Mari Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat: Central Region & Misool (Sorong – Sorong)
Start: 2027-02-21
End: 2027-03-04
Location: Indonesia

8.8 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“Magnificent dives in terms of coral reefs and fish density, very motivated and attentive dive guides, very comfortable traditional…”
Corinne V, France

Highlights

Traditional Indonesian phinisi with modern furnishings
Maximum of 14 guests for a personal experience
Nitrox available on board

The beautiful Mari liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian phinisi offering year-round diving trips in Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, and Komodo National Park. Constructed entirely of ironwood and teak, the 30m Mari was refurbished in 2016 to offer modern furnishings and ample onboard space. She caters to a maximum of 14 guests in 7 cabins, ensuring a more personal experience and plenty of room to relax. There are 3 Deluxe and 4 Superior cabins, each offering individually controlled AC, storage space, and private bathrooms. All cabins are on the main deck, so they are bright and well-ventilated. Common areas include the open-air lounge, bar, and 2 sun decks with loungers. The recent addition of a highly-trained chef onboard means that a wide variety of fresh, healthy, and delicious cuisine will satisfy hungry divers. The al-fresco dining table is the perfect place to enjoy a hearty meal surrounded by stunning Indonesian scenery.

The Mari explores the best of Indonesia's dive sites to offer exciting year-round adventures. Divers can explore Komodo National Park on 4, 5, and 10-night trips from July to October. Divers can expect thrilling diving in the national park at world-famous dive sites such as Manta Alley, Castle Rock, and Crystal Rock, diving with manta rays, sharks, and huge schools of fish. In October, the boat moves to Raja Ampat via Flores & the Maluku until April. Explore one of the most diverse marine environments in the world, with the chance to see everything from pygmy sea-horses to whales. The spacious dive deck with gear storage and individual rinse tanks, large dive tender for getting to and from the dive sites, and the recent addition of nitrox availability ensure a comfortable dive liveaboard.

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05 Oct

13 Days / 12 Nights

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03 Dec

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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (€75-250 / trip), Park and Port Fees (€140-200 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (€5 / tank), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Library
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2008

Year renovated: 2018

Length: 32.2 m

Deck area: 3 + Sky Deck

Beam: 6.5m

Cruising speed: 6-7 knots

Engines: Nissan RD8/280PS

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 7

Number of bathrooms: 7

Tenders: 2 dinghies from fiber (6.5 m / 40 PS Yamaha + 4 m / 15 PS Yamaha)

Water capacity: 5000 litre/day

Fuel capacity: 16 ton

Freshwater maker: 5 ton/day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Mari Reviews

8.8 Fabulous

Vessel

8.2
Crew

8.7
Food

9.4
Diving

8.9
Value

8.7

10 Exceptional
Verena P
Germany

Super nice dive trip!
Manta Rays, reef sharks, turtles and sooo many fishes!! Land excursions to beautiful view points. Yummy breakfast after the morning dive and always changing varieties of lunch and dinner even for veg. Nice places on the boat to hang out, especially the sun deck. Cabins very clean and comfortable with air con for hit times in the day and hot shower, very nice after a long exhausting dive! Whole schedule in time, Airport transfer no Problem!
Recommended for
Best dive sites, nice crew & boat, good food
27 Mar, 2019

10 Exceptional
Doralysa N
Brazil

Incredible expirience
Everything was just perfect. The staff at Mary boat is amazing. They are very professional. They are very concerned about safety in the dives. The boat have all the facilities to reach the diving points. They choose the best place to dive and during the night they choose safety places to anchor the boat to have a good sleep experience. The chef made this trip an memorably experience. He did so many wonderful and tasty food that I will miss him a lot. I really recomend to choose this boat and the itinerary in Raja Ampat.
Recommended for
Food, Dive Master, friendly staff
07 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Corinne V
France

Great stay
Magnificent dives in terms of coral reefs and fish density, very motivated and attentive dive guides, very comfortable traditional phinsi type boat with delicious and varied local cuisine. Once again, a big thank you to the whole crew for this dream stay
Recommended for
Magnificent dives, comfortable boat and caring crew
26 Apr, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Marie-Hélène P
Switzerland

Excellent!
Among thousands of fish and quiet to read on the aft deck in the cushions
Recommended for
The dives, the hiring of dive guides, the Asian cuisine
12 Apr, 2024

