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
- Tammie V
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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.
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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
- Alexandra R
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United Kingdom
Fantastic crew,boat and diving experience
Feeling like you were in an aquarium most the dives. I saw many little critters for the first time. All round great liveaboard trip.
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving, 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
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- 8.0 Very good
- Werner Z
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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.
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- 8.0 Very good
- YING J
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China
Friendly staff and wonderful experience!
it was definitely one of the best liveaboard experiences I have ever had so far. We saw sharks, small stuff, manta and knew many new species. Despite the weather was not that good sometimes, the staff managed to keep us safe and sound and provide excellent service in storm. We enjoyed every dive especially in Balak Island, where we saw manta out of blue, without having to fight against strong current. The dive master joked that we could name that dive site since it is a new discovery for them as well.
- Recommended for
- Friendly and helpful staff; Great chef; amazing underwater experience
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- 10 Exceptional
- Megan D
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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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Corinne V
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lynn M
- 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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- 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
