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Blue Manta Explorer Liveaboard offers luxury diving adventures across Indonesia, featuring spacious cabins, expert dive guides, top-tier amenities, and access to breathtaking reefs and marine life.

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Dive Overview

Dive sites such as Raja Ampat in West Papua, the Banda Islands and Sulawesi are all excellent destinations for a scuba adventure holiday. The liveaboard cruises take you further afield to such magical places as Komodo and the Banda Sea. Komodo is an island famed throughout the world for its legendary dragons, and all liveaboard trips include going ashore to see these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. But it's not all about monitor lizards. Diving around Komodo means world-class reefs full of colors and life with pinnacles and walls, manta rays and maybe even dolphins and dugongs!

[See: Komodo Dive Travel Guide, Ambon & Alor Dive Travel Guide, & Raja Ampat Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Blue Manta Explorerwill take 18-22 guests depending if it's full charter. There are 14 beautifully furnished en-suite cabins, each average 20sqm (200sf) in size comprising of single cabins and twin/double cabins.

Guaranteed Single Occupancy is billed an additional 20% of the retail stateroom price (Maximum numbers vary by departure).

Blue Manta Explorer Cabin Details

6 cabins on upper deck with window
4 cabins on main deck with window
4 cabins on below deck with a porthole
All cabins are with speakers, fire & smoke alarm

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Delectable dining should be one of the most important criteria when choosing a liveaboard. On the Blue Manta Explorer, you start your day with freshly baked breads. With no less than 5 meals a day, you will be filled and satisfied with an extensive range of treats for your taste buds. Further snacks, tea and coffee, hot chocolate and drinking water are available all day. The large refrigerator is amply stocked with chilled drinks.

Cabin details

Stateroom Lower Deck

Boat features

Compressors 3 Bauer 250 liters

Nitrox system

Diving tanks yoke & Din

Nitrox clean air filter system

Rental equipment full set

Dive Deck with personal rinse tanks

Boat facilities

Hot water shower

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6 May 2025 - 11 May 2025

(Alor-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

6 days5 nights

12/22 spots left

from $2,300

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28 May 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

4/22 spots left

from $3,300

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6 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

11/22 spots left

from $2,800

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1 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

12/22 spots left

from $2,800

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25 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

3/22 spots left

from $2,800

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9 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

1/22 spots left

from $3,300

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1 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2025

(Alor-Banda-Ambon) ( Alor (ARD) - Ambon (AMQ))

11 days10 nights

17/22 spots left

from $5,700

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24 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

16/22 spots left

from $4,500

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4 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

3/22 spots left

from $4,500

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14 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

7 days6 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,900

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23 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,500

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2 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

7 days6 nights

21/22 spots left

from $3,900

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11 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

7 days6 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,900

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21 Nov 2025 - 1 Dec 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Raja Ampat) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

10 days9 nights

19/22 spots left

from $5,700

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4 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

9 days8 nights

8/22 spots left

from $4,300

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14 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

1/22 spots left

from $3,950

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23 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 2026

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

9/22 spots left

from $5,500

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4 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2026

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

2/22 spots left

from $5,300

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10 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

1/22 spots left

from $5,500

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6 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2026

(Misool-Fak Fak-Triton Bay) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Kaimana (KNG))

11 days10 nights

18/22 spots left

from $6,300

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18 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

(Triton Bay-Fak Fak-Misool) ( Kaimana (KNG) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

21/22 spots left

from $6,300

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6 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

(Raja Ampat - Central Islands) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

7 days6 nights

19/22 spots left

from $3,250

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14 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

(Raja Ampat-Banda-Alor) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

15/22 spots left

from $6,300

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27 Apr 2026 - 7 May 2026

(Alor-Maumere-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

11 days10 nights

21/22 spots left

from $5,400

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9 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

2/22 spots left

from $3,280

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18 May 2026 - 28 May 2026

(Komodo-Maumere-Alor) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

19/22 spots left

from $5,400

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30 May 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

(Alor) ( Alor (ARD) - Alor (ARD))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,280

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8 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

(Alor-Maumere-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

11 days10 nights

16/22 spots left

from $5,400

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20 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,280

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29 Jun 2026 - 9 Jul 2026

(Komodo-Maumere-Alor) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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12 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

(Alor) ( Alor (ARD) - Alor (ARD))

8 days7 nights

8/22 spots left

from $3,280

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21 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

(Alor-Maumere-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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11 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

(Komodo-Maumere-Alor) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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23 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

(Alor) ( Alor (ARD) - Alor (ARD))

8 days7 nights

21/22 spots left

from $3,280

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14 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

17/22 spots left

from $4,500

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24 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,900

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3 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

21/22 spots left

from $4,500

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13 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,900

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22 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

18/22 spots left

from $4,500

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1 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,900

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10 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,500

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20 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

