Blue Manta: A 45-Metre Dive Liveaboard Purpose-Built for Raja Ampat

Blue Manta is one of the largest purpose-built dive boats operating in the region, a 45-metre VVIP liveaboard designed specifically for Raja Ampat waters. The vessel carries 22 guests across 14 en-suite cabins measuring 20 square metres each, with a dedicated camera room, dive deck, outdoor dining, and a sundeck for between-dive recovery. Rates for a 7D8N itinerary start from USD 3,250 per cabin, excluding marine park fees and fuel surcharges.

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Boat Specifications and Onboard Facilities

At 45 metres, Blue Manta falls into the upper tier of Indonesian dive liveaboards by size, and her design was driven from day one by dive logistics rather than retrofitted from a charter phinisi. The 14 en-suite cabins sit across upper, main, and lower decks at 20 square metres each, giving divers genuine space to store wet gear, camera rigs, and personal belongings without tripping over roommates. The dedicated camera room is the signature feature for underwater photographers; charging stations, rinse tanks, and workspace for housings and strobes make post-dive workflow manageable in a way few boats match. The dive deck, saloon lounge, outdoor dining area, and sundeck round out the public spaces. Onboard amenities include freshly baked bread at breakfast, five meals per day, snacks and drinks throughout, special dietary catering on request, and optional massage on the sundeck.

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Cabin Tiers Across Three Decks

Blue Manta's cabins divide across three deck levels, each with its own mix of double and twin configurations plus en-suite bathrooms. Upper Deck Cabins sit highest with the best natural light and the most direct access to the sundeck and saloon, making them the premium tier. Main Deck Cabins occupy the middle level with proximity to the dining area and dive deck, which experienced divers often prefer because it minimises stair climbs with a full wetsuit. Lower Deck Cabins sit at the waterline; they are the most stable in swell and typically the most affordable on the cabin price ladder. All 14 cabins are 20 square metres with private bathrooms, and the tier choice mainly affects view, proximity, and per-cabin pricing rather than cabin size itself. For mixed-experience groups, combining upper and lower deck bookings often works better than pushing everyone into a single tier.

What's Included and What's Extra

The charter inclusion list covers local airport and hotel transfers in Sorong, all onboard meals and accommodation, fruits, snacks, and soft drinks, daily cabin service, a dive guide, and standard air tanks, belts, and weights for all dives. The fare does not include flights or land accommodation, dive or travel insurance, equipment rental, or onboard trip extras. Two mandatory surcharges apply: marine park and harbour fees at USD 200-250 per guest depending on routing, and a fuel surcharge at USD 150-200 tied to current diesel prices. These are collected in cash or card on embarkation. Premium equipment rental, nitrox, and dive computer hire are available but not bundled. The booking rhythm requires a 50% deposit at confirmation, with the balance due 14 days before the trip; short-notice charters within 14 days require full payment at booking.

Who Blue Manta Suits Best

Blue Manta is engineered for serious divers and underwater photographers running multi-day Raja Ampat itineraries. The camera room, dive deck configuration, and 22-guest capacity mean the dive routine runs smoothly, with enough space that photographers and recreational divers don't bump heads in the rinse tanks. Small dive clubs booking full boats or photo tour operators chartering for workshops are the typical clientele. For non-diving partners, the sundeck, saloon, and outdoor dining give enough comfort to enjoy a week aboard; snorkelling from the dinghies covers the surface highlights of sites like Manta Sandy and Cape Kri. Couples and families seeking a purely scenic Raja Ampat cruise without a dive focus may find the boat's rhythm more dive-oriented than they need; smaller VIP phinisi options fit that brief better. Departures run from Sorong, with flights from Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, or Makassar into SOQ the day before embarkation.

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Pricing

Rates as published on our legacy listing. Contact us for current availability, seasonal rates, and private-charter offers.

Category	Price
Charter Price 7D8N	USD 3,250
Exclude	$200
Exclude	$150

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Trip Details

Included Excluded

Include

Local airport & hotel transfers

All meals & accommodation on board,

Fruits, snacks, soft drinks

Daily cabin service

Dive guide

Regular air tanks, belts, & weights, all dives

Exclude

Flight and accommodation on land

Dive or travel insurance

Marine park & harbour fees (US$200-US$250)

Fuel surcharge fees (US$150-US$200)

Equipment rental, and onboard trip extras.

What To Bring

Sunblock

Sunglasses

Beach hat

Snack & supplement

Drybag

Clothes

Swimsuit

Hiking Sandals

Power bank

Flash drive / hardisk

Toiletries

Personal medicine

Telkomsel SIM card (for internet access)

Wet wipes

Reservation

Availability Confirmation

Please confirm availability in advance.

