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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- 9.2 Superb
- Piotr D
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sandra R
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jens Peter W
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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.
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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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- 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.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Sandra B
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Canada
White Manta Ambon trip - no hammerheads sadly, but amazing service from cruise director Lea, crew and dive guides.
I enjoyed my time on White Manta! Sadly we did not see the schooling hammerheads which was quite disappointing. but the rest of the diving was nice. There was impeccable service from the crew. We also had a great group on our boat altogether and all of us became friends which made the experience very rich. I would like to come back to dive with white manta!
- Recommended for
- The comfort of the boat. The service from crew. Great 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Scott H
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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
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sandra L
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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.
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- 8.4 Very good
- KUAN YAO H
- Taiwan
Raja Ampat is a wonderful place for diving.
All diving process was very good. Experienced dive guides. But I recommend grouping by diving experience.The water from the faucet on the boat is yellow, and the towels are also yellow.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Large room. Food.
