When we opened Amare Divers in Labuan Bajo, we didn’t have a liveaboard in mind.
We started small. One boat. A team of dive guides who knew Komodo National Park well and treated every dive day like it mattered. That’s been our work ever since.
But over the years, the same conversations kept happening at the end of trips.
Guests would ask if there was a way to dive longer, see the south, do a sunrise descent, or stay out on the water for a few days instead of returning to town every afternoon. The honest answer was always the same: not on a day boat.
Maria Seascape is our answer to that question
We didn’t rush into this.
Building a liveaboard in Komodo is a completely different kind of responsibility. Different boat systems, different safety standards, different logistics, and a different kind of crew preparation.
For us, the real question was never whether we wanted to do it.
It was whether we could build a liveaboard without losing what makes Amare Divers work in the first place: small groups, thoughtful dive planning, experienced guides, and trips that never feel rushed.
After two years of planning and a full year of building, the answer became yes.
The boat is finally here.
The team is ready.
And Komodo feels bigger than ever.
The Meaning Behind the Name
Maria is named after someone deeply important to us; the kind of name that carries more meaning than branding ever could.
Seascape represents the world we’re inviting people into: the changing coastlines of Komodo, long horizons, quiet mornings at anchor, and life spent on the water.
Together, the name felt honest. Calm. Personal.
We never wanted something overly polished or dramatic. There are enough liveaboards with names that sound interchangeable. We wanted a name we’d genuinely be proud to say out loud years from now.
What Makes Maria Seascape Different
Maria Seascape is intentionally small, with space for only ten guests.
That decision shapes the entire experience onboard.
Smaller groups mean quieter dive sites, more attention from guides, and less time waiting around on the dive deck. It also creates a trip that feels more personal. By the third day, the crew already know your air consumption, your camera setup, and the kind of dives you enjoy most.
The dive deck itself was designed by people who actually dive in Komodo regularly.
Tank racks line both sides. Camera tables are securely built in. Gear placement feels practical instead of decorative. Everything has a purpose because the team designed the space around how divers really move and prepare between dives.
It’s the kind of setup you notice more with every dive
Bookings Are Now Open
Bookings for Maria Seascape are officially open.
We’re intentionally starting slowly during the first months, running fewer departures so the crew has time to refine the experience properly before expanding the schedule.
If you’d like to join one of the early trips, we’d recommend reaching out before the dates fill up.
If you’d like to be one of the first guests onboard Maria Seascape, you can explore available departure dates through the booking page or message us directly on WhatsApp.
Either way, we’d be genuinely glad to have you onboard.