(Ambon-Banda-Raja Ampat) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

18/22 spots left

from $6,300

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16 Dec 2026 - 26 Dec 2026

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

20/22 spots left

from $5,500

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29 Dec 2026 - 8 Jan 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

10 days9 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,500

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14 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

(Ambon-Banda-Triton Bay) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Kaimana (KNG))

11 days10 nights

18/22 spots left

from $6,300

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26 Oct 2025 - 5 Nov 2025

(Triton Bay-Fak Fak-Misool) ( Kaimana (KNG) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

13/22 spots left

from $6,300

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7 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

2/22 spots left

from $3,950

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16 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

1/22 spots left

from $3,950

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25 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

12/22 spots left

from $3,950

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28 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,640

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7 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,000

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27 Jan 2027 - 3 Feb 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,000

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5 Feb 2027 - 12 Feb 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,200

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14 Feb 2027 - 22 Feb 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,550

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24 Feb 2027 - 3 Mar 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,000

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5 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 2027

(Misool-Fak Fak-Triton Bay) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Kaimana (KNG))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $6,300

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17 Mar 2027 - 27 Mar 2027

(Triton Bay-Fak Fak-Misool) ( Kaimana (KNG) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $6,300

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29 Mar 2027 - 5 Apr 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,200

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7 Apr 2027 - 17 Apr 2027

(Raja Ampat-Ring Of Fire-Alor) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $6,300

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19 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2027

(Alor-Maumere-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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22 May 2027 - 29 May 2027

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,440

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31 May 2027 - 10 Jun 2027

(Komodo-Maumere-Alor) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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12 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2027

(Alor) ( Alor (ARD) - Alor (ARD))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,540

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21 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 2027

(Alor-Maumere-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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3 Jul 2027 - 12 Jul 2027

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

10 days9 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,630

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14 Jul 2027 - 21 Jul 2027

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,440

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23 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,100

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2 Aug 2027 - 9 Aug 2027

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,440

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11 Aug 2027 - 21 Aug 2027

(Komodo-Maumere-Alor) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Alor (ARD))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,400

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23 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2027

(Alor) ( Alor (ARD) - Alor (ARD))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $3,540

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1 Sep 2027 - 11 Sep 2027

(Alor-Banda-Ambon) ( Alor (ARD) - Ambon (AMQ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $6,300

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13 Sep 2027 - 21 Sep 2027

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,700

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23 Sep 2027 - 3 Oct 2027

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $5,900

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19 Oct 2027 - 29 Oct 2027

(Raja Ampat-Banda-Ambon) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $6,300

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31 Oct 2027 - 7 Nov 2027

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,200

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9 Nov 2027 - 16 Nov 2027

(Ambon-Banda-Ambon) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Ambon (AMQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,200

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18 Nov 2027 - 28 Nov 2027

(Ambon-Banda-Raja Ampat) ( Ambon (AMQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

11 days10 nights

22/22 spots left

from $6,300

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30 Nov 2027 - 7 Dec 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,050

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9 Dec 2027 - 16 Dec 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

8 days7 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,050

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18 Dec 2027 - 26 Dec 2027

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,800

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28 Dec 2027 - 5 Jan 2028

(Raja Ampat-Misool) ( Sorong (SOQ) - Sorong (SOQ))

9 days8 nights

22/22 spots left

from $4,800

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ITINERARY INFORMATION

Detailed information about the itinerary

Indonesia Dive Overview
Raja Ampat Dive Overview
Komodo Dive Overview

Indonesia Dive Overview

Forming one corner of the 'Coral Triangle', the epicenter of world marine biodiversity, and containing 20% of the world's coral reefs, it will come as no surprise that this region boasts the most diverse waters in the world. Surprisingly, Indonesia is the least well-known of the world's best scuba destinations. Dive sites such as Raja Ampat in Irian Jaya, the Banda Islands and Sulawesi are all excellent destinations for a scuba adventure holiday. The liveaboard cruises take you further afield to such magical places as Komodo and the Banda Sea. Komodo is an island famed throughout the world for its legendary dragons, and all liveaboard trips include going ashore to see these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. But it's not all about monitor lizards. Diving around Komodo means world-class reefs full of colors and life with pinnacles and walls, manta rays and maybe even dolphins and dugongs!

TRIP INFORMATION

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Included

7 Nights/8 Days Aboard The Vessel
Up To 4 or 5 Dives Daily (Weather Permitting and Depending on Season)
3 Meals Daily
Except Friday’s Evening Meal
Between-Dive Snacks
Alcohol And Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Towels
Use Of Tanks
Weights And Weight Belts

