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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Length overall: 148 ft (45 meters)
Beam: 29 ft (9 meters)
Main engines: 3x Yanmar, 826 hp
Generators: 3x Yanmar
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Fuel Capacity: 11,887 gallons (45,000 liters)
Accommodations: 22 passengers in 14 air-conditioned cabins situated over three decks, all with private bathrooms and showers. Up to 22 crew members.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Air Systems: 3 electric Bauer compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox, bank storage
Tenders: (2) Fiberglass & (2) Rigid hull inflatables, used for passenger transport and diver pickup
Accessories: Diving Equipment

The Upper Deck features four double cabins (#1-4) and two twin share cabins (#5-6), each with private bath and shower. There is a spacious outdoor dining area and the partially covered sun deck is accessed by stairs.

The Main Deck features two twin share cabins (#7-8) and two double/twin share cabins (#9-10), each with private bath and shower. The saloon, indoor dining area, dive deck and camera room are also located on the Main Deck.

The Lower Deck comprises four twin share cabins (#11-14) each with private bath and shower.