White Manta, Indonesia

Name: Ambon - Banda - Ambon (Ambon - Ambon)
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-20
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

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07 Jun

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19 Jun

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$ 3,150

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27 Jun

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05 Jul

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21 Jul

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29 Jul

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06 Aug

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27 Aug

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$ 3,500

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04 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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13 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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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 (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).

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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

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
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.
30 Jul, 2024

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Paula Talita R
United States

Loved every minute of it! I'll be back!
I can't say enough good things about this liveaboard! I had the absolute best experience from beginning to end. The boat is beautiful, comfortable, and well taken care of. The crew was so lovely, they always had a genuine smile on their faces and were always happy to help with anything. The food was seriously amazing, and the dive sites were so beautiful and allowed us to have the most amazing wildlife encounters and enjoy breathtaking views!! The whole thing worked like a very well oiled machine, and I really enjoyed every minute of it!!
Recommended for
Everything works very well and smoothly. The crew is amazing and so helpful and friendly. The food and dive sites were both top notch!.
18 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jens Peter W
United States

The trip of a lifetime
Everything was PERFECT. The staff waited on us in every way, cleaning constantly, maintaining our rooms, complete with evening turn down service and helping everyone with scuba gear. No need to lift a finger for anything. The food was exquisite, a mixture of local delicacies, combined with comfortable and familiar selections, always fresh and healthy, plated four course dinners. The diving was outstanding! The guides were next level! Able to spot the invisible and find us the most impressive large creatures. We had a really fun group of other divers along for the trip and made friendships that will last a lifetime.
Recommended for
Staff Service. Food quality. Dive experience.
19 Aug, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Sandra R
Germany

Great ship, great crew, Ricky is a great dive guide
The cabin was amazing, super clean, great food and wonderful dives
Recommended for
Bambushai, Nudis, Squids
03 May, 2024

Translated from German

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

9.2 Superb
Piotr D
Poland

Banda Sea - great diving experience
Highly recommended boat. Food facilities and food options. Great dive spots and very well maintained by the dive masters
Recommended for
Crew onboard. Cabin comfort. Diving spots.
14 Sep, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Scott H
Switzerland

Great Boat, Great People, Great Diving
The boat is comfortable and roomy. The food is very good. The diving in Similans was also great - we were lucky with the weather so that also helped. The support staff on board are friendly and very competent. The Dive Masters were all friendly, helpful and competent. I will likely return and can recommend it to others without hesitation.
Recommended for
Boat, People, Diving
03 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Ning K
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.
28 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Olivier V
Canada

It was really great, very professional and extremely well organised!
Fantastic ! Keep on the great job! We have done many liveaboards, but this was really great, thank you !
Recommended for
great crew, great food, very organised
13 Nov, 2019

57 reviews

9.3 Superb
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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
Olimpiu-Petru D
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.
15 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Victoria K
Switzerland

Excellent
Crew gives you feeling of family! So much care and attention to you, the program intense, flexible and smart! It was my best experience of safari diving trips and sure not the last with White Manta!
Recommended for
Amazing Crew, great spots, great management
23 Nov, 2022

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

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

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

The White Manta is always a solid choice .....
The White Manta, though showing it's age, is still a very nice dive boat. The crew is excellent, the food abundant, and the overall cost of the expeditions reasonable. The Dive Director, Nacho, is excellent. Unfortunately, rumor has it that he is soon to retire. Nacho, your enthusiasm and energy will be missed. Would I book the White Manta again? Sure thing. In fact I already have two additional bookings upcoming!
Recommended for
crew. food. diving.
05 May, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Ovid M
Canada

