Staying overnight on Delft Island for empty coral beaches and local arrack
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Staying overnight is the best way to experience Delft! Once the last ferry leaves at 3:30 PM, the island empties out and you have the coral beaches and wild horses all to yourself. There are a handful of basic guesthouses, like the Delft Samudra. They can arrange dinner and procure local Palmyrah Arrack for you to enjoy a quiet, isolated night under the stars.
The stars out there are unreal because there is zero light pollution. Bring a bottle of Rockland Arrack from the mainland just in case the local spots run out.
Do not swim at the southern beaches of Delft. The currents are extremely dangerous and there are sharp coral shelves everywhere. Stick to the designated northern beach areas.
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