MV Black Manta - Raja Ampat
- Destination: Raja Ampat / Irian Jaya, Banda Sea, Ambon
- Trip Duration: 9 - 11 Day Cruises
- Total Dives: 27 - 28
- Total Guests: 16
- Prices: from $2,730.00 U.S. per person
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices and Schedule
The MV Black Manta embodies state of the art technology, a high standard of accommodation, and exceptional service from a highly experienced crew. At 32 meters (105 ft.) long and 7 meters (23 ft.) wide she is one of the largest liveaboards cruising the Raja Ampat Archipelago. With four large decks she accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in two private Deluxe Twin / Double bed cabins, two private Deluxe Bunk Twin cabins, one private Deluxe Double Bed cabins, and one Master (Family) Suite which sleeps four with a double bed and two extra twin beds. All of the main deck cabins have panoramic windows overlooking the magnificent Indonesia Archipelago while the lower deck cabins have porthole style windows which add rustic charm and added natural light. All cabins are extremely comfortable, well appointed, and en-suite.
Heart and soul has gone into the design and construction of the Black Manta, making her one of the most beautiful, safe, and comfortable Raja Ampat Liveaboards in Indonesia. One of the primary reasons she is so popular is because of the enthusiasm the crew puts into the cruises; their commitment to customer service is Job One. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ultimate in Raja Ampat liveaboard diving. The little extras like daily maid service, warm towels after dives, internet access, and massage service put the MV Black Manta in a class of her own. Her services and standards far exceed her price point. Indonesia Liveaboard diving at its very best. A Dive Adventures Asia Top Pick!
Photo Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | How to Get There | Schedule 2011 - 2012 | Itinerary | Boat Layout
Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas
The beautifully appointed saloon is located on the upper deck where there is also a large outdoor area for dining or watching an evening sunset. Like the rest of the vessel the saloon is finished in gorgeous asian hard woods giving her a richness like no other. Polished hard wood adorns the walls and decks, and all of the built in furniture is crafted from wood. Liveaboard diving vessels using this type of construction are few and far between due to the high cost of wood and the lack of experienced craftsmen. No expense has been spared to make you feel comfortable, pleased, and proud of your surroundings. The lighting has been deliberately planned down to the last detail to show off the wood and to be easy on your eyes. The saloon is also equipped with a state of the art entertainment center with stereo, CD, DVD, and Plasma T.V.
On the upper most deck there is a huge sundeck for soaking up the rays or stargazing in the evening.
A Dive Deck with Comfort in Mind and Gas to Spare
The dive deck has been designed with comfort and convenience in mind. There is plenty of room for suiting up and loads of storage for your personal equipment. Each diver will be assigned his or her own station and your gear will remain set up during the entire cruise. Tanks are filled at this station, so you never have to worry about moving your equipment except to get in the water, and the caring crew will help you with that. Personal gear is stored at your station in intelligently designed boxes, and wet suits are hung up to dry on a custom rack. Cameras are stored apart from your personal gear on special camera shelves, and out of the air-conditioned areas to avoid lens fogging. There are two showers outside for a quick rinse after the dives.
There is also a full Enriched Air Nitrox station on board for those of you who are certified Nitrox divers. For those of you not yet Nitrox certified, courses are available during the trip for your convenience.
Safety First
All safety and emergency equipment is SOLAS approved and meets international safety standards. The Black Manta is equipped with SOLAS life preservers; two SOLAS approved life rafts, emergency transponders, and automatic satellite distress transmitters. All cabins and other rooms on the boat are fitted with smoke and fire detectors. There is plenty of oxygen on board for dive emergencies if they occur.
MV Black Manta Photo Gallery
 |
 |
 |
Luxury Saloon |
Expansive Dive Deck |
Luxurious Sun Deck |
 |
 |
 |
Master Cabin En-Suite |
Deluxe Double Cabin En-Suite |
Standard Cabin Ocean View |
MV Black Manta Raja Ampat Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2011 - 2012
Destination 2011 - 2012 |
Master Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin |
Total Dives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong - 9 D / 8 N | $2,730.00 U.S. |
$2,730.00 U.S. |
28 |
| Ambon - Raja Ampat - Sorong - 11 D / 10N | $2,750.00 U.S. |
$2,750.00 U.S. |
27 |
Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: All prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (soft drinks, drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), towels, shampoo, shower gel, lotion, professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and 2 - 4 dives per day.
Additional Charges: Equipment rental and national park fees are not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is $30.00 U.S. per day for a full set of equipment. Raja Ampat National park and port fees are $90.00 U.S., approximately. PADI diving courses, nitrox fills, and alcoholic beverages will be paid for on the boat.
