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KM Raja Manta (White Manta) dive boat review
The KM Raja Manta, formerly known as the MV White Manta, is a luxury liveaboard offering scuba diving cruises in Indonesia. The 36 meters vessel is operated by the White Manta Fleet and travels routes on the Banda Sea, Raja Ampat and Sangalaki.
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The cabins
The Raja Manta can cater to a maximum of 22 passengers, hosting them in 11 lavish and comfortable cabins. Most of the cabins have a private en-suite bathroom (8), and some have shared bathrooms (3). As for the layout, you get to choose, but most rooms are double, whether with a double bed, twin beds or bunks. Plus, some cabins have an extra bed and can do triple occupancy.
You can check the availability and prices for this Boat here.
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KM Raja Manta’s on-board facilities
Guests can relax in the commodious air-conditioned saloon and dining area with bar, TV, video and music playing in the background. The adjacent area, as you can notice in the picture below, can be used as a dining room, but the main eating spot is outside. Indeed, the open-air dining area is spacious and comes with a wonderful view on Indonesia‘s landscapes.
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Furthermore, the very top deck is a 1000 square feet sundeck, filled with loungers and mats. The deck is partly shaded and has benches all around at the front. Thus, you can sit and simply enjoy a plain view over Raja Ampat or the Banda Sea.
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Vessel Layout
The KM Raja Manta is managed by White Manta Diving fleet, which also brought you the Blue Manta. The team has many years of scuba diving experience under the belt and they know the region very well. Plus, the boat is equipped with quality technologies in terms of navigation and safety.
Scuba diving with the KM Raja Manta
The crew of the Raja Manta is composed of 14 boat crew and 4 diving guides as well as 1 cruise leader. You’ll be in safe hands and ready to discover some of the best scuba diving sites of Indonesia.
On board facilities and services:
- Enriched air Nitrox
- 2 motorized dive dinghies
- Movie library, fish books, games and diving magazines
- Satellite telephone
- Water dispenser
Price starts at 2,550$US for 8 days/7 nights – various itineraries
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
destination of the monthKomodo Island
Diving in Komodo Islands is all about action! It is BIG fishes land! With wonderful coral, it is just incredible diving all year round.
Wakatobi
Wakatobi has some of the finest coral in the world, amazing biodiversity and one of the best places in the world for macro photography! On the right day, the visibility can be outstanding!
Raja Ampat
Richest Reef in the World, Amazing Biodiversity, Wonderful Coral, perfect place for underwater photography.
Gili Islands, Lombok
Diving in Gili islands is great for swimming with Turtles! It can also be a great spot to take your next diving course as the dives here are relatively cheap.
Lembeh Strait
Best Muck Diving in the World! One of the Best spot in the World for Macro Underwater Photography. Amazing Biodiversity!
Bunaken, Manado
Diving in Bunaken is just fantastic for wall Diving, Coral gardens, endless visibility, incredible biodiversity. Also staying on an isolated island is something really special to experience!
Tulamben
One of the best Wreck Dives in the World!!! And the most easy for sure, 30m from the Shore and starts at 4m deep! Fantastic Marine life and great Coral!
Pemutaran, Lovina
No current, Good visibility, unusual Marine Life and one of the BEST Diving sites around Bali for Muck Diving: Puri Jati (P.J.).
Padang Bai
Night Diving, Underwater Macro Photography, Resident Whitetip Reef Sharks, Huge green Turtles, and crystal clear water! Also a great Snorkelling spot!
Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is famous worldwide for Wall diving with small caverns to explore. The reef and Coral are also great. A very nice wooden wreck from the 19th century: Anker Wreck.
Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
One of the best spots in the world to see the rare Mola Mola and the graceful Manta Rays! Big fishes and action with lots of sharks. Very good Visibility and stunning Coral.
Candidasa
It is all about action! Big pelagic fishes, hunting action in the current, and many Sharks! Regular seeing of Hammerhead Sharks and Mola Mola!
Bali
Diving in Bali is simply amazing as you will see both an incredible array of marine life and plenty of wrecks. Indeed, Bali's underwater world will expose you to meet interesting critters, fishes of all sizes and mantas rays among others! Plus, scuba diving in Bali means being all in for stunning underwater visibility and great opportunities for drift diving. !
Indonesia
Diving in Indonesia will suit every diver's hopes and desires. In a land of opportunity, dive spots range from those suited to beginner divers wishing to learn in perfect easy conditions to unexplored dive sites with fierce currents for those more experienced divers looking for a challenge.
Amed
Magnificent coral, no current, relaxed and easy diving, possibilities for night diving, good place for underwater macro photography, and a great snorkelling spot.
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