Black Manta - Liveaboard
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The MV Black Manta joins the elite selection of Liveaboards offering trips in Indonesia for scuba diving in Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat. Black Manta enjoys 9 Luxurious en-suite cabins, an extensive dive deck, huge lounge equipped with plasma T.V. & a full compliment of safety equipment. This vessel is state of the art.
Luxury living provides the ultimate diving experience for the Komodo Islands in Indonesia, team this with a trip to Raja Ampat and you can't go far wrong. Black Manta along with its sister Liveaboard the White Manta are always first with their trip reports of Whale Sharks, it seems the captains are close buddies with our large friends of the sea!
Exceptional food awaits with a multitude of different tastes including Indonesian and Western favorites and the crew are always professional and personal to every customers needs and very knowledgeable of all areas. It's an awesome boat for the diver who demands comfort and class.
One of the most requested Liveaboards for Similan, Thailand |
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 8 days / 7 Nights Dive Package Bali-Komodo-Labuan Bajo on MV Black Manta Liveaboard (18-20 dives) |
Brief Itinerary
(schedules are subjected to changes according to weather and sea condition) |
| Day 1: |
Departure from Bali
You can check in Black Manta anytime when you arrive Bali. Our staff will pick you from airport to Benoa Harbour, after safety briefing, We start sailing overnight at 5pm to Moyo, Sumbawa island. |
| Day 2: |
check dive at Angel Reef at Moyo Island. Here you see massive elephant ear and barrel sponges, schools of long fin banner fish and red tooth triggers. frogfish, nudibrancs, eels, surgeon fish, snapper, dog tooth tuna. 2 dive at Panjang Reef Then we cruise 2 hours to Satonda Island for night dive after watching a million bats fly at sunset. Cruise overnight to Sangeang Island |
Day 3:
(North Komodo) |
2 dives at Sangeang Island for rare nudibrancs, pygmy seahorse and underwater hot springs that support this very unique marine life. Cruise to Gili Banta for exhilarating dives at Tanduk Rusa for big fish and amazing corals or GPS Point, famous for its sharks and pelagics. Then we enter the Komodo National Park and night dive at Gili Darat South Passage - sleeping turtles, colourful reef stonefish, Spanish dancers. |
Day 4:
(North Komodo) |
If the tide is right we hunt grey reef shark and dolphin at Cystal rock and Castle rock.. Dive 3 is a fast drift with pelagics and manta at Makassa reef. These dive sites offer awesome soft corals and the chance for sharks, turtles, giant Maori wrasse, a 'fish soup" dive with a high chance of eagle rays too! Then we cruise south for fascinating night dive at Pink Beach near the entrance to the Komodo National Park |
Day 5:
(South Komodo) |
After an Early morning relocation we wake in the remote southern waters of Komodo National Park . Highlights are the diving with Manta rays, and some of the world's richest reefs. 4 dives at Tanjung Loh Sera, Gaja Rock, Manta Alley, optional dust or night dive |
Day 6:
(South Komodo) |
Nusa Kode. This uninhabited island in the south of the park boasts some of the most spectacular dive sites in Komodo
4 dives at Canibal Rock, Yellow wall, Crynoid Point, Nusa Kode |
Day 7:
(South Komodo) |
2 dives at Padar island one of our favorite regions in the park. Some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 sisters and Pillarsteen, Dragon walk, wash gear relax as we sail towards Labuan Bajo |
| Day 8: |
check out after breakfast, transfer to airport flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali. |
| 5 days / 4 Nights Dive Package Komodo National Park on MV Black Manta Liveaboard (13 dives) |
Brief Itinerary (schedules are subjected to changes according to weather and sea condition)
