The White Manta Liveaboard 11D10N Sorong to Kaimana excursion will take you on an amazing underwater journey to see two of Indonesia’s most beautiful marine biodiversity hotspots. This high-end trip starts in Sorong, the gateway to the world-renowned Raja Ampat. You’ll dive at famous spots including Cape Kri, Blue Magic, and Manta Sandy, where you’ll see beautiful manta rays, wobbegong sharks, and colorful coral gardens. The trip goes east to the far-off paradise of Kaimana in Triton Bay, where places like Eagle Rock and Four Kings have pristine reefs full of unique marine species. On the magnificent White Manta, you may go on up to four dives a day with skilled instructors. In between dives, you can relax in spacious en-suite cabins and enjoy delicious meals. The long 11-day trip lets you fully explore the different underwater ecosystems in both areas, from Raja Ampat’s fish-filled seas to Triton Bay’s stunning soft coral reefs.
The White Manta Liveaboard is for picky divers who want the best diving experience and the most comfort. It has state-of-the-art amenities, customized service, and eco-friendly operations. The 11D10N schedule has the right mix of exciting drift dives and peaceful muck diving, and you can see everything from pygmy seahorses to hammerhead sharks swimming in schools. While you’re not diving, you can rest on the sun deck while you cruise through beautiful island landscapes, see traditional Papuan villages, or help protect the ocean. This private trip is one of the best liveaboard experiences in Indonesia. Book now to make sure you receive a spot on this amazing trip through West Papua’s underwater beauty!
More about White MantaDives: Approximately 28 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Day 1. (0 dives) 5 pm trip departure day. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Kaimana Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta at the Port of Kaimana. Note: There is no diving on trip departure day. If all arrive early, then a chance to snorkel with whale sharks.
Day 2-4. (4 dives x3 days) Triton Bay area; Little Komodo, Macro Wall, 3 Rocks, Larry’s Heaven, Faukate Manta, Walker’s reef, night dives with ‘walking’ shark. Plus exploration down the South-East coastline.
Day 5. (0-2 dives) More dives around the Triton Bay area or a chance to snorkel with whale sharks if not done at the beginning of the trip. Sail to Fak Fak.
Day 6. (3 dives) Fakfak; Atoll dives & Middle reef. Swimming under Kiti-Kiti waterfall. Sail to Pisang Island.
Day 7. (3 dives) Pulau Pisang: The Dome, T-Bone Reef, Black Cave, & night dive. Sail to Misool.
Day 8-9. (4 dives x2 days) Southern Raja Ampat, Misool: Fiabacet & Boo area, Boo Windows & Magic Mountain.
Day 10. (2 dives) Misool: Chance to revisit or explore new sights. Sail back to Usahamina pier, Sorong where you spent last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, rest & relax, and if need be, an early flight on trip departure day.
Day 11. (0 dives) 5 am-12 pm. Check out after light breakfast, farewells, and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Departure from Sorong to Manado/ Makassar/ Jakarta/ Denpasar.
Day 1: (0-1 dives): At 3 pm, the staff will meet you upon your arrival at Sorong Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting White Manta. 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 pm for an overnight sail.
Day 2-3: (4 dives each day): Southern Raja Ampat, Misool: Fiabacet & Boo area, Boo Windows & Magic Mountain.
Day 4: (3 dives): Daram Island area: Candy Store, Andy’s Ultimate, Daram Reef. Sail to Pisang Island.
Day 5: (3 dives): Pulau Pisang: The Dome, T-Bone Reef, Black Cave, & night dive. Sail to Fak Fak.
Day 6: (3-4 dives): Fakfak: Atoll dives & Middle reef. Swimming under Kiti-Kiti waterfall. Sail to the Triton Bay area.
Day 7-9: (4 dives each day): Triton Bay area; Little Komodo, Macro Wall, 3 Rocks, Larry’s Heaven, Faukate Manta, Walker’s reef, night dives with ‘walking’ shark.
Day 10: (0-2 dives): More dives around the Triton Bay area or a chance to snorkel with whale sharks where there are fishing platforms called Bagans, off a small village, Namatota Island. Sail to Kaimana, West Papua. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, and rest & relaxation.
Day 11: (0 dives): From 5 am to 12 pm: Check out after light breakfast & farewells, and transfer to the airport. Departure from Port of Kaimana to local hotel or transfer to Kamana Airport (transfer 30-45 mins).
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).
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Halmahera, Banda Island, Ambon
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Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Banda Island
18 dives
Certificate: Open Water
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Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Triton Bay, Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
This trip was awesome. Nacho runs the boat in a nice and professional way. He and his team worked extra hard to make sure everyone was comfortable while they were diving at Raja Ampat. The photography area was great. We could leave our gear there, on our own workstations, ready for the next dive. My cabin was on the top level, and it was quite comfortable, spacious, and had access from both inside and outside. As you’d expect from good liveaboards, the food was good, diverse, and plenty. The White Manta is an excellent boat. We had a hard night voyage, but it handled it quite well. The boat isn’t brand new, and some parts could use a little attention, but everything functioned well and we were extremely comfortable. I actually liked it better than the newer one I used in the Philippines. It was more fun and relaxing. We also had a great group of people on board. This is just luck, but maybe it brings in the proper kind of clients for me. The crew was great, and I’m especially thankful to Nacho and Ricky. The DM and the kind guy who cleaned our room both did a great job. Last but not least, each DM was in control of four divers, which is better than other liveaboards where you could have six divers per DM. No bother or BS, just good diving and service. I will be pleased to come back.
