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                                                    Manta Mae

                                                    Manta Mae Liveaboard is a luxurious Indonesian phinisi offering exceptional diving and adventure cruises, featuring elegant cabins, expert guides, and unforgettable marine encounters in Indonesia’s best dive destinations. 

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                                                    • Lounge area

                                                    • Dining area

                                                    • Large main deck with large and comfortable seating area

                                                    • Large stern platform at the upper deck with convenient storage for dive tanks and equipment

                                                    • Brand new Mares gear for diving/snorkeling

                                                    • 4 Kayaks

                                                    • 3 SeaDoo Sea Scooters

                                                    • Fishing tools

                                                    • Echo sounder

                                                    • WIFI satellite connection (surcharge)

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                                                    • Hot water shower

                                                    Dive Overview

                                                    When it comes to Indonesia diving, there arent many places on Earth that offer the variety and quality. You could visit time and time again and never get bored. Whether you choose to hunt for the Giant Mola Mola (sunfish) in the waters around Bali, to explore the strong currents and unchartered waters of Raja Ampat or Komodo on a luxury liveaboard, or to experience stunning marine biodiversity in Sulawesi, there is a huge amount on offer.

                                                    [See: Raja Ampat Dive Travel Guide, Komodo Dive Travel Guide, Bali Dive Travel Guide & Alor Dive Travel Guide]

                                                    Accommodation Overview

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                                                    Dita Room (LEFT) & Sophia Room (RIGHT)

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                                                    Brigitte Room (LEFT) & Marylin Room (RIGHT)

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                                                    Manta Mae has in total 5 cabins for a total of 10 to 12 spaces.

                                                    Accommodations include one king-size bedroom with a private bathroom, two spectacular (but different style) queen size bedrooms with a private bathroom and one single bed, one bunk bed cabin with two single beds, and one deluxe cabin with 2 single beds. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a TV and safety box, storage space, and an ensuite toilet.

                                                    • DITA is the 23sqm master suite, with bedroom and bathroom. It contains a supremely comfortable super-king bed, perfect for two people.
                                                    • SOPHIA and BRIGITTE, the two staterooms, feature queen-size beds with an additional single bed above, Each have a private bathroom.
                                                    • MARYLIN, on the main deck, has bunk beds and a private bathroom perfect for older kids or friends sharing a cabin.
                                                    • The Deluxe Room also comes with two single beds, for a maximum of two guests.

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                                                    Manta Mae's lounge & bar

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                                                    Manta Mae's outdoor dining (LEFT) & dive deck (RIGHT)

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                                                    Boat specifications

                                                    Length (LOA): 30.35 m

                                                    Beam: 6.67 m

                                                    Draft: 2.70 m

                                                    Gross Tonnage: 98 tons

                                                    Engines: Mitsubishi M/E type 8DC9, 295 HP

                                                    Cruising Speed: 7 9 knots

                                                    Safety: 2 * 10 persons inflatable life rafts, life jackets (20 pcs), buoys, safety flares, smoke detectors in each cabin, fire extinguishers, first aids equipment, oxygen onboard,

                                                    Diesel Generators: 2 * Mitsubishi 50 KW ~ 1 * Yanmar 10 KW + 1 * Emergency Generator Krisbow 5 KW

                                                    Available Voltage: 220 Volt Suko

                                                    Water Tank: 6,000 liter + osmosis system

                                                    Fuel Capacity: 7,000 liters

                                                    Scuba Tanks: 30 Amscud aluminum tanks

                                                    Compressors: 2 Bauer Mariner, Nitrox membrane system available

                                                    Maximum guests: 10-12

                                                    Number of cabins: 4

                                                    Number of crew: 6 Indonesian people and 2 western cruise directors

                                                    Tenders: 1 RIB tender 5.2 MT with outboard 100 HP engine +1 RIB tender 4 MT with 25HP engine

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