Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Ambon - Banda - Ambon (Ambon - Ambon)
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-20
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 405 / 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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29 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

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12 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

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22 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,440

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02 Aug

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,840

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09 Aug

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 5,400

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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

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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).

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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

9.1

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
Dianne M
United States

Absolutely fantastic!!
The dive trip was an absolutely wonderful experience and highly recommended. The Blue Manta crew were very professional, knowledgeable about the dives sites and very helpful with dive related questions. Evan, the lead, was fantastic and kept the trip running smoothly. PJ the photographer sent us home with a beautiful video ofthe trip. Highly recommended!!
Recommended for
Crew attention to dive safety. Ease of dive. Crew arranged side trips to see Komodo dragons and bat migration at Fox Island.
20 May, 2026

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
Ignacio M
Spain

Very complete
Wonderful experience. One of the best livingaboard I've ever done. Because of the boat and the variety of macro and pelagic. April is a good time for blankets
Recommended for
Boat comfort. seabed. Dive guide.
14 May, 2026

Translated from Spanish

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

10 Exceptional
Thaninrat T
Thailand

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

10 Exceptional
Florian W
Germany

An exceptional liveaboard experience.
Splendid dive and ship operations in my option. All crew worked as one team! It was a joy to wake up and have all day genuinely smiling and competent people around. I particularly liked the cruise directors philosophy. His wake-up calls and dive briefings are legendary. All dive guides did their very best to suit all guests interests and abilities. I gladly will be back on the Blue Manta.
Recommended for
The crew, the ship, the crew :)
19 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Thierry M
France

The best of my 20 liveaboard trips
Cedric always does his very best to make this tour incredible : dives according levels and wills, extra like kayaking and snorkeling and zodiac tours... the boat is really very stable and confortable. The crew is very helpful ( particularly divemaster and the very nice captain)
Recommended for
The cruise director : Cedric Lesenechal
03 Mar, 2024

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Madeleine C
Singapore

Amazing Alor dive sojourn
Blue Manta - a well oiled dive machine with experienced crew, clean spacious cabins & expansive deck spaces.
Recommended for
Diving was incredible. Lack of other LOBs at destination. Crew & Vessel.
10 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Catherine K
Philippines

Excellent dive experience
Excellent
Recommended for
Beautiful dives. Dive master. Attentive crews.
15 Apr, 2025

121 reviews

9.4 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Gabor K
Germany

A grand tour with much pleasure
We enjoyed our cabin with much space. The trip is very well organized. Every crew was very friendly and professional. We were never bored on board.
Recommended for
Space. Hygiene. Organisation.
06 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Guido A
Argentina

Amazing!!!
Everything was awesome. The boat is great and very comfortable, with spacious rooms, very clean, and amazing food. The crew was super nice, always there to help with a smile. The dive sites are out of this world, with very detailed briefing, and full of wildlife. The dive master Onal is a legend. All of them are. Everything was great and exceeded my expectations.
Recommended for
The dives, the facilities and the crew
03 Jul, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Alex F
United States

Fantastic experience
Very smooth operation. Nice amenities like a tower ready for you after every dive. Rooms very spacious. Plenty of public space on the boat.
Recommended for
The dives, the spacious boat, the great crew
01 Jul, 2023

10 Exceptional
Jaroslaw M
Poland

EXCELLENT
AMAZING DIVING SPOTS
Recommended for
CABIN COMFORT, CREW SERVICE, DIVING
10 Dec, 2019

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

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
Emma M
United States

Perfect dive holiday
Blue Manta is a very organized and comfortable Liveaboard. The crew works very hard to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience. The food is plentiful and delicious and the guest cabins are comfortable with plenty of storage and great en-suite bathrooms. Best Liveaboard experience ever !
Recommended for
Wonderful crew and service. Great itinerary. Comfortable accommodations.
17 Jun, 2025

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

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
KUAN YAO H
Taiwan

會再次搭乘Blue Manya
Perfect Raja Ampat, in addition there is a land itinerary (mountain climbing + jellyfish lake) I want to be beautiful!! Single occupancy in a double room is only available for an extra 20% and is well worth it
Recommended for
Great room and bathroom space. Delicious food. Vivid briefing.
16 Jan, 2025

Translated from Chinese

10 Exceptional
SHIYUN C
China

It's worth the ride
Very good
Recommended for
The crew is friendly. Good meals. Dive guide professional.
12 Nov, 2024

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

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
Michael W
United States

Unforgettable diving with luxurious accommodations and delicious food all served up by superb friendly staff.
Dives around Raja Ampat, Alor. Relaxing on the upper deck while cruising, nice breeze, massage.
Recommended for
Diving, comfort, food.
29 Apr, 2023

8.4 Very good
Wing C
Hong Kong

Nice diving trip
Diving sites are excellent for us to see beautiful reef and fishes. I could see 2 hammer heads during the trip. Water is clear and warm for me to dive 3 to 4 times a day. DM was very helpful during divings and searched special things for taking photos.
Recommended for
Diving. Town tour. BBQ dinner & party.
15 Oct, 2025

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

10 Exceptional
Robert N
United States

What a unique and awesome live aboard experience.
From the surprise Birthday celebration to the absolutely beautiful sunsets, we transited from grey and rainy to dryer brighter days with the corispondding brighter diving.
Recommended for
The diving. All of the Crew.. The roominess of the vessel..
20 May, 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

8.8 Fabulous
Joanna W
Canada

Great week in Komodo
It was a great trip! Crew was super helpful and catered to every need. We saw lots big and small in Komodo - from mantas to pgymy seahorses. I enjoyed my trip and would book with them again. The boat is one of the biggest and nicest in Indonesia - especially good for those prone to seasickness as it's very stable.
Recommended for
Service was great. Food was great. Boat was super stable.
15 Jul, 2024

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

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