About This Operator
Mola Mola Liveaboard operates two purpose-built dive phinisi: Mola Mola 01 and Mola Mola 02. Both travel well beyond a short Komodo circuit, but they serve different group sizes. Mola Mola 01 is the original 2018 boat, measuring 32.5 metres with eight cabins for up to 16 guests. Mola Mola 02 followed as the larger sister vessel, with a 44-metre overall length, nine cabins and capacity for up to 20.
The second boat is not only longer. Its heavier engineering, larger freshwater production and greater onboard volume are designed for remote multi-region dive itineraries. Mola Mola 01 remains the lower-density choice, while Mola Mola 02 fits a larger dive group and offers one additional cabin. Both are dive resorts at sea rather than leisure-first Komodo yachts: schedules extend through Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Alor, Ambon and other eastern Indonesian regions as seasons shift.
Both vessels are represented with shared-cabin departures and private-charter options. For a diver buying one berth, the key comparison is the route and cabin available on the scheduled date. For a private group, capacity and overall vessel scale matter more: 01 keeps the group smaller; 02 gives more space and four extra guest places.
Operator at a Glance
- 2 vessels
- VVIP
- Shared + Charter
The Fleet
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Who Should Book
This fleet is for divers planning multi-day or expedition-style Indonesian itineraries, not travellers whose only goal is a short leisure circuit around Padar and Pink Beach. Mola Mola 01 suits a group that prefers a 16-guest ceiling. Mola Mola 02 suits larger dive groups and travellers who value the volume of a 44-metre platform.
Non-divers can join selected routes, but the operating rhythm, deck design and destination choice are built around diving. Confirm the expected dives, experience requirements and equipment package for the exact sailing.
How Booking Works
Use the official Mola Mola Liveaboard website to compare the current schedules for Mola Mola 01 and 02. Send your target region, dates, diver certification level, cabin preference and whether you need a shared berth or private charter.
Before paying, verify the embarkation and disembarkation ports, number of dives, Nitrox and equipment charges, marine-park fees, domestic-flight buffer and the exact boat assigned to the departure.
Payment Terms
Remote-region liveaboard terms can differ by itinerary. Request the deposit schedule, balance deadline, cancellation scale, transfer policy and insurance requirements in writing for the specific Mola Mola departure rather than relying on a fleet-wide assumption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Mola Mola 1 and Mola Mola 2?
Mola Mola 1 is 32.5 metres with eight cabins for 16 guests. Mola Mola 2 is the larger sister at 44 metres overall, with nine cabins for up to 20.
Are Mola Mola boats designed for diving?
Yes. Both are dive-focused liveaboards with long regional itineraries, rather than leisure-only Komodo charter boats.
Can I book one cabin instead of chartering the whole boat?
Yes. The fleet offers shared-cabin departures as well as private-charter options. Availability depends on the route and date.
Where does Mola Mola Liveaboard operate?
Across Indonesian dive regions including Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Alor and Ambon, with additional eastern routes varying by season and vessel.
Which Mola Mola boat is better for a smaller group?
Mola Mola 1 has the lower guest ceiling at 16. Mola Mola 2 carries up to 20 and offers a larger platform.
Should I compare the headline prices directly?
Only after matching trip length and region. A shorter Komodo itinerary and a remote crossing are not equivalent products even when both show a per-person starting figure.
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