Excluded

Flights
Airport Taxes
Port and Marine Parks fees (US$150 for the following itineraries - Lembeh-Halmahera-Lembeh Manado-Manado), Lembeh-Halmahera (Manado-Ternate), Halmahera Exploration (Ternate-Ternate), Alor (Alor-Alor); US$200 for the following itineraries: Komodo North & South (Labuan Bajo-Labuan Bajo), Triton Bay itineraries (Kaimana-Kaimana / excludes crossing trips); US$250 for the following itineraries: Raja Ampat & Misool (Sorong-Sorong), Banda Sea (Ambon-Ambon), Derawan Archipelago (Sangalaki, Maratua and Kakaban - Berau-Berau)
All crossing trips (except some crossing trips including Halmahera - please see above); US$320 for the following itineraries: Misool-FakFak-Triton Bay trips.
Fuel Surcharge Implemented since September 2022 due to the increase of the fuel price in Indonesia -US$200 for the following itineraries: Lembeh-Halmahera-Lembeh (Manado-Manado), Halmahera Exploration (Ternate-Ternate)
All itineraries including the Banda Sea area; US$150 for the following itineraries: Komodo North & South (Labuan Bajo-Labuan Bajo), Raja Ampat & Misool (Sorong-Sorong), Triton Bay (Kaimana-Kaimana), Alor (Alor-Alor), Derawan Archipelago (Sangalaki, Maratua and Kakaban - Berau-Berau)
dive gear rental (other than standard tanks, weights and weight belts)
Nitrox: US$7 per fill or US$20 per day)
Rental Gear & Dive Courses
Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
Optional Land Tours
Travel And Dive Insurance
Guaranteed Single Occupancy Is Billed An Additional 20% Of The Stateroom Price

Practical information

Time Zone: GMT+8 & GMT+9
Local Currency: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
Languages Spoken: English & Indonesian
Electricity: 220volts; 110v adapters available.
Payment Onboard: Cash & Credit Card (Visa & Mastercard)

Boat Specifications

Length: 45m (148ft)
Width: 9m (29ft)
Hull: Steel
Speed: 9-10knots
Engine: 2 x 826hp Yanmar
Generator: 3 x Yanmar Gensets
Compressor: 3 x 250 litres
Nitrox: 1 x Nitrox system
Maximum guests: 22
Number of cabins: 14
Crew: 20
Dinghy: 3 x 5.8m dinghy with 75hp OBM
Watermakers: 2 x Watermakers 20 ton freshwater daily
Water capacity: 20,000 liters
Fuel capacity: 45,000 liters
Range: 3500 nm

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Just returned form a 10 liveaboard in Raja Ampat with Blue Manta. This trip exceeded expectations in every category. The boat and accommodations were wonderful...Large cabins and private baths, AC that worked wonderfully, spacious dive deck with personal cubbies for divers to store there stuff at each tank spot, a dedicated camera/charging room for charging all your devices. Food was wonderful with Indonesian and western choices and you could chose to eat in the dining hall or take your meals al fresco on the covered upper deck. On board amenities included laundry service (so bring less clothes), and massages. Wifi is available, but limited by MBs but I would recommend you purchase a SIM or e-sim card at the Jakarta airport as many locations had cell service.The diving did not disappoint. Clear, warm water, and so much marine life! This is the place for tons of schooling fish and abundant macro - don't expect to see large animals, although you will probably be graced by some sharks, mantas, and turtles. The dive guides are super experienced and can spot the tiniest of pygmy seahorses, shrimps and crabs. The dive crew takes care of everything with your gear if you want them too. They even had warm water showers right when you get off the skiff for rinsing. Our dive director, Cedric, set the bar for excellence and created a great itinerary and handled any issues immediately. ALready planning for a return trip in 2026!

Visited on 03/2024 - Submitted on 03/19/2025

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We were completely blown away with how amazing our trip on the Blue Manta was.Highlights:- Our first dinner was marlin steaks, and then the food continued to be chef quality for every meal for the rest of the trip. There was also free unlimited Coke Zero, which was a huge plus for me.- Our room on the upper deck was amazing. Despite being on a boat, it was a reasonably spacious room with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a nice view.- The boat had multiple indoor and outdoor lounging areas that were all quite comfortable.- Before each dive, the boat's manager Cedric gave the highest quality dive briefings I've ever seen. Good briefings are important in Komodo, since there can be strong and unpredictable currents, and Cedric knocked it out of the park.- All of the divemasters were friendly, competent, and safety-minded. They also took good care of our equipment. They also had larger 15L tanks for rent, which was a nice bonus for me, since my air consumption tends to be worse than others.- Komodo was an amazing dive destination. The Blue Manta also does trips to Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. With how much we liked both the boat and the staff, we would happily dive with them anywhere.

Visited on 06/2023 - Submitted on 03/19/2025

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Blue Manta Explorer dates

6 May 2025 - 11 May 2025

(Alor-Komodo) ( Alor (ARD) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

6 days5 nights

12/22 spots left

from $2,300

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28 May 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

4/22 spots left

from $3,300

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6 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

11/22 spots left

from $2,800

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1 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

12/22 spots left

from $2,800

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25 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

7 days6 nights

3/22 spots left

from $2,800

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9 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

(Komodo - North And South) ( Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ))

8 days7 nights

1/22 spots left

from $3,300

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