The Blue Manta Liveaboard 8D7N excursion will take you to Alor, where you may see its pristine beauty. You will explore one of Indonesia’s most beautiful but least-dived marine environments. This premium itinerary takes you to Alor’s famous places, such as Kal’s Dream, where you can see schooling hammerheads, the stunning walls of Pura Island, and the muck diving paradise of Pantai Strait, where you can see uncommon animals like flasher wrasses and pygmy seahorses. On the magnificent Blue Manta, you may embark on up to four dives a day with skilled guides. Between dives, you can rest in your spacious en-suite cabin and enjoy delicious food. The trip lasts 8 days, which is the perfect amount of time to see Alor’s many different underwater environments, from exciting drift dives to peaceful coral gardens. You’ll also cruise in elegance with top-notch amenities like a sun deck, camera room, and eco-friendly operations.
The Blue Manta Liveaboard is perfect for picky divers who want to go on an excursion off the main route. With only 30 guests, you’ll get personalized service and dive locations that aren’t too crowded during your Alor expedition. The 8D7N itinerary includes extra highlights like night dives to see uncommon creatures and trips to traditional Alorese communities, making it a really immersive experience. This luxurious liveaboard will provide you amazing experiences with Alor’s underwater treasures, whether you’re drifting through exciting currents or exploring colorful coral reefs. Book today for the best mix of adventure and comfort in one of Indonesia’s final diving frontiers!
More about Blue MantaDives: Approximately 20 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Day 1. (1-2 dives)
1-3 pm. Our staff will meet you at Mali Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to Blue Manta at Kalabahi Port. Depending on arrival time, we do local check dive plus night dive.
Day 2-4. (3-4 dives x3 days)
Alor & Pantar Strait (Islands of Kepa, Pura, Ternate, & Buaya between Pantar & Alor): nutrient-rich adventurous currents and a diversity of dive site formations, make for an abundance of coral and fish, both big and small. We may visit a local village and substitute for a dive.
Day 5. (3 dives)
Treweg Island or Beanbagan. The latter with black sand, is great for critter spotting. Sail to Lembata.
Day 6. (3-4 dives)
Pulau Lembata area, smoldering Volcanoes reaching down into crystal clear waters fringed with pristine black corals and large sponges. Sail back to Alor.
Day 7. (2 dives)
Alor: the chance to repeat the final 2 dives. Then we sail back to Alor, where you spent last night on Blue Manta in Port. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relax, and if need be, an early flight on trip departure day.
Day 8. (0 dives)
5 am-12 pm. Check out after light breakfast & farewells, we transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Bali.
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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For the past 20 years, I’ve gone on a few liveaboard diving excursions each year. I’ve been on a lot of boats, but the Blue Manta is one of the best. The space is great, the staff is great, the service is “Four Seasons” level, and the cuisine is amazing. The cruise director was very smart and arranged each day so that we could avoid traffic from other boats and obtain the greatest diving conditions at each destination. Next time, I can’t wait to try out their other boat in Indonesia. This yacht is great for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
