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Sunniva M. Bråten
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
En svært stilfull uke ombord
Som solo reisende var jeg litt spent på hvordan det ville føles å være med på en gruppe-båttur, men Behike Phinisi skapte en balanse mellom fellesskap og privat sfære som virkelig fungerte. Rommet mitt – Master Suite – hadde en enorm kingsize seng og en egen døra til dekket, noe som gjorde morgenrutinen min helt perfekt. Vi lå i Bidadari Beach to netter, og det var der jeg virkelig slapp av. Badetemperaturen var bare perfekt, og jeg lot meg forføre til å ta en sen kveldssvømmetur under stjernene. Drone shot fra kapteinen neste dag viste hele lagunen som et smaragd i havet – helt surrealistisk. Taka Makassar var mer vindstilla, men snorkringen der var helt på et annet nivå; man ser nesten alt: manta, skjell, små nakentusk. Eneste lille svakheten var at wifi var litt spotty, men egentlig – hvem trenger det når utsikten er slik? Reisen ble en del av min selvforståelse, nesten terapeutisk. Jeg hadde håpet på Padar Island med litt lengre stopp, men forstår at light schedule er en del av konseptet.
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Olivia Underwood
🇺🇸New York, US
Refined Escape in Komodo's Wilds
The Behike Phinisi offered a level of quiet elegance I rarely encounter on liveaboards. We joined for a milestone birthday—my 50th—and the crew handled every detail with unobtrusive precision. Waking up near Batu Bolong, slipping into the water for a sunrise snorkel among blacktip reef sharks, was a private kind of magic. The Master Suite’s teak finishes and oversized portholes made the cabin feel like a floating atelier. Later, at Bidadari Beach, the team arranged a beachside lunch under the acacias—grilled mahi, local mangoes, chilled Sancerre. My only note: the satellite Wi-Fi struggled mid-week, but honestly, that may have been the point. The balance between immersion and comfort was exactly right. The yacht’s 2023 build shows in its mechanical silence; engines barely register below deck. For a small group wanting space and discretion, this is the vessel.
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Julian R. Pierce
🇬🇧Brighton, GB
Silk and Saltwater in Komodo
I’ve sailed the Indonesian archipelago for years, but the Behike Phinisi stands apart. Chartering her for a solo sabbatical, I sought stillness with a pulse. The crew—12 to 6 guests—moved like a well-rehearsed ensemble. Days cycled between reading on the shaded deck, brief swims at Pink Beach, and long hikes on Padar Island, where the views over fractured bays silenced even my inner monologue. The yacht’s 31-metre frame cuts through swells without fuss. The Master Suite’s sliding door opens directly to a private platform—perfect for midnight swims. My only note: the evening menu, while refined, leaned conservative. A touch more local spice would’ve elevated it. But the service, the pacing, the absence of forced cheer—this is luxury as restraint. Returning to civilisation, I felt recalibrated.
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Nguyễn T. Huy
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Escape thực sự với Behike Phinisi
Là người sống ở Vũng Tàu, quen biển, nhưng Behike Phinisi làm tôi ngạc nhiên. 31 mét nhưng cảm giác rất intimate – chỉ 6 cabin, nên không đông khách, không ồn. Tôi đi cùng vợ và hai con (8 và 12 tuổi), cần một nơi vừa cho kids vui, vừa cho adults thư giãn. Hành trình từ Labuan Bajo đến Padar Island rồi dừng ở Nusa Kode – nơi bọn trẻ được snorkel với soft coral và baby turtles – thật sự là một educational experience. Tàu có kayak và paddle board, bọn trẻ chơi suốt chiều. Phòng family cabin khá rộng, nhưng điều hòa hơi ồn vào ban đêm – crew đã đổi filter ngay khi báo. Điều tôi ấn tượng nhất là sự chú ý đến detail: từ loại dầu gội organic đến việc nhớ tên từng đứa trẻ. Nếu có thể, tôi mong họ thêm một ngày ở Castle Rock để trek sâu hơn. Nhưng dù sao, đây là một escape hoàn hảo – không chỉ rời thành phố, mà còn rời cả căng thẳng.