(staying 1 night hotel in Bali is highly recommended incase of flight delay) near Denpasar airport |
Day 1:
(North Komodo) |
8-10 am - Domestic flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo is about 1 hour flight time. return flight 2 way is about US$120-250)
10.00am Arrive LB, register in National Park office to pay park fee about 800,000 Rp (about US$90)
Check in Black Manta, briefing follow by light lunch. 2 - 3 dives at Central Komodo (water Temp 26-28 degrees) |
Day 2:
(North Komodo) |
4 dives at Crystal Rock, Castle rock, Manta alley (Makaser reef) , optional dust dive or night dive |
Day 3:
(North Komodo) |
dives at Batu Bolong, Tetawa Island |
Day 4:
(South Komodo) |
2 dives at Padar island one of our favorite regions in the park. Some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 sisters and Pillarsteen, Dragon walk |
| Day 5: |
check out after breakfast, transfer to airport flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali. |
How to get to Labuan Bajo (Western Flores)
Merpati Air fly daily from Bali to Labuan Bajo. You can book http://www.merpati.co.id/ Return fare is about US$240. Flight time is about 50 mins. Departure time is between 8-10am. From Labuan Bajo airport to pier is about 15 mins. |
| 9 days / 8 Nights Dive Package Raja Ampat Indonesia on MV Black Manta Liveaboard (28 dives) |
Brief Itinerary
(schedules are subjected to changes according to weather and sea condition) |
| We highly recommend to arrive one night before trip departure incase of flight or luggage delay. Early arrival night accommodation onboard Black Manta is free before departure. |
| Day 1: |
Arrival from Jakarta, Ujungpandang, or Manado to Sorong. On arrival our staff will meet you at Sorong Airport to assist you and transfer to Black Manta. Once all guests are onboard, greeted, a briefing, and we manage to fit in just 1 dive at Black Rock before we set sail to Raja Ampat. |
| Day 2: |
Penemu Island, 4 dives; Barracuda, Galaxy, Bridge, & sunset dive at Kima |
| Day 3: |
Kruo Island, 4 dives; Melissa's Garden East, Melissa's Garden North, Kruo Channel, Cape Kruo |
| Day 4: |
Yanggefo Island, 4 dives; Deep rock, Citrus ridge, Mayhem ridge, & Cape Gam |
| Day 5: |
Aerborek, 2 dives; Manta sandy. Dampier strait, 2 dives; Cross over & sunset dive at Friwinbonda. |
| Day 6: |
Kri Island, 2 dives; Cape Kri. Mansuar Island, 2 dives; Cape Mansuar & sunset dive at Mansuar. |
| Day 7: |
Dampier Strait, 4 dives; Chicken reef, Sleeping Barracuda, Sardine reef, & sunset dive at Mioskon Island; East Mioskon. |
| Day 8: |
Mioskon, 2 dives, Blue magic & Mioskon. Turtle Island, last & final dive, Going to Beach. Then head back to Sorong. |
| Day 9: |
Departure from Sorong to Manado or Jakarta or Denpasar. |
| Before that Breakfast onboard then disembark, transfer to Sorong Airport for flight to Jakarta, Denpasar, or Manado. |
How to get to Sorong (West Papua)
It is easiest to fly through to Sorong via Jakarta or via Singapore. Merpati, Express Air and Lion Wings operate daily flights from Jakarta to Sorong (with stopovers in Ujung Pandang/Makassar and/or Manado), whereas Silk Air operates regularly from Singapore to Manado. Regular flights to and from Sorong by Airlines Merpati and Lion Wings. |
9 days / 8 Nights Alor (East of Flores) exploration on MV Black Manta (27 dives)
Diving in Indonesia – departure point Singapore |
Brief Itinerary
(schedules are subjected to changes according to weather and sea condition)
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| Day 1: |
Our staff will meet you in Maumere airport pick up to Black Manta
Depending on arrival time, we can do check dive in Maumere Bay., overnight at Wodong bay. |
| Day 2: |
4 dives Maumere (Japanese wreck, Pulau Babi, Pangabatang, The Crack) |
| Day 3: |
4 dives Lembata Island - Bacatan area |
| Day 4: |
4 dives Pura Area |
