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Nitrox Diving This liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for your personal dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form. Please limit these dietary requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
Internet There is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction

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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking link Boat type Diver certification (Depends on itinerary) Dive courses Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
189 1729433682 Know Before You GoThe Mantra Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Indonesia: IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Mantra Indonesia liveaboard from £265/day ($334/€307) & rated 8.9. Up to 6 divers on a 31m 102f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 3 cabins, 4 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Liveaboard.com Booking linkMantra Boat Attributes31m (102f) : 3 cabins + 4 bathrooms for 6 guests. Boat typeIndonesian wooden phinisi Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver Scuba gear rentalYES Dive coursesYES Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)10-20 logged dives Prices starting at£265/($334/€307)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16. Type of DestinationIndo-Pacific Region Diving Destinations (Area 1)* Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Komodo National Park Dive Sites:, Komodo National Park Diving, Loh Liang Komodo Island (Pulau Komodo For Komodo Dragons; Maybe Addtional Charge on Some Liveaboards). Diving Destinations (Area 3)* Diving Destinations (Area 4)* Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Mantra liveaboard. *Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Indonesia dive sites you want to dive from the Mantra liveaboard.
    Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Mantra liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Indonesia; 8. Pay for your Mantra liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
    Liveaboard Quick Review The Mantra Liveaboard is a 31m (102f) Indonesia Komodo boat for diving safaris for up to 6 guests enjoying 3 cabins and 4 bathrooms. This Indonesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.9 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 73%*).
    * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 73% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
    Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a fabulous Indonesian liveaboard diving safari, you can't go too far wrong with the Mantra diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Indonesia diving liveaboard boat:
    1. Customer Rating The Mantra liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.9 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Mantra Liveaboard "Fabulous".
    2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 8 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 4 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 5 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 38 out of 52, or 73% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
    3. Cost Per Day The Indonesia Mantra Liveaboard costs from £265 per day ($334/€307)* .
    4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the Mantra Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, scuba gear rental.
    5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the Mantra Liveaboard include: no internet, no nitrox.
    6. Liveaboard Capacity The Mantra liveaboard is 31 metres (102 feet) long, has 3 cabins and 4 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 6 guests/divers.
    7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the Mantra Liveaboard include: 6 Days/5 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Mantra).
    More about liveaboard discounts If you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Mantra Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
    Discover More To find out more or book the Mantra Liveaboard you can do this here: Mantra
    * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Mantra Liveaboard, please visit this link: Mantra.
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    Liveaboard Discounts

    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Indonesia Mantra liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Mantra dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Mantra, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Mantra.
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      Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

      Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Indonesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
      SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The Mantra Liveaboard has 38 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 73%) possible benefits and features. This total of 73% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The Mantra liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (89%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The Mantra liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The Mantra liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (57%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The Mantra liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (71%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The Mantra liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The Mantra liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' (56%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
      Example of Cabins
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      Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

      Customer Reviews The Mantra liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
      Customer Review

      Beautiful boat, great crew, amazing diving. – saw six manta rays in one day! – Komodo dragons – the area has very healthy corals – the crew and the diving instructor were fantastic.Recommended for: manta rays, Komodo dragons and corals.

      Customer Review By Ruben Huai-en L, from: United Kingdom scored the Mantra 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Mantra.
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      Customer Review

      Fantastic experience. Five days in paradise! Stuart, Chris and the rest of the crew were superb; the diving was spectacular, and the Mantra itself is beautiful. We had a phenomenal trip and hope to catch the Mantra up in Raja Ampat next year.” Recommended for: Crew, diving, hanging out on the deck.

      Customer Review By Theodore S, from: United States scored the Mantra 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Mantra.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The Mantra Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Mantra to find out how to get from to join the Mantra Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the Mantra liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Mantra dive boat.
      Itinerary Option 1 Raja Ampat with Mantra Dive & Sail
      Itinerary Option 1 Detail
      Itinerary 1 Video
      Itinerary 1 Title Sailing and Diving in Raja Ampat with Mantra Dive & Sail
      Itinerary Option 2 Exploring Komodo (Labuan Bajo - Labuan Bajo)
      Itinerary Option 2 Detail
      Itinerary 2 Video
      Itinerary 2 Title Manta Soup in Komodo National Park
      Another Video
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      Another Video
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the Mantra liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the Mantra liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
      Your Logged Dives When choosing the Mantra liveaboard for your dive trip to Indonesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Mantra liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the Mantra Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
      Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

      Marine Life Reviewed

      Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Indonesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Indonesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Mantra Liveaboard in Indonesia might include:
      Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Epaulette Shark, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Megamouth Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Wobbegong Shark, Zebra Shark.
      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
      Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Lionfish, Longfinned Banner Fish, Maori Wrasse, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Potato Cod, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, Sun Fish (Mola Mola), Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Waspfish, White Eyed Moray Eels.
      Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Mimic Octopus, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles, Wonderpus.
      Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dugongs, Melon-Headed Whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Pygmy Blue Whales, Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales, Bryde's Whales.
      Marine Life Video
      Video Title KOMODO DIVING 2019 | Episode 7 (August 23-31st)
      Another Marine Life Video
      Video Title KOMODO DIVING | Best of Season 3 (Award Winning Video) - 9 liveaboard trips + 1 whale watching trip and around 200 hours spent underwater to put this footage together! A combination of aerial and underwater scenes captured at the park national of Komodo
      Another Marine Life Video
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      Liveaboard Cost and Booking

      Included In The Price The price that starts at £265/Day ($334/€307) for booking the Mantra liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Private Dive Guide, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the Mantra liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Special Dinner, Wine with Dinner.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the Mantra liveaboard: Diving Package, National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 31 metres (102 feet).
      Maximum Guests 6
      Cabins and Bathrooms The Mantra dive boat has 3 cabins and 4 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The Mantra has the following cabin types: double cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: YES.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The Mantra liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

      Underwater Photographers

      Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The Mantra liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

      Non-Diver Activities

      Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The Mantra liveaboard has 4 out of 17 (i.e. 24%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The Mantra liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The Mantra liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the Mantra liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Indonesian, Spanish.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion All-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Mantra Indonesia liveaboard from £265/day ($334/€307) & rated 8.9 + SDE Lux Rated 73%. Up to 6 divers on a 31m 102f Indonesian wooden phinisi dive boat with 3 cabins, 4 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, scuba gear rental. Click Mantra for more information.
      More Information To discover more about the Mantra diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Indonesia you can do this here: Mantra. But if you want to compare this Indonesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Indonesia, please take a look at the table below.
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      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Mantra Liveaboard, please visit this link: Mantra.

      Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

      Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Mantra Indonesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
      Please Share Please share details about the experience you had on the Mantra Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Mantra Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Indonesia liveaboard for them.
      Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Mantra liveaboard above if you've already dived in Indonesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
      Mantra Liveaboard Diving Review Indonesia Komodo

      Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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