




Mola Mola 1
Mola Mola 1 is a comfortable Indonesian liveaboard offering exciting dive adventures in Bali, Nusa Penida, and Komodo, with expert guides, modern amenities, and stunning marine encounters.




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Number of Cabins
Dive Overview
Indonesia offers some of the world's best diving due to its location within the heart of the coral traingle. It hosts one of the highest numbers of fish species in the world, over 600 species of hard corals, and some incredible macro subjects. Common encounters in the region include manta rays, jacks, barracuda, Napoleon wrasse, trevally, shrimps, eels, seahorse, plus a variety of shark species including back tips, white tips, and wobbegong, the list goes on. Water temperatures averaging 82-84F (28-29C) and incredible visibility make for some very comfortable diving.
With 10 years experience in liveaboard management, plus a highly experienced crew, your trip aboard the Mola Mola 1 will take you on a journey to discover the vast biodiversity of Eastern Indonesia including Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Banda Sea.
[See: Raja Ampat Area & Komodo, Alor & Flores, Ambon & Banda Sea Dive Travel Guides]
Accommodation Overview
Mola Mola 1 Liveaboard is equipped with 8 beautifully appointed air-conditioned cabins, consisting of 2 double bedrooms and 6 twin bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and hot water shower.
(L) Double Cabin. (M) Bathroom. (R) Twin Cabin
(L) Twin Cabin. (M) Wash Basin. (R) Twin Cabin
(L) Sundeck. (R) Dining Room
(L) Sun Loungers. (R) Recreation Room
(L) Dive Deck. (R) Camera Stations
Food & Drinks
Enjoy delicious international and traditional cuisine freshly prepared by our onboard chef using locally sourced ingredients. All meals are included, with unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water available through your trip. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverage are available to purchase onboard. Vegetarian food options are available on request.
Cabin details
Sea view - Twin and/or Double Upper Deck
Twin bed (fix) Lower Deck
Boat features
Boat facilities
Deck plan

