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Indonesia
Blue Manta
Starting from
€3900/trip
Blue Manta Liveaboard Indonesia
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45m
Lengths
20
Max. Guests
5
Type of cabins
The Blue Manta is a premium, 45-meter (148 ft) steel-hulled liveaboard purpose-built to offer an exceptional diving experience across Indonesia. Designed for maximum stability and comfort, this vessel accommodates up to 22 guests in 14 spacious, beautifully furnished en-suite cabins. With a high crew-to-guest ratio, five meals per day, and dedicated facilities for underwater photographers—including an indoor camera room and individual rinse tanks—the Blue Manta is widely considered one of the most comfortable liveaboards operating in the Indonesian archipelago.
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| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
03
Oct | Ambon- Banda- Ambon 9D/8N |
€4500
| Full |
13
Oct | Ambon- Banda- Ambon 8D/7N |
€3900
| Full |
22
Oct | Ambon- Banda- Raja Ampat 10D/9N |
€5200
| Full |
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan - All meals, Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Marine Park and Harbour Fees - 200-250 USD per trip; Fuel Surcharge - 150-350 USD per trip; Mandatory Travel and Dive Insurance.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nespresso Coffee, Nitrox - 12-15 USD per fill or 120-160 USD per trip, Nitrox Course - 220 USD, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear - 250 USD per trip, Scuba Diving Courses, Massage Services - 35-40 USD per hour, Satellite WiFi Internet - 30-50 USD per trip, Laundry / Pressing Services.
We accept
Easy payment by payment link
Toys
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Concierge service for full charters
Tender(s)
Diving / Snorkelling equipment
Yoga Mats / Wellness Deck
Family friendly
AOWD Divers
OW Divers
Scuba Courses
Contact us for full charter / group booking
Boat specifications
Drawing & Vessel Layouts
Lengths
45 m
Width
9 m
Year of Building
2014
Engine Numbers
2
Speed
10 knots
Max. Guests
20
Number of Crew
22
Number of Diveguides
5
Fuel Capacity
45000 litters
Water Capacity
20000 litters
Cabin Types
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Lower Deck Cabins
Toilet
AC
Shower
Upper Deck Double Cabins
Toilet
AC
Shower
Upper Deck Twin Cabins
Toilet
AC
Shower
Main Deck Twin Cabins
Toilet
AC
Shower
Main Deck Double Cabins
Toilet
AC
Shower
Blue Manta reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Vessel
Crew
Food
Scuba Diving
Value
Ambon–Banda–Ambon gave us the Indonesia trip we wanted. It isn't a quick add-on to another holiday, you actually commit to being onboard and exploring the region. By the end, putting proper shoes on and dealing with airports again felt completely wrong.
Eight nights looked long when I booked it but became one of the easiest holidays I've done. Once you're onboard there is almost nothing to organise.
The remote feeling was my favourite part. No hotels, no daily packing, no transport arrangements, just the boat moving while you sleep.
After few days everyone had a very specific routine. Same cup, same chair, same place for leaving stuff to dry.
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