Manta Mae, Indonesia
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The cook is really good, and every meal was incredible. ”
Highlights
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 up to 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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Albrecht F
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Germany
Great diving experience with a very friendly staff
Mantas and millions of fish. Perfect size for a boat with max. 9 people. Always a place to relax on a bean bag. Delicious food and smoothies. Nice trips to beautiful islands. Excellent diving guides, and good rental equipment - thank you Ben and Herman! A trip I will never forget! Tipps: Barefoot boot, only bring flip flops. Avoid the bunk cabin as it is close to the generator.
- Recommended for
- Diving, great food, lovely people
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- 8.0 Very good
- Nicole E
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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.
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- sangwoo K
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South Korea
good!!
all is perfect
- Recommended for
- frendly cabin crew,food,diving
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jan E
- Germany
Relaxing
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- Recommended for
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Michelle S
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Indonesia
Couldn't have planned a better new year vacation!
I shall not write this review without complimenting the chef! The food was simply great on the liveaboard. He occasionally asked what kind of meal we wanted and cooked us meals despite the storm like a champ! Manta Mae is a comfortable liveaboard that accommodates a small group of divers and non-divers. The low number of guest allowed the dive guides Ben and Irlan to focus on each of us and even gave feedback on how to improve use dive skills and air consumption. The dive guides are very familiar with the dive sites. We had a late night dinner in an island and watched fireworks on New Year's eve. The minus points would be the room AC that sometimes leaks and some charging ports in the room did not work.
- Recommended for
- Small Group, Dive Guide and Crew Professionalism and the Food!
