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Nina Booth
🇸🇬Singapore, SG
A Photographic Journey Like No Other
As a travel photographer, I’m often skeptical of ‘luxury’ claims. Florence Phinisi exceeded them. The morning at Padar Island—hiking to the viewpoint as the sun spilled over the amphitheater of bays—was worth the entire trip. The crew had breakfast waiting at the summit: avocado tartine, tropical fruit, and strong kopi. Back on board, the editing nook near the helm, with USB-C ports and blackout drapes, was a thoughtful touch. At Kalong Island, we timed the bat flight perfectly, capturing silhouettes against a peach sky. The only minor gap? A higher-resolution drone for aerial shots—though the captain’s GoPro footage was decent. Still, the elegance of the yacht, the depth of service, and the pristine access to sites like Castle Rock make Florence a benchmark for nautical elegance.
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Alden Goddard
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Romantic Escape on Florence Phinisi
Florence Phinisi is like a floating boutique hotel. My partner dan aku spent our anniversary sailing ke Long Beach dan Bidadari Beach—both secluded dan visually stunning. The staff decorated our cabin with flower petals dan local candles, plus they served a breakfast in bed dengan fresh mango dan local coffee. Pelayanan sangat discreet tapi thoughtful. We spent hours on the upper deck, just watching the ocean. Kamar mandi-nya dilengkapi dengan premium toiletries—kecil tapi berkesan. Only suggestion: bisa tambahkan lebih banyak plant-based menu options. But overall, the intimacy, the views, the silence—it was healing. This yacht is perfect for couples yang mencari meaningful connection time.
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Noura Al-Ansari
🇦🇪Dubai, AE
استرخاء حقيقي في قلب الطبيعة
شاركت في wellness retreat على متن Florence Phinisi مع ستة من صديقاتي، وكل واحدة منا خرجت بطاقة إيجابية لا تُوصف. بدأ يومنا بجلسة يوغا على سطح الـ yacht عند شاطئ Pink Beach، تلاها تدليك بالزيوت العطرية في زاوية مخصصة للعلاج. الجو بين Kanawa Island وTaka Makassar كان مثالياً للتأمل – هادئ، نقي، وجميل بشكل مهول. التصميم الداخلي يعكس طابع الـ luxury بسلاسة، مع إضاءة خافتة وأثاث مصنوع يدوياً. وجبات الطعام متوازنة وصحية، رغم أن خيارات العصائر العضوية يمكن أن تكون أكثر تنوعاً. كل شيء داعم للراحة النفسية والجسدية. هذه ليست مجرد رحلة، بل إعادة اكتشاف للذات.
완벽한 럭셔리 바비문 여행, Florence Phinisi
아이를 기다리는 지금, 조용하고 힐링이 필요한 시기에 Florence Phinisi에서의 4박 5일은 정말 힐링 그 자체였어요. 특히 Pink Beach에서의 오후는 마치 다른 행성에 온 기분이었어요. 아이보리빛 모래와 에메랄드빛 바다가 어우러진 풍경은 'perfect' 그 자체였고, 선상에서 제공된 오가닉 주스와 비건 스낵도 정성스러워서 감동했어요. 저희는 babymoon으로 선택했기 때문에, 승무원분들이 특별히 조용한 코스를 추천해주셨고, Gili Lawa에서 선셋 드론 샷을 찍어주셨을 땐 감동이 배가 됐어요. 객실은 'master suite'라는 표현이 무색하지 않을 정도로 넓고, 고급 리넨과 무소음 에어컨 덕분에 숙면을 취할 수 있었어요. 유일한 아쉬움이라면, 나이트 드라이브 투어가 약간 짧았다는 점이었지만, 그만큼 아이를 생각해주는 세심함으로 느껴졌어요. 요리도 매일 퀄리티가 일정하게 높았고, 특히 한식 옵션이 제공되어 외국 음식이 부담스러운 임산부에게는 최고의 선택이에요. 이 'experience'를 다시 한번 느끼고 싶네요.
