Mari Liveaboard, Indonesia
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
“We saw lots of Wobbegon and reef sharks and spent 2 dives at the manta cleaning station with friendly mantas. ”
Highlights
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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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.
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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Mari Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.2
- Crew 8.7
- Food 9.4
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.7
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kerstin W
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lynn M
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United States
Absolutely Great
Of course the diving was the highlight. We saw lots of Wobbegon and reef sharks and spent 2 dives at the manta cleaning station with friendly mantas. We swam with swirling schools of a thousand plus fish. I highly recommend the Mari!
- Recommended for
- The staff took care of our every need. We didn’t lift or carry any tanks. The Tender Boats were set up with all our gear and we were helped putting it on and off. The food was great and more than we could eat. The Indonesian boat was homey and comfortable.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andrea S
- Germany
Great diving trip on the Mari
The diving trip on the Mari met our expectations all around. The boat and especially our cabin was great - we had enough space. The team took care of us so well, whether it was about the dive trips, our equipment, service, food, drink, we were well taken care of. Of course, the dive trip and the dive sites themselves were great too. We were totally impressed by the coral gardens and the biodiversity. Anytime again!
- Recommended for
- Dive trips were super organized, team took care of everything and the dive sites were great. Food was varied and delicious every day. Team on board was great.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Michael R
- Germany
Great Diving in Komodo
We had a number of great dives with many sharks (nurse sharks, reef sharks, white tip and black tip shark), Rays (Eagle, Marble, Cow Nose Rays), and many many turtles (hawksbill and green turtles), Napoleons, Crocodile Fish, ...... .. Lots of small stuff as well (nudibranch, metasepia pfefferi,.....) Holger was a great host.
- Recommended for
- Great Dive Guides, Lots of Space for Recovery, Flexible Dive Planing
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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Monica S
- United States
We absolutely loved it!
We just got back from a Misool trip and loved every minute of it! 🤩 The dive sites were spectacular and the cruise director Ungke chose the best sites for us. We also had special requests and he was able to accommodate them all. All the dive guides were wonderful as well, from spotting the tiniest seahorses underwater to helping us above water (especially when jumping off the boat deck into some nice current). Literally everyone on board was friendly and always helpful with whatever we needed - the Mari crew was top notch!! The boat layout itself is very clean and spacious, with lots of space in the cabins and dive deck for all our dive and camera gear. We also appreciated boarding early when we arrived in Sorong, we had our welcome drinks not even 2 ours after the flight landed. 😋 We are already planning our next trip on the Mari!
- Recommended for
- Spectacular diving in Misool. Friendly dive staff and crew. Comfortable boat layout and diving/camera areas.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Giorgio C
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Italy
Fantastic
The beauty of places
- Recommended for
- Crew, dives and guides, meravillous places
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- 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
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- 9.2 Superb
- Kristin R
- United States
Great overall experience
The variety in marine life (several species of sharks, manta, lots of fish, sea turtles and more!) was amazing! Although both the staff and the other guests could be more aware of the marine environment when diving. The boat was nice and the food was delicious. Overall great experience!
- Recommended for
- Crew, dive sites, food
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Cihan B
- Germany
Nice divespots and nice crew
Good organized crew, and some good divespots if you like makro
- Recommended for
- Very nice Cabins, well organized and friendly crew
