Manta Mae, Indonesia
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Despite that, the biodiversity of fish, pelagic, coral & invertebrate species was spectacular, and a definite highlight. ”
Highlights
- Traditional Phinisi style liveaboard
- Nitrox is available on board
The beautiful 30m Manta Mae liveaboard was built in traditional Phinisi style to offer fantastic diving itineraries around the truly diverse region of Komodo and Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Launched in 2014 and catering to a maximum of 9 guests, the Manta Mae Indonesia offers personalized service, focusing on creating unique experiences and lifelong memories.
The Manta Mae Phinisi offers plenty of space for relaxation, both indoors and outside. On the main deck is the indoor salon with AC, a comfortable lounge area, and a bar with a fridge, ice maker, plasma TV, and an Apple computer. For those who wish to soak up the sun and stunning Indonesian scenery, the main deck also offers space for sunbathing and has a large seating and lounge area, a great place to relax in the shade of Manta Mae’s huge sails. Freshly prepared meals can be served al fresco at the outdoor dining table. On the upper deck, there is more space for sunbathing or lounging on the bean bags in between dives. The Manta Mae has only 5 cabins, with one Master and two Deluxe. The large Master Cabin has a king-size bed and an additional single, and the two Deluxe Cabins have a queen-size bed and one single. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, AC, TV, and safety boxes.
Underwater divers & snorkelers can enjoy the best that Indonesia has to offer. From Mola Mola & Manta Ray encounters in Komodo to pristine dive sites in Raja Ampat, there’s something for everyone. On top of that, there are fantastic land-based activities on offer, such as hiking in Rinca to see Komodo Dragons, kayaking through mangroves, or enjoying beach BBQs at sunset on remote Indonesian islands.
Book online to start your Indonesian adventure aboard the Manta Mae Phinisi.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees ($150-500 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine with Dinner, Extra Dives, Nitrox ($8 / tank), Nitrox Course ($200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($100-550), Jet Ski, Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet (Rp200 / trip), Massage, Yoga.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Manta Mae Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- 17 Verified Reviews Only people who have booked through LiveAboard.com and joined the trip can write a review.
- Vessel 8.4
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.7
- Value 8.2
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Isabelle M
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United States
Alone on the sea
With such a small group of guests, it was easy to find some alone time to enjoy the sea and the sky. The decks have ample covering, so you can find a shady spot if you aren't trying to tan continuously. We were alone on the reefs 90% of the time, and usually dove in 2 groups of 4, which was great. The crew was super friendly. The cook is really good, and every meal was incredible. And they had an espresso machine! This trip was a dream, and I would definitely book again.
- Recommended for
- small groups, food, friendly crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- alexander J
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Austria
Thank you for a unique holiday experience.
There were many highlights (please do not ;) to take the following ranking as a rating:Great organization from the booking to the crew and the management on site, transfer, friendliness, short to no waiting times, service, ship .... Everything tiptop.And of course great dive sites - which hopefully will remain as intact as they are for a long time.
- Recommended for
- tauchspots, crew, schiff
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Claudia S
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Germany
Just dive in and forget the world above
Dive sites such as Castle Rock, Chrystal Rock. I will never forget diving at the shotgun.On the penultimate day we saw manta rays directly above us.Roy went out of his way to find our wishes (on animals/creatures)Jace was able to give me some good tips when taking pictures.The whole crew made you feel at home.Also interesting was the excursion to the dragons and in the evening to see the bats changing islands at sunset.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites such as Caste Rock, Crystal Rock and Shotgun. Tips for photography. Dive guides responded to our wishes and tried everything to fulfill them
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- 8.0 Very good
- Andre S
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Australia
Great way to technology detox!
-Good crew and company -Good itinerary / amazing scenery -Great diving -Good food
- Recommended for
- The company, the food, the itinerary
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stefan P
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Switzerland
Best diving in 35 years
Of course the oceanic world in Radja Ampat. Incredible biodiversity and looks like one of the last paradise on this planet. We were able to see Mantas, Turtels, Wobegongs etc. also plenty of macro life. Also some plastic garbage - hope Indonesia does all to protect their environment in the future.
- Recommended for
- 1. The boat itself. Charming, comfortable but not too . 2. The crew - very nice people 3. Ben - he is just a great guide with tons of knowledge
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- 10 Exceptional
- mavrik Z
- United States
Best dive experience ever!
The entire trip was one giant highlight. Not a single thing to complain about.
- Recommended for
- Staff, boat, diving...
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Pedro F
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Portugal
Great experience, great staff
good dive spots, friendly ambience
- Recommended for
- small, familiar, only 6 divers aboard (max possible its 10).
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thomas K
- Australia
10/10
Seeing the Dragons mating
- Recommended for
- Organisation of dives, the food, friendliness of crew
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- 8.4 Very good
- Caleb R
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Canada
Friendly crew on a comfy boat with amazing marine biodiversity!
The manta mae is a very comfortable, smaller liveaboard boat. The entire crew was very kind and welcoming, and the food was delicious. The dive sites offered ample variety- from reefs, to sea mounts, drift dives, night dives, wall dives etc. Unfortunately the visibility was not ideal during my trip- this is of course not the fault of the operator though. It was the full moon, and the previous years warm el nino cycle has killed coral, leaving polyps floating in the water. Despite that, the biodiversity of fish, pelagic, coral & invertebrate species was spectacular, and a definite highlight. I do recommend that the operator puts more effort into splitting up dive groups based on experience/ability though- i was paired with less experienced divers, which definitely hindered the sites/dive profiles available to us. Overall, i would definitely recommend the manta mae- but think twice about going to raja ampat if you are not at least advanced level with 50-60+ dives, and comfortable diving in moderate to strong currents. There are plenty of other good diving areas in Indonesia to use as a 'training ground', so you can make the most of your dives in Raja, and allow the rest of the divers in your group to as well :).
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew. Delicious food. Broad variety of dive sites..
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- 8.0 Very good
- Nicole E
- Switzerland
Super nice helpful crew on beautiful liveaboard in Raja Ampat
It was a very nice liveaboard with great, diverse dive sites, even if they did not correspond to the program. We were only 3 guests, so there was plenty of space. The food was varied and also adapted for vegetarians. The crew was mega nice.
- Recommended for
- Essen. Crew. Diving spots.
