Liveaboard Diving in Indonesia

Indonesia liveaboad diving offers some of the best scuba diving in the world. Over 17,000 remote islands are only accessible by liveaboard, this famous Coral Triangle is a divers’ paradise. Dive cruises here on yachts White Manta Explorer and Blue Manta Explorer are exotic and enchanting.

Choose from itineraries in Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, Banda Sea, Sangalaki, Halmahera, Lembeh Strait, the Gulf of Tomini, Komodo, and Alor. Or try them all (you’ll want to visit more than once anyway)! With over 50,000 square miles of islands and reefs, 580 kinds of coral, and 1,397 species of fish including big pelagics and weird and wonderful macro life, there is something to wow everyone. Join us to discover Indonesia.

Indonesia liveaboard diving adventures

Diving Highlights

The Coral Triangle has several world-famous diving regions.
What you can see depends on the region you choose!
4 dives a day, weather permitting.
Famously vibrant reefs of soft and hard corals.
Exhilarating drift dives, deep drop-offs, and shallow lagoons.
Fascinating night and muck dives.
Rare macro life like pigmy sea horses, mantis shrimp, and more.
Whale sharks, manta rays, mola-molas, and seasonal hammerheads.
Countless species of unique reef fish, octopuses, turtles, and rays.

Liveaboard Itineraries

Indonesia, the Holy Grail for scuba divers, is an epicenter of diversity. The Coral Triangle contains 17% of the worlds’ reefs and 80% of the world’s marine species. From pigmy sea horses to the majestic whale shark, photographers will easily overload their memory cards. Depending on the Indonesia liveaboard diving itinerary, your dives could entail exploring shallow waters, drifting along drop-offs, or meandering in black sand lagoons. Regardless of where you dive, you’ll see some of the world’s most incredible sites filled with soft and hard corals, rare fauna, reef sharks, manta rays, bump-head parrotfishes, wobbegong, silversides, and more. You may even spot a Komodo dragon or two! Choose from several diving areas:

Package Overview

  • 7 to 12-day itineraries in multiple unique regions
  • Up to 4 dives daily (18-33 dives depending on itinerary)
  • Accommodation, delicious meals, snacks, and beverages
  • Around the clock service from a friendly and experienced crew
  • Onboard diving amenities; Nitrox and rental equipment additional
  • Great for intermediate to advanced divers
  • Round trip transfers from local airports and select hotels
  • Excellent value – see pricing

Guaranteed Single Occupancy is billed an additional 20% of the retail stateroom price.

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About White Manta Explorer

Scuba diving in Indonesia

Accommodations on White Manta Explorer include fourteen beautifully furnished en-suite staterooms averaging 215 sqft (20 sqm). The substantial staterooms provide modern lodging for up to 24 guests, of which 6 can be available for single occupancy. Matched with a number of amenities, including 24-hour satellite WIFI connection (at an extra cost), a spacious sundeck (equipped with long chairs and comfortable double day-beds), and two dining areas – a popular outdoor alfresco area and an indoor air-conditioned room for finer dining – you're ensured the onboard ambiance of a world-class dive holiday. In addition, chef-prepared meals will feature a blend of Western and Asian cuisine and with no less than 4 gourmet meals a day, you will be satisfied with an extensive range of flavors to delight your taste buds. 

Built with intention, White Manta Explorer's dive deck is sizeable and comfortable. You'll find a large dedicated camera room with charging stations, an outdoor workstation, and a full range of rental equipment. Diving is also conducted in small groups meaning attentive and personalized service. With a total of 20 crew members onboard and a high crew-to-guest ratio, you can expect first-class service above and below the water.

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About Blue Manta Explorer

Scuba diving in Indonesia

The 22 passenger M/V Blue Manta Explorer provides 14 spacious ensuite cabins situated over three decks. All rooms feature air conditioning, stereos, personal fridges & safes, and en-suite bathrooms with jet showers. There is plenty of space onboard, both on the dive deck and in the extensive and welcoming main deck salon with a separate dining area. On surface intervals, divers can unwind on the covered sun decks, watch movies or listen to music on the latest entertainment systems.

There is a salon with a Plasma TV, DVD, and media server. 24-hour satellite internet is also available (with extra cost) so you can easily stay in touch with family at home. The dive deck is equipped with personal rinse tanks and a wide outdoor work table for underwater digital cameras. There is also a dedicated indoor camera room with plenty of space & charging stations to set up your camera equipment. Full equipment rentals are available onboard, all scuba tanks have din or yoke fittings and there are larger tanks available for those requiring a little extra air.

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