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Tammie V
Canada

Amazing trip with lots of color and current
The Mari cruise is amazing. The staff are great and the boat is clean with plenty of outdoor seating. The vessel is able to moor close to many of the dive sites that the trip on the tenders is minutes only. The allow for plenty of time in the water and accommodate requests quickly. The dives themselves were colorful with plenty of wildlife.
Recommended for
All the Staff. Whale sharks. Beautiful Coral.
10 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Becky B
United States

Such a comfortable boat!!
Lovely corals, tons of fish, & OCEANIC MANTAS!!!
Recommended for
Comfort, good food, warm showers.
27 Dec, 2017

8.8 Fabulous
Borbala S
Hungary

Badly understaffed, 5 people with dive master, raising tip from 15 to 20ER/day, no intetnet
Being hooked in a mild current Beautiful coral gardens Variety if dive sites
Recommended for
Very nice staff, lovely dive sites, great boat
18 Jan, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Murray T
Canada

Fantastic Crew and every dive event well prepared!
Viewing giant ocean manta and many nudibranchs.
Recommended for
Friendly crew with plenty of fun. Excellent Cook!
11 Apr, 2024

7.6 Good
Jennifer L
Australia

Great boat, crew and food.
Travelling on Mari was very nice, the crew were very friendly and the food was great. The cabins had very little space to move around were but ok. As a solo traveller, it was on the cusp of a bit too tight, but me and my cabin mate were able to work around the very close quarters. The common spaces on the boat were fantastic, there was plenty of room to hang out and this made the trip very sociable to get to know the other passengers. My one 'watch out' would be the dive guides, some were fantastic and very mindful to keep track of the group. Whereas others were a bit less concerned with planning the dives and making it easy to communicate with them during the dive (eg. air consumption and communicating issues during the dive). I would recommend for very confident divers.
Recommended for
Diving was fantastic. Food and boat crew were lovely. Amazing way to experience Raja Ampat.
06 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Axel S
Germany

Adventure Trip
It was a fantastic and long trip… great crew… they gave me a single room without much extra charge, which fine…It was a very rewarding adventure, the boat is rustic but has charms and is well maintained…The food supply was a bit on the scarce side (set menus, no buffet style, sometimes i went to bed a bit hungry- I had a kilo of peanuts as backup that was worth it)Otherwise great spirits on bord, enthusiastic divers , adventurous trip!Loved it
Recommended for
Volcanos after the last dive at sunsets. Schools of hammerhead. Remote villages.
17 Sep, 2025

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91 reviews

8.8 Fabulous
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9.6 Exceptional
Anna H
France

Great crew, great ship and Raja Ampat delivered great diving...
I was on Mari before and kept a nice souvenir from 7 years ago. The souvenir was confirmed and the crew is different but still absolutely perfect.
Recommended for
The diving experience. The charming crew. The excellent food.
28 Dec, 2025

6.4 Review score
Steven C
United Kingdom

An average standard of liveaboard
Some of the dive sights were exceptional, being close and personal to a leopard shark and manta ray
Recommended for
The company of other guests, duration of trip, having a cabin to myself
23 Oct, 2023

9.2 Superb
aline W
United States

World class diving with a great crew
This liveaboard offered truly world-class diving and an overall excellent experience. The quality and diversity of the dives were outstanding. We had multiple encounters with pelagic species, including both oceanic and reef mantas, large schools of fish, trevallies, barracudas, and wobbegong sharks. At the same time, there was fantastic macro life throughout the trip: nudibranchs, tiny crabs, octopus, and many other small creatures that made every dive interesting. We completed a total of 35 dives, and the vast majority of them were absolutely stunning. We spent five days diving in Misool, which is genuinely an underwater paradise. The soft corals were incredibly healthy and vibrant, and the reefs were full of life. Diving both the south and north of Raja Ampat made the trip feel very complete, offering a great balance of landscapes, biodiversity, and dive styles. The crew was absolutely amazing and consistently helpful throughout the trip. Everyone was attentive, kind, and professional. The cruise director, Ungke, deserves special mention—he was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly dedicated to making sure everyone had a positive experience. He went out of his way to accommodate guests and ensure smooth operations both in and out of the water. The food was another highlight of the trip. The chef did an excellent job providing three meals a day with varied, delicious, and well-prepared dishes. Every meal was flavorful and satisfying, while also being healthy, with plenty of vegetables and fresh fruit. It was impressive how consistent the quality was throughout the entire trip. The boat itself is a traditional wooden vessel with a warm and charming atmosphere. Before booking, I was a bit concerned that the cabins might be small based on photos. We stayed in a bunk bed cabin with an en-suite bathroom, and overall the room was comfortable and very clean. The bathroom is quite small and is a fully wet bathroom, but it functioned well and was manageable for a liveaboard trip. One thing to be aware of is that engine fumes can sometimes enter the cabins when the wind is blowing from the stern. Additionally, the crew smokes at the back of the boat, and at times the smell carried into our cabin. This issue appeared to be more noticeable for the two cabins located behind us (also bunk bed cabins). If you are sensitive to smoke, I would recommend avoiding cabins six and seven.
Recommended for
World class diving with beautiful corals, large and macro animals.. Length of the trip is great. 12 days is a great time to feel you did enough diving.. Staff and specifically the food and service on board.
27 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Thilo Z
Germany

