Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat - Misool (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2027-03-19
End: 2027-03-27
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 442 / 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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03 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,950

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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

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16 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

Christmas Trip!

$ 5,500

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28 Dec

9 Days / 8 Nights

New Year's Eve trip!

$ 4,650

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31 Jan

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,550

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10 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,000

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19 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,000

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28 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,000

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09 Mar

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,550

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19 Mar

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,550

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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 / 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: 45 meters

Beam: 9 meters

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 2 x 826Hp Yanmar

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: 4 × chase boats with twin outboards

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

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
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

10 Exceptional
Darrin S
United States

This is the MUST do liveaboard!!!!
Great music Awesome Manta Rays Dive Guides ability to find the small stuff Evan is a great conductor 🥳
Recommended for
Comfort, Staff, Dive Guides
05 Jun, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Lars F
Germany

Great team and boat!
Extra wishes with food or dining outside were no problem, exceptional camera room, very well maintained boat, great team
Recommended for
schooling hammerheads, jumping mobulas, diving during earthquake
20 Nov, 2023

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

Translated from Chinese

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
Stewart C
United States

All around top notch experience
I have nothing but good things to say about my experience diving Komodo on Blue Manta. The boat is so comfortable and spacious. The room and bathroom were the roomiest I've experienced on a liveaboard. The crew always went the extra mile, whether it was dealing with gear, serving food, or dealing with any minor issues in a prompt and timely manner. The dive briefings were thorough, and the dive guides did a great job of showing the best aspects of each dive site. The next time I do a liveaboard in Indonesia, it will definitely be on board the Blue Manta.
Recommended for
crew; room size; service
04 Aug, 2022

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

9.2 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

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

125 reviews

9.4 Superb
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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

9.2 Superb
Yevgeniya M
Greece

Great trip with amazing dives
This was my third trip on the Manta liveaboards. Highly recommended
Recommended for
Fred our dive guide. dive site selection. large cabins.
03 Sep, 2026

9.2 Superb
Ciaran
Australia

Loved every minute - great diving, great people, great boat, great crew.
I had a fantastic time overall on Blue Manta. All of the crew were amazing and each did everything they could to ensure everything went smoothly and that everybody had a good time. The cabins are basis, and a bit dated - but overall very clean and comfortable. I was lucky to have a fantastic group of fellow travellers, with great variety of nationalities, backgrounds, language, experience, etc. - so lots to learn and absorb and everybody got along well. Cedric and the other dive guides were super-knowledgeable. The dive briefings were excellent and there were no (bad) surprises in the water. Food/drinks - the meals were excellent all the way through, with great variety every day. 3 full meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and plenty of snacks and other food options available throughout the day if that isn't enough. Unlimited soft drinks too, which really worked for me as I don't drink alcohol. Choice of price of alcoholic beverages seemed very acceptable to those who did have them.
Recommended for
The Crew. The Dive Sites. The Fellow Passengers.
03 Aug, 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
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

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

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

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

Superb trip with excellent crew.
Everything
Recommended for
Divemaster, diving and boat
06 Feb, 2020

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

9.2 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

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

8.4 Very good
Alexis R
United States

Great Experience! Good diving on a nice Boat with a Hospitable Crew.
Jellyfish Lake was Epic!
Recommended for
Diving, the Crew, the Boat
30 Dec, 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

9.6 Exceptional
Vincent B
France

That's great
Great cruise, everything was great! The magnificent dives, with both big (a little) and small, and an extraordinary environment. The dives are done in small groups (4 or 5) which is appreciated. The boat is really comfortable (even in the lower deck cabins), and the sun deck with its large double beds sheltered from the sun is really great. All the staff was very caring, the food very good and the organization impressive. The few excursions to "land" (a village, a lagoon...) were great too. In short, the dream.
Recommended for
Magnificent dives. Comfort of the boat. Organization.
16 Jan, 2025

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Florence P
France

Awesome week
A great week aboard a recent boat and with all the essentials to feel at home. Very professional and caring crew. The only downside is the last 2 dives of the trip, more mainstream and close to Sorong, surprising for this type of trip
Recommended for
the comfort of the boat. the professionalism of the crew. food.
05 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Arnulf D
Austria

Unforgettable liveaboard in beautiful locations with a great ship and an excellent team on board, both in terms of diving care and service on the ship.
Many rare marine animals, e.g. electric flame clam or disco mussel, seahorses, flatworms, frogfish, leaf fish, ghost pipefish, etc. Some of them have beautiful corals, including numerous gorgonians such as giant gorgonians, knotted sea fans, broom gorgonians and others.
Recommended for
1. Diving with sea snakes. 2. Solar Eclipse Experience on Nyata Island, 3. Very different diving destinations that are both biologically and geologically enormously varied (e.g. Misool, Ring of Fire (Manuk (beautiful bird island), Nile Desperandum), Nile Desperando
12 May, 2023

10 Exceptional
Tristan F
Australia

Amazing crew! Absolute luxury with spectacular diving!
Spacious, comfortable cabins and boat with a highly professional crew! Great dive masters who know there stuff and take safety seriously while ensuring a super fun experience.
Recommended for
Boat, crew, and diving!
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Dawn O
United States

Memories of a lifetime.
The boat and diving were the best. Divemasters are amazing at finding small species for photographing. Already planning my next trip!
Recommended for
Cruise Director Evan was very professional and knowledgeable.. The divemasters are amazing!. Crew went above and beyond to ensure an awesome experience..
28 Feb, 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