Top Rated

Blue Manta

Seven nights through Komodo's legendary drift channels

4.8(12 reviews)

All-inclusive
Nitrox included
14 guided dives
Komodo park permits

Manta Alley cleaning station — reliably sighted year-round
Powerful drift dives through Cauldron and Castle Rock
Komodo dragon shore excursions on Rinca Island

Duration: 7 nights
Next departure: 26 Jun 2026
Group size: Up to 16

From$2,800/ person

General information

About Blue Manta

Blue Manta is a 34-metre steel-hulled liveaboard built in 2014 and refitted for Indonesia's strongest currents. Eight en-suite cabins host up to 16 divers, looked after by a crew of ten that includes PADI-instructor guides. A dedicated dive deck, camera charging and rinse station, shaded sun deck and indoor saloon keep long days underwater comfortable from first light to night dive.

Choose your departure

Available sailings

05 Jun 2026
→ 12 Jun 2026
Komodo National Park / Rinca Island / Labuan Bajo
Itinerary8 days / 7 nights
Departs Labuan Bajo, Flores
Only 4 left
Lowest price
$2,800
/ person
26 Jun 2026
→ 03 Jul 2026
Komodo National Park / Rinca Island / Labuan Bajo
Itinerary8 days / 7 nights
Departs Labuan Bajo, Flores
Only 3 left
Lowest price
$2,800
/ person

✓ Book now, pay later · Full refund up to 60 days before, 50% up to 30 days, none after.

What's covered

Inclusions & extras

Included

All meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and fresh snacks
14 guided dives with PADI-certified divemasters
Nitrox fills (certified divers)
Komodo National Park entry and conservation fees
Komodo dragon shore excursion with licensed ranger
Full dive equipment hire (regulator, BCD, wetsuit, fins)
Filtered drinking water and soft drinks
24/7 crew and safety support

Required extras

Dive insurance
Fuel surcharge$184
National park fees$258
Park & port fees$258 per trip

Optional extras

Gratuities
Airport transfer
Hotel transfer
Local transfers
Alcoholic beverages
Nitrox$10 per day
Private dive guide
Rental gear
Scuba diving courses
WiFi internet$46

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* Extra fees are shown per person.

On board

Boat features

Free WiFi where signal allows
Air conditioning throughout
Spacious shaded sun deck
Indoor saloon & lounge
Camera charging & rinse station
Hot-water showers
Dedicated dive deck
Towels & linens provided

Galley

Food & drinks

All meals freshly prepared on board
Vegetarian & dietary options
Free soft drinks & filtered water
Tea, coffee & snacks all day
Local & international cuisine
Fresh fruit daily

Languages spoken

EnglishIndonesian

On board

Cabin types

The vessel

Boat spec

Year built: 2014
Refitted: 2021
Length: 34 m
Beam: 8 m
Hull: Steel
Top speed: 11 knots
Cruising speed: 9 knots
Engines: 2× 380hp Mitsubishi
Max guests: 16
Cabins: 8
Bathrooms: 8
Crew: 10
Tenders: 2
Water capacity: 8 tonnes
Fuel capacity: 12 tonnes
Freshwater maker: Yes

Equipped for

Navigation & safety

Radar & GPS navigation
Life rafts & life jackets
Emergency oxygen (O₂)
First-aid kits & AED
Fire extinguishers & alarms
Satellite phone & VHF radio
Tender / chase boat
Crew trained in first aid

Know before you go

Expedition FAQ

A minimum of PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) is required. Advanced Open Water is recommended for all current-prone sites such as Castle Rock and Crystal Rock. Please bring your certification card.

Komodo is known for powerful tidal currents. Most dive sites rate from moderate to strong. Your divemaster will always brief the conditions before entry and provide drift-dive positioning for every site.

Yes, but we strongly recommend completing a refresher course in Labuan Bajo before boarding. Our crew can arrange this on request. All guests complete a check-out dive on Day 1 regardless of experience level.

Full refund 60+ days before departure. 50% refund 30–59 days before. No refund within 30 days. We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellation.

Nitrox (EAN 32%) is included for all certified Nitrox divers at no extra charge. 12L aluminium tanks are standard. 15L steel tanks available on request (subject to availability).

Oceanic and reef mantas, whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, giant trevally, Napoleon wrasse, Komodo dragons on shore, nudibranchs at Cannibal Rock, and large schools of fusiliers and anthias at every site.

Your operator

Blue Manta Diving

Operating since 2009 · 17 years of expeditions

Verified

One of Indonesia's most established liveaboard operators, with a fleet purpose-built for Komodo's demanding currents. All guides hold PADI instructor ratings and have collectively logged thousands of hours at every site in the national park. Blue Manta was among the first operators to adopt a zero-single-use-plastic policy onboard.

PADI 5-Star

BTNK Licensed

Green Fins Certified

SSI Partner

From

$2,800/ person

7 nights · all-inclusive

Departure date

Only 3 spots left on this departure

Adventurers

Max 16 per expedition

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Standard cancellation policy

Guest reviews

4.8Exceptional

12 verified reviews

Vessel: 4.7
Crew: 5.0
Food: 4.4
Diving: 4.9
Value: 4.7

J
James C.
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Exceptional
Mantas within arm's reach
Manta Alley was everything I hoped for and more. We saw eight mantas on our first dive — all circling the cleaning station within arm's reach. The crew's positioning was flawless.
Recommended forManta encountersCrewDrift diving
March 2026
S
Sarah W.
🇺🇸United States
Exceptional
Diving and dragons both delivered
Incredible boat, incredible crew. The Komodo dragon shore excursion was a highlight I didn't expect to love as much as the diving. Castle Rock lived up to every dive forum description.
Recommended forShore excursionsCastle RockCrew
January 2026
T
Tom H.
🇦🇺Australia
Very good
Exceptional diving, book a Superior
Exceptional diving, slightly cramped cabins on a full boat. Guides knew every site intimately and kept everyone safe in the stronger currents. Would go again in a Superior cabin.
Recommended forDive guidesSafetySite knowledge
November 2025
E
Elena M.
🇩🇪Germany
Exceptional
Best of four liveaboards
My fourth liveaboard and the best by some margin. The Cannibal Rock dive at dusk was like nothing I've ever seen. The Nitrox inclusion makes a real difference over a 7-night trip.
Recommended forDusk divesNitroxMacro
September 2025
L
Lukas B.
🇨🇭Switzerland
Exceptional
Faultless from start to finish
Everything ran like clockwork — briefings, boat logistics, dive timing. The crew anticipated what you needed before you asked. I'd book again without a second thought.
Recommended forOrganisationCrewBriefings
April 2026