Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Ambon - Banda - Ambon (Ambon - Ambon)
Start: 2026-09-14
End: 2026-09-22
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage

from $ 343 / day Check dates

“Best underwater experience we ever had, with multiple days of Manta and shark sightings. ”
Joanna K, Singapore

Highlights

Indoor camera room and rinse tanks
Small dive groups (4:1 ratio)
Nitrox available

The 45m steel-hulled Blue Manta Liveaboard Indonesia was custom-built with divers' needs in mind. Designed to withstand all sea conditions, the Blue Manta Liveaboard will deliver a comfortable Indonesian dive liveaboard trip.

The Blue Manta Liveaboard has 14 beautifully furnished cabins. Each cabin measures a spacious 20sqm and has en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled air-conditioning. With 3 chefs aboard the Blue Manta Liveaboard serving no less than 5 meals per day, meal times are taken seriously, with the day starting with freshly baked bread. The Blue Manta is an underwater photographer's dream with individual camera rinse tanks, an indoor camera room, blow-dry stations, and small dive groups (4:1) so photographers can take their time and capture the beauty of the underwater world in these amazing dive sites of Indonesia.

The 22 experienced and professional crew of the Blue Manta Liveaboard will ensure your diving liveaboard trip is memorable as you explore the magical dive sites of Komodo, Alor, Raja Ampat, the Forgotten Islands, and many more. Don’t miss out on this amazing Indonesia Dive Liveaboard adventure, and book your trip today.

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18 May

11 Days / 10 Nights

Late Cancellation Offer! Full payment is required at the time of booking. Valid for a limited time only. T&C apply.

~~$ 5,400~~ $ 4,320 Save 20% -20%

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30 May

8 Days / 7 Nights

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~~$ 3,440~~ $ 2,752 Save 20% -20%

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08 Jun

11 Days / 10 Nights

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~~$ 5,400~~ $ 4,320 Save 20% -20%

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20 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

FULL

29 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

FULL

12 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

FULL

22 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

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02 Aug

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,840

FULL

09 Aug

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 5,400

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23 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

FULL

01 Sep

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,300

FULL

14 Sep

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,500

FULL

Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (250-300 USD per trip), National Park Fees (150-320 USD per trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (20 USD per day), Nitrox Course (220 USD), Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD per item), WiFi internet (35-50 USD per trip), Massage (40 USD per activity).

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Camera room
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Beer available
Wine Available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2014

Length: 45m

Beam: 9m

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 826Hp Yanmar

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: 4 x 6.5m dinghy with twin 40hp OBM

Water capacity: 20 tons

Fuel capacity: 45000 liters

Freshwater maker: 20 tons per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Blue Manta Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.6
Crew

9.1
Food

9.8
Diving

9.4
Value

9.1

9.2 Superb
Douglas H
Canada

Blue Manta in Raja - top notch
Fantastic boat, spacious rooms, food very good and couldn’t ask for a better crew. Boat director is excellent and always available (Evan). Like to see the Dive Masters pointing out things more actively given their expertise with the sites.
Recommended for
Spacious cabins/boat condition. Food!. Great dive locations.
16 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Florian K
Austria

Good mix of diving
Great diving at remote dive sites but some of the spots can be busy with other boats. Good mix of macro, schooling fish and if you are lucky school of hammerheads
Recommended for
Spacious boat. Crew. Diving.
03 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Amanda R
United States

FANTASTIC!
Food was amazing. Excursions were unforgettable. Crew was friendly and provided great service. Accommodations were spacious and comfortable.
Recommended for
Crew, food, divemasters
30 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Nancy Nasira G
France

A great stay.
I was very satisfied with my trip, the boat very comfortable and very stable, so no seasickness (I am prone to seasickness).The dives are superb, with great visibility.The staff was very kind and always ready to serve us and was very professional. A super pleasant stay. Evan was at the top.
Recommended for
The magnificent dives. A very nice and professional staff. The comfortable and stable boat.
16 Nov, 2025

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Andrew D
Australia

Truly exceptional
Excellent trip. Cedric and the whole team went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience.
Recommended for
Cedric, diving crew and hospitality crew. Mantas, mantas & mantas. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
23 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Gil K
United States

Simply the best boat!!
This was my second trip on Blue Manta. I was on the boat in Komodo and just got back from Raja Ampat. This is the best liveaboard I’ve been on. It’s huge and very stable. The service was unbelievable and everyone from the cruise director to the dive masters and chefs went out of their way to give the best service. The rooms are huge, food was awesome and the diving was incredible. I can’t wait to get back on this boat.
Recommended for
Crew. Cabin size. Boat stability.
06 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Douglas H
Canada

Luxury liveaboard diving
Great macro and large sealife. Pristine reefs. Fantastic food!
Recommended for
Space on the boat and staff, diving itinerary, flexibility from DMs
15 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
YI L
China

Well worth the trip, perfect itinerary, unforgettable memories.
The food was very tasty
Recommended for
Food, accommodation and transportation are very good.
23 Jun, 2023

Translated from Chinese

8.0 Very good
JASON N
Canada

Meet all my expectations and would happily dive with this crew & boat again anywhere.
WOW, I would like to come back with the same vessel and crews at a different diving location like Raja Ampat
Recommended for
knowledgeable and safety-minded dive masters - ratio of one dive guide to 4 - 5 guest. Dive guides: highly experienced, especially good at spotting tiny macro life (pygmy seahorses, shrimps, crabs).. so much marine life in warm, clear waters; macro life, mantas, and turtles. Post-dive: warm-water rinse, warm towels and hot drinks.
16 Nov, 2025