Blue Manta Itinerary
Halmahera - Southwest Raja Ampat9 days / 8 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.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- An extensive, one-way itinerary heading from Halmahera to Raja Ampat
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes
- Check the blue in Pisang Island for tuna or mackerel
- Enjoy the pinnacles, walls, and coral gardens of South Halmahera
- Explore Halmahera's varied Patinti Strait
- Night dives offered in the itinerary
1pm trip departure day. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Sorong Airport or a 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.
Dampier Strait: Sawandarek Jetty, Cape Kri, Sardine Run, and an excellent muck night dive at Sapokren.
Raja Ampat: Nempele: exploring the west coast of Misool, a photography must with amazing mangroves in clear, shallow water. Sail to Pulau Pisang.
Pulau Pisang: Rich coral reefs in aquarium-like conditions. Sail to Halmahera.
Palau Bacan: Reef sharks and schools of barracuda & jacks along a coral & sponge-packed reef.
Palau Kusu: Strong currents & amazing action in the Patintie Strait.
Palau Tolimau & Goraichi: Manta cleaning station & fish-packed reefs amongst pristine hard coral gardens.
Check-out after a light breakfast & farewells, and transfer to the 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
Ternate
Ternate Airport: TTE
Return
10:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-manta/itn-2609151059041-halmahera-southwest-raja-ampat