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Renate Müller
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Detox Digital di Antara Pulau Komodo
I booked this trip as part of my personal sabbatical — needed to reset after two years of nonstop work. Behike Phinisi turned out to be the perfect sanctuary. The wellness program includes morning meditation, fresh-pressed juices, and journaling spots on deck. We anchored near Kalong Island at dusk, and the silence — broken only by bat sounds and gentle waves — was profound. Crew tidak pernah memaksa interaksi; mereka just appear when needed. Kabin saya, Standard Cabin, simple tapi functional, with excellent ventilation. Saya wish there was more guided nature walk, tapi mungkin itu nanti untuk trip berikutnya. For now, I’m grateful for the stillness this boat provided.
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Werner Becker
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Dive Trip dengan Standar Internasional
Our dive group dari Jakarta and Medan, all experienced divers, and we picked Behike Phinisi karena reputation-nya di kalangan underwater photographers. From Batu Bolong to Manta Point, the dive planning was precise. Boat’s dive deck is well-organized, with individual gear lockers and rinse tanks — small detail tapi sangat appreciated. Captain coordinated dengan current conditions perfectly, and safety briefing before each dive was thorough, not just formalitas. Aku impressed dengan dive master-nya, bisa anticipate our group’s pace dan nggak nge-rush. Di Komodo Island, we did a long hike post-dive, and the crew had chilled coconut water ready — little things that show professionalism. Satu catatan: camera station bisa lebih equipped with dry port, tapi overall, this is top-tier execution. The 31-meter hull makes the ride smooth, even when seas were choppy near Wainilu.
妊婦でも安心の旅
妊娠中のbabymoonとしてBehike Phinisiを選んだ。船の動きが安定しており、つわりもあまり気にならなかった。crewが食事のアレルギー対応を完璧にしてくれた。Gili Lawaの静けさが心地よく、瞑想にふける時間を持てた。Rinca Islandの上陸は少し心配だったが、スタッフがペースに合わせてくれて安心。ただ、マッサージルームが予約で埋まっており、利用できなかったのは残念。それでも、星空の下での夜語らいは、一生の思い出。
Behike Phinisi蜜月实录
我们的蜜月选择了Behike Phinisi的6天行程，结果远超预期。Master Suite的露台被布置成私人晚餐区，侍者用银盘端上火焰龙虾，背景是Nusa Kode的剪影。第三天在Crystal Rock，我们租用GoPro拍了水下vlog，成片质感堪比纪录片。船上的spa师手法专业，尤其是肩颈按摩，化解了长途飞行的疲惫。唯一小问题是浴室地漏排水稍慢，但报修后十分钟内解决。最感动的是船长特意调整航线，让我们在Wainilu赶上一场血色日落。Behike Phinisi的团队像读过我们的心思，每个moment都被温柔托举。
Romansa di bawah langit komodo
Sebagai pasangan yang baru menikah, kami cari tempat yang intimate tapi meaningful. Behike Phinisi memberi keduanya. Dua malam di Pink Beach dan Castle Rock terasa seperti film. Snorkeling di Castle Rock itu intense — many fish species, strong current, tapi sangat rewarding. Malamnya, crew set up a private dinner di deck dengan string lights dan violin music. Simple, tapi feels so romantic. Kabin kami kecil, tapi design-nya smart. Jendela besar memperlihatkan laut 24/7. Breakfast selalu include fresh tropical fruits — mango, papaya, dragon fruit. Cuma, tidak ada room service button — harus panggil crew secara langsung, tapi mereka responsif. The real luxury is the access to untouched nature. Kami merasa seperti punya dunia sendiri. Will come back for anniversary.
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