a Sebayur Island, dove lo snorkeling tra i manta è stato semplicemente perfect. Il team di dive ha organizzato tutto con precisione svizzera, senza mai essere invadente. Il giorno dopo, l’approdo a Batu Bolong ci ha regalato un’alba indimenticabile – ho fatto un drone shot che ora troneggia nel mio salotto a Siena. L’unica piccola nota? Il wifi a bordo è funzionale ma un po’ lento per chi, come me, deve ancora gestire qualche mail di lavoro. Non è però un difetto, piuttosto una scelta di stile: qui sei veramente off the grid. L’itinerary era ben bilanciato tra momenti di avventura e pause di puro relax, con pranzi leggeri a base di pesce fresco serviti sul flybridge. I bambini dei nostri amici – 8 e 11 anni – si sono divertiti un mondo con le maschere e i tubi, ma anche con il kayak. Forse avrei voluto un giorno in più, solo per godermi il ritmo lento del phinisi. Il Lamain Voyage 2 non è solo un mezzo: è un modo di viaggiare, elegante e discreto.
Saya diving sudah 12 tahun, tapi trip ini beda. Lamain Voyage 2 didesign for serious divers. Dive deck-nya spacious, gear storage smart, dan dive master-nya top-tier. Spot di sekitar Komodo dan Rinca — current kuat, but in a good way, full of pelagics. We saw hammerheads once, and that moment, no words. Boat-nya stabil, nggak goyang meski malam hari di open sea. Kabin kedap suara, AC adem, enak buat istirahat setelah tiga dive per day. Makanannya juga dive-friendly — high protein, not too heavy. Yang kurang? Mungkin lebih frequent drone shots dari dive sites, buat dokumentasi pribadi. Tapi overall, this is what premium liveaboard should feel like — professional, clean, and deeply connected to the ocean.
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Harold Sullivan
🇺🇸Charlotte, US
Understated, Not Underdone
We chartered the Lamain Voyage 2 for a leadership retreat—eight executives, no fanfare. The yacht’s design avoids ostentation; instead, it offers clarity. Wide decks, uncluttered surfaces, ventilation that works with the wind, not against it. We spent a full day on Komodo Island, tracking dragons with a biologist who explained their venom’s coagulant properties. The hike was strenuous, but the guide paced it perfectly. Back on board, the open-air saloon became our war room—laptops, strategy maps, but always with sea breeze. One evening, we anchored at Pink Beach and dined on grilled reef fish with turmeric and galangal. The wine list was concise but intelligent—no showpieces, just drinkable bottles. My only critique: the tender could be slightly larger for wet exits. Otherwise, the balance of work, nature, and quiet was exactly what we needed.
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Oğuzhan K.
🇹🇷İstanbul, TR
Lamain Voyage 2 ile Komodo’da Mükemmel Bir Escape
Komodo’yu bir corporate retreat kapsamında keşfetmek istedik ve Lamain Voyage 2 tam da aradığımız otoriteyi yansıttı. 8 cabin’i olan bu 41.5 metrelik phinisi, hem privacy hem de team dinamiklerini kusursuz dengeledi. Biz İTÜ’den bir araştırma ekibiyle çıktık – drone shot’lar ve underwater photography odaklıydı hedefimiz. Gili Lawa’da sabah dalgasız sulara daldık, orada coral health’in kayıt altına alınması için idealdi. Sonrasında Kanawa Island’a geçtik; orada master suite’den çıkarken gün doğumu, tam bir Nat Geo anıydı. Crew her detayı önceden hesaplamıştı – özel diet isteklerim bile sabah kahvaltısında karşımıza çıktı. Ama bir küçük eksik vardı: yine de 2 günlük trip biraz kısa geldi. Üçüncü geceyi Taka Makassar’da geçirmeyi tercih etmiştim, orası daha çok blue water diving sunuyor. Wifi ise beklediğim kadar güçlü değildi – ama bu kadar remote bir environment’da, tam anlamıyla disconnected olmak da aslında iyi geldi. Genel olarak, bu level’da bir phinisiyle bu kadar sade ama precision based bir experience, nadir. Özellikle service’in understated olması, zoraki lüks değil, real luxury hissettirdi. Sonraki expedition için mutlaka tekrar düşünülecek.