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Mola Mola 1 dates




11 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
10 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $420
14 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
8/16 spots left
from $2,520
18 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
25 Jan 2026 - 5 Feb 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
6 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
24 Feb 2026 - 7 Mar 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
8 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
1 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
12 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
24 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $2,520
1 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
11 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
1 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
20 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026
(Halmahera) ( Ternate - Ternate)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
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from $3,789
30 Jul 2026 - 8 Aug 2026
(Halmahera) ( Ternate - Ternate)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
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from $3,789
9 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2026
(Halmahera) ( Ternate - Ternate)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
19 Aug 2026 - 25 Aug 2026
(Halmahera) ( Ternate - Ternate)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
26 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026
(Halmahera) ( Ternate - Ternate)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
2 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2026
(Halmahera) ( Ternate - Ternate)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
29 Sep 2026 - 5 Oct 2026
(Bandasea) ( Ambon - Ambon)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
6 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2026
(Bandasea) ( Ambon - Ambon)
10 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
16 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
(Bandasea) ( Ambon - Ambon)
10 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
26 Oct 2026 - 4 Nov 2026
(Bandasea & Missol) ( Ambon - Sorong)
10 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,780
5 Nov 2026 - 16 Nov 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
17 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
24 Nov 2026 - 5 Dec 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
12 days11 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
7 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,620
14 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
18% OFF$4,62010 days9 nights
16/16 spots left
from $3,789
11 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2025
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $420
10 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025
(Maratua) ( Tarakan - Tarakan)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $2,520
27 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Labuan Bajo)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $4,400
27 Nov 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
10 days9 nights
4/16 spots left
from $4,400
24 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
(Raja Ampat) ( Sorong - Sorong)
7 days6 nights
16/16 spots left
from $2,520
Detailed information about the itinerary
KOMODO ISLAND (5, 6, & 7 NIGHT TRIPS) - SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Labuan Bajo (1 - 2 dives at Pulau Sabayor Mini Wall)
Start with a welcome and briefing, prepare for a check dive, followed by sunset or night dive.
Day 2 - North Komodo / Gili Lawalaut Island (4 dives at Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Lighthouse, with an optional night dive)
These dive sites offer a wide variety of healthy corals and fish, expect to see eagle rays, giant trevally, white tip, black tip, and grey reef sharks, and more.
Day 3 - North Komodo Channel (4 dives at BatuBolong, TatawaBesar, Tatawa Kecil and Batu Tengah)
BatuBolong is filled with beautiful soft and hard corals full of fish life, including giant trevally, white tips, snappers, emperor fish, schools of sweetlips and batfish, and look out for turtles feeding on the reef on Tatawa Besar. Mantas have also been encountered here.
Day 4 - South Komodo (4 dives at Padar Island, 3 Sisters and Pillarsteen)
Pillarsteen is a rock pinnacle located off of the southeastern tip of the small island of Padar which is located between Komodo and Rinca islands.
Day 5 - Central Komodo (4 dives: Loh Liang Bay)
This white sand muck dive is around the corner from Pink Beach situated inside Loh Liang Bay on Komodo Island. Search for all sorts of critters here – bobtail squid, flamboyant cuttlefish, frogfish, nudibranchs, Ambon scorpion fish, cockatoo waspfish and large moray eels living in the shallow rocks.
Day 6 - Komodo National Park (Trekking and 1 dive at Wainilu)
Visit Komodo National Park where you will be able to take a stroll with the famous dragon in Rinca Island, LohBuaya. After the walk we move to Wainilu dive site for 1 dive before sailing back to Labuan Bajo.
Day 7 - Labuan Bajo
Check out after breakfast, farewells, and transfer to Labuan Bajo airport.
Note:
– Schedule may change by the current or weather.
– Some of dive sites can be quite strong currents and we have to dive according to the tides.
– The sites will be depends on the currents.
AMBON (7 & 11 NIGHT TRIPS) - SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ambon (2 dives at Batu Kosong)
Embark from Tulehu port in Ambon followed by check dive.
Day 2 - Suanggi** (2 to 3 dives around Suanggi island)
Explore this great reef with a variety marine life such as schooling of snapper-fusiliers, white tip reef shark, trevallies.
Day 3 - Run & Ai Island (3 to 4 dives)
Ai Island is an isolated low lying island to the west of Banda Neira. It has some small limestone cliffs on its southern coastline and some pretty beaches on its northern shores. Due to its isolation, walls and deep waters, when the current is running, Pulau Ai is one of the top dive sites in the Banda Islands for shark encounters. Run Island offers outstanding reef life and large amounts of fish.
Day 4 - Manuk Island (3 to 4 dives)
Manuk Island boasts an incredibly large population of sea snakes. Most commonis the banded sea krait , but keep an eye our for the rarer brown and green Chinese sea snake.
Day 5 - Hatta Island** (3 to 4 dives)
Hatta sland is great for pelagic subjects, including schooling trevally, barracuda, tuna, white and black tip sharks.
Day 6 - Banda Neira** (2 to 3 dives)
Batu Kapal, Lahar and visiting the historic site of Banda Neira island, museum and Belgica fort.
Day 7 - Nusa Laut** (1 to 2 dives)
Nusa Laut island offer some stunning hard coral seascapes with many variety and has the finest white sand beach anywhere in the lease islands.
Day 8 -
Breakfast, farewells, and transfer to Patimura airport of Ambon.
**These are area for hammerheads
Note:
– Schedule may change by the current or weather.
– Some of dive sites can be quite strong currents and we have to dive according to the tides.
– The sites will be depends on the currents.
RAJA AMPAT (7, 10 & 11 NIGHT TRIPS) - SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sorong (1 to 2 dives)
Sail to Matan Island for check dive, then on to Misool Island.
Day 2 to 5 - Misool (14 dives)
Misool is located in south Raja Ampat. Here we will dive a variety of small islands (Boo Island, Fiabacet Island, Yuliet Island and Farondi Island or Jelly fish lake), then sail to Penemu Island overnight.
Day 6 - Penemu Island (2 to 3 dives/snorkeling + trekking)
Explore besutiful coral reefs bursting with life at Penemu Island, followed by a scenic trek with panoramic views. Then we will cross to Wayag (approx 15 hours).
Day 7 - Wayag (1 to 2 dives/snorkeling)
After morning dive continue exploring Wayag by Sekoci then to afternoon trekking. Sailing back to TanjungPutus/ Yanggefo (approx 14 hours).
Day 8 - Yanggefo (2 to 3 dives)
Following 2 morning dives we will head to Arborek Island (approx 1 hour), where we will continue dive/snorkeling in Arborek jetty and Manta Sandy.
Day 9 to 10 - Mioskon and Mansyur (4 dives/snorkeling)
Schools of yellow snapper, napoleon wrasse, big groupers and many wobbegong sharks can be found in Mioskon. Pigmy seahorses, different species of nudibranch can be seen as well. Being relatively shallow it makes for a great snorkeling too.
Day 11 - Cape Kri /Mansuar Island (2 dives/snorkeling)
Visiting Pasir Timbul depends on high and low tide. Sail back to sorong (approx 9 hours).
Day 12 - Mina Harbour, Sorong
Breakfast, farewells, and transfer to Sorong airport.
Note:
– Schedule may change by the current or weather.
– Some of dive sites can be quite strong currents and we have to dive according to the tides.
– The sites will be depends on the currents.


More information about this trip

Included
- Accommodation with air condition rooms
- Meals, unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
- 3-4 dives/day (depends on sea condition and dive skill)
- Certified dive master ration 1:4
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Weight, belt, and tanks
- Compressor air fills 3000psi or 200 bar
- Paddle board & banana boat
- Snorkeling equipment

Excluded
- International & Domestic Flights
- Diving equipment
- Nitrox (US$100/ trip)
- 1.5L Tank (US$80/ trip)
- Port and Entrance Fee (Raja Ampat & Banda Sea US$150/pax/trip, Alor & Sumbawa US$25/pax/night)
- Dive insurance
- Soft drinks and alcohol
- Gratuities to guides and crews
- Mobilization
- Hotel on land (if needed)

Practical information
- Time Zone: UTC+8 & UTC+9
- Local Currency: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
- Language Spoken: Indonesian & English
- Electricity: 220V
- Payment Onboard: Cash (Euros, US Dollar, UK Sterling Pounds, and IDR Rupiah) and credit cards (VISA and MasterCard)

Boat Specifications
- Year built: 2018
- Beam: Iron Wood
- Cabin: Teak Wood
- Length (on deck): 32.5m
- Main Engine: Mitsubishi 8DC9 Turbo (400 HP)
- Secondary Engine: Mitsubishi 6D22 Turbo (280 HP)
- Generators: 1 unit Mitsubishi 60 KWH + 2 unit Mitsubishi 32 KHW
- Compressor: 2 x Coltri 315
- Nitrox: Coltri
- Water maker: 2 x 5000 lt per day
- Navigation: Radar, Echo Sounder, GPS Navigation, Radio SSB, Radio VHF, Compass
- Maximum guests: 16
- Number of cabins: 8
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