The White Manta Liveaboard 9D8N excursion will take you on an incredible tour through Raja Ampat’s most beautiful diving sites. It was carefully planned to show off all the many types of marine life in this paradise. Your voyage starts with a check dive in Red Light District (Lampu Merah) before sailing to Central Raja Ampat. There, you’ll see world-class sites like Pianemu’s Barracuda Rock, the beautiful coral formations in Melissa’s Garden, and the exciting canals of Keruo. The itinerary is a perfect mix of exciting dives and cultural experiences, like visiting traditional villages in Yangeffo and Airborek. The luxury White Manta has big cabins, gourmet food, and expert guides to make sure you have the best possible experiences with mantas, wobbegongs, and rare creatures like blue-ringed octopus.
This detailed 9D8N itinerary shows out the best of Raja Ampat from every viewpoint, including the famous Manta Ridge and Cape Kri’s waters full of fish, as well as the stunning walls of Blue Magic at Misokon Island. You can go on up to four dives a day, including spectacular night dives, and see a wide range of ecosystems, from mangrove forests to deep channels. You’ll be comfortable on one of Indonesia’s best liveaboards. The longer time means you won’t miss any of Raja Ampat’s famous places, and you’ll have time to relax and take care of your gear before you leave. Book now for the most luxurious dive safari in the Coral Triangle!
More about White MantaDives: Approximately 26 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 50 minimum logged dives required.
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Sorong Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to your waiting Manta 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 pm for an overnight sail to Central Raja Ampat.
Pianemu area; Barracuda, Galaxy, Bridge, & night dive at Kima.
Fam: Melissa’s Garden, My Reef, Keruo channel, Way Pretty Shallow. Amazing landscapes and bays.
Yangeffo & Airborek areas; including Mangrove and beautiful village visit.
Manta Ridge & Dampier Strait with night dive looking for blue-ringed octopus and more critters.
Kri area; including Big Fish, Cape Kri, Sardine Run, & excellent night dive.
Misokon island; including Blue Magic & Yellow Fever. Sail back to Usahamina pier, Sorong where you spent 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 a 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).
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It was my first time with White Manta. The whole team was very friendly and motivated, which made this trip great. There were a lot of plankton when I went there. Because of this, visibility was often not great. But I saw a lot of marine life, like big schools of anchovies and barracudas and healthy soft and hard coral gardens. There was certainly a lot to see for anyone who appreciate macros.