| Day 5: |
4 dives at Pantar / Alor area |
| Day 6: |
4 dives at Buaya, Kumba, Alor Kecil |
| Day 7: |
4 dives at Bacatan, Tanjung Gedang |
| Day 8: |
2-3 dives Maumere outer reef |
| Day 9: |
check out after breakfast, transfer to airport. |
How to get to Maumere:
Flights: From to Bali (Denpasar City code DPS), Purchase a round trip domestic flight from Bali to Maumere (City code MOF) by Merpati Air line. Flight time is about 90 mins ++. We recommend stay one night in Bali (depending on the domestic flight time) before and one night after incase of flight or baggage delay or cancel. |
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Black Manta Rates for Indonesia 2011-2012 |
| Route |
Duration |
Price / Diver
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| Bali/Komodo |
8 Days/7 Nights |
$2250 SGD |
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| Komodo/Komodo |
5 Days/4 Nights |
$1650 SGD |
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| Maumere-Alor-Maumere |
10 Days/9 Nights |
$3100 SGD |
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| Raja Ampat |
7 Days/6 Nights |
$2750 SGD |
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Bali/Komodo (Labuan Bajo) - Price includes;
land transfer from hotel / airport from destination start (Bali/
Komodo/ Maumere) to boat, all nights’ accommodation on MV Black
Manta, all meals; Western, Thai, Indonesian, snacks, fruits, hot
beverages, coffee, tea, Milo, towel, toiletries, cabin services,
tanks, weights, weight belt, 3 dive guides (1 Cruise Director/ Instructor,
2 Dive Master), minimum 18 dives - Price excludes; all flights,
hotels, marine park & harbour fee (US$90), dive insurance, massage
services (US$25/ hour), soft drinks, alcohol, Nespresso coffee (US$2),
diving gear, nitrox refill (US$12/ refill), 15L tank rental (US$12/
day)
Komodo/Komodo (Labuan Bajo) - Price includes;
land transfer from hotel / airport from destination start from Labuan
Bajo to boat, all nights’ accommodation on MV Black Manta, all meals;
Western, Thai, Indonesian, snacks, fruits, hot beverages, coffee,
tea, Milo, towel, toiletries, cabin services, tanks, weights, weight
belt, 3 dive guides (1 Cruise Director/ Instructor, 2 Dive Master),
13 dives. Price excludes; all flights, hotels, marine park &
harbour fee (US$90), dive insurance, massage services (US$25/ hour),
soft drinks, alcohol, Nespresso coffee (US$2), diving gear, nitrox
refill (US$12/ refill), 15L tank rental (US$12/ day)
Maumere/Alor/Maumere - Price includes; land
transfer from hotel / airport from destination start from Maumere
to boat, all nights’ accommodation on MV Black Manta, all meals;
Western, Thai, Indonesian, snacks, fruits, hot beverages, coffee,
tea, Milo, towel, toiletries, cabin services, tanks, weights, weight
belt, 3 dive guides (1 Instructor, 2 Dive Master), 27 dives. Price
excludes; all flights, hotels, marine park & harbour fee (US$90),
dive insurance, massage services (US$25/ hour), soft drinks, alcohol,
Nespresso coffee (US$2), diving gear, nitrox refill (US$12/ refill),
15L tank rental (US$12/ day)
Raja Ampat - Price includes; land transfer
from hotel / airport from destination start from Sorong to boat,
all nights’ accommodation on MV Black Manta, all meals; Western,
Thai, Indonesian, snacks, fruits, hot beverages, coffee, tea, Milo,
towel, toiletries, cabin services, tanks, weights, weight belt,
3 dive guides (1 Cruise Director/ Instructor, 2 Dive Master), minimum
14 dives. Price excludes; all flights, hotels, marine park &
harbour fee (US$90), dive insurance, massage services (US$25/ hour),
soft drinks, alcohol, Nespresso coffee (US$2), diving gear, nitrox
refill (US$12/ refill), 15L tank rental (US$12/ day)
Fuel Surcharge - At this moment, there is
no fuel surcharge. However, fuel surcharge may apply without prior
notice at US$100-US$150 maximum per guest for the whole cruise |
