This holiday was beyond our expectations and more than perfect: starting from Jos’ prompt and informative replies to my email, Candra’s efficiency in booking, the most beautiful, thoughtfully designed boat, to all the experiences on our trip, Seven Seas is THE BEST. There was no favourite. How can one choose? Snorkelling and diving the most colourful, coral-packed reefs, kayaking, walks on the beach, scurfing for the kids ….. even the perfect weather and jaw-dropping sunsets seemed made to order. Karl – we so appreciated your informative briefings, your willingness to accommodate our choice of activities, and the pressure-free running from activity to activity. Linda – thanks for introducing kids to diving, your friendly conversation – I hope the trip report captures our enjoyment. Irwan – you have an eye for spotting interesting/unusual sea life. Jefri – thanks for being attentive to your divers and climbing the first hike with us! Ilham – always smiling! Bado & Ardi – you’re not related? I finally figured out who’s who and appreciate your chauffeuring us everywhere – and thanks for participating in all the scurfing. The kids appreciated it! Vicky – glad you could climb that crazy grass hike! I hope you get over your cold soon. Big John – you climb bravely like a monkey up all those ladders! Little John & Nico – thank you for your exceptional attentive service to our meals and looking after our room. Koro & Josef – I hardly saw you but I know the ship always ran smoothly because you were “behind the scenes”. Widhi & Hera – we were blown away by the quantity and variety of food. You put all our mothers’ cooking to shame. Delicious! Marwan – thanks for all your prep in making our snorkelling/diving run smoothly. Wahyu – “Father figure” to the kids, scurfer-extraordinaire, hiking barefoot!, always a big smile, no better person to captain the boat. Thank you for an amazing holiday. You’re all great! Komodo National Park, August 2015.

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