Decent and relaxing boat with a very professional and efficient crew.
Having been on over 2 dozen liveaboards over the years I really feel that the WM was good value for your money. Very stable boat, nice and wide beam at close to 10 meters, lots of room for comfort. As wide as most catamarans she is most definately comfortable. However for a six year old boat she is a bit worn and shows the wrinkle of a hard working boat. The route was kind of lackluster and was mostly muck diving. Turtles and balls of jacks here and there, and of all dives (29 in total) only one manta was spotted. Highlight for pelagics was the largest school of decent sized Baracudas that I have ever seen in 35 + years of diving. There was a school of approximately 5000 + Baracuda moving together as a school. Diving was well planned and orchestrated with a very professional crew. Dive guides were good and knowledgeable and most dives were a little over an hour. This sailing was not a popular route as it was sort of a transit route to get ready for Raja Ampat season and was sailing with less than half it max for guest with just a dozen guest on board. However, happily most were hardy divers and at least 8 to 10 divers for every dive including night dives. Muck diving was also rewarding with many Nudis spotted and my very first Blue Ringed Octopus!! All in all trip was nice casual trip with a decent operator. The WM had a very decent chef who planned very nice dinners for all, and would accommodate for picky eaters such as myself. The only setback was that only one of the two engines on the WM was running (starboard engine had software issues and was not operating) which caused a truly slow and arduous journey that did influence our diving route and ability to get there. Otherwise like I said it was a well run boat that was well run by a professional crew that made all diving operations run smoothly and seamlessly. I would recommend this boat and operator not for flash, but more for value and comfort.
Recommended for
Spacious and roomy. decent crew. well planned dives.
28 Jul, 2025

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

9.6 Exceptional
Linda M
United States

Misool to Trition Bay Trip- Just say yes!!
Loved this trip from Misoolto Trition Bay! Oceanic Mantas, Whale Sharks, Bumphead Parrotfish, Huge schools of surgeon fish, fusseiliers and anthias. Mind blowing healthy diversity of coral. Highly recommend this itinerary. Downside was the Russian couple on the trip that was trashing the coral and trying to touch everything including the manta and whale sharks.
Recommended for
Our dive guide Yos was one of the best zive had in my 1,800 logged dives.. The amount of healthy coral and marine life in Triton Bay was mind blowing!. The cabin and beds were super comfortable and the galley boys were fun and friendly, food was good..
16 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Daniel T
Australia

If there was 10 stars id give 10
Swimming with barracuda and sharks hooked on in a current. And the crew who constantly had banter with me . Room was super chill amd comphy. LOVED IT. Dan , UK/OZ
Recommended for
Dive location, crew, food
15 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
CHIENCHOU C
Taiwan

Amazing experience
I saw about 100 rays
Recommended for
People, dive sites, food
18 Feb, 2024

Translated from Chinese

8.0 Very good
abi F
Australia

Friendly diving for singles
We had an all- Indonesian crew which felt appropriate. They looked after all my gear after every dive. Generally great food and certainly lots of it. The boat was comfortable and really spacious. As always, we are all responsible for our own safety and some of the dive sites have quirky strong currents.
Recommended for
Mantas, service, spacious
29 Jan, 2020

8.0 Very good
Katherine Y
Hong Kong

Triton Bay
Good value
Recommended for
Food. Cleanliness. Space of cabin.
29 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Andre L
Australia

Probably the best liveaboard I've been on to date
Seeing the Mantas - in their cleaning stations and close swim-bys.
Recommended for
The crew were fantastic - really took care of all of us. The diving was awesome. The boat was really comfortable.
11 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
HORACE B
United Kingdom

We would recommend the White Manta
We really enjoyed our time on the White Manta. The crew and the captain were great. The service was brilliant. The dive masters were really knowledgeable, and were able to spot sea life we sometimes missed. Great trip.
Recommended for
The crew. The captain. The dives.
24 Jan, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Sandra L
Australia

Great liveaboard
Totally enjoyed diving with the White Manta crew. Dive masters very good and we were a small group of 3 with our own dive master. They timed the dives well so it did t feel crowded underwater. Managed to visit the best sites at raja ampat . I was so impressed I booked another trip with them fir next year !
Recommended for
Good dive masters. Boat was well maintained. Cabins with lots of space.
11 Jan, 2025

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

9.6 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
28 Jun, 2024

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.
18 Jul, 2025