White Manta, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat - Misool (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2027-01-07
End: 2027-01-15
Location: Indonesia

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 406 / 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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13 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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22 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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01 Oct

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,500

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11 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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20 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,900

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29 Oct

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 6,300

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11 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,000

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20 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,000

FULL

29 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,000

FULL

08 Dec

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 5,000

FULL

19 Dec

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 4,650

FULL

29 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,200

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 / 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).

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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
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

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.4
Crew

9.2
Food

9.9
Diving

9.4
Value

8.9

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

9.2 Superb
Choi Kwan S
Hong Kong

A journey I will cherish forever
The crew is friendly and polite. The dive masters are professional, they will usually do a checkout dive to assess the current conditions and scout for marine life. The room service is excellent and they make the bed neatly every day
Recommended for
To share my days with the sea. Dolphins out of the blue. Safe and enjoyable diving.
12 Jun, 2026

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

9.6 Exceptional
werner G
Germany

Great liveaboard
All in all a very good liveaboard. Great service team, great food
Recommended for
Walshark, Great channel, Schildkröten
26 Jul, 2023

Translated from German

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

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

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
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

8.4 Very good
Christopher N
United States

Great boat, great service
Excellent diving, food was plentiful, large cabins with proper bathrooms. AC could use some work on main cabin, room never got cold. Hit all the key dive sites.
Recommended for
Ship size, dive sites, service.
12 Dec, 2023

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

65 reviews

9.4 Superb
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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

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
Oh Young Y
South Korea

Top-Tier Service Made Diving So Easy
First time in Raja Ampat, second liveaboard trip. I was genuinely surprised by how much easier great service can make diving. I managed to do all 18 dives in the end, which I hadn't expected at all. eg. The staff move all your dive gears (BCD and fins) down to the dive dinghy according to your dive group, so you just need to hop on the dinghy with your mask and computer. The same goes for when you get back: you just hop off the boat and the staff unload your gear, take your wetsuit and boots as well, and give them a quick wash while you enjoy after dive snack/tea and a warm dry towel. The service was extremely helpful when the sea was a bit choppy and felt like such an indulgence. The operations run very smoothly and are very safety focused. The fire drill on the first day was taken very seriously and involved the entire staff. The rooms are spacious with plenty of storage, plus a good sized bathroom and shower. There is housekeeping twice a day, and even a laundry service at a very affordable rate. The food was amazing too - a mixture of local and European cuisine, with buffets for daytime meals and brilliant 3 course dinners in the evening, where you can choose between 2 options daily. Finally massive kudos to Yos, our dive guide. He is super knowledgeable about the local underwater geography, knows how to maximize bottom time without sacrificing the fun, and is a master at spotting marine life, including tiny pygmy seahorses even in strong currents. He even offered to quickly nip down to 30m on the last dive when we saw a huge school of sweetlips so he could take great videos of them while we waited at 15m due to our flight the next morning. Thanks again to the team for the great memories in such a comfortable environment. We'll definitely go back to Raja Ampat, so see you again!
Recommended for
Seamless top tier dive care. On board comfort. Exceptional dive guides.
09 Aug, 2026

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

8.8 Fabulous
Jeffrey C
United States

Trip of a Lifetime! (So far...)
First livaboard, first visit to the East. Needless to say, I reset my algorithm and I have no one but myself and this wonderful crew and boat to blame for it. I live in what is usually referred to as a great diving destination (Belize CA). I saw two solitary barracuda onfirst dive back. After being reef hooked onto the earth, floating like a balloon, and watching perhaps 100;s of thousands of barracudas floating in the current from about 3 meters over my head down into the abyss as far as I could see? Needless to say, my excitement was much lessened.
Recommended for
commitment to safety. guide in the water testing current. air conditioning. cleanliness and helpfulness from crew.
12 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Juan Carlos S
Spain

Excellent organization and boat but I would recommend another route
Impressive amount of fish!
Recommended for
Boat, crew and organization
17 Feb, 2024

Translated from Spanish

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Jennifer S
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.
19 Jul, 2026

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.
17 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
SUSAN C
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.
26 Jul, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Walter F
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.
06 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Florian W
Germany

Diving vacation at it's best
Critters, some barracudas, whale sharks and many more fish. What else could a diver want? Besides the amazing White Manta crew, dive buddies and comfortable ship, probably more sharks and more NDL ;-) (on a sad note: it appears to me that shark populations in Indonesia declined sharply in the past 6 years)
Recommended for
Crew, ship, diving
15 Jun, 2024

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
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
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

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

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

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

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