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| MV Black Manta Komodo 2011 Schedule |
| Departs |
Return |
Days/Nights |
Route |
| 2 Aug |
09 Aug |
8/7 |
Bali/Komodo |
| 11 Aug |
15 Aug |
5/4 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 18 Aug |
22 Aug |
5/4 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 24 Aug |
30 Aug |
7/6 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| September 2011 |
| 1 Sep |
05 Sep |
5/4 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 7 Sep |
13 Sep |
7/6 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 16 Sep |
20 Sep |
5/4 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 23 Sep |
01 Oct |
9/8 |
Maumere/Alor/Maumere |
| October 2011 |
| 5 Oct |
11 Oct |
7/6 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 14 Oct |
18 Oct |
5/4 |
Komodo/Komodo |
| 22 Oct |
31 Oct |
10/9 |
Maumere/Alor/Ambom |
| 9 En suite cabins, one price, first come first serve |
| MV Black Manta Raja Ampat 2011/2012 Schedule & Prices |
| Departs |
Return |
Days/Nights |
Route |
| 3 Nov |
13 Nov |
11/10 |
Ambon/Banda/Raja Ampat |
| 17 Nov |
25 Nov |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 28 Nov |
6 Dec |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| December 2011 |
| 9 Dec |
17 Dec |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 20 Dec |
28 Dec |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 30 Dec |
7 Jan |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| January 2012 |
| 10 Jan |
18 Jan |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 21 Jan |
29 Jan |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| February 2012 |
| 3 Feb |
11 Feb |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 15 Feb |
23 Feb |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 26 Feb |
5 Mar |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| March 2012 |
| 8 Mar |
16 Mar |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 19 Mar |
27 Mar |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| 30 Mar |
5 Mar |
9/8 |
Raja Ampat |
| Fuel Surcharge At this moment, there is no fuel surcharge. However, fuel surcharge may apply without prior notice at US$100 US$150 maximum per guest for the whole cruise |
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| Technical Specifications |
- Length: 32 m
- Beam: 7 m
- Engines: 2 x 500 hp Cummins engines
- Speed: Cruising 9 knots, max 12 knots
- Generators: 2 x Perkins generator sets 75KVA
- Current: 220V & 110V electrical outlets
- Navigation: Furuno Radar, GPS Plotter, Auto Pilot, 2 Sounders
- Communication: SSB Radio, VHF Radio, Satellite Phone
- Compressor: Coltrisub 580L/min, Bauer Mariner 250L/min, Nitrox and Trimix
- Support: 2 x 4,2m Tenders with 40hp Yamaha outboards
- Water: 30,000 l
- Fuel: 15,000 l
- Crew: 9 Boat Crew & max 4 Dive Crew
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| Cabin Types & Facilities |
- 4 private Twin/Double bed cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 2 private Twin bed cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 2 private Double bed cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 1 master cabin with Double bed & extra Twin beds with ensuite bathroom
- Fresh hot water showers
- Daily housekeeping service
- Air-conditioned throughout
- Audio and Video entertainment center
- Outdoor and indoor dining
- Delicious Cuisine
- Free flow hot / cold beverages and snacks
- Massage Service
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| Safety Facilities |
- Life Jackets in all cabins
- 2 x 25 person Life Rafts
- Oxygen carried at all times
- Satellite phone
- First Aid Kit
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| Diving Facilities |
- Spacious dive deck with freshwater showers
- Nitrox and Trimix mixing Capabilities
- Fresh water tanks for camera rinsing
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