Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia
- 9.5 Exceptional 68 Verified Reviews
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- Nitrox available
- from $ 346 / day
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Highlights
The 45m steel-hulled Blue Manta Liveaboard Indonesia was custom-built with divers' needs in mind. Designed to withstand all sea conditions, the Blue Manta Liveaboard will deliver a comfortable Indonesian dive liveaboard trip.
The Blue Manta Liveaboard has 14 beautifully furnished cabins. Each cabin measures a spacious 20sqm and has en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled air-conditioning. With 3 chefs aboard the Blue Manta Liveaboard serving no less than 5 meals per day, meal times are taken seriously, with the day starting with freshly baked bread. The Blue Manta is an underwater photographer's dream with individual camera rinse tanks, an indoor camera room, blow-dry stations, and small dive groups (4:1) so photographers can take their time and capture the beauty of the underwater world in these amazing dive sites of Indonesia.
The 22 experienced and professional crew of the Blue Manta Liveaboard will ensure your diving liveaboard trip is memorable as you explore the magical dive sites of Komodo, Alor, Raja Ampat, the Forgotten Islands, and many more. Don’t miss out on this amazing Indonesia Dive Liveaboard adventure, and book your trip today.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
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 (220 USD), Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 USD), 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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Boat features
Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
The crew speaks English, Spanish, and Indonesian.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Accommodation
Boat Specifications
- Year built 2014
- Length 45m
- Beam 9m
- Cruising speed 10 knots
- Engines 2 x 826Hp Yanmar
- Max guests 20
- Number of cabins 14
- Number of bathrooms 14
- Tenders 4 x 6.5m dinghy with twin 40hp OBM
- Water capacity 20 tons
- Fuel capacity 45000 liters
- Freshwater maker 20 tons per day
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Blue Manta Reviews
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.7
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.2
- 9.2 Superb
- Nancy W
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United States
7 days of fun and adventure at Komodo!!
The professionalism and service with a smile! The cruise director prepared us well for what to expect at each dive site - best dive briefings peppered with a sense of humor! Choice of dive sites and really informative about each site. This is the best liveaboard and dive crew that one could ask for - designed by divers for divers, nothing superfluous and everything works!
- Recommended for
- The entire team, from the ship's crew, the service crew and of course the dive crew - outstanding job!!. The cabin is nice and spacious, not luxurious, but functional and well kept. The boat itself, from the dive deck, dining deck and upper deck - well kept, and nicely designed.
- 8.0 Very good
- Julie R
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United States
Spacious boat
The rooms and bathrooms were probably the most spacious we've seen on a liveaboard. I also really appreciated that the dive groups were small (ours was 4 divers total) and appropriately grouped based on skill level, interests and personalities. The food was good, but sometimes pretty repetitive, and nothing about it blew us away. We were also somewhat disappointed in the drink selection. Other boats we've been on have offered "happy hour" cocktails and a decent selection of beer and wine, but here there was only a very limited selection of beer, and you could buy a few wines by the bottle. The diving itself was good, but not great. This may be a symptom of Komodo as a whole though, as opposed to anything to do with the boat or guides. According to one of the guides, a lot of (illegal) over-fishing occurred during Covid, and the area hasn't really recovered, so the wildlife isn't as abundant as it used to be.
- Recommended for
- big rooms and bathrooms, professional dive guides, small dive groups
- 10 Exceptional
- Robert N
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United States
I’m spoiled for life.
The diving, the education about the diving and the the divers.
- Recommended for
- Uncomparable diving, cabin size and personal dynamics
- 10 Exceptional
- Kaka L
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Hong Kong
Unforgettable Dives and Impeccable Service on the Blue Manta
Returning to the Blue Manta for a second dive trip felt like coming home. The crew’s professionalism and thoughtfulness shone through in every interaction, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was comfortable and well-managed. From the start, the familiar melody that greeted us each morning set an uplifting tone for the day, preparing us for the wonderful dives ahead. The diving experiences were, as always, absolutely incredible. Each dive offered a unique encounter with stunning underwater vistas and vibrant marine life, all made more profound by the crew's unwavering respect for the ocean. A particularly heartwarming highlight was celebrating a fellow diver's birthday—where a few dive masters, showcased their musical talents, transforming into a live band that brought warmth and joy to everyone aboard. Additionally, the BBQ night was not just delicious but also a fun and engaging event, enhancing the sense of community and enjoyment that defines the Blue Manta experience. These elements combined—the comforting routine, the expert and caring service, the spectacular dives, and the special celebrations—crafted an unforgettable journey that deepened my connection to this exceptional liveaboard. Inspired by these experiences, I am already planning my next trip aboard the Blue Manta.