Fill Out the Registration Form

Complete the registration form with all required details.

Private Trip Reservation Form

Please kindly fill out the form below (for one person only) :

Name:

Email:

Total Passengers:

Name of Boat:

Date of Travel:

Type of Trip: (Leisure/ Diving / Combine)

Destination: Raja Ampat

Down Payment Requirement

Booking can only be made with a down payment.

Payment Process

Payment is made in the following steps:

A 50% deposit is required to secure the trip.

The deposit is non-refundable in the event of participant cancellation at any time.

The remaining payment must be made no later than 14 days before the trip.

The full payment must be made if the trip is less than 14 days away.

Payment Details

Your reservation will be followed up by our Customer Relations team

Payment Confirmation

Confirm the payment through WhatsApp at

+62 811-3823-875 Boat Komodo Trip

by sending the receipt of the payment.

Documentation Consent

BoatKomodoTrip provides documentation during the trip. Each participant agrees to be recorded and photographed, and Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to use the footage for promotional purposes.

Agreement to Terms

By registering, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the trip.

Flight Hotel

Arrival

To join the trip that starts in the morning on the first day, it’s better to arrive one day earlier. Direct flight references:

Bali (DPS) – Sorong (SOQ)

Jakarta (CGK) – Sorong (SQK)

Surabaya (SUB) to Sorong (SOQ)

Makassar (UPG) to Sorong (SOQ)

Airlines references:

Garuda Indonesia

Pelita Air

Sriwijaya Air

Lion Air

Batik Air

Citilink

Departure

For the 9D8N – 12D11N trip packages, participants are able to leave on the final day of the trip, with the flight schedule arranged to suit their needs. However, for the 8D7N package, participants may depart one day after the end of the trip.

Hotel Suggestions

Koprak Resort, D Coral Paradise Resort, Meridian

Terms Conditions

Cancellation

Participant Cancellation

If a participant cancels, the payment made cannot be refunded, rescheduled, or moved to another trip. However, participants may find a replacement person to take their place.

Force Majeure

In force majeure (natural disasters, bad weather, riots, disease outbreaks, government regulations, or other coercive conditions), the trip may be changed or canceled without refund for participants, and Boat Komodo Trip is not liable for any losses or inconvenience caused.

(Force majeure refers to events beyond human control that prevent activities from being carried out properly.)

Late Arrival

Participants who arrive late at the meeting point, causing an extension of the itinerary, inconvenience to other participants, or other disruptions, are considered to have resigned from the trip with no refund.

We are not responsible for the terms and conditions set forth by any other company.

Responsibility

Boat Komodo Trip is not responsible and cannot be held liable for changes or cancellations of flight schedules, baggage damage or loss, airlines, hotels, or other transportation delays, or for damage or loss of participants’ personal belongings during the trip. BoatKomodoTrip is also not liable for changes or reductions in travel due to Force Majeure.

Participants are responsible for any loss or damage to trip facilities such as life jackets, snorkels, and masks. The cost of the damaged or lost items will be charged to the participant.

Participants must follow the instructions of the tour leader during the trip and cannot make unilateral decisions in any form without our consent.

Suppose any participant engages in illegal drug use or causes disturbances that inconvenience other participants during the trip. In that case, Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to remove or repatriate the participant without any refund of payments made.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests and cabins does Blue Manta have?

Blue Manta carries 22 guests across 14 en-suite cabins, each measuring 20 square metres, spread across upper, main, and lower decks.

What's the starting price for a Blue Manta charter?

Per-cabin rates for a 7D8N itinerary start at USD 3,250. Marine park fees (USD 200-250) and fuel surcharges (USD 150-200) are collected separately on embarkation.

Is Blue Manta suitable for non-divers?

Non-diving partners can enjoy the sundeck, saloon, outdoor dining, and snorkelling from dinghies. The boat is dive-focused, though, so pure sightseeing guests may prefer a non-dive charter option for a similar Raja Ampat loop.

Does Blue Manta have a camera room?

Yes. The dedicated camera room includes charging stations, rinse tanks, and workspace for camera housings and strobes, which is a central feature for underwater photographers running multi-day shoots.

What's included in the charter fare?

The fare covers airport and hotel transfers, all meals, fruits, snacks, soft drinks, daily cabin service, a dive guide, and standard air tanks with belts and weights for all dives. It excludes flights, land accommodation, insurance, equipment rental, and trip extras.