How to Get There: The Black Manta departs from Sorong in Irian Jaya, or Ambon City in Ambon. We can help you arrange your round trip domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and the port of departure. Upon arrival to your departure city you will be greeted at the airport or your hotel and escorted to the liveaboard, its that easy! We have provided detailed information on how to get Raja Ampat from an international destination. Please note that to enter Indonesia you must have a minimum of 6 months before expiration left on your passport and one full clean page for your visa on arrival.
Raja Ampat Liveaboard Trips Departing Weekly | Bookings, Enquiries, or Information- Contact Dive Adventures Asia
Reserve Your Space with Only a 50% Deposit and Pay the Balance 60 Days Prior to Departure
MV Black Manta Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Raja Ampat 2011 - 2012
November 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMA1 |
03-Nov-2011 |
13-Nov-2011 |
11D / 10N |
Ambon - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRJ |
17-Nov-2011 |
25-Nov-2011 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRJ1 |
28-Nov-2011 |
06-Dec-2011 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
Cruises Depart Weekly | Enquiry | Book Now!
December 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMRA2 |
09-Dec-2011 |
17-Dec-2011 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA3 |
20-Dec-2011 |
28-Dec-2011 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA4 |
30-Dec-2011 |
07-Jan-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
Cruises Depart Weekly | Enquiry | Book Now
January 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMRA5 |
10-Jan-2012 |
18-Jan-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA6 |
21-Jan-2012 |
29-Jan-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
Cruises Depart Weekly | Enquiry | Book Now
February 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMRA7 |
03-Feb-2012 |
11-Feb-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA8 |
15-Feb-2012 |
23-Feb-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA9 |
26-Feb-2012 |
05-Mar-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
Cruises Depart Weekly | Enquiry | Book Now!
March 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Dives Per Day |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMRA10 |
08-Mar-2012 |
16-Mar-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA11 |
19-Mar-2012 |
27-Mar-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
|
BMRA12 |
30-Mar-2012 |
07-Apr-2012 |
9D / 8N |
Sorong - Raja Ampat - Sorong |
Up to 4 |
Cruises Depart Weekly | Enquiry | Book Now!
MV Black Manta Itinerary
The itinerary of the Black Manta is meant to deliver the very best diving of Raja Ampat / Irian Jaya and beyond within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist mailnly of 9 Day / 8 Night cruises to the best dive sites of the Raja Ampat Archipelago. Black Manta liveaboard cruises will depart primarily from Sorong in the West Papua Province of Indonesia.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Boarding (First Day on the Black Manta)
Morning or afternoon flight to Sorong International Airport, pick up and transfer from the airport or hotel to the liveaboard. Some guests will arrive the day before boarding and stay at a nearby hotel in Sorong.
Diving Days (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- Day of Boarding - Black Rock, 1 Dive
- Day 2 - Penemu Island, 4 Dives; Barracuda, Galaxy, Bridge, & Sunset Dive at Kima
- Day 3 - Kruo Island, 4 Dives; Melissa’s Garden East, Melissa’s Garden North, Kruo Channel, Cape Kruo
- Day 4 - Yanggefo Island, 4 Dives; Deep Rock, Citrus Ridge, Mayhem Ridge, & Cape Gam
- Day 5 - Aerborek, 2 Dives; Manta Sand,. Dampier Strait, 2 Dives; Cross Over & Sunset Dive at Friwinbonda
- Day 6 - Kri Island, 2 Dives; Cape Kri, Mansuar Island, 2 Dives; Cape Mansuar & Sunset Dive at Mansuar
- Day 7 - Dampier Strait, 4 dives; Chicken Reef, Sleeping Barracuda, Sardine Reef, & Sunset Dive at Mioskon
- Day 8 - Mioskon, 2 Dives, Blue magic & Mioskon. Turtle Island, Last & Final Dive, Return to Sorong
Day of Departure ( Last Day on the Black Manta)
Morning breakfast and gear packing, then transfer to Sorong International Airport to connect with your departing flight.
Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.
We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.
Top of PageMV Black Manta Boat Layout
Upper Deck
1 Wheel House - 2 Saloon (Air-con) - 3 Dining area
Main Deck
5, 6 Standard Cabins - 7, 8 Twin Bed Deluxe Cabins - 9, 10 Double Bed Deluxe Cabins
11 Galley - 12 Equipment Area - 13 Dive Platform
Lower Deck
14 Master Cabin - 15, 16, 17, 18 Double Bed Deluxe Cabins
Raja Ampat Liveaboard Trips Departing Weekly | Bookings, Enquiries, or Information- Contact Dive Adventures Asia