Amanikan
Renowned hotel brand brings touch of class to the phinisi

The remarkably biodiverse Raja Ampat is the location for sailing adventures aboard the phinisi Amanikan between November and February. Fusing the romance of traditional spice trading vessels with the celebrated lifestyle concept of Amanresorts, the three cabins, including one master suite, boast custom-made teak and rattan furniture fused with a palette of white, honey and beige. At other times of the year the sublime vessel offers Komodo Expeditions exploring the Nusa Tenggara island chain as well as the World Heritage Site of Komodo National Park.
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