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Blue Manta

Blue Manta Itinerary

Raja Ampat

7 days / 6 nights

About Blue Manta

  • One of the largest and most spacious dive vessels in the region
  • Outstanding facilities for personal equipment and camera gear
  • Huge sundecks furnished with luxurious sun loungers and day beds
  • Expertly led dives with a maximum of four guests per guide

Blue Manta liveaboard offers adventurous itineraries to some of the most remote corners of Indonesia, onboard a spacious and stable vessel designed specifically for scuba diving. Guests enjoy generous cabins, sundecks and air-conditioned lounges, and around the clock service from a passionate team. Other luxurious details include a high crew to guest ratio, fine dining, massage services, and onboard camera facilities, plus small dive groups and custom tenders. Whether you’re planning your first liveaboard dive trip or your hundredth, this modern motor yacht won’t let you down.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular itinerary hitting all of the best sites in Raja Ampat
  • Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
  • Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
  • Spot a Santa Claus pygmy seahorse
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Search for a walking shark (epaulette shark) on a night dive
Day 1: (0-1 dives) 
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Sorong Airport or local hotel and transfer you to the vessel. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive at Red Light District (Lampu Merah) just outside Sorong before we get underway by 3pm for an overnight sail. 

Day 2: (3-4 dives) 
Penemu area, including the famous Melissa’s Garden and the stunning View Point hike.

Day 3: (3 dives)
Yanggefo Island, Meyhem, Citrus Ridge, Gam Ridge, and Mangroves. 

Day 4: (3-4 dives)
Manta Sandy, Manta Ridge, Arborek Island & Jetty.

Day 5: (3-4 dives)
Dampier Strait/Kri area, including Big Fish, Cape Kri, Sardine Run & excellent night dive.

Day 6: (3-4 dives) 
(2 dives) Misokon island; including Blue Magic & Yellow Fever. Sail back to Usahamina pier, Sorong where you will spend last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, rest & relax.

Day 7: (0 dives)
Check out after light breakfast, farewells, and transfer to a local hotel or airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

01:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

10:00am

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-manta/itn-2404110133491-raja-ampat