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 ($250-400 / trip), National Park Fees ($200-320 / 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).
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 9.4
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.8
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- 8.0 Very good
- Luis Maria U
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Spain
Despite the adversity, the trip was fabulous.
A large and very comfortable boat, spacious rooms, large and open space. The distribution of divers and the number of guides makes it very comfortable and not overcrowded. It is my second time on this boat and I highly recommend it,
- Recommended for
- The ship's director was friendly and exceptionally resolute in the face of incidents. The food is plentiful and of quality. The crew and guides are excellent workers and willing.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jennifer S
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Switzerland
Wonderful Experience on White Manta
I had a great experience on the White Manta liveaboard. Everything was very well organized from start to finish, and the whole trip ran smoothly. The crew was friendly, professional, and always helpful, making everyone feel welcome throughout the trip. The dive guides were knowledgeable and did a great job finding amazing marine life. The boat was clean and comfortable, the cabins were well maintained, and there was plenty of space to relax between dives. The food was excellent with lots of variety, and there were always snacks and drinks available. Overall, everything was good, and I really enjoyed my time on board. I’d definitely recommend White Manta.
- Recommended for
- Comfortable cabins. Great guiding. Good food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Paula Talita R
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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!.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Walter F
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Australia
Great trip on the White Manta.
This was a great trip. Nacho manages the boat in a friendly and professional manner, he and his team worked extra hard to make everyone comfortable while experiencing the best diving at Raja Ampat. The room for photography was terrific, we could live our equipment there, in our dedicated desks, ready for the next dive. I had a top floor cabin and it was super comfortable, roomy and with internal and external access. The food was fine, varied and plenty, as one would expect of good liveaboards. The White Manta is a good vessel, we had a rough overnight crossing and it coped with it very well. While it is not a new boat and certain areas may do with a refresh, everything worked well and we were very comfortable. Indeed, I preferred it to the much newer one I used in Philipines, it was more relaxed and enjoyable. We were also lucky to have a nice bunch of people on board, while this is a matter of luck, perhaps it attracts the right (to me) kind of customers. The crew was terrific, I am especially gratefull to Nacho, Ricky Our DM, and the cheerful guy who serviced our room, they offered an excellent service. Last and important point, each DM was in charge of four divers, wich compares well against other liveaboards where you could have six divers per DM. No fuss or BS, just good quality service and diving. I will be happy to return.
- Recommended for
- The facilities for video/photography. The excellent management by Nacho. The service offered by every person on board.
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- 10 Exceptional
- SUSAN C
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United Kingdom
Amazing experience in the stunning Raja Ampat
One of the best dive boats we have experienced in a fabulous location both above and below the water
- Recommended for
- Rooms were amazing spacious and well kitted out. Crew taking care of us and our kit after each dive. Location and scenery.
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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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- 9.6 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yolanda T
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Pan C
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China
Great experience with white manta
enjoyed 10days in Raja ampat with white manta, a nice, clean steel boat guarantee a fast and stable sailing. Food a great, even better than the ones i have in the resort of Manado. Great staff, highly recommend
- Recommended for
- Food, staff, camera room
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- 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
