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.
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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.
◈
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.
◈
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
Traveling with two children—8 and 11—requires a vessel that balances safety with spontaneity. Rutas Indonesia Boat delivered both. The crew anticipated needs before we voiced them: shaded deck space by 9 a.m., child-sized snorkel kits ready, even a pop-up tent on Bidadari Beach. We visited Nusa Kode mid-morning when the tide was high, letting the kids scramble over rocks while we kept an eye on the current. Dinners were relaxed, with options beyond 'kids’ menu' clichés—seared tuna with mango salsa, coconut rice. The boat’s compact size meant no long corridors or confusing layouts. Only critique: limited movie options if weather turns, though honestly, that’s why we came.
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Lucas King
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Solo Trip dengan Kedalaman
Saya butuh waktu untuk disconnect, dan Rutas Indonesia Boat jadi sanctuary saya. Sebagai solo traveler, saya khawatir akan merasa isolated, tapi ternyata crew sangat warm dan respectful. Mereka tidak over-engage, tapi selalu available kalau butuh. Saya spend waktu panjang di Gili Lawa, hiking ke atas bukit dan duduk di sana sambil baca Rilke. Sunset-nya itu seperti painting — warna langit berubah dari gold ke violet. Di malam hari, saya duduk di dek, dengar suara laut, dan merasa sangat centered. Pink Beach juga memorable — pasirnya memang pink, tapi yang bikin saya speechless adalah keheningannya. Tidak ada keramaian, hanya saya dan alam. Kabinnya nyaman, tapi saya harap ada lebih banyak colokan listrik. Tapi overall, the simplicity and elegance of this boat membuat saya lupa sama dunia luar. Saya pulang bukan cuma rested, tapi transformed.
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Kyle Harper
🇬🇧Sheffield, GB
A floating sanctuary with depth
Marking our tenth anniversary, my husband and I chose the Rutas Indonesia Boat hoping for something beyond the usual resort circuit. We found it. From Padar Island’s serrated ridgeline—hiked at dawn with only geckos and our guide’s soft voice—to the glassy silence of Long Beach, where we floated in water so clear it felt like flying, each moment carried weight. The phinisi, built in 2017, shows its age in the best way: polished wood, clean lines, no unnecessary frills. The crew anticipated needs without hovering—fresh towels appearing just so, cold lemongrass spray offered during the climb. One evening, anchored near Manjarite, we dined under a net of stars, talking in hushed tones as if the night itself were listening. The cabin was spacious, though the shower drain was a touch slow—minor, really. What stayed with me was the sense of being untethered, not just from land but from routine. This wasn’t merely a trip; it was a recalibration. For couples who value depth over dazzle, Rutas Indonesia Boat delivers with quiet confidence.
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Nathan Fletcher
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
Solitude in the Spice Islands’ Wake
I’ve sailed Komodo on larger vessels, but Rutas Indonesia Boat redefined intimacy. With just three cabins, the rhythm was unhurried. We spent two hours on Kalong Island at dusk, watching the bat colony surge into the twilight, then sailed to Nusa Kode for a midnight swim under stars. The crew moved like shadows—present when needed, absent when not. As a solo traveler, I valued the lack of forced group dynamics. The boat’s 2017 build ensures comfort without ostentation: good ventilation, quiet systems, strong deck rails. One night, the Wi-Fi dropped during a storm—easily forgiven. This was retreat, not retreat from reality, but into it.
