Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat - Misool (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2026-11-22
End: 2026-11-29
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 392 / 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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09 Aug

11 Days / 10 Nights

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

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23 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

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01 Sep

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,300

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14 Sep

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,500

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24 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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03 Oct

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,500

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13 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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22 Oct

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 5,200

FULL

03 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,950

FULL

12 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,950

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22 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,950

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03 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 5,300

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 / trip), National Park Fees ($150-320 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox ($20 / day), Nitrox Course ($220), Private Dive Guide ($150 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($220-400), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services ($10 / item), WiFi internet ($35-50 / trip), Massage ($40 / activity).

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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
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

9.5
Value

9.0

9.6 Exceptional
Sook Ling W
Malaysia

Great service made the trip so enjoyable
Great service from the crews in ensuring all dives go smoothly. Juan, our dive guide, is experienced, patience and top-notch in guiding us, especially when we experienced unexpected strong drift current, up-current, and down-current, even as we got split up because of the current. He managed to find all the macros on our wishlist. We are well fed by the kitchen and food crew. Room cleanliness was also well maintained.
Recommended for
Great dive guide, Juan. The crews. The photographer videographer PJ.
01 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Semira B
United States

Five star diving in Komodo
I take a couple of liveaboard dive trips each year for the last 20 years. The Blue Manta is one of the best boats I’ve ever been on. It’s spacious, with a fantastic crew, “Four Season” level of service and incredible food. The trip had an unforgettable diving itinerary thanks to the savvy cruise director who planned each day, avoiding traffic from other boats as well as best dive conditions for each dive site. I can’t wait to try their other boat in Indonesia next time. I highly recommend this boat for a trip of a lifetime!
Recommended for
Diving, Service, Boat
12 Jul, 2023

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

9.2 Superb
Marion S
Switzerland

Wonderful liveaboard in the Banda Sea!
The liveaboard with Blue Manta was very good! Everything was well organized, the good organization of the dives, friendliness and helpfulness of the crew, spacious and comfortable ship, good cruise leader Evan should be highlighted.Spacious dive deck with personal space per diver. The crew members carried our BCD with diving tank to the dinghies, careful handling of the cameras. Dive guides responded to group requests and are very experienced.Large sun deck with plenty of shade. The ship was very stable, also very suitable for longer crossings.Food was good, but can be a bit more varied on an 11-day tour. Vegetarian option was offered.
Recommended for
Small dive groups (max 4 divers / guide). Very nice and helpful staff. Spacious room with bathroom.
29 Apr, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Nizam S
Malaysia

Best Dive - Liveaboard experience
Komodo has a great range of diving experience, Blue Manta is a purpose built boat for diving. The setup is so good, makes each dive feel so relaxing from dive brief to finish. The staff on the boat are superb, they do a good job looking after all the divers during dive an on the boat.
Recommended for
Great Crew, Great boat, Relaxing
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Patrick Y
Canada

Blue manta is the way to go!
The overall experience was exceptional for all of the factors listed above. The highlights were diving among large schools of fish over top of healthy reefs
Recommended for
Fred the Dive master. The comfort of the boat. The people on the trip with us including the boat crew.
04 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Gil K
United States

Incredible trip
Had an amazing trip aboard Blue Manta in Komodo. Everything about this liveaboard is amazing from the size of the rooms to the crew and the quality of the food. Outstanding service and the rooms are so much larger and more luxurious than other boats. Amazing DMs who know the sites and terrain very well. Can’t wait to go back.
Recommended for
Diving, crew and food
03 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Jean philippe L
Canada

Superb diveteam and dive sites
The perfect staff and dive masters for one of nicest dive sites!
Recommended for
Service, underwater life and comfort
18 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Thaninrat T
Thailand

Perfection
Exceptional Service
Recommended for
Service , Guide , Food
19 Jul, 2023

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

122 reviews

9.4 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Boyuan W
China

Overall one of the best experiences
Overall very good experience. Very experienced dive guides and friendly crew. Dives are well planned and the food (esp. the bbq night) was amazing. Room is spacious and clean.
Recommended for
Crew. Dives. Food.
23 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Eugene K
United States

