The Blue Manta Liveaboard 9D8N excursion takes you to the heart of the Coral Triangle, where you can see the amazing biodiversity of Raja Ampat while enjoying the best of both worlds: great diving and luxury comfort. This longer trip will take you to famous places like Cape Kri, which has the most fish species in the world, Manta Sandy, where you can see amazing rays, and Blue Magic, where you can see beautiful coral walls. On the state-of-the-art Blue Manta, you can go on up to four dives a day. The ship has large bedrooms with private bathrooms, delicious food, and skilled instructors who know every inch of these seas. The trip lasts for 9 days, which means you’ll get to see both the exciting drifts of the Dampier Strait and the peaceful beauty of Wayag’s hidden bays. You’ll also have the chance to take pictures of wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses, and colorful coral ecosystems that you won’t find anywhere else.
The Blue Manta Liveaboard is for picky divers who want the best diving and service. It only holds 30 guests, so each one may get personal attention at every site. The 9D8N program has some unique characteristics, such as classes on underwater photography, trips to traditional Papuan villages, and a strong dedication to protecting the ocean. While floating through Raja Ampat’s beautiful archipelago, you can rest on the big sun deck or in the air-conditioned lounge between dives. This trip is the best way to see all of Raja Ampat, whether you like wide-angle or macro photography. Book today for the best luxury dive adventure in Indonesia’s underwater paradise!
More about Blue MantaDives: Approximately 28 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
At 3:00 p.m., our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Sorong Airport, or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting vessel. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive at Red Light District (Lampu Merah) just outside Sorong before we get underway by 3 p.m. for an overnight sail.
Southern Raja Ampat, Misool: Wayil, Fiabacet & Boo area. Then sail to Koon Island.
West Seram, Pulau Koon full days diving. Wide-angle diving with vibrant corals and a profusion of fish life.
Wetar has an excellent wall, pelagic life, and fantastic drop-off. Sail towards Pulau Alor.
Ring of Fire: diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encounters many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic superstars.
Alor & Pantar Strait (Islands of Kepa, Pura, Ternate, & Buaya between Pantar & Alor); nutrient-rich adventurous currents and diversity of dive site formations, make for an abundance of coral and fish, both big and small.
Alor: diving around the best sites: Karl’s Dream and Critters Diving. Beautiful reefs in (sometimes cold!) clear blue waters, great macro and fish life. Maybe visit a local village, then sail back to Alor, where you will spend your last night on board in Kalabahi Port. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relax, and if necessary, make early flight arrangements for the trip departure day.
From 5 am to 12 pm: Check-out will take place after a light breakfast and farewells. You will then be transferred to a local hotel or the airport. From there, you can catch your pre-booked flight to Bali or Jakarta, via Kupang.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-200 USD per trip), National Park Fees (200-320 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (20 USD per day), Nitrox Course (220 USD), Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD per item), WiFi internet (35-50 USD per trip), Massage (35 USD per activity).
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Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
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The professionalism and the way they always grin. The cruise director gave us great information on what to expect at each diving site, and they were funny too! You may choose from a lot of dive sites, and they provide you a lot of information about each one. This is the best liveaboard and dive crew you could wish for. It’s made by divers for divers, so there’s nothing extra and everything works!