I lot of different animals
40 minutes Manta show under the wather. The food on the ship was very nice. The Dive Master used GPS to find the best diving places. About one Dive Master for four divers.
Recommended for
Mantas in near distance, a sea Snake (subfamily Hydrophiinae) and many Wobbegong Sharks
02 Mar, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Jean-Marc B
France

A dream come true!
Diving on the sites of Misool: richness, diversity, beauty of the fauna and floraDives on Gam: mantasThe 2 shore exitsRest and relaxation on the boat
Recommended for
quality and interest of the dive sites; quality of the dive guide; Varied and quality meals
18 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Christophe D
France

Amazing Experience
We had a wonderful stay on the Mari. Everything was perfect: the welcome and sense of service of the crew, the quality and choice of the different dive sites, the ownership of the boat and the cabins, very comfortable and finally the quality of the tasty and varied food throughout our stay (congratulations to the chef!). A plus: the offer of land excursions when possible.Note that the crew did not hesitate to turn around so that we could admire a magnificent encounter on our return: a Whale!A big thank you to the whole team for this wonderful stay!
Recommended for
the friendliness of the entire crew, the quality of the dive sites and the quality and variety of the food
26 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
sun min L
United States

Amazing dive adventure in a place more remote and beautiful than Raja Ampat!
The Mari is a gem of a ship. Well built and maintained. The dive sites pristine and remote. Possible more beautiful than Raja Amat (I've been there 3 times) The boat crew were friendly and accommodating. The dive crew were knowledgable and skilled - showing me all the animals on my bucket list - esp. mandarin fish. We were a small group but they did not skimp on the service making us feel we hit the luxury jackpot on dive guide to diver ratio. This allowed us to see more since we didn't have the big flashy group to scare the animals away. The food was delicious and fresh. I felt safe going to the remote areas with this experienced crew and already I'm planning my next trip with them. Not sure why anyone would go with the more expensive commercial boats full of divers on top of each other. The crew of the Mari made me feel special. It was an adventure of a lifetime! Just be prepared that the airlines will charge you for over 10kg check bags - no more allowance for scuba except I'm told on Batik Air. The 100 mile sea crossing could be rough for those who get sea sick. Condition your ears before you go. Otherwise, I highly recommend you go diving Banda Sea with the Mari.
Recommended for
Beautiful dive sites. Crew service. Adventure sailing.
29 Oct, 2025

7.6 Good
Mark A
Hong Kong

Very nice boat, and great diving, and their was plenty of good food.
It was great seeing so many sharks. I have dived before and seen sharks, but never this many. The dive guides were great, friendly and knowledgeable. Their ability to spot wildlife was incredible and they made the experience amazing. Make sure you know what you are renting though, as despite ticking and not ticking various items before arriving, I was given it all and charged as well. I should have checked when I was handed everything but I accepted it all without question assuming it was in line with what I had requested earlier and then was handed the bill at the end.
Recommended for
The diving, the food and boat.
16 Apr, 2018

9.2 Superb
Fernando T
Uruguay

Very good diving experience
Good dives and comfortable atmosphere. Maybe you shouldn't swap dive plans for another activity. Good nitrox and possibility of 15 liter tanks. Very interesting activities and added visits.
Recommended for
Knowledge of dive masters. Friendliness of the staff. Food and drinks.
20 Aug, 2024

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8.0 Very good
Werner Z
Austria

A very nice relaxed trip with very nice dive sites
It was a very nice and relaxed trip. Since the guests were also very relext.The whole crew was very accommodating and eager to take care of everyone, whether divers or snorkelers.The biggest highlight was definitely diving with the manta rays.
Recommended for
great team. beautiful dive sites. Very good food.
29 Mar, 2025

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9.6 Exceptional
Kenneth G
United States