- Recommended for
- Impeccable crew service, both professional and heart-warming. Incredible diving experience. Everyone's respect for the ocean.
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anja C
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Australia
A fabulous experience with a great crew
Blue Manta is a fabulous boat with lots of room and different areas to sit and relax between dives. The diving was amazing and we got to see some stunning critters. The food and service were excellent and the crew made it even more special as they worked together like a well-oiled machine, clearly enjoying the process. Having a professional videographer on board who dived with us and captured the essence of our experience, both above and below the water provided me with a very unique souvenir and one that gives me the opportunity to share what I do with family and friends.
- Recommended for
- Diving, staff, food
- 7.2 Good
- Mark B
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Australia
Will do again
Boat great, great crew, small sites tooo crowded with so many divers maybe gaped dive times would work
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Dragons.
- 10 Exceptional
- Dana B
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Kuwait
One of my favourite liveaboards
MANTAS Seahorses Lots of nudibranch.
- Recommended for
- Very organised - on time dives. Spacious rooms and a creative wakeup call (music) and ofcourse the food variety.
- 10 Exceptional
- Timothy Y
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Australia
A wonderful and enjoyable experience diving in Komodo with Blue Manta boat & crew
From the beginning with the booking right through the final transfers, everything has been perfect. The communication I received from Liveaboard.com was thorough and comprehensive. Firstly, all praises to the entire crew. There was always a smiling face to greet you. Evan, the cruise director should be commended for running such a tight ship and schedule with precision. Not easy managing 22+ divers and running on time. His briefing and tips were most helpful especially when dealing with current dives. Food was plentiful and delicious. You will never be hungry on this trip! Mixed Asian and Western style buffet for breakfast, Asian buffet for lunch and Western meals for dinner. We were even entertained by the Blue Manta band for 2 evenings! There is a great camera room and a shout out to PJ the on board videographer who commemorated our trip with a brilliant take home video.(for purchase).I also appreciated his tips on videography being my first time doing videos. His vast experience of over 27 years cannot be underestimated and I look forward to watching his video over and over again!. May cabin was spacious and surprisingly serviced & cleaned twice a day. There is also a laundry service for a modest fee. Snacks and soft drinks were included and water in room replenished each day. Diving was exceptional with nearly all dives with visibility of at least over 25m. Waiting for us was hot ginger tea (hot chocolate after night dives) clean dry towel. Our wet suits were washed and disinfected after each dive, dried and laid out for us ready for the next dive. At the end of the trip, everything was cleaned and dried ready for packing. Roly my allocated dive guide was with our group for the entire trip and was most helpful in finding critters and more importantly keeping us safe and together on some of the more challenging dives. Overall a wonderful experience diving Komodo with the Blue Manta boat and crew. I was totally spoilt and will definitely be booking with them again!!
- Recommended for
- The diving; the excellent crew, clean and comfortable cabins.
- 10 Exceptional
- Douglas H
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Canada
Luxury liveaboard diving
Great macro and large sealife. Pristine reefs. Fantastic food!
- Recommended for
- Space on the boat and staff, diving itinerary, flexibility from DMs
- 10 Exceptional
- Jorge G
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Spain
Unforgettable trip
It was an incredible trip. The crew is very helpful, they always stay there for you. The comfort of the boat is great, it could be one of the best that I've been. The cabins and toilets are realy spaciosus. The camera room is good. You can do all the maintenance of your equipment. Fantastic variety of food. The dive sites are amazing. Reefs are very healty and colorful and the Mantas' encounters (bufff)...something unforgettable. 11/10 Score
- Recommended for
- The boat, the crew and dive sites
