

White Manta Explorer
Indonesia
Dive into the Hidden Treasures of Indonesia
The White Manta Explorer provides an unparalleled liveaboard diving experience, taking you to some of Indonesia’s most breathtaking and biodiverse dive sites. With its spacious accommodations, expert dive guides, and well-equipped boat, it’s the perfect way to explore the incredible marine life of Raja Ampat, Komodo, Sulawesi, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, the White Manta Explorer offers an unforgettable diving adventure in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Indonesia is a diver’s paradise, home to some of the most biodiverse and pristine dive sites in the world. The country’s vast archipelago spans over 17,000 islands, creating a stunning variety of underwater ecosystems that range from vibrant coral reefs to dramatic walls and deep trenches. Among the most coveted dive destinations in Indonesia is the Raja Ampat Archipelago, known for its extraordinary marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Komodo National Park, famous for its unique flora and fauna, and Bunaken National Park, with its crystal-clear waters, also offer world-class diving.
Scuba diving in Indonesia means encountering everything from vibrant schools of fish and graceful manta rays to the possibility of spotting the elusive mola mola (ocean sunfish) or majestic whale sharks. The warm waters of Indonesia, along with excellent visibility, make it an ideal destination for divers seeking rich biodiversity, incredible underwater topography, and memorable marine encounters.
The White Manta Explorer operates year-round, with the best dive conditions from March to November. During these months, the water temperatures range from 80-84°F (27-29°C), with excellent visibility and optimal conditions for observing large pelagic species like manta rays, sharks, and whale sharks. The calm seas during this period provide smooth sailing and optimal dive conditions. However, the boat is available throughout the year, ensuring that divers can enjoy this stunning region at any time.
Package Includes:
• Accommodations aboard the vessel
• Up to 4 dives daily (weather and itinerary permitting)
• 3 meals daily (Western & Indonesian)
• Snacks, coffee, tea, Milo, soft drinks
• Towels, toiletries, cabin services
• Use of 12L tanks
• Weights and weight belts
• All air fills
• Roundtrip transfers from local airport or select hotels.
• Marine park and port fees must be pre paid in advance
• Fuel surcharges apply to certain itineraries and must be prepaid in advance
Not Included:
• International and domestic airfare to/from Indonesia
• Dive equipment rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, dive computer, etc.)
• Nitrox (available for a fee)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Crew gratuities
• Travel and dive insurance (strongly recommended)
• Land excursions not specified in itinerary
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Itinerary Options:
• White Manta Explorer offers a few itineraries to Triton Bay (Papua Barat) and crossing trips combining Misool, FakFak and Triton Bay. This remote and well preserved area is acclaimed by many underwater photographers for its pristine reefs and rare critters.
• Dive Ambon, Banda Sea, Halmahera and North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Embark upon once-in-a-lifetime voyages across the Banda Sea, visiting the famed ‘Spice Islands’ to discover diving Nirvana in the ‘Ring of Fire’. Each year, from September-December and also between April-May our liveaboard itineraries offer diving as it was meant to be enjoyed; away from the crowds, true exploration, and discovering dive sites that very few divers will get a chance to explore. In Halmahera, discover unique and spectacular sceneries, both above and below the waves where volcanic activity has created a remote island paradise, mainly accessible to divers via liveaboard. With our unmatched experience in this area, we can show you just what an incredible destination this is and take you to unspoiled dive sites.The Northern part of Sulawesi includes deep walls (Manado, Bunaken), world-famous muck-dive sites (Lembeh), a huge population of rare critters and endemic species (Gorontalo, Luwuk and the Toggian Islands).
• Dive Komodo National Park, Flores and Alor, Indonesia.
Discover some of Indonesia’s most biodiverse and healthy reef systems in UNESCO Komodo National Park; submerged pinnacles and stunning fringing coral reefs, Big Fish, adrenaline-pumping currents, sharks, mantas & dolphins in crystal clear waters provide a sensory overload for first-time visitors. Amazing macro discoveries such as pygmy seahorses, frogfish, and nudibranch galore provide secret delights for photography enthusiasts. Komodo really does have something for everyone, including stunning scenery above and below the waves and a walk on the wild side with the world’s largest lizard, the infamous Komodo Dragon! More than 1,000 species of tropical fish, 260 species of coral, and rare marine mammals such as the dugong live within Komodo National Park. Strong daily tidal flows combine with nutrient-rich water upwelling from the depths of the Indian Ocean to create ideal conditions for thousands of species of corals and tropical fish to flourish. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, divers travel from all over the globe to experience the spectacular biodiversity of more than 50 world-class dive sites ranging from challenging blue water current dives with a chance of glimpsing large pelagic species to discovering rare invertebrates on a ‘muck’ dive closer to shore.
• Dive Sangalaki, Maratua & Kakaban, Indonesia
Discover an untouched diving destination that offers everything you need for the ultimate liveaboard safari. Located off the East Coast of Kalimantan (The Indonesian portion of Borneo) the Islands of Sangalaki, Maratua, and Kakaban (also called the Derawan Archipelago) offer some of the most remote, uncrowded, and untouched diving spots visited by the White Manta Explorer. Spot plenty of ‘Big Fish’ throughout the area including manta rays, hammerheads, barracuda, jacks, tuna, & even the chance of Whale Shark! On colorful reefs, sight amazing soft corals, turtles, leopard & reef sharks, harlequin shrimps, and more unique creatures.
Packages are subject to availability and may change without notice. For the latest flight options, pricing, and package information, please contact us.
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