Manta Mae, an elegant and traditional Phinisi ironwood schooner with an Indonesian spirit. Its charm is a fusion between traditions and modern design.
Launched in 2014, the Manta Mae is a 31-meter Phinisi ironwood schooner. No ordinary luxury yacht, it’s for the spirited few with a song in their heart, a curious mind, and a passion for cruising some of the most extraordinary places on the planet. With its twin masts, elegant bowsprit and seven-sail rigging, the Manta Mae evokes the romance of a bygone age, where Bugis and Makassan seafarers plied the shallow waters of the ‘East Indies’ on traditional Phinisi vessels laden with valuable spices. In a world of commonplace modern yacht charters, the Manta Mae celebrates the spirit of Indonesia’s maritime heritage while letting new generations explore its eastern archipelagos in personalized crafted private charters for the select few.
Manta Mae accommodates up to 12 guests in a sumptuous master cabin, two deluxe bunk bed cabins, two staterooms – each with individually controlled air-conditioning, comfortable queen-size beds, ample storage space and stunning ensuite bathrooms, and a bunk bed cabins with two beds. The air-conditioned mid-ship saloon has a bar and seating area. Above deck are areas designed for alfresco dining, relaxing and sunbathing.
Manta Mae presents generous gather spaces for guests to spend time together in gracious, comfortable and relaxing surroundings. Lavishly decorated with black pen shell and blue coral from Nusa Penida, the air-conditioned mid-ship salon has a bar, seating and media area as well as state-of-the-art music system with DJ deck and vessel-wide speakers. The main deck wraps around a large oval table surrounded by a shaded, oversized lounging area that forms the social heart of the boat. The upper deck in front of the Bridge provides a second alfresco lounging area, with deeply cushioned mattresses and hammocks encouraging sun-bathing and star-gazing.
The glamorous master suite, two staterooms, one deluxe and one bunk bed cabins have been individually designed by Marco Giovanardi, Manta Mae’s Italian owner. Flooded with natural light through windows as well as bathed in the romantic glow of ambient lighting, these private air-conditioned retreats feature floors of fossilized wood, coral and shell mosaic panels, and statement Indonesian artefacts. The sublime ensuite bathrooms are lined with labradorite cabochon from Madagascar and have vanity basin, WC and rainshower. Among the luxuries in each cabin are TV with individual entertainment system, ample storage space, safety box, and top-range beds dressed in finest Egyptian cotton.
Forward of the salon and shaded from the sun, the deck is the social hub for life aboard Mantamae whether under sail or at anchor under the stars. Here, guests gather round the table to enjoy al fresco dining and breezy siestas, and to make plans for the next adventure. The large sofas around the dining table can be converted to super-size sun pads to make full use of this breezy shaded area.
THE MAIN DECK
Towards the stern is the galley, fridges and freezers, crew dining room, more crew cabins and equipment storage areas.
THE SALON is furnished with a bar and sofas as well as two dining tables designed to seat twelve people comfortably. Here, you will find you everything you need for relaxation away from the sun: plasma TV, Mac computer, HiFi mixer Traktor4, Wifi, coffee corner, wine coolers, ice maker and fridge.
MARYLIN CABIN on the main deck provides two bunk beds and private bathroom. The cabin is equipped with air conditioning, TV and safety box.
An additional shower enclosure, beautifully lined with labradorite, is positioned by the steps for ease of use after swimming or diving.
THE UPPER DECK
Extending forward of the pilot-house, the upper deck is dedicated to inactivity, and hence furnished with over-sized sunbeds and hammocks. Here guests will delight in the sheer pleasure of doing nothing other’deck plan’ than turn the pages of a book, sleep, chat, contemplate the joys of living the dream, or take in the spectacular scenery of eastern Indonesia .
At the very rear of the top deck is the tender deck.
THE LOWER DECK
Accessed via a stairway in the salon, the lower deck is Mantamae’s main cabin area. A corridor running down the center of the vessel leads to Dita, the master suite with 5 portholes, Charlize with 5 portholes and the two staterooms Sophia and Brigitte, each with four portholes.
DITA master suite is fully equipped King size bed with a private bathroom, with five large portholes. The room is equipped with air conditioning, safety box, desk, large storage space, LED lighting, Wi-Fi, Flat Screen TV with individual entertainment system.
SOPHIA and BRIGITTE spectacular Queen size bedrooms have one additional single bed and private bathroom. These rooms have 4 portholes and they are also fully equipped with air conditioning, safety box, desk, storage space, LED lighting, Wi-Fi and Flat Screen TV with individual entertainment system.
CHARLIZE, comes with 5 Portholes making this cabin very bright and making you live a perfect stay.
