Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia

Excellent diving, unsurpassed service, and smooth-cruising onboard one of Indonesia’s biggest boats

from$488 /day

per person

Overview

One of the largest and most spacious dive vessels in the region
Outstanding facilities for personal equipment and camera gear
Huge sundecks furnished with luxurious sun loungers and day beds
Expertly led dives with a maximum of four guests per guide

Blue Manta offers adventurous and fuss-free voyages to some of the most remote corners of Indonesia, onboard an incredibly spacious and stable vessel designed specifically for liveaboard divers. Guests enjoy oversized cabins, generous sundecks and air-conditioned lounges, and around the clock service from a passionate team. Other luxurious details include a high crew to guest ratio, fine dining, massage services, and onboard camera facilities, plus small dive groups and custom tenders. Whether you’re planning your first liveaboard dive trip or your hundredth, this modern motor yacht won’t let you down.

Number of cabins:14
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

1Nov 2024
8D / 7N
Ambon, Banda - Ring of Fire (AMQ) 7N
18 dives
from $3,900
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
01 Nov 2024
02:00 PM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
Return
08 Nov 2024
12:00 PM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Park and port fees - US$250 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$200 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 20%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Spa or massage - US$35 per hour
Laundry service - US$10 per basket
Internet - US$50 per person
Equipment rental - US$50 per day
Nitrox - US$20 per day
15l tanks
Highlights
Circular itinerary focussing on the Banda Sea’s Ring of Fire
Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
Land visit to the 17th-century Fort Belgica on Banda Neira
Dive with hundreds of sea snakes at the remote Manuk Island
Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites such as Nils Desperandum

Day 1: Ambon (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you at Pattimura Airport, Ambon or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive or two in Ambon Bay before we get underway for an overnight sail.

Days 2-3: Banda Islands (3 dives a day)
Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage, and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.

Days 4-6: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day)
Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads. Encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars.

Day 7: Hukurila Cave & Molana (2 dives)
Sail back to Ambon where you will spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment.

Day 8: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (aka Makassar), Jakarta or Singapore.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
All payments are non-refundable/ transferable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $3,900 /guest
Per person, diving included
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10Nov 2024
8D / 7N
Ambon, Banda - Ring of Fire (AMQ) 7N
18 dives
-20% discount
$3,900
from $3,120
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
10 Nov 2024
02:00 PM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
Return
17 Nov 2024
12:00 PM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Park and port fees - US$250 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$200 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 20%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Spa or massage - US$35 per hour
Laundry service - US$10 per basket
Internet - US$50 per person
Equipment rental - US$50 per day
Nitrox - US$20 per day
15l tanks
Highlights
Circular itinerary focussing on the Banda Sea’s Ring of Fire
Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
Land visit to the 17th-century Fort Belgica on Banda Neira
Dive with hundreds of sea snakes at the remote Manuk Island
Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites such as Nils Desperandum

Day 1: Ambon (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you at Pattimura Airport, Ambon or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive or two in Ambon Bay before we get underway for an overnight sail.

Days 2-3: Banda Islands (3 dives a day)
Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage, and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.

Days 4-6: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day)
Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads. Encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars.

Day 7: Hukurila Cave & Molana (2 dives)
Sail back to Ambon where you will spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment.

Day 8: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (aka Makassar), Jakarta or Singapore.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
All payments are non-refundable/ transferable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $3,120 /guest
Per person, diving included
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20Nov 2024
11D / 10N
Ambon, Banda and Raja Ampat (AMQ - SOQ) 10N
28 dives
from $5,600
Overview
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
20 Nov 2024
02:00 PM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
Return
30 Nov 2024
12:00 PM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park and port fees - US$250 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$200 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 20%
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Spa or massage - US$35 per hour
Laundry service - US$10 per basket
Internet - US$50 per person
Equipment rental - US$50 per day
Nitrox - US$20 per day
15l tanks
Highlights
One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
Visit a pearl farm in Aljui Bay and a 17th century fort on Banda Neira
Diving around Volcanic Islands in Ring of Fire
Pulau Koon - a small island on the southeast of Seram, halfway between Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands
Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool

Day 1: (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival into Pattimura Airport, Ambon or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2 pm for an overnight sail.

Days 2-3: Banda Islands (3 dives a day)
Diving around Banda Islands with excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage, and tremendous numbers of fish along with potential Hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.

Days 4-6: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day)
Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads. Encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars.

Day 7: Pulau Koon (3 dives)
Enjoy a full day of diving around Pulau Koon, West Seram. Wide angle diving with vibrant corals and a profusion of fish life. Sail to Misool.

Days 8-9: Misool (3-4 dives a day)
Explore Misool, south Raja Ampat, including famous areas such as Wayil, Fiabacet, and Boo.

Day 10: Misool (2 dives)
After morning dives, we will sail back to Usahamina Pier, Sorong where you will spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment, have lunch, and relax.

Day 11: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Departure from Sorong to Manado/ Makassar/ Jakarta/ Denpasar.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 2 months prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 months before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
All payments are non-refundable/ transferable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $5,600 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Twin cabin - main deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin - main deck, additional single bed
Double bed
2 people
Shareable
Twin cabin - upper deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin - upper deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Blue Manta Liveaboard, Indonesia

Overview

Choose your trip

Ambon, Banda - Ring of Fire (AMQ) 7N

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Ambon, Banda - Ring of Fire (AMQ) 7N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Ambon, Banda and Raja Ampat (AMQ - SOQ) 10N

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin - lower deck

Twin cabin - main deck

Double cabin - main deck, additional single bed

Twin cabin - upper deck

Double cabin - upper deck

Other popular liveaboards

New White Manta

Mermaid I

Carpe Diem Phinisi

Tambora