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Alexander Edwards
🇺🇸Miami, US
Luxury That Feels Earned
Florence Phinisi doesn’t scream luxury—it whispers it. From the first step aboard, the scent of sandalwood and sea salt, the softness of the linen robes, the silent glide through Komodo’s straits—it all felt effortlessly refined. Celebrating my anniversary at Bidadari Beach, we had the entire crescent of pink sand to ourselves, a private picnic arranged with Dom Pérignon and oysters. Later, snorkeling at Batu Bolong, we drifted alongside a school of bumphead parrotfish. The yacht’s intimacy means you’re never just a guest; you’re a guest of honor. My only suggestion? More shaded seating on the sundeck—sun protection is essential. Still, the balance of adventure and indulgence was perfect. Florence doesn’t just sail these waters—she belongs to them.
Un anniversaire parfait à bord du Florence Phinisi
Célébrer mes 50 ans à bord du Florence Phinisi restera l’un des plus beaux souvenirs de ma vie. Le cadre ? Irréel. Entre Castle Rock, où nous avons snorkelé parmi les requins de récif, et Bidadari Beach, d’une beauté presque surréaliste, chaque moment était soigneusement orchestré. Le master suite, spacieux et élégamment décoré, offrait une intimité totale — un vrai luxe pour un voyage en petit groupe. L’équipe, attentionnée sans être intrusante, a su créer une ambiance chaleureuse dès le premier dîner à la lueur des bougies. Le seul petit bémol ? Le Wi-Fi, un peu lent pour envoyer mon drone shot en temps réel — mais honnêtement, qui a besoin de réseau quand l’expérience est si immersive ? L’itinéraire, bien pensé, nous a fait découvrir des endroits reculés que seuls les vrais insiders connaissent. Le petit-déjeuner servi sur le pont à Padar Island, avec cette vue imprenable sur les collines orangées… indescriptible. Florence Phinisi n’est pas un simple yacht : c’est une extension de l’âme de Komodo.
Nature Meets Luxury in Komodo
Saya datang untuk photography, tapi yang saya dapat jauh lebih dalam. Florence Phinisi bawa kita ke Manta Point pagi-pagi banget—sunrise dengan siluet manta di bawah kapal? Absolutely cinematic. Batu Bolong juga intense, current kuat tapi worth it untuk action shots. The crew helped me organize my gear dengan sistematis dan bahkan pinjamkan dry bag premium. Kabinnya tenang, nggak bising mesin. Yang paling berkesan: malam di deck dengan light dari bioluminescence. Saya bisa capture long exposure tanpa gangguan. One note: lebih banyak tripod mounts akan membantu. But honestly, this is the gold standard for photo expeditions in Eastern Indonesia.
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Yuki F. Kitamura
🇯🇵Tokyo, JP
フローレンス・フィニシで過ごした最高のバビームーン
妊娠7か月の妻と二人、Florence Phinisiでのバビームーンはまさにperfectな選択でした。静かなTaka Makassarで泳いだり、Pink Beachでサンセットを見たり…すべてが穏やかで、心も体も癒されました。船内はまるでリゾートホテル。特にmaster suiteのバルコニーで朝食をとるのは至福の時間。スタッフの気配りも素晴らしく、食事は毎日エクセレントなコンテンポラリーアジアン。唯一、Wi-Fiが弱いのが唯一の欠点ですが、それも自然に囲まれたluxury体験の一部だと感じました。ドローンショットで記録した海の色は、今でも家族の宝物です。
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Manuela M. Nogueira
🇧🇷Mongaguá, BR
Nossa lua de mel superou todas as expectativas
Comemorar nossos 10 anos de casamento a bordo da Florence Phinisi foi a escolha mais romântica possível. O clima íntimo do iate, com apenas três cabines, garantiu exclusividade total. Acordamos em Long Beach, onde o nascer do sol sobre a areia cor de pêssego foi pura magia — e o café servido na proa, com vista para o mar turquesa, foi straight out of a dream. A parada em Manta Point foi inesquecível: nadar com raias gigantes foi espiritual, quase como um momento de mindfulness. A equipe preparou um jantar privativo sob as estrelas, com menu tailandês personalizado — detalhe que mostrou o nível de cuidado. Único ponto para melhoria: o som no salão poderia ter mais opções de jazz lounge, mas isso é micro crítica. Como fotógrafa amadora, adorei o suporte que deram para filmar com meu drone. A Florence Phinisi não é só um barco — é uma extensão do amor que celebramos.