White Manta, Indonesia

Name: Ambon - Banda - Ambon (Ambon - Ambon)
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-09-11
Location: Indonesia

9.3 Superb

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

from $ 392 / day Check dates

“The best liveaboard I’ve been on. ”
Yevgeniya M, Greece

Highlights

Photographer-friendly facilities for capturing underwater beauty
Small dive groups and personalized service

Exploring some of the most diverse areas in the Indonesian archipelago, the New White Manta liveaboard offers fantastic dive itineraries in Ambon, the Banda Sea, Raja Ampat, and Lembeh, and exploration cruises in the Manado region. One of the largest purpose-built dive vessels in the area at an impressive 46m length, the White Manta yacht caters to 20 guests in 14 beautifully furnished cabins. Each stateroom averages 20sqm and comprises twin, double, or triple sharing bedding options. En-suite bathrooms, luxury amenities, and tasteful furnishings make the perfect home-from-home. A fresh variety of delicious cuisine is expertly prepared on board. With no less than 5 meals daily, hungry divers will be satisfied with an extensive range of tasty treats. The large partially covered sundeck with loungers and outdoor terrace make for the perfect place to unwind and relax during your stay.

Built by divers, for divers, the New White Manta is a photographer's dreamboat. Equipped with camera-friendly facilities, there is a wide outdoor work table on the dive deck, an indoor dry camera room, and blow-dry stations. Small dive groups of 4:1 ensure that photographers never miss the action. The spacious dive deck has ample room for kitting up and individual gear storage areas to make diving hassle-free. Four 60hp tenders make getting to and from the dive sites easy. The highly-trained crew and dive guides are committed to your comfort and enjoyment during your Indonesian dive liveaboard trip.

To reserve your space aboard the New White Manta, book online today.

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26 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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07 Jun

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.

~~$ 6,050~~ $ 4,840 Save 20% -20%

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19 Jun

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,150

FULL

27 Jun

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,150

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05 Jul

7 Days / 6 Nights

Early Bird Special! Full payment is required at the time of booking. Valid until May 30, 2026. T&C apply.

~~$ 3,150~~ $ 2,835 Save 10% -10%

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13 Jul

7 Days / 6 Nights

Early Bird Special! Full payment is required at the time of booking. Valid until May 30, 2026. T&C apply.

~~$ 3,150~~ $ 2,835 Save 10% -10%

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21 Jul

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,150

FULL

29 Jul

7 Days / 6 Nights

Early Bird Special! Full payment is required at the time of booking. Valid until May 30, 2026. T&C apply.

~~$ 3,150~~ $ 2,835 Save 10% -10%

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06 Aug

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,150

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27 Aug

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,500

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04 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

FULL

13 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

FULL

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

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (250-400 USD per trip), National Park Fees (200-320 USD per trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (20 USD per day), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-400 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
Seaview Cabins
Paid Internet
Camera room
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Beer available
Wine Available
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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, 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

Length: 46 meters

Beam: 10 meters

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 450 hp Cummins

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 14

Number of bathrooms: 14

Tenders: Yes

Water capacity: 30000 liters

Fuel capacity: 45000 liters

Freshwater maker: 20 ton daily

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

White Manta Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

9.3
Crew

9.2
Food

9.9
Diving

9.4
Value

9.0

8.8 Fabulous
Emily P
United States

Exception service with a very dedicated team.
If you are a diver looking for an operator with a high repeat customer following, then you seriously need to experience diving with White Manta liveaboard. On our trip to Triton Bay, at least 7 of our fellow divers were repeaters. We will also join the repeater club and are already planning our next trip on the Blue Manta later this year. The level of dive service, safety and organization compared to other operators we have experienced makes the White Manta really stand out above the rest.
Recommended for
The organization of the diving was 100% well thought out as compared to other liveaboards.. Service from dive guides, dive crew and boat captains - service was 110%.. Dive briefing was extremely detailed..
05 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Artur L
Poland

Ten unforgettable days of world-class diving in Raja Ampat aboard the White Manta
Fantastic 10-day diving trip aboard White Manta in Raja Ampat. The boat is spacious and comfortable, cabins were clean, and everything was well organized. The dive guides and crew were excellent — professional, safety-focused, and very knowledgeable. Diving was outstanding with incredible coral, huge schools of fish, mantas, sharks, and great variety throughout the trip. Food was plentiful and delicious, and the overall service was top-notch. An unforgettable Raja Ampat experience. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Staff. Dive sites. Food.
05 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Richard B
United States

White Manta
Another great trip on the White Manta. What a wonderful crew, one and all. My thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this a special trip.
Recommended for
The crew. The room comfort. The food.
21 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
Florian K
Austria

Remote dive excursion with no other divers
Super time on Board, nice staff and plenty of space to relax in between the dives. This trip is for people who like remote sites with no other boat's. Good spots with healthy reefs, full of fish and reef sharks.
Recommended for
Staff on board. Space on board. Food and Diving.
03 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Adrian C
Spain

Top notch experience and quality
Super experience with amazing staff. Incredible diving and non diving activities are awesome
Recommended for
How well organised it is, rooms are huge and food is great
01 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
Yevgeniya M
United Kingdom

Great second trip on white manta
This was my second trip on the White Manta. Everything was great, really enjoyed the diving and food, the trip was very well organised. Thanks for Gustavo for finding the macro critters and to Lea for great chats between the dives.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Dive guides. Food.
24 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Katelyn M
United States

Your most epic dive adventure awaits...
Seeing all of the charismatic megafauna- Thresher sharks, Whale sharks, Turtles, schooling barracuda, Manta rays- the list goes on. A highlight for me was going to Sangalakki and being a part of the baby turtle release. This was very special! The crew were amazing. The service and food was top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Recommended for
The service, the diving, the joy!
18 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Yevgeniya M
Greece

One of the best liveaboards out there
The best liveaboard I’ve been on. The cabin was really spacious with a comfortable bed. The crew did everything possible to make our trip enjoyable. The dive sites were great and our dive guides were keen to show us all the critters while keeping us safe. I’ve already booked my next trip for the next year.
Recommended for
The crew. Dive sites. Cabin quality.
09 Jun, 2025

9.2 Superb
Yuanshuo L
China

One of the best liveaboards we've been on
Very good experience overall. Big boat with nice room. Guides knows the dive sites well.
Recommended for
Dives. Staff. Boat.
09 Jun, 2025

8.0 Very good
DOUGLAS W
Canada

Excellence is their way!
Manta cleaning station A really positive attitude and energy of the whole team
Recommended for
60 minute dives. Friendly crew. Spacious cabins
11 May, 2024