Mangguana

Boat

Mangguana is a "special" liveaboard, it offers a 7 day diving program in Komodo all year, which divers can join any date and for as many days as wished. The trip combine leisure sailing and diving in away that makes Mangguana an ideal choice for both divers and non-divers.

Mangguana was completely refurbished in 2007 with a modern teak wooden interior and the lastest navigational and safety equipment. It has 27 meters in length and 5.5 meters in beam, cruise at 9.5 knots per hour, with standard European 220V outlets but 110V adapeters available on board.

The teak interiors lend the ship a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The upper deck comprises a salon which doubles as the dining room, and a library offering a collection of books about the local fauna, flora and history. There is also a TV, DVD player, computer and overhead projector for immediate viewing of your photos.

The bar offers beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks. Mineral water, soft drinks, coffee, and tea are available 24h. Meals are of international standard with a focus on seafood.

On the upper deck there are deck chairs and space for relaxing both in the sun as well as in the shade.

Mangguana is fitted with all internationally required safety equipment and a well appointed first-aid box to treat all kinds of minor injuries. We have an agreement with an air-charter company in Bali using a sea-plane in case of emergency evacuation.

Cabin

Mangguana has 4 guest cabins, it can accommodate only 8 guests per trip :

All cabins are air-conditioned and have an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower and a sink.

3 Cabins:
Located on the main deck, with a double bed and a single bed in bunk style, window.

1 Cabin:
Located on the main deck, with a double bed and a single bed, window.

Diving

• 3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.

• 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the day of arrival.

• 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.

• No dives will be provided on the day of departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other information

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Limited available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ： Not available at the moment
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash (USD/EUR/IDR)
• Crew Number：9, include 1 - 2 dive guides

From Labuhanbajo airport we take you with speedboats to our boat, which is permanently based in the park getting you fast to the best that Komodo has to offer! Which is a lot! (the transfer (incl airport taxi and speedboat ) from airport to the boat is approx 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes )

Mangguana doesn't have fixed departures, and always loop the boats around a flexible itinerary in the park. This flexible itinerary is slightly different with the seasons :

During the dry season (JUNE/ JULY/ AUGUST) the main southeastern trade wind will make diving and sailing in the south very uncomfortable (viz goes down to a few meters ), so we will stay in the north and the middle of the park (From 2010 we will try to do some 3 day trips to WEST KOMODO during these months).

During the wet monsoon, (JANUARY / FEBRUARY ) (It doesn’t really rain much in this part of Indonesia , not even in the raining season ) the main winds are north western , and it is sometimes not possible to dive the northern most dive sites, so we mainly dive the middle and the south of the park.

**During the monsoon months when we can not cover the north or the south we recommend you to book 7 night trips maximum.(unless chartered trips where we can include other areas outside the park such as Banta and Sanggean)*

The rest of the year (March, April, May and September, October, November, December) it is possible to go all over the park (you will need to book a 10 night trip to be able to do so).

Mangguana run a continues diving program, 7 days/6 nights nonstop, it is possible to book and Fly to Labuan Bajo any day of the week for as many number of diving days you would like. Please note: minimum stay of 3 nights.

Mangguana will organize up to 5 times a day and are for all tastes and levels.
Most dive sites are available for fantastic snorkeling and our guests also enjoy private excursions on white sand beaches, fishing and trekking escorted by park rangers to discover the wildlife on the islands.

Currents are vicious in Komodo national park therefore it’s impossible to make fixed day to day itineraries, our cruise directors, dive masters and captains will mutually design the best possible itinerary on the spot...

This will guarantee you the best diving and sailing experience during your stay in the park. We will always do the dragon trekking in Rinca island ranger station (possible wildlife and dragon sightings (guaranteed) are far superior than the trekking offered on the Komodo ranger station ).

For non divers the possibilities to do snorkeling and other activities are excellent all over the park, and we will have a separate tender and guide for ready you.