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

24Dec 2024
11D / 10N
Raja Ampat - Misool (SOQ) 10N
33 dives
from $5,400
Overview
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 33
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
24 Dec 2024
03:00 PM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
03 Jan 2025
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$150 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 visits the must-see dives sites of Raja Ampat and Misool
Explore the remote Daram Island group
Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
Cruise through lagoons in Penemu and visit a pearl farm in Aljuy Bay
Visit the villages and mangroves of Yangeffo and Arborek islands
Night dives included in the itinerary

Day 1: (0-1 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival to Sorong Airport or local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting Blue Manta. 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 3pm for an overnight sail.

Day 2: Daram (4 dives)
Dive around the island of Daram.

Day 3: Misool (4 dives)
Today will be spent in the Wayil area with its beautiful lagoon for boat tours and super dives.

Day 4: Misool (4 dives)
Dive the renowned areas of Fiabacet & Boo.

Day 5: Misool (3 dives)
Diving around the Balubulol and Farondi area plus possible snorkelling in Jellyfish Lake. Overnight sail to central and north Raja Ampat.

Day 6: Pianemu (4 dives)
Take in the Pianemu area, including the famous dive site of Melissa’s Garden and a stunning View Point hike.

Day 7: Yangeffo & Airborek (3-4 dives)
Explore the Yangeffo and Airborek areas, including mangroves and a visit to a beautiful village.

Day 8: Dampier Strait (4 dives)
Dive Manta Ridge & Dampier Strait.

Day 9: Kri (4 dives)
Explore the Kri area, diving at sites such as Big Fish, Cape Kri, Sardine Run, and an excellent night dive.

Day 10: Misokon Island (2 dives)
Dive the sites of Misokon, including Blue Magic and Yellow Fever. 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 $5,400 /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.