Manta X Itinerary
Alor-Banda-Ambon

11 days / 10 nights

About Manta X

Brand-new 41m steel liveaboard launching in Indonesia in November 2026
Just 12 ensuite cabins spread across the upper, main and lower decks
Four 5.8m dive tenders help keep dive groups small and well supported
Dedicated camera room provides 12 individual workstations and charging facilities

Manta X is a purpose-built 41m steel liveaboard joining the ranks of the renowned White Manta Diving fleet. Generous indoor and outdoor spaces, 12 air-conditioned ensuite cabins, four dive tenders and a dedicated 12-station camera room make it a stand-out choice for discerning divers who value both comfort and capability. Launching in late 2026, initial itineraries focus on Raja Ampat and Misool before expanding to routes through Triton Bay, the Banda Sea, Alor and beyond. For now, Manta X delivers exceptional standards of service with a 1-to-1 crew to guest ratio, and trips are set to become especially exclusive in the near future, with many voyages catering to just 12 guests.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights

Number of dives 28

Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives

Insurance Required

Highlights

One-way trip from Alor to Ambon, following the Ring of Fire
Chance of hammerheads, thresher sharks, and even mola mola
Visit Kal’s Dream, one of the most famous dive sites in Alor, with a lot of groups of small fish, including fairy basslets and seabass
Diving around volcanic islands in the Ring of Fire
Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
Dive into the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
Land visit to the 17th-century Fort Belgica on Banga Neira

Day 1: (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you at Mali Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to Blue Manta at Kalabahi Port. Depending on the arrival time, we will do a local check dive plus a night dive.

Day 2: Alor (3-4 dives)

Diving around the best sites of Alor. Karl’s Dream and Critters are diving. Beautiful reefs in (sometimes cold!) clear blue waters, great macro, and fish life. Sail to Palau Wetar.

Day 3: Wetar (3 dives)

Excellent wall, with pelagic life and fantastic drop-offs. Sail towards the Ring of Fire overnight.

Days 4-7: Ring of Fire (3 dives a day)

Diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, you encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, and other pelagic superstars.

Days 8-9: Banda Islands (3 dives a day)

Excellent visibility, fantastic coral coverage, and tremendous numbers of fish, along with potential hammerhead sightings, plus a visit to one of the Spice Islands.

Day 10: Ambon / Nusa Laut (2 dives)

Muck dives in Ambon Bay or Nusa Laut. Sail back to Ambon, where you spend the last night on board. Plenty of time to wash and dry equipment.

Day 11: Ambon (0 dives)

Check out after a light breakfast and farewells and transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang, Jakarta, or Singapore.

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