Fantastic. Will definitely consider coming again.
Experienced guide Minpi was fantastic. Dive director Egoi was always helpful and courteous. Dinner selection was excellent.
Recommended for
Facilities. Guides. Tech support.
09 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Sébastien S
Switzerland

Incredible experience
Small groups (max 4 per guide), the crew is outstanding, lot of space on the dive deck, organisation of the dives is top notch.
Recommended for
The crew, food and safety
24 Jan, 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

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8.8 Fabulous
Tamina N
Switzerland

Great experience
Super lovely and attentive crew, food, diving
Recommended for
Eat. Dive. Crew.
13 Dec, 2024

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

8.8 Fabulous
Cristina S
Macau

Great trip at Komodo
Professionalism of the crew and safety was maintained. Very enjoyable diving sites.
Recommended for
Diving. Service. Social interaction.
05 Sep, 2024

9.2 Superb
Nancy W
United States

7 days of fun and adventure at Komodo!!
The professionalism and service with a smile! The cruise director prepared us well for what to expect at each dive site - best dive briefings peppered with a sense of humor! Choice of dive sites and really informative about each site. This is the best liveaboard and dive crew that one could ask for - designed by divers for divers, nothing superfluous and everything works!
Recommended for
The entire team, from the ship's crew, the service crew and of course the dive crew - outstanding job!!. The cabin is nice and spacious, not luxurious, but functional and well kept. The boat itself, from the dive deck, dining deck and upper deck - well kept, and nicely designed.
29 Jun, 2024

9.2 Superb
Andrew A
Canada

A great diving trip with great crew
I went to Raja Ampat by Blue Manta . The diving experience was amazing and the staff was very friendly and took care of your requests. The diving groups are relatively small (groups of 4 unless requested otherwise). The boat is also very comfortable and you don’t feel cramped. The boat is getting old and needs some TLC but it is extremely comfortable. The food is mostly local and I find it a bit high in carb.
Recommended for
Small dive groups. Friendly staff. Great diving experience.
12 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Anja C
Australia

A fabulous experience with a great crew
Blue Manta is a fabulous boat with lots of room and different areas to sit and relax between dives. The diving was amazing and we got to see some stunning critters. The food and service were excellent and the crew made it even more special as they worked together like a well-oiled machine, clearly enjoying the process. Having a professional videographer on board who dived with us and captured the essence of our experience, both above and below the water provided me with a very unique souvenir and one that gives me the opportunity to share what I do with family and friends.
Recommended for
Diving, staff, food
08 Jul, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Rona A
United Kingdom

Exceptional boat and diving
This was a great trip! The diving and marine life was spectacular! The boat itself is great - downstairs rooms are slightly old, but beds and pillows are very comfortable and the lounge decks upstairs are superb. The dives are exceptionally well organised with staggering of groups and brilliant dive briefings by Cedric. All the crew help get your dive equipment ready, on and off with amazing efficiency. They even wash and return your suits and boots after every dive! The food was really tasty (could be a bit more choice at lunch for vegetarians) and lots of it. Our dive guide Ecky worked so hard to show us all he could. Another guide, Vickly, played guitar in the evenings :-) All the staff were exceptional and I had a great time! Thank you 🙏🏼
Recommended for
The dives, the staff and the boat
26 Aug, 2023

8.4 Very good
Rene B
Switzerland

unforgettable diving at ring of fire
unforgettable diving at very special dive sites
Recommended for
grat dives on wonderful places. very helpful staffs. good food.
06 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Justin G
Italy

Utmost hospitality in Indonesia
2nd time on Blue Manta. Incredible hospitality by the staff. You always feel welcome and cared for. The dive guides are awesome and have great eyes for marine life both macro and deep in the blue. The water temperature did warm significantly earlier this year so our hammerhead sightings were greatly reduced; though, the spawning was a unique experience.
Recommended for
Hospitality. Comfort. Marine life.
31 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Charles M
Switzerland

