Manta X Itinerary
Ambon - 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

Circular itinerary focusing on the Banda Sea’s Ring of Fire
Dive into the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
Nusa Laut, a small island next to the island of Saparua, has some beautiful hard coral fringing reefs
Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
Land visit to the 17th-century Fort Belgica on Banda Neira
Dive with hundreds of sea snakes at the remote Manuk Island
Encounter hammerheads at current-swept sites such as Nils Desperandum

Day 1.
(0-2 dives)
2pm. Our staff will meet you upon your arrival to Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting White Manta. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2pm for the overnight sail.

Day 2.
(3 dives) Saparua & Nusa Laut with its pristine corals. Sail overnight to the Banda Islands.

Day 3-4.
(3 dives x2 days) Diving around the Banda Islands with 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 5-9.
(3 dives x5 days) Ring of Fire: diving around volcanic islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encountering many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas & other pelagic superstars.

Day 10.
(2 dives) Hukurila Cave & Molana. Sail back to Ambon, where you spent last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relax, and, if need be, catch an early flight on trip departure day.

Day 11.
(0 dives)
5am-12pm. Check out after a light breakfast & farewells, and we'll transfer to a local hotel or airport. Take your pre-booked flight to Ujung Pandang (aka Makassar), Jakarta, Bali, Manado, or Singapore.

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