New White Manta Itinerary
Ambon, Banda, and Raja Ampat11 days / 10 nights
About New White 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
- Luxurious extras include spacious cabins, fine dining, and massage
The New White Manta liveaboard offers adventurous itineraries in some of Indonesia’s most remote waters, onboard a spacious and stable vessel custom-designed for scuba diving. Guests enjoy spacious cabins, multiple sundecks and air-conditioned lounges, and the height of customer service. Other luxurious details include a high staff to guest ratio, fine dining, massage services, and modern camera facilities, plus small dive groups and custom tenders.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Extensive one-way itinerary venturing from Ambon to Raja Ampat
- Dive the world-famous ‘muck’ sites of Ambon
- Seek the elusive psychedelic frogfish - found only in Ambon Bay
- Visit the pristine coral colonies of Nusa Laut
- Search for hammerheads on current-swept dive sites in the Banda Sea
- Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Land visit to the former capital of the global spice trade, Banda Neira
Day 1: (0-2 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Pattimura Airport, Ambon, or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting vessel. Arrivals before midday are best so we can make a check dive(s) in Ambon Bay before we get underway by 2pm for an overnight sail.
Day 2-3: (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 4-6: (3 dives x3 days)
Ring of Fire: diving around Volcanic Islands and stunning seamounts in search of hammerheads, encounter many sea snakes, huge schools of fish, reef sharks, tunas, & other pelagic superstars.
Day 7: (3 dives)
West Seram, Pulau Koon full days of diving. Wide-angle diving with vibrant corals and a profusion of fish life. Sail to Misool.
Day 8-9: (3-4 dives x2 days)
Misool: Wayil, Fiabacet, & Boo area.
Day 10: (2 dives)
Misool. Sail back to Usahamina pier, Sorong, where you will spend the last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, rest & relax.
Day 11: (0 dives)
Check out after a light breakfast & farewells, and we 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
02:00pm
Ambon
Pattimura International Airport: AMQ
Return
10:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/white-manta/itn-2011250953061-ambon-banda-and-raja-ampat