Fantastic Blue Manta, an unforgettable stay!!
- Incredible comfort of the boat- Total flexibility during the dives (90% of our dives lasted almost 70 min!!)- We were very attentive throughout the trip, a fantastic crew- Best food and service one has ever had- The dive director and dive masters simply great!!
Recommended for
1. Plenty of space, both in the bedroom and in the public areas 2. Extremely friendly and helpful crew 3. Groups of up to 4 people!
07 Feb, 2023

7.6 Good
Pierre L
United States

Great diving boat on a wonderful itinerary
Manta Blue is a very spacious and comfortable boat, very stable at sea. I would recommend it to anyone who can be subject to sea sickness. We had a wonderful diving experience thanks to the efficiency and kindness of the crew. The food was great, particularly for breakfast and lunches. As a cruise director, Cedric was exceptional. His briefing were very detailed and insightful and he shared his immense knowledge of the region.
Recommended for
Very spacious and comfortable boat. Extremely knowledgeable and attentive cruise director. Great itinerary.
20 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Mathias W
Germany

Great trip to Banda Sea
I had an incredible time on board! The dive guides were highly experienced and knew the area extremely well, making every dive both safe and exciting. The boat was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. My cabin had plenty of room, and the daily housekeeping made the stay even more enjoyable. The entire crew was incredibly helpful and friendly, always ready to assist with anything we needed. The food was great, fresh, varied, and absolutely delicious at every meal. Thanks to the large steel hull, the boat remained stable even in rougher seas, making the journey smooth and comfortable throughout. Between dives, there were plenty of places to relax, whether on the sun deck or in the cozy lounge. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I’d highly recommend to any diver looking for a well-organized and memorable trip!
Recommended for
Comfort. Dive Spots. Guides & Team.
11 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Michael W
United States

Spectacular Diving with a Boat and Crew to Match
Diving in Raja Ampat was just awesome. Manta Rays are astounding. Good dive guides, great facilities. Camera Room is best I have ever experienced - I have dove all over the world, over a 1000 dives, this Camera room is like one someone would have on land versus on a boat. Rooms great, temperature control was amazing. Showers on the back of the boat - all 5 - what a pleasure. Oh - and I was worried about USA style power receptacles - the place is littered with them, European, US, very nice. Camera room had huge amount of Power strips to accommodate everyone. I have a big setup that has lots of things that need charging (Nikon D3X, Subal, Sea and Sea Strobes, Light and Motion Floods) and Laptop too. All fit great!! Rinse tanks too, and compressed air for drying! Travel to and from airport was easy and well organized. No waiting, just helpful folks moving luggage and people in A/C comfort. First class. Also - I love non-sugared Iced Tea on trips like these, I brought black tea bags and they had a pitcher of Iced Tea in the dining area for the whole 10 days we shared with everyone (it was popular). Very accomodating and nice staff.
Recommended for
1, Boat Comfort and Facilities, Raja Ampat, Great food.
30 Jun, 2017

10 Exceptional
Jeffrey S
United States

Great signing in the Banda sea.
I enjoyed the diving, the high standard of the ship and the friendly crew and guests.
Recommended for
Crew service was excellent.. Food was excellent and plentiful.. Many dives planned to miss other dive boats..
15 Nov, 2024

9.2 Superb
Jessica P
United States

Great crew and boat
Took the crossing trip from Sorong to Maumere April 2023. The boat and crew were amazing. Diving was great, was hoping for more pelagics but don't think it was the right time of year. Food was great; drinks just meh... There was little to no alcohol other than beer and wine. The boat ran out of white wine on day 2. Leaving from Sorong, we anticipated this and brought our own. Otherwise, it was probably the best liveaboard I've been on for overall comfort, food, diving, crew, etc... Cedric was also the best cruise director we've had.
Recommended for
Marine life, Great all around crew who were enthusiastic and so friendly, Boat comfort
25 May, 2023

10 Exceptional
Joanna K
Singapore

Experience of a lifetime on the Blue Manta
Fantastic trip! Best underwater experience we ever had, with multiple days of Manta and shark sightings. The Blue Manta is the perfect LOB and provides all that we wanted.
Recommended for
Comfort and size of the Blue Manta boat. One of the best Dive Masters we ever had. Variety of food, including a BBQ.
11 Jul, 2025