Mantra Review

Mantra is a beautiful traditional Indonesia Phinisi with a stunning wooden interior illuminated at night with ambient lighting and with beautiful cabins and spaces. 

Great for: Couples, Small Groups, Macro Tours 

Trip Lengths: 5 – 7 nights

Max Group Size: 10

Mantra’s routes include a popular “Macro Trip” that focuses on dive sites with smaller critters and a 7 night “Ultimate Komodo” package that let’s you discover much of the Marine National Park.  

There are 3 stylish modern cabins; each with ensuite bathrooms, hot water and individually controlled ac and queen sized beds. 

The air-conditioned indoor lounge has a large TV and entertainment facilities as well as a dining area. There’s also a sundeck from where you can catch both rays and stunning views. 

The crew are friendly, helpful and experienced and really go out of their way to make your trip a memorable one. 

Mantra is a relatively beginner friendly liveaboard, with guests not being required to have lots of experienced beforehand. 

Trips also included additional activities like land excursions as well as the option to use kayaks and go standup paddleboarding. 

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Alex

Hi, I’m Alex.

I’m the creator of Diving Squad, a scuba diving travel blog shaped by a five-year odyssey spent diving and drifting through Southeast Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe.

In 2023, I landed in Panglao, Bohol — and loved it so much I ended up staying. I’ve been based here ever since, working as a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor, guiding dives and teaching courses, while continuing to build Diving Squad.

When I’m not in the water, I’m usually editing underwater photos and footage, planning the next trip, or cruising around Bohol — but never for long before the reefs pull me back.