LUXURY TRAVEL REVIEWS
Brian.M
Great trip and really appreciate the suggestions and effort that went into the planning by Ambre and Did.
I’d say our favorite experience was probably at Ariara, followed by the boat, then El Nido and finally Amanpulo.
Ariara was awesome and can only compliment everything we experienced there!
The boat was also awesome. Was slightly worried when the crew initially informed us that they were new to the area and asked us what we wanted to do, but they were great and we enjoyed it all. The crew did say that they had ability for scuba diving off the boat so might have explored that a little more, but overall, it didn’t matter.
El Nido has been on my bucket list for a long time so am appreciate of having gotten to see the area. The hotel facilities were great and have only good things to say about that portion of the trip.
Last Amanpulo was our choice but in hindsight I probably wouldn’t do it again. It felt a little “captive” and the excursions, meals etc are pretty pricey. Having said that, it was still great and don’t regret the choice at all.
Transfers were all smooth and worked out perfectly so thanks again for working that out for us.
Let me know if you’d like pictures of any other areas or feedback on anything else.
Will be happy to refer you to others as well. A number of people have been asking for our itinerary in case they opt to head that direction.
Thank you
Nicholas. B
Hello Ambre and Did. Thank you for all your work putting together our itinerary. Everything worked like clockwork and was exactly as we had in our expectations.
Plenty of experiences had all through the trip with enough things not completed that we all want to come back again.
The cruise from coron to el nido was really quite the highlight. The crew were exceptional and we were all well overfed!!!
I’ll certainly share your details and our trip with a couple of other intrepid travelers from our office who I know are looking for their next adventure.
Likewise I may be back in November for a work trip to Manila which might take in a quick trip to El Nido.
Thanks again. Nick. Michelle. Sophie. Grace. Olivia.
Pascal.V
Dear Amber, Did, Nash, and the entire crew,
We want to thank you all so much for the incredible hospitality on the boat. We had such a wonderful time, and it was truly an unforgettable experience.
We are deeply grateful for everything and hope to see you again in the future!
Nash you are great, we love to listen to all the stories.🎣🤿⚓🍒
☀🫶🥂❤🏝🎂🍀
Warm regards,
The Bunte Family
Mathew.P
It was great Thanks !
Such a great trip. Great crew 💪
Prune & urbano.C
Cher Did et Ambre, le voyage touche à sa fin, et je tenais à vous remercier et vous féliciter pour l’excellente organisation. Nous avons passé des vacances inoubliables dans un cadre enchanteur, parfaitement en accord avec nos attentes. Bravo à toute l’équipe pour son professionnalisme et son dévouement. Cordialement.
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Dear Did and Ambre,
The trip is coming to an end, and I wanted to thank you and congratulate you on the excellent organization. We had an unforgettable vacation in a enchanting setting, perfectly in line with our expectations. Kudos to the whole team for their professionalism and dedication.
Best regards.
Tsoock.H
Dear LXV Team,
I am writing to express our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation for the outstanding service we received throughout our journey with you.
From the very beginning, Ambre provided exceptional support. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of our needs made the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Every detail was carefully considered, and her personal touch ensured that the experience was tailored perfectly for us.
Once aboard the yacht, we were equally impressed by the crew’s high level of service. Their dedication, hospitality, and expertise created an atmosphere of complete comfort and trust. It was clear that their extensive knowledge of the region greatly enriched our trip, leading us to breathtaking locations and unforgettable experiences we would not have discovered otherwise.
Thanks to the remarkable efforts of Ambre and the entire LXV team, our journey exceeded all expectations. We would wholeheartedly recommend LXV to anyone seeking a truly first-class, seamless, and memorable adventure.
With heartfelt thanks,
Tsoock Haziza
Eyal.p
Dear Ambre,
Thank you so much for organising our amazing stay at the private Pangatalan island; it was perfect.
An amazing place, beautiful, Fred was the best host, the service, the food, the great cause of the island and the foundation, a true paradise.
I could not recommend more.
Eyal
Kim & Dave
Dear LXV | Philippines
We would like to thank everyone involved in making our Philippines Bali 4.0 Charter in May 2025 a wonderful
experience enjoyed by all, we had a wonderful time.
There was great communication, coordination and preparation ahead of time handled locally by Ambre & the boat
charter company. We appreciated the flexibility here, as we changed pick up and drop off
locations/schedules, all of which was handled smoothly. Expectations were clearly made on food and facilities on board.
We greatly appreciated all the effort by both in preparing us for the trip.
The crew were exceptional, an unknown until we were on the boat, but we felt right at home and comfortable with all
crew members very quickly. They all knew each other and had worked with each other before and this was clear, there
was a great team spirit amongst the crew which made us all relax and feel safe in their hands.
The Steward / Tour Guide Emerson Castillo Jr welcomed us on board and helped us settle in the cabins. Throughout the
trip Emerson was instrumental on communicating and executing the trip planned. Adjustments were made as needed.
One key point I would like to highlight is Emerson’s knowledge of the places we would be visiting and the optimum time to be there. Giving us options to cruise in the evening or early morning and fitting in with our preference. For example,
we chose to cruise early to Kayangan Lake and we were moving at 6am arriving at 8.30am. When we arrived the line to go to the lake was reasonable. 1 hr later after swimming around the lake we were surprised to find a huge line, at 9.30am. We were so relieved that the crew took good care of us on this. Similarly, at other points of interest we found
we were the only people kayaking around the Twin Lagoon at time, most likely because we were there early and at the caves we visited there were no crowds. This really makes the vacation very enjoyable and stress free. The snorkeling spots recommended by the crew and on the itinerary were incredible, we have snorkeled in many places around the world: in the South Pacific, around The Caribbean and Asia but never seen coral like we witnessed at Daracotan at the start of the cruise and Smith Beach / Coral Garden at the end of the cruise.
Captain Ivan Bering was experienced and made us all comfortable. He always made the sailing as comfortable as
possible even in large swells. He kept us informed on where we were heading and approaches we would be taking, we always felt we were in safe hands and the boat would be moved to calmer water when needed for overnight stays.
Importantly activities would be changed according to the weather. E.g. Beach fire abandoned as a storm came in and people kept on board.
The big surprise was the quality of the cooking. We kept expectations low this being on a 40ft boat. Ronel Lustre the
Chef was simply incredible, along with support from other crew members when needed. We had many memorable
dishes on this trip, The Stuffed Squid being one to and the final days Kamayan Feast being another. Meal times were
always discussed, coordinated and accommodated based on latest itinerary plans. The crew always fitted in with our
requests.
Last but not least Deckhand/Motorman Felisito Sabong took good care of us on ferrying us as needed from the boat to shore. He was also able to support the Steward when needed.
All crew members were very friendly and we felt right at home, we got to learn about their families and backgrounds.
We felt very much a part of their team which is so important in such close quarters. We felt very lucky to have such a crew and want to make sure they are recognized, they made this holiday a success thanks to their skills and dedication to their jobs and going above and beyond in connecting with us and being so friendly and supportive.