The trip was wonderful with excellent and helpful staff as well as great diving.
The diving was excellent and it was great to see healthy coral and plentiful marine life.
Recommended for
The staff, diving and scenery.
28 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
Megan D
United States

Paradise above and below the surface.
Everything. This is the second time that we have used this operator once in Komodo and now Raja Ampat. They are so attentive to your needs and wants. Their attention to detail is incredible for example from the first check dive they notice exactly how i like my BCD set up then each time is was perfect for me. The food through out the trip is always off the charts it was mix of local delights and a few western favorites thrown in there (like French Fries or Chips). Our Dive Guide was awesome he was super familiar with dive sites, currents, and read the conditions very well. He was also super knowledgeable when it came to Fish and Creature ID. I highly recommend the Mari and plan to do more trips on the BEAUTIFUL boat in the future.
Recommended for
Food, Crew, and the spacious poop deck
27 Mar, 2019

10 Exceptional
Nino T
Austria

A nice liveaboard, with fantastic food and very nice crew
Manta Rays, turtles, boat, crew
Recommended for
Food, diving spots, crew
21 Aug, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Jamie J
United States

Fantastic clean new liveaboard
The night dives were amazing and one of the dive guides was really good at pointing out interesting critters. Little side excursions were perfect and Holger was very flexible with taking the small boat to snorkel sites. Crew is good and polite, great with taking care of all your gear.
Recommended for
Great facilities, plenty of space, hot shower water
30 Apr, 2018

10 Exceptional
Adelheid L
Austria

Very relaxing, very good service
Very good dive guides, lots of manta rays and Komodo dragons!
Recommended for
Dive, eat and relax
12 Sep, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Rolf R
Germany

Price / performance was right, I would book the Mari again at any time.
Very nice trip, the crew is great, it was always acted in the interest of the guests.
Recommended for
Dive. Service. Food/Drink.
10 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kerstin W
Germany

Best crew ever for an amazing dive adventure
Everything was well organized from outside showers on deck to the snacks and the hot ginger tea after the nightdives and the excursions, not to forget the daily cleaning of the cabins. Very knowledgable dive guides for all the difference dive sites, with time for photo sessions under water in the search of the pygmea seahorses etc. Good rental equipment, Air and Nitrox, secure dive procedures. Food was very good and plenty as well. I would dive with Ungke and his crew again anytime. But best of all was the friendly atmosphere on board, smiles and laughter and a good time
Recommended for
The crew of the Mari, the food and the dive buddies
28 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Anna B
United States

The Mari is a beautiful ship with skilled crew, fabulous dive masters, and wonderful food.
Each consecutive dive seemed to push the limits of the words FABULOUS, AMAZING, AND MAGNIFICENT. The huge diversity and vast amount of flora and fauna seen on this trip demonstrates the other-worldliness of reef life in Raja Amput. The diving is some of the best in the world and to have warm water, pleasant living conditions, and great food seemed like the tasty icing on a scrumptious cake.
Recommended for
Our dive masters highlighted the stunning coral gardens, searched and found the tiniest of micro organisms like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs, and set us up to see the oceanic and reef mantas, woebegone sharks, and scads of reef sharks. The crew coordinated our dives so we never had our experiences negatively impacted by other divers. Our food and lodging was top shelf.
27 Mar, 2020

8.4 Very good
ANDREW M
United Kingdom

Great way of seeing all Raja Ampat has to Offer
19 Varied and excellent dives where we saw pretty much everything we expected. We were well looked after by the dive guides who did safety checks prior to each dive.. important as there are some strong currents. The mantas, pygmy seahorses and sharks (especially wobble gong and walking sharks)were spectacular. There was plenty of food and it was tasty but perhaps lacked a little in creativity.. we had rice for every lunch and evening meal. We enjoyed the land tour but would have liked perhaps a village visit. The boat worked like clockwork and we had a great group of 8 international clients.. All in all we had a wonderful time and the KLM Mari and its crew will give you a super RA experience
Recommended for
The Beautiful Boat , the dedicated crew, and the superb diving
24 Dec, 2019

9.2 Superb
Andrzej K
Poland

Great Time!
That was great expierience! The boat is very well prepered, we had accomodation in delux cabin with ac and private shower and toiletes. Food was quite good but I expected indonesian rather, than western. All the staff was very helpfull. And ofcourse Raja Ampat is the best!!!
Recommended for
Hospitable staff, very good acomodation, best divemasters!
18 Dec, 2018