White Manta, Indonesia
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“The best liveaboard I’ve been on. ”
Highlights
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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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 (150-300 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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White Manta Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.3
- Value 9.0
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yevgeniya M
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Richard B
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Eli R
- United States
Most comfortable liveaboard you will ever experience with great diving in a unqiue transition exploratory trip!
White Manta is such a spacious liveaboard. The rooms are full size hotel rooms full air conditioned with full size bathrooms unheard of on a boat. Ample room to accommodate up to 28 divers on the dive deck while prepping gear to start a dive. The boat even has its own dedicated camera room for people who focus on photography. Proper trip and diving coordination, from spacing out dive teams, limiting 4 people per guide, great guides that can care for any level of diver, crew carrying your gear to the launch boats, island visits and constant coordination on what is planned to go on. This boat won over a future repeat customer here! I haven't even started on the diving. Transition trip from Lembeh to Sangalaki. Diving highlights were turtles a plenty, many frog fish, up close mantas, mucho macro, hammerhead, channel diving, and whale sharks.
- Recommended for
- room size, concierge dive service carrying all the gear, spacious boat
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- 9.2 Superb
- Florian K
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yolanda T
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United Kingdom
Will definitely come back again!
Saw so much pelagics and the crew is amazing!
- Recommended for
- Dives were amazing. Crew are so helpful. Food is delicious.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ning K
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Taiwan
Spectacular liveaboard
Everything is perfect. All the staffs are so friendly and willing to help. Food is also great. I really like my dive guide Nathan who is so professional. Room is clean and the staff clean up several times a day. I wish the trip on white manta never ends!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff. Food.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Peggy P
- United States
would do this trip again but during different time of year
We experienced 2 storms. This itinerary may be better during a different time of the year. However, the pristine diving in Una Una and Batu Gong were exceptional. The dive site "fish-o-mania" had over an estimated 1 million fish--remarkable! The dive masters assisted with those that needed help with current diving--which was appreciated! Staff was friendly and very helpful with anything we needed.
- Recommended for
- wonderful dive sites. attentive to dietary needs. help with wetsuit removal post diving was GREAT.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Olimpiu-Petru D
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Germany
Incredible Banda Sea Crossing & Raja Ampat Liveaboard Experience
Just finished an amazing liveaboard trip across the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat—easily one of the best dive trips I’ve ever had! The dive sites were spectacular, offering everything from stunning pelagics like hammerheads or tuna to fascinating macro life. Our dive master Komang, was fantastic, guiding us to the best spots and pointing out hidden gems that truly made each dive unforgettable. The crew was outstanding—always friendly, attentive, and ready to help, which made the whole experience seamless and enjoyable. We had a spacious cabin on the main deck that was as clean and well-kept as a 4-star hotel, with plenty of room to relax after each day’s dives. Between dives, we enjoyed fresh, delicious food and a few unexpected surprises, including a surprise birthday celebration and a special gathering to celebrate one diver’s 1000th dive—moments that brought the entire group together. If you’re considering a liveaboard in this region, I can’t recommend this experience enough! Top-notch service, amazing dive spots, and a comfortable, spacious and clean boat—this trip had it all.
- Recommended for
- Crew Friendliness. Pristine dive spots with healthy corals. Excelent food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Heike L
- Germany
Nice tour on a comfortable ship
Well organized liveaboard on a very comfortable vessel, with plenty of space. The entire crew was exemplary and helpful in every way.
- Recommended for
- Equipment of the ship. Schedule of the day. Cabin equipment.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emily W
- United States
Amazing diving with amazing people
We thoroughly enjoyed our liveaboard experience on White Manta with Nacho and crew. It was hands down the best liveaboard we’ve been on. The food was delicious and full of variety, and the crew was so attentive. Of course Raja Ampat has some of the best diving in the world, so overall we would definitely come back!
- Recommended for
- Delicious food, spacious and clean rooms, and attentive crew
