
Manta Mae dive boat review
The 30 meters Manta Mae is a liveaboard built in 2014 which sails in Indonesia. Indeed, with destinations such as Komodo and Raja Ampat, this dive boat is sure to impress with it’s traditional phinisi style and lavish accommodations!
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BOAT CABINS & LAYOUT
With only 3 cabins, catering to a maximum of 9 guests, the Manta Mae proudly boasts to be offering an unparalleled personal experience. The Master cabin is huge and features a King bed plus a single bed that can be used as a lounger. The dive boat is fully air-conditioned and includes a full en-suite bathroom in each cabins.
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Moreover, the 2 remaining cabins are deluxe en-suite and feature a queen size bed with an additional single bunk. Plus, every cabin has plenty of storage space, including a safety box, and a flat screen television.
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MANTA MAE’S ON-BOARD FACILITIES
The Manta Mae welcomes a maximum of 9 guests, meaning most of the time, it’s 6 guests only, which means more than enough space! Plus, the dive vessel is elegantly furnished and decorated with a traditional zest.
The extensive lounge and bar will please even the most discerning individual. Indeed, with plenty of comfortable seating options, a fully stocked bar, a plasma screen TV and an Apple computer, it has everything you need!

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Furthermore, the outside is just as attractive, with amazing lounging space, either in the sun or the shade. There is also an alfresco dining area where you can have your meals served and still contemplate the view.
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VESSEL LAYOUT
The Manta Mae is a very spacious diving vessel considering the 6 to 9 guests only on-board and a crew of 4. It’s much alike the Adelaar, which welcomes maximum 8 guest in 4 cabins and was built in 1902 and renovated in 2011. Indeed, the Manta Mae welcomes maximum 9 guests in 3 cabins. That being said, it is much newer as it was built in 2014. Finally, they are both traditionnally styled and luxurious vessels offering diving cruises to Komodo. The Manta Mae also offering Raja Ampat itineraries.

DIVING WITH THE MANTA MAE
With some of the best dive sites in the world on it’s route, the Manta Mae promises incredible scuba diving. You can choose to discover either the biodiversity of Raja Ampat or the Mola-molas and manta rays of Komodo. Either ways, land activities, beach barbecues and kayaking will compliment your diving cruise!
The Manta Mae offers the service of a professional diving crew as well as top quality facilities on the boat. Also, gear is available to rent, make sure you ask at the time of booking!
Price starts at 2800$US for 8 days / 7 nights – Raja Ampat North /or/ South
***More itineraries and stay length available***
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Komodo Island
Diving in Komodo Islands is all about action! It is BIG fishes land! With wonderful coral, it is just incredible diving all year round.
Wakatobi
Wakatobi has some of the finest coral in the world, amazing biodiversity and one of the best places in the world for macro photography! On the right day, the visibility can be outstanding!
Raja Ampat
Richest Reef in the World, Amazing Biodiversity, Wonderful Coral, perfect place for underwater photography.
Gili Islands, Lombok
Diving in Gili islands is great for swimming with Turtles! It can also be a great spot to take your next diving course as the dives here are relatively cheap.
Lembeh Strait
Best Muck Diving in the World! One of the Best spot in the World for Macro Underwater Photography. Amazing Biodiversity!
Bunaken, Manado
Diving in Bunaken is just fantastic for wall Diving, Coral gardens, endless visibility, incredible biodiversity. Also staying on an isolated island is something really special to experience!
Tulamben
One of the best Wreck Dives in the World!!! And the most easy for sure, 30m from the Shore and starts at 4m deep! Fantastic Marine life and great Coral!
Pemutaran, Lovina
No current, Good visibility, unusual Marine Life and one of the BEST Diving sites around Bali for Muck Diving: Puri Jati (P.J.).
Padang Bai
Night Diving, Underwater Macro Photography, Resident Whitetip Reef Sharks, Huge green Turtles, and crystal clear water! Also a great Snorkelling spot!
Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is famous worldwide for Wall diving with small caverns to explore. The reef and Coral are also great. A very nice wooden wreck from the 19th century: Anker Wreck.
Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
One of the best spots in the world to see the rare Mola Mola and the graceful Manta Rays! Big fishes and action with lots of sharks. Very good Visibility and stunning Coral.
Candidasa
It is all about action! Big pelagic fishes, hunting action in the current, and many Sharks! Regular seeing of Hammerhead Sharks and Mola Mola!
Bali
Diving in Bali is simply amazing as you will see both an incredible array of marine life and plenty of wrecks. Indeed, Bali's underwater world will expose you to meet interesting critters, fishes of all sizes and mantas rays among others! Plus, scuba diving in Bali means being all in for stunning underwater visibility and great opportunities for drift diving. !
Indonesia
Diving in Indonesia will suit every diver's hopes and desires. In a land of opportunity, dive spots range from those suited to beginner divers wishing to learn in perfect easy conditions to unexplored dive sites with fierce currents for those more experienced divers looking for a challenge.
Amed
Magnificent coral, no current, relaxed and easy diving, possibilities for night diving, good place for underwater macro photography, and a great snorkelling spot.
- If you have been diving on board this liveaboard dive boat in Indonesia & Komodo Island & Raja Ampat, please share your review and let us know what you thought. Please post your comments in the review section below, by doing so you will help fellow divers to plan their next diving trip
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