New White Manta Itinerary
Raja Ampat, Halmahera, and Lembeh12 days / 11 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 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 30
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- One-way itinerary heading west from Sorong to Bitung
- Witness exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
- Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
- Check the blue in Pisang Island for tuna or mackerel
- Enjoy the pinnacles, walls and coral gardens of South Halmahera
- Explore Halmahera's varied Pantinti Strait
- Encounter the schooling barracuda of Tifore
- Log dives in Lembeh - the world’s best muck diving destination
- Night dives offered in the itinerary
Day 1: (0-1 dives)
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Sorong Airport or your local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting White Manta. 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: (4 dives x2 days)
Dampier Strait: Sawandarek Jetty, Cape Kri, Sardine Run, and night dive at Sapokren.
Day 3: (4 dives)
Yangeffo & Airborek areas to dive amongst the mangroves and visit an island village.
Day 3: (4 dives)
Yangeffo & Airborek areas to dive amongst the mangroves and visit an island village.
Day 4: (3 dives)
Pianemu area: including famous Melissa’s Garden and the stunning Viewpoint hike. Sail to Pulau Pisang.
Day 5: (3 dives)
Pulau Pisang: rich coral reefs in aquarium-like conditions. Sail to Halmahera.
Days 6-7: Palau Bacan (4 dives x2 days)
Reef sharks, schools of barracuda & jacks along a coral- & sponge-packed reef.
Day 8: Palau Kusu (3-4 dives)
Strong currents & amazing action in the Patintie Strait.
Day 9: Palau Tolimau & Goraichi (4 dives)
Manta cleaning station & fish-packed reefs amongst pristine hard coral gardens.
Manta cleaning station & fish-packed reefs amongst pristine hard coral gardens.
Day 10: Pulau Tifore (3-4 dives)
Amazing dive site island in the Moluccan Sea equidistant from Goraichi & Lembeh, schools of jacks, snappers, and a massive school of barracuda.
Amazing dive site island in the Moluccan Sea equidistant from Goraichi & Lembeh, schools of jacks, snappers, and a massive school of barracuda.
Day 11: Critter dives in Lembeh Strait (2 dives)
Sail to Bitung Port, Manado, where you spent last night on board. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, have lunch, rest & relax, and, if need be, take an early flight on trip departure day.
Day 12: (0 dives)
Check out after a light breakfast & farewells and transfer to the airport. Departure from Bitung Port, Manado, to a local hotel or transfer to Manado 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
Bitung
Manado International Airport: MDC
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/white-manta/itn-2402010423061-raja-ampat-halmahera-and-lembeh