Embark on an exhilarating 8-day diving expedition through the pristine waters of Indonesia aboard the White Manta, where each day promises thrilling underwater encounters and breathtaking marine landscapes. Day one marks the beginning of your adventure as our staff warmly welcomes you upon your arrival at Kalimarau Airport or a local hotel and transfers you to the awaiting vessel. Enjoy a warm welcome and briefing as we sail from the pier to Derawan, where we’ll embark on our underwater exploration.
Over the following days, immerse yourself in the rich marine diversity of Sangalaki, Maratua Island, Kakaban, and Sambit Island, where manta rays, turtles, chevron barracudas, big-eye jacks, and other marine life await exploration. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of baby turtles hatching and making their dash to the sea on the pristine beaches of Sangalaki. Dive into the crystal-clear waters around Maratua Island, where massive schools of fish and the possibility of spotting hammerhead sharks await.
Continue your underwater adventure with dives around Kakaban, featuring stunning wall dives and a visit to the mesmerizing freshwater Jellyfish Lake. Explore the pristine corals and abundant marine life around Sambit Island, including sightings of turtles and whale sharks. Conclude your journey with the exhilarating search for whale sharks at local fishing “bogans” on day seven before sailing back to Tg Batu Port. Spend your last night aboard the Raja Manta in the harbor, enjoying plenty of time to wash and dry equipment, relax, and prepare for your departure on day eight. Bid farewell to your fellow divers as you check out and transfer to a local hotel or the airport, departing with cherished memories of your extraordinary diving expedition in Indonesia.
More about White MantaDives: Approximately 22 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Marine Life: potential for thresher sharks, manta rays, white-tips & nurse sharks, huge schools of barracuda, many turtles, and even Whale sharks! Not to mention plenty of macro life to keep even the most experienced of divers happy. Plus there is a chance to swim amongst millions of non-stinging jellyfish in the freshwater Lake of Kakaban.
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Kalimarau Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting White Manta. Warm welcome & briefing while we sail from the pier to Derawan. Check dive(s) can ONLY be made if ALL guests arrive on morning flights.
Diving around Sangalaki looking for manta rays, turtles & more! We also have a chance to visit the beach to watch hatching baby turtles make their dash to the sea!
Diving around Maratua island; huge schools of chevron barracudas, and big-eye jacks at the mouth of the channel. Look out for the shark action with possible sightings of hammerhead sharks too!
Diving around Kakaban with stunning wall dives & visiting the amazing freshwater Jellyfish lake.
Diving around Sambit Island with its pristine corals, abundant marine life, and amazing visibility. Heaps of turtles plus look in the blue for sharks & visiting whale sharks!
Looking for whale sharks at local fishing “bogans” then sail back to Tg Batu Port Sailing time 5 hours. The last night sleeping on Raja Manta in the harbor. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest and relax, and if need be, an early flight on trip departure day.
5 am-12 pm. Check out after light breakfast, farewells, and transfer to a local hotel or airport.
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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30 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Raja Ampat
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
30 minimum logged dives required
Ambon, Banda Island
22 dives
Certificate: Advanced Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
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18 dives
Certificate: Open Water
50 minimum logged dives required
Komodo Island
21 dives
Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
Komodo Island
30 dives
Certificate: Open Water
20 minimum logged dives required
