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SV Mona Lisa dive boat review
The 33 meters Mona Lisa operates as a liveaboard in Indonesia. Indeed, the traditional Indonesian Phinisi vessel sails on to discover the beauty of the Komodo National Park.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The Mona Lisa caters to a maximum of 11 guests, welcoming them in 5 comfortable cabins. The cabins displays a flexible layout, making the boat a perfect choice for either friends, dive buddies or families. First, there are 4 double occupancy cabins for which you can choose to have a double bed or 2 twin beds. Secondly, the fifth cabin has a 3 guests capacity as it features a double bed plus a single bed. Moreover, a touch of luxury is added as every cabin comes with a private en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning.
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Mona Lisa’s On-board Facilities
The Mona Lisa’s interiors feature a nice, spacious area with booth like seating. Indeed, this area is used as a lounge but also as a dining room, when not outside. You will find a television and DVD player as well as an audio system and all the wires needed to watch your camera’s video and pictures. Moreover, there’s a chef on-board, preparing every meal from scratch, and often with the catch of the day!
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Furthermore, there’s plenty of space outside to lounge. On the main deck, you’ll find the open-air dining area which is under a huge awning. Also, there’s plenty of space towards the bow to soak in the sun rays or capture the stunning landscape of Indonesia with your lens. The Komodo National Park sure is no place for boredom!
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Vessel Layout
The Mona Lisa is equipped with electricity sockets in every cabin and in the living room, hot water and outboard zodiacs. Plus, the ship features all the safety and navigation equipment excepted for a safe journey. The Mona Lisa is a very unique boat, and quite big for the small number of divers on-board. It can compare to other Indonesian phinisi such as the SMY Mangguana.
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Scuba Diving with the Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa takes divers right to the action packed waters with the help of a tender boat. Indeed, the whole diving operation is easier this way, getting to the best spots in no time. The professional team on-board is composed of dive guides and instructors with many years of experience in the region. The Komodo National Park is a protected marine reserve and is home to an incredible density of marine life. As part of the coral triangle, the Komodo area sure won’t disappoint.
Price starts at 320$US per person, per night.
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.
destination of the monthKomodo 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.
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