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Worldwide Travel Te Travel Guide Moana Cruising — more than just a holiday
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Drifting between the scattered isles of Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, time seems to soften. Days stretch into a rhythm of swimming in jew- el-blue waters, wandering deserted beaches and watching the sun melt into the horizon from a hilltop. Aboard Moana, a traditional Indo-
nesian phinisi-style schooner, travel in this part of the world is more than just a holiday — it’s immersion into one of the world’s last great wild places. Komodo National Park is a
UNESCO World Heritage site that’s celebrated not only for its prehis- toric namesake, the formidable Komodo dragon, but also for its marine biodiversity. Just an hour’s flight east of Bali,
the park feels worlds away. Jagged islands rise from the sea like dragon spines, their slopes scorched golden by the sun, while beneath the sur- face lie some of the most vibrant reefs on the planet.
experience, carrying no more than 10 guests at a time. Tat
Moana offers a boutique liveaboard intimacy
sets the tone: days feel unhurried, meals are served family-style and each journey is tailored to the mood of the group. Moana’s spacious deck features a
large dining table where guests gath- er for meals surrounded by sweeping views of sea and sky, complemented by exceptional service that makes every moment feel effortless. Below deck, comfort takes a
thoughtful form. Te vessel has five beautifully appointed cabins — three doubles and two twins — each de- signed for both practicality and rest. Cosy yet functional, they provide a quiet retreat after a day spent in the water or exploring the islands. Adventure, of course, is always
close at hand. Guests can slip into the sea with a mask and snorkel to glide above coral gardens pulsing with life,
or descend deeper with scuba gear to drift past manta rays and clouds of reef fish. For cruising guests, the variety
of activities is equally rich: standup paddleboarding over glassy bays, climbing hills at dusk to watch the islands glow red in the fading light or simply stargazing from the deck, far from the glare of the city. On land, the Komodo dragons steal
the spotlight. Encountering these enormous lizards in their natural habitat is as close to stepping into a Jurassic landscape as it gets — an awe-inspiring reminder of nature’s raw resilience. Yet it’s the contrasts that make the
journey unforgettable: prehistoric en- counters on shore, followed by warm hospitality and freshly prepared meals back on board. Private charters are especially
popular, allowing families or groups of
friends to shape their own itin-
eraries — whether prioritising div- ing, leisurely beach days or a blend of both. Freed from fixed sched- ules, guests can set the pace of each day, making the experience deeply personal. Life aboard Moana isn’t about
rushing from sight to sight, but about slowing down enough to notice the sound of waves lapping against the hull at night, the sudden flash of a sea turtle surfacing beside the boat or the taste of tropical fruit enjoyed on deck after a swim. In Komodo, travel is distilled to its
essence — connection to nature, to others and to the simple joy of being adrift in paradise. For those who visit, it’s rarely just a holiday. It’s an experi- ence that lingers, long after the sails have dropped and the dragons have retreated into shadow.
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