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  • Twin or double cabins over 3 decks
  • Remote, seaonsal Indonesian itineraries
  • Stable steel hull suited to long range sailing
  • 5 experienced dive guides
  • Your journey on White Manta Explorer is based on a lower deck cabin on a full board basis (3 meals/day onboard, tea, coffee, fruit, snacks)
  • Depending on trip duration, you will complete an average of either 22 dives (7 nights) or 26 dives (8 nights)
  • UK passport holders can obtain a free 30 ay Indonesian tourist visa on arrival - please ensure you have 6 months passport validity from your return date.
  • Komodo park fees $200 or Raja Ampat fees $250 pp have to be prepaid and will be added to your UK booking as a prepaid extra
  • This holiday excludes international flights to Jakarta or domestic flights to Sorong. Do ask for a competitive quote to add flights from a number of UK airports to your holiday. As of 14th Feb 2024, there is a Bali tourist tax of 150 000 (prepay via http://lovebali.baliprov.go.id)
  • To pay locally are alcohol, kit hire, nitrox and any souvenirs or private guiding services. From September 2022, a fuel surcharge will be prepaid $200pp for trips including the Banda Sea/crossing trips or $150 pp for Komodo, Raja Ampat and Sangalaki.
  • Crew gratuities are not included in the charter. All gratuities should be voluntary and based upon the quality of service the crew has provided.
  • A 4.5% service charge is levied on all on board credit card payments

Liveaboard Details

White Manta Explorer is a 152 ft (46m) by 33 ft (10m) purpose-built steel hull dive vessel. Stable, sophisticated, and reliable, the yacht is perfect for extended itineraries to the most exotic regions of Indonesia. Guests will dive in style througho ...

White Manta Explorer is a 152 ft (46m) by 33 ft (10m) purpose-built steel hull dive vessel. Stable, sophisticated, and reliable, the yacht is perfect for extended itineraries to the most exotic regions of Indonesia. Guests will dive in style throughout the fabled Coral Triangle, including itineraries in Ambon, Banda, Sangalaki and Raja Ampat.

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, a spacious sun deck and two dining areas - a popular outdoor alfresco area and an indoor air-conditioned room for finer dining - you're ensured the onboard ambience 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 5 gourmet meals a day, you will be satisfied with an extensive range of flavours 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, outdoor work station, and a full range of rental equipment. Diving is also conducted in small groups meaning attentive and personalised service. With a total of 20 crew members on board and a high crew to guest ratio, you can expect first-class service above and below the water.

Make the most of your vacation and join White Manta Explorer for what will undoubtedly be an exhilarating, yet luxurious dive holiday. Chances are you'll return again and again!

Upper Deck

The Upper Deck features six double cabins (#1-6) each with private bath and shower. There is a spacious outdoor dining area and the partially covered sun deck that is accessed by stairs.


Main Deck

The Main Deck features two twin share cabins (#7-8) and two twin share cabins with three twin beds (#9-10); each with private bath and shower. Cabins #9 & #10 could possible accommodate 3 guests as there are actually 3 beds (request only, subject to availability). The saloon, indoor dining area, dive deck and camera room are also located on the Main Deck.

Lower Deck

The Lower Deck features two twin cabins (#11-12) and two double cabins (#13-14) each with private bath and shower.

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White Manta Explorer contains all the detailed information you need, pictures, videos, reviews, and other practical information. Or call one of our diving holiday experts on +44(0)1483 411590.

Itinerary Details

Kalimantan is a remote Indonesian dive destination - dive Sangalaki, Kakaban and Maratua for sharks, rays and barracuda with excellent reef diving and macro life. There's even a jelly fish lake!

Kalimantan Description

Let's explore the captivating underwater world of Kalimantan, where scuba diving enthusiasts can discover a wealth of marine wonders. Kalimantan is the local name for Borneo and this itinerary focuses on the islands of East Kalimantan - Sangalaki, Kakaban and Maratua

You will be diving away from the crowds and the diving is spectacular with plenty of pelagic sightings possible throughout the area.

Sangalaki Island: Known for its large gatherings of manta rays, Sangalaki is a must-visit dive site. These graceful creatures come here to feed on plankton, and most dives occur in shallow water. While exploring the reefs surrounding the island, you'll encounter green turtles, and during the rainy season (November to March), visibility may be somewhat restricted.

Kakaban and Maratua: These islands offer even better visibility due to their distance from the shore. Kakaban is famous for its unique jellyfish lake, where you can swim among stingless jellyfish. Maratua features deep walls and caves, making it an exciting destination for divers seeking adventure.

Diverse Dive Types: Kalimantan caters to all skill levels - however this is a remote locations and divers should be aware of that. We recomend a minimum 50 dives, with some experience of drift and wall Choose from shallow reefs, lagoons, drift diving, muck diving, and even cave diving. The water temperature hovers around 28C year-round, providing ideal conditions for underwater exploration.

Marine Life: potential for thresher sharks, manta rays, white-tips & nurse sharks, huge schools of barracuda, many turtles, and even Whale sharks! Not to mention plenty of macro life to keep even the most experienced of divers happy. Plus there is a chance to swim amongst millions of non-stinging jellyfish in the freshwater Lake of Kakaban.

Want to know more about Kalimantan?

Kalimantan contains all the detailed information you need, a full day by day itinerary, pictures, videos, reviews, and other practical information. Or call one of our diving holiday experts on 0800 072 8221 or +44(0)1483 411590.

 

Your holiday details

Special itinerary Sangalaki-Kakaban-Maratua-Manado. Your liveaboard is based on a lower deck cabin (full board basis) - cabin upgrades are available. All trips are fully guided by expert dive guides and include 12lt tank, weights, full board and soft drinks. There are usually 3/4 dives a day. Derawan Archipelago fees $250 pp have to be prepaid and will be added to your UK booking as a prepaid extra. Excluded are soft drinks and alcohol, kit hire, nitrox ($7 per fill), fuel surcharge and any souvenirs or private guiding services.

This holiday excludes international flights to Jakarta CGK or domestic flights to Berau. Please confirm your boat space, embarkation and disembarkation times with your travel consultant before booking and confirming any flights yourself. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. You will typically require a night in Jakarta before and possibly after your liveaboard, which can be added to your booking on request.

* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking

 

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