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New White Manta

New White Manta

An experience of a lifetime awaits you onboard the magnificent New White Manta. Stable, spacious and safe, she is fully equipped to take you on a fascinating diving adventure in the magical waters of Indonesia. The New White Manta is one of our favorite luxury liveaboard for Raja Ampat and Komodo dive trips.

The New White Manta is one of the largest purpose-built RINA CLASS dive vessels in the region, 46m (150 ft) by 10m (30 ft), steel hulled, taking up to 24 guests depending on the destination. The 14 en-suite cabins average 20sqm (200sf) each. There is an open alfresco dining area outside and an air-conditioned dining room inside.

With maximum comfort and safety in mind, the New White Manta is well equipped with safety facilities, cruises at 10 knots and the steel hull makes her an ideal vessel for long-haul cruises and blue water crossing trips.

The New White Manta will take up to 24 guests depending on the destination and if booked as a full charter. There are 14 beautifully furnished en-suite cabins, each average 20sqm (200sf) in size comprising of twin/double or triple share cabins.

  • 6 cabins on the upper deck with window
  • 4 cabins on the main deck with window
  • 4 cabins on below deck no window

Stability & Reliability

The steel hull is built for heavy sea conditions and is steadier than a wooden boat. At 10m wide and 580 tons, she holds her line in swell.

Built for sea-worthiness, the New White Manta operates on twin engines and is an ultimate dive vessel for long-haul cruises and blue water crossing trips. She is dependable for comfort, convenience and a stress-free dive holiday.

Photographers Dream Boat

The New White Manta is equipped with camera-friendly facilities, designed for the most avid underwater photographers.

  • Wide Outdoor Work Table
  • Indoor Dry Camera Room
  • Blow-dry Stations
  • Small dive groups (4 photographers for 1 guide)

Wi-Fi at Sea

The onboard Wi-Fi is connected via Satellite and with a 24/7 Wi-Fi connection you can be connected with your family and friends anytime, anywhere.

Where you’ll sleep

The Cabins

Cabins aboard New White Manta liveaboard

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Lower Deck Double/Twin

2 guests · convertible · 2 cabins of this type

Lower DeckConvertible20 m²Ensuite

En-suite cabin on the lower deck with a double bed or two single beds. About 20 sqm.

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Lower Deck Twin

2 guests · twin · 2 cabins of this type

Lower DeckTwin20 m²Ensuite

En-suite cabin on the lower deck with two single beds and no window. About 20 sqm.

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Main Deck Twin

2 guests · twin · 4 cabins of this type

Main DeckTwin20 m²Ensuite

En-suite cabin on the main deck with a sea-view window and two single beds. About 20 sqm.

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Upper Deck Double/Twin

2 guests · convertible · 6 cabins of this type

Upper DeckConvertible20 m²Ensuite

En-suite cabin on the upper deck with a sea-view window and a double bed or two single beds. About 20 sqm.

Destination

Itineraries

Itineraries aboard New White Manta liveaboard

Sangalaki, Kakaban & Maratua

Embark: Berau · Disembark: Berau

Day 1

(0 dives) 3pm trip departure day. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival to Kalimarau Airport or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting White Manta. Warm welcome & briefing while we sail from pier to Derawan. Check dive(s) can ONLY be made if ALL guests arrive on morning flights or are in Berau already. The cruise leader's decision is final.

Day 2

(3-4 dives) 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!

Day 3-4

(4 dives x2 days) 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!

Day 5

(3-4 dives) Diving around Kakaban with stunning wall dives & visiting the amazing fresh water Jellyfish lake.

Day 6

(1-2 dives) Looking for whale sharks at local fishing "bagans" , then sail back to Tg Batu Port Sailing time 5 hours. Last night sleeping on White Manta in the harbour. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relaxation, and if needed, an early flight the next day.

Day 7

(0 dives) Check out (between 5am-10am) after light breakfast & farewells, and transfer to local hotel or Berau Airport.

Included

  • Round trip transfer local Hotel/Airport, Boat
  • All nights' accommodation on Boat
  • All meals (Western & Indonesian) snacks, hot beverages, coffee, tea, Milo, soft drinks
  • Towels, toiletries, & cabin services
  • FOC replacement if equipment breakdown
  • Warm towel & drink after every dive
  • Regular air tanks, weights, belt, 6 dive guides (1x instructor, 5x dive masters)

Not included

  • All flights & hotels stay
  • Marine Park & Harbour fee
  • Dive & Travel insurance
  • Fuel surcharge (see fees)
  • Massage services
  • Laundry services
  • Nespresso coffee, alcohol; beer & wine
  • Satellite Wi-Fi
  • Diving gear: Dive computer, torch, large tank, BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins mask.
  • Nitrox Enriched Air fills
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Private charter

Charter the whole boat

Your group, your dates, your route: a charter does not have to follow the trips above. The days are worked out from the trip schedule: booked days have guests on a trip, every other day is open, trips with nobody on them yet included.

From US$ 11,190 a night for the whole boat.

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February 2027

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  • 3 Jul to 6 Jul · moving from Halmahera to Kalimantan
  • 15 Aug to 31 Aug · moving from Kalimantan to Banda Sea
  • 17 Sept to 23 Sept · Banda Sea, from Ambon

Worked out from the trip schedule, checked 13 Nov. A trip can sell in the meantime, so we confirm with the boat before you pay.

Tap your first night, then the morning you leave, on open days. Then set the number of guests.

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