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Mangguana is a traditional wooden "phinisi" schooner. She was completely refurbished in 2007 with a modern teak wooden interior and the latest navigational and safety equipment. She is designed to comfortably lodge 8 people in four en-suite teakwood cabins. The trips combine leisure sailing and diving in a way that makes Mangguana an ideal choice for both divers and non-divers; there is something for everyone.

Dives are organized 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. You will not be rushed either - Mangguana sets sails from Labuan Bajo in Flores, which eliminates the time-consuming and potentially boring traversals from Bali and saves more of your precious time for cruising around the islands at a relaxed pace. To arrive at Labuan Bajo, you will take a domestic flight from Bali.

There are four cabins (3 suites, and one standard double). Single travelers are catered for, provided that they are willing to share a twin cabin with another single guest. All cabins are air-conditioned and have an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower and a sink.

T he teak interiors lend the ship a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main 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. On the upper deck there are deck chairs and space for relaxing both in the sun as well as in the shade. Meals are of international standard with a focus on seafood.

Mangguana carries sets of dive gear for rent, and Nitrox is also available at an extra cost (unlimited nitrox dives over seven days). The use of dive tanks and weights, snorkeling gear, sea kayaks, and fishing gear is included.

Mangguana has an Indonesian crew of five and a multilingual cruise director, as well as an experienced dive master who knows the sites well.

Our main concern is safety on board. The vessel 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.

   

 

 

SMY Mangguana prices March – October 2008
Diving program:

   

 

324 USD per person per night

Included

  • Full service on board including 3 meals per day and snacks
  • Transfer from Labuanbajo airport to vessel (For trips less than 3 nights an additional speedboat transfer of 15 USD applies one way)
  • Water, coffee and tea available 24h/self service
  • Tanks, weights, use of snorkeling equipment, sea kayak and zodiac services
  • Western cruise director / dive master and the 9 crew members
  • All excursions as specified in the program

Not included

  • Transport to/from Bali airport
  • Domestic flight from Bali to Labuanbajo
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Rental of diving equipment (75 USD per week)
  • Nitrox (150 USD per trip)
  • Tips for the crew (about 15 USD per passenger)
  • Komodo National Park entrance fees

Adventure program:

 

274 USD per person per night

Included

  • Full service on board including 3 meals per day and snacks
  • Transfer from Labuanbajo airport to vessel (For trips less than 3 nights an additional speedboat transfer of 15 USD applies one way)
  • Water, coffee and tea available 24h/self service
  • Use of snorkeling equipment, sea kayak and zodiac services
  • Western cruise director and the 9 crew members
  • All excursions as specified in the program

Not included

  • Transport to/from Bali airport
  • Domestic flight from Bali to Labuanbajo
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the crew (about 15 USD per passenger)
  • Komodo National Park entrance fees

SMY:  Mangguana specification
This traditional wooden Phinisi schooner sails non stop in Komodo National Park, following a
fixed 7-day diving or adventure program, which you can join anytime for as many days as you like
   

Vessel specifications

  • Total length: 27m /ft 89ft
  • Length on deck: 23m / 75ft
  • Beam: 5.5m / 18ft
  • Motorization: Mitsubishi 255 HP
  • Cruising speed: 9.5 knots
  • Generators: 2 x Mitsubishi 20 KWH
  • Navigational equipment: GPS, Furuno radar, depth sounder
  • Communication system: Single Side Band radio, satellite telephone
  • Safety equipment: life-raft, life jackets, flares, first-aid box, oxygen,
  • emergency evacuation plan with sea-plane
  • Island Tenders: 2 x fiberglass, each with 25 hp outboard
  • Other Equipment:: 2 dive compressors, nitrox membrane system , 2 water makers
  • Electricity: standard European 220v outlets, adaptors available, limited 110v available.
  • Accommodation: 8 guests in 4 teak wooden cabins (AC and en-suite bathroom)
  • Common facilities: TV, DVD, Overhead projector, computer, shaded main deck, sundeck with beach chairs
  • Extras: laundry, towels, snorkeling equipment, sea kayak services
  • International meals with fresh ingredients. Soft drinks , water, coffee and tea available 24h
  • The bar offers beer, wine and soft drinks