KLM Mari dive boat review
The Mari is a 30 meters liveaboard offering scuba diving cruises in Indonesia. The Mari offers itineraries in Raja Ampat, the Komodo National Park and the Banda Sea. Last renovated in 2016, the Mari offers both a comfortable and modern cruise. Also, with an emphasis put on the quality of the cruise, the Mari welcomes a small number of 10 passengers on each voyage.
The Cabins
Welcoming only 10 guests on-board, the Mari can offer spacious cabins and lavish social areas. The 5 cabins are located on the main deck, thus they all have good size windows. Plus each room features a private bathroom, air-conditioning and enough storage space.
As for the layout, there are 2 cabins with both a double bed and a single bunk. Also, 1 cabin has a king size bed, while the remaining 2 are twin shared, featuring bunk beds.
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Mari’s on-board facilities
The boat offers massive social areas so you can always have a sense of privacy during the cruise. Indeed, with a maximum of 10 guests aboard, the lounge, dining area and sundeck are definitely considered over sized! First, the open air dining area and lounge are located on the upper deck. Thus, they allow a fantastic panoramic view over the landscapes of Indonesia‘s many islands. 
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Secondly, there are two sundeck areas on the Mari. The first one is located at the bow, as pictured below, and the second one is on the very top deck. Of course, both areas offer a stunning view overlooking Raja Ampat, or Komodo, or any Indonesian region you’re in! You will find cozy loungers and mats to lay on and soak in the sun rays.
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Vessel Layout
The KLM Mari has seen is equipment fully upgraded in 2016. It’s with newer, modern technologies related to safety and navigation purpose that the Mari will take you on a journey through some of the best dive sites in the world.
Scuba diving with the KLM Mari
The Mari follows the best season to dive in each region it covers, thus, the boat is offering diving cruises all year round! Indeed, from July to October, the Mari sails to Komodo National park, offering various itineraries. The Flores and Forgotten Islands area is visited on the way to Raja Ampat. Then, the boat travels to Raja Ampat and explores the best scuba diving sites in the region until next April.
The professional team is ready to welcome you on-board the fully equipped vessel for an amazing budget diving cruise.
Price starts at 1,819$US for 7 days/6 nights
Various prices / various itineraries are available – length varies as well
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!
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.
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.
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
From Bali's volcanic shores to Raja Ampat's coral gardens, discover Indonesia's wrecks, walls, manta encounters and remarkable macro life. Choose your region around the season, your experience and the diving you love.
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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