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Daiki S. Sato
🇯🇵Tokyo, JP
静けさと贅沢の完璧なバランス
Rutas Indonesia Boatでの4日間は、まさに理想のslow luxuryでした。特にTaka Makassarのサンセットと、Kalong Islandのコウモリの群れが飛び立つ瞬間のdrone shotは、心に残るシーンでした。3つのcabinsのうち、私たちはmaster suiteを選択。広々とした空間と、木の温もりが融合したインテリアに満足。家族で訪れたため、crewが子どもたちのために特別に用意してくれたsnorkeling tour at Kanawa Islandが好評でした。夜はデッキで星空を眺めながら、crewが用意するcustomized menuを楽しむスタイル。ただ一点、satellite wifiがやや不安定で、東京本社との会議に少し支障が出たのが唯一の課題。しかし、それもoff-grid体験の一部と割り切れば、むしろプラス。もう1日延長してPadar Islandのハイキングをゆっくりしたかった気もします。全体として、自然とラグジュアリーが溶け合うitinerary設計に感心。
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Margaret Ingram
🇬🇧Bristol, GB
A Lens on the Currents
On a photography retreat, stability matters—both mechanical and emotional. Rutas Indonesia Boat provided both. We anchored at Sebayur Island at dawn, capturing schools of fusiliers in the shallows, then moved to Manta Point by midday when mantas surfaced in predictable arcs. The crew designated a dry zone for equipment and offered charging stations at dinner. The boat’s compact size meant quick transitions—critical when light shifts fast. Cabins were unembellished but efficient, with blackout curtains and secure drawers. I’d have liked a second rinse tank for housings, but we made do. This isn’t about luxury for luxury’s sake; it’s about enabling focus.
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Fiona Morrison
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Komodo Island dan Jejak Sejarah
Saya datang karena fascination dengan komodo dragon, tapi yang saya dapat jauh lebih dalam. Rutas Indonesia Boat bawa kami ke Komodo Island dengan guide yang sangat well-researched. Dia tidak cuma cerita soal reptil, tapi juga tentang geology dan local folklore. Kami lihat dua ekor adult dragon sedang feeding — moment yang rare dan deeply humbling. Setelah itu, kami ke Manjarite untuk snorkeling, dan kontras antara darat dan laut sangat striking. Di kapal, crew menyediakan small library tentang biodiversity di NTT — saya baca banyak malam itu. Makanan sangat consistent, dengan highlight adalah jackfruit rendang yang dimasak slow-cooked. Satu improvement: mungkin perlu lebih banyak sunshade di dek depan — kalau cuaca terlalu terik, agak panas. Tapi overall, the intellectual depth dan natural beauty yang ditawarkan Rutas Indonesia Boat membuat ini trip yang sangat meaningful.
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Yuki R.
🇯🇵Omuta, JP
自然と調和した上質な時間
Rutas Indonesia Boatは、コンセプトとしての“authentic yet refined”を体現している。Rinca Islandのコモドドラゴン観察後、ボートに戻ると、ちょうどsundownerのセッティングが完了するというタイミングの良さ。crewの配慮が細部にまで行き届いており、特にdive groupとして参加した私たちには、Crystal Rockへのアプローチの航路を柔軟に調整してくれたのが印象的。22メートルの船体ながら、ナビゲーションは非常にスムーズで、海が荒れてもほとんど揺れを感じなかった。客室はすべてen-suiteで、シャワーの水圧も日本基準で問題なし。ただ、もう少し長めのitineraryが欲しくなるほど、時間が足りないと感じた。次の機会には5日間のプランを検討中。個人的には、朝のyogaセッションをデッキで行えたのが、心身のresetにちょうど良かった。
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Mona Al-Hajri
🇶🇦Al Rayyan, QA
رحلة هادئة مع الأصدقاء على متن روتاس
سافرت مع صديقاتي في رحلة هروب قصيرة من ضغوط الدوحة، واخترنا Rutas Indonesia Boat بناءً على توصية من مدوّنة سفر. الثلاثة كابينات كانت مريحة جداً، وخصوصاً master suite في المؤخرة – الإطلالة على بحر Flores كانت مثالية كل صباح. توقفنا في Pink Beach وBatu Bolong، وتمكّنا من الغوص مع قروش المنشار الصغيرة في الموقع الثاني، وهو ما لم نتوقعه إطلاقاً. الطاقم أدار itinerary بذكاء، مع وقت كافٍ للسباحة والتقاط drone shot رائع فوق الشاطئ الوردي. ما عجّبنا أكثر هو الاهتمام بالتفاصيل – من الشاي العربي المسائي إلى المناشف الباردة بعد الغوص. فقط أتمنى أن تكون إشارة الواي فاي أقوى قليلاً خارج خليج Labuan Bajo، لكن هذا تفصيل بسيط. كنا نتمنى لو بقينا 5 أيام بدلاً من 4 – اليوم الأخير شعرنا أنه سريع جداً. بشكل عام، التجربة كانت balanced وauthentic، مع لمسة من الـluxury التي تناسب نمط السفر الهادئ.
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