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.

White Manta Explorer Indonesia Liveaboard. Vessel Information

Length overall: 152 ft (46 meters)
Beam: 33 ft (10 meters)
Main engines: 2x Cummins; 450 hp
Generators: 3x Cummins
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Range: 1,500nm
Accommodations: 24 passengers in 14 air-conditioned cabins situated over three decks with private bathrooms and showers. Up to 20 crew members.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (3), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Air Systems: 3 compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox, bank storage
Tenders: 2 aluminum tenders and 1 inflatable dinghy, used for passenger transport and diver pickup. 1 additional aluminum tender will be added in November 2025. 
Accessories: Diving Equipment

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

The Main Deck features two twin-share cabins (#7-8) and two twin-share cabins with three twin beds (#9-10); each with a private bath and shower. Cabins #9 & #10 could possibly 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.

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