MV Black Manta - Liveaboard Thailand
- Destination: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
- Trip Duration: 4 - 5 Day Cruises
- Total Dives: 14 - 18
- Total Guests: 20
- Prices: from 28,000 Thai Baht per person
- 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 Similan liveaboards cruising the Andaman Sea. With four large decks she accommodates a maximum of 20 guests in two private standard cabins, two private deluxe twin/double bed cabins, two private deluxe bunk twin cabins, two private deluxe double bed cabins, and one Master (Family) Suite which sleeps four with a double bed and two extra twin beds. Each beautifully appointed cabin is en-suite and features a sea view window, with the exception of the standard cabins which share a common shower and toilet. The standard cabins are an incredible opportunity for tthe budget minded diver who would like a bit of luxury and doesn't mind shared bathroom facilities. All of the main deck cabins have panoramic windows overlooking the magnificent Andaman Sea while the lower deck cabins have porthole style windows which add rustic charm reminiscent of the infamous "Titanic". All cabins are extremely comfortable and well appointed.
Heart and soul has gone into the design and construction of the Black Manta, making her one of the most beautiful, safe, and comfortable Similan Liveaboards in Thailand. 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 Similan 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. Thailand Liveaboard diving at its very best. A Dive Adventures Asia Top Pick!
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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 area 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 Gallery
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Luxury Saloon |
Expansive Dive Deck |
Luxurious Sun Deck |
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Master Cabin En-Suite |
Deluxe Double Cabin En-Suite |
Standard Cabin Ocean View |
MV Black Manta Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2009 - 2010
Destination |
Master Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin |
Standard Twin Cabin |
Total Dives |
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| Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 4D / 4N | 38,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
28,000 THB |
14 |
| Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 5D / 5N | 47,000 THB. |
43,000 THB |
35,000 THB |
18 |
Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: all prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and 3-4 dives per day. We also include hotel transfers from Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.
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 generally $20-$25 U.S. for a full set of equipment, depending on availability. Park fees in Thailand are 800 Thai Baht for entry and 200 Thai Baht per day. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
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MV Black Manta Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand 2009-2010
November 2009
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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BM001 |
13-Nov (Fri) |
17-Nov (Tue) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM002 |
18-Nov (Wed) |
22-Nov (Sun) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM003 |
23-Nov (Mon) |
27-Nov (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM004 |
28-Nov (Sat) |
02-Dec(Wed) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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December 2009
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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BM005 |
03-Dec (Thu) |
07-Nov(Mon) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM006 |
08-Dec (Tue) |
12-Dec (Sat) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM007 |
13-Dec (Sun) |
17-Dec (Thu) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM008 |
18-Dec (Fri) |
22-Dec (Tue) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM009 |
23-Dec (Wed) |
28-Dec (Mon) |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
18 |
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BM010 |
29-Dec (Tue) |
03-Jan (Sun) |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
18 |
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January 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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BM011 |
04-Jan (Mon) |
08-Jan (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM012 |
09-Jan (Sat) |
13-Jan (Wed) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM013 |
14-Jan (Thu) |
18-Jan (Mon) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM014 |
19-Jan (Tue) |
23-Jan (Sat) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM015 |
24-Jan (Sun) |
28-Jan (Thu) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM016 |
29-Jan (Fri) |
02-Feb (Tue) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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February 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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BM017 |
03-Feb (Wed) |
07-Feb (Sun) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM018 |
08-Feb (Mon) |
12-Feb (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM019 |
13-Feb(Sat) |
17-Feb (Wed) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM020 |
18-Feb (Thu) |
22-Feb (Mon) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM021 |
23-Feb (Tue) |
27-Feb (Sat) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM022 |
28-Feb (Sun) |
04-Mar (Thu) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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March 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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BM023 |
05-Mar (Fri) |
09-Mar (Tue) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM024 |
10-Mar (Wed) |
14-Mar (Sun) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM025 |
15-Mar (Mon) |
19-Mar (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM026 |
20-Mar (Sat) |
24-Mar (Wed) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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BM027 |
25-Mar (Thu) |
29-Mar (Mon) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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Top of PageMV Black Manta Itinerary
The itinerary of the Black Manta is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist primarily of 4 Day and 4 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand(Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock). In addition to the Thailand 4 D / 4 N cruises she will also offer a couple of 5 Day / 5 Night cruises around the Christmas Holidays which are very popular.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Departure (First evening on the Black Manta)
- 17:00 - 17:45: Phuket Hotels Pick Up
- 17:45 - 18:15: Phuket International Airport
- 18:45 - 19:15: Khao Lak area
- 19:00 - 20:00 Arrive Thap Lamu Pier
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for the Similan Islands
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 3, or 1 thru 4 (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- 3 to 4 Dives per Day
Day of Arrival ( Last Day on the MV Black Manta)
- 07:00 - 12:00 2 Dives
- 12:00 - 12:30 Depart for Thap Lamu Pier
- 15:00 - 15:30 Disembark the Black Manta
- 16:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Hotel, Airport, or Dive Shop
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
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