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Werner Schmidt
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Honeymoon di Antara Crystal dan Pasir Putih
Baru nikah 2 bulan, langsung ambil Lamain Voyage 2—best decision ever. Taka Makassar tuh magical, water-nya jernih kayak kristal. Kabin honeymoon suite-nya private banget, ada jacuzzi outdoor. Dinner candlelight di deck, menu customized—lobster thermidor with local twist. Crew-nya discreet tapi attentive; nggak ganggu moment kita. Cuma satu: AC agak berisik malem hari, tapi manageable. Pas di Kalong Island, kita lihat sunset dengan thousands of bats flying—so surreal. Untuk pasangan yang cari intimacy dan luxury, this yacht delivers beyond expectations. We’ll be back for anniversary.
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Oliver Norris
🇦🇺Sydney, AU
The Right Kind of Slow
Coming from Sydney Harbour, I’m used to boats that shout. The Lamain Voyage 2 does the opposite. It listens. We spent three hours at Pink Beach, where the sand’s hue shifts with cloud cover—sometimes salmon, sometimes terracotta. The crew set up a pop-up shade without being asked. Later, at Kalong Island, we timed our arrival for dusk, when the fruit bats begin their exodus. The boat held position perfectly, bow light off, so we could hear the flapping canopy overhead. As a solo traveller, I valued the crew’s discretion. No forced interactions. One morning, I found a hand-drawn tide chart on my bedside table—marked with optimal snorkel windows. The galley served a spiced coconut broth with blue swimmer crab that tasted like childhood summers. Only quibble: USB-C ports in cabins would future-proof the charge setup. Otherwise, near perfection.
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Isla M. Chase
🇮🇪Dublin, IE
Anniversary Magic Under Sail
Ten years married, and we’ve circled the globe—but nothing compares to our time aboard Lamain Voyage 2. Sailing into Bidadari Beach at dawn, the sand glowing pink beneath a blush sky, felt like stepping into a dream. We spent the morning paddleboarding in glassy calm, then returned to a breakfast of tropical fruit and Balinese coffee served on deck. The yacht’s design is a masterclass in understated elegance: teak decks that never scorch, shaded loungers with just the right incline, and an open-air salon that blurs into the horizon. Castle Rock was a highlight—drifting above currents alive with manta rays while the crew narrated marine life with quiet expertise. If I’m being candid, the lower deck cabin had slight engine vibration at night—barely noticeable, but worth a future tweak. Still, waking to the sound of waves against the hull, wrapped in Egyptian cotton, my husband beside me—it was transcendent. This wasn’t a holiday. It was a love letter written in wind and water.
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Tamer El-Din
🇪🇬Cairo, EG
تجربة فريدة كمحترف غوص
مثل أي dive group جاد، نحن نهتم بالتفاصيل: سرعة الانتقال، جودة المعدات، وتوقيت الغوص. Lamain Voyage 2 فاق التوقعات. الحجم (41.5 متر) منح الـyacht استقرارًا فائقًا حتى في رياح Timor. التوقف في Batu Bolong كان highlight – تيارات خفيفة، رؤية ممتازة، وأسماك تونس ضخمة. بعد ظهر واحد في Crystal Rock أيضًا كان نادرًا من حيث النقاء البصري. كنت مسافرًا كجزء من مجموعة من 12 غواصًا من القاهرة، وكل واحد أشاد بمساحة الكابينة – خاصة أن كل غرفة لديها نظام تخزين ذكي يشبه ما تراه في الـcruisers الفرنسية. وجبات الغداء كانت مزيجًا ذكيًا من المأكولات الإندونيسية واللبنانية، شيء لم أتوقعه. الطاقم كان متواضعًا لكنه دقيق، ويستمع للطلبات الخاصة مثل تركيب طاولة تحضير المعدات في مكان مظلل. فقط أتمنى لو أن الرحلة استمرت 7 أيام بدل 6 – شعرت أننا بدأنا نعرف المنطقة حقًا في اليوم الأخير.
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