The White Manta Liveaboard 11D10N Manado to Raja Ampat excursion is the dive trip of a lifetime. It connects two of Indonesia’s most beautiful marine habitats in one amazing tour. This high-end tour starts in Manado, where you’ll visit world-class sights like Bunaken’s majestic walls and Lembeh Strait, a muck diving paradise full with critters. Then you’ll cruise to Raja Ampat, which is known for its stunning biodiversity. On the sumptuous White Manta, you may go on up to four dives a day with skilled operators. You’ll see everything from pygmy seahorses and mimic octopuses in Lembeh to breathtaking manta rays and schooling barracuda in Raja Ampat’s famous spots like Cape Kri and Blue Magic. The 11-day trip gives you plenty of time to fully explore these very diverse underwater worlds. You may relax between dives in luxury en-suite accommodations, eat gourmet meals, and enjoy the sun on the large deck.
The White Manta Liveaboard is perfect for picky divers. It has top-of-the-line amenities, individual service for only 24 guests, and eco-friendly operations to conserve these delicate habitats. The 11D10N schedule includes unique activities like underwater photography classes and trips to traditional communities, which make it a really immersive experience. This trip is the best of Indonesian liveaboard diving, whether you’re amazed by Lembeh’s exotic creatures or floating past Raja Ampat’s colorful coral gardens. With only a few departures each year, this is your chance to see all of Indonesia’s underwater treasures in style. Book today for the best marine biodiversity tour!
More about White MantaDives: Approximately 28 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Our staff will meet you upon arrival to Manado Airport & transfer you to White Manta. Depending on arrival time, we can do Check dive(s) plus night dive in Lembeh. After critter dive(s) we sail overnight to Pulau Tifore.
Pulau Tifore: amazing divesite island in the Moluccan Sea equidistant from Goraichi & Lembeh, schools of jacks, snappers, and massive school of barracuda. Sail to Halmahera.
Palau Tolimau & Goraichi: Manta cleaning station & fish packed reefs amongst pristine hard coral gardens.
Palau Kusu: strong currents & amazing action in the Patintie Strait.
Palau Bacan: shark point, reef sharks, schools of barracuda & jacks along a coral & sponge packed reef.
Pulau Pisang: healthy, species rich coral reefs, in aquarium like conditions. Sail to Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat: Pennemu & Fam Islands: Melissa’s Garden, My Reef, Keruo channel.
Raja Ampat: Experience the best of central & North Raja Ampat with plenty of Big fish action amongst stunning coral gardens to please even the most demanding diver.
Raja Ampat: last two dives in Dampier Strait. Sail back to Usahamina pier, Sorong where you spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, rest & relaxation, and if need be, an early flight on trip departure day.
Check out after light breakfast, farewells, and transfer to local hotel or airport. Departure from Sorong to Manado/ Makassar/ Jakarta/ Denpasar.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Complimentary Toiletries.
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, Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 THB), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD per item), WiFi internet (35-50 USD per trip), Massage (35 USD per activity).
Raja Ampat
18 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Lembeh, Halmahera
28 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Manado
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
26 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
26 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
26 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
We had a great time living on White Manta with Nacho and the rest of the crew. Without a doubt, this was the greatest liveaboard we’ve ever been on. The crew was really helpful, and the cuisine was great and varied. Of course, Raja Ampat offers some of the best diving in the world, so we would absolutely go back!
