White Manta Explorer

From the rich plankton waters of the Komodo Islands and the beautiful and remote mushroom-shaped islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia attracts life found nowhere else on earth. Over 3,000 fish species and 600 coral species call the region home. Divers can explore thriving coral reefs, walls, slopes, caves, canyons, seamounts, muck dives, underwater volcanic mountains, steep walls and trenches, wrecks, and distinctive signature sites recognized around the globe. Underwater opportunities here are endless!

Many of Indonesia's regions are remote and exotic, only accessible by liveaboard. Off-the-beaten-track and away from the crowds, liveaboard guests will discover dive sites that very few other divers will get a chance to explore. Fewer divers and traffic also means more possible 'big fish' sightings throughout the region. Multiple itineraries are available, and depending on the season, divers will have the opportunity to see large aggregations of Manta Rays, whale sharks, and dolphins. You can also find Hammerhead hot spots here, where at certain times of the year schools of more than 200 Hammerheads have been witnessed.

Underwater more than 1000 types of reef fish, 540 types of corals, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales call the park their home. This is the holy grail of dive destinations, truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. We invite you to discover a diver’s heaven on earth. Raja Ampat will immerse you in a diving paradise: rich & varied topography, with the world’s richest underwater bio-diversity and sheer abundance of marine life to keep you coming back for more. The huge variety of coral and fish life is reflected in the diversity of dive sites you will visit; Walls, slopes, caves, canyons, seamounts, muck diving, and distinctive signature sites like Blue Water Mangroves and The Passage combine to make Raja Ampat one of the most celebrated and desired dive destinations in the world. The stunning beauty of Raja Ampat's exotic & enchanting islands both above and below the water will leave you in no doubt that this is a true natural wonderland.

In 2024, White Manta Explorer will offer a few itineraries to Triton Bay (Papua Barat). This remote and well preserved area is acclaimed by many underwater photographers for its pristine reefs and rare critters. We will give you some further information as soon as our schedule will be finalized. 

From the rich plankton waters of the Komodo Islands and the beautiful and remote mushroom-shaped islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia attracts life found nowhere else on earth. Over 3,000 fish species and 600 coral species call the region home. Divers can explore thriving coral reefs, walls, slopes, caves, canyons, seamounts, muck dives, underwater volcanic mountains, steep walls and trenches, wrecks, and distinctive signature sites recognized around the globe. Underwater opportunities here are endless!

Many of Indonesia's regions are remote and exotic, only accessible by liveaboard. Off-the-beaten-track and away from the crowds, liveaboard guests will discover dive sites that very few other divers will get a chance to explore. Fewer divers and traffic also means more possible 'big fish' sightings throughout the region. Multiple itineraries are available, and depending on the season, divers will have the opportunity to see large aggregations of Manta Rays, whale sharks, and dolphins. You can also find Hammerhead hot spots here, where at certain times of the year schools of more than 200 Hammerheads have been witnessed.

Underwater more than 1000 types of reef fish, 540 types of corals, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales call the park their home. This is the holy grail of dive destinations, truly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Raja Ampat will immerse you in a diving paradise: rich & varied topography, with the world’s richest underwater bio-diversity and sheer abundance of marine life to keep you coming back for more. The huge variety of coral and fish life is reflected in the diversity of dive sites you will visit; Walls, slopes, caves, canyons, seamounts, muck diving, and distinctive signature sites like Blue Water Mangroves and The Passage combine to make Raja Ampat one of the most celebrated and desired dive destinations in the world. The stunning beauty of Raja Ampat's exotic & enchanting islands both above and below the water will leave you in no doubt that this is a true natural wonderland.

Depending on the 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!

Raja Ampat will immerse you in a diving paradise: rich & varied topography, with the world’s richest underwater bio-diversity and sheer abundance of marine life to keep you coming back for more. The huge variety of coral and fish life is reflected in the diversity of dive sites you will visit; Walls, slopes, caves, canyons, seamounts, muck diving, and distinctive signature sites like Blue Water Mangroves and The Passage combine to make Raja Ampat one of the most celebrated and desired dive destinations in the world. The stunning beauty of Raja Ampat's exotic & enchanting islands both above and below the water will leave you in no doubt that this is a true natural wonderland.

Outside the Strait, Lembeh also has some really worthwhile soft and hard coral gardens on pinnacles and steep walls and several WWII dive wrecks.

Underwater more than 1000 types of reef fish, 540 types of corals, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales call the park their home. This is the holy grail of dive destinations, truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. We invite you to discover a diver’s heaven on earth.

Underwater more than 1000 types of reef fish, 540 types of corals, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales call the park their home. This is the holy grail of dive destinations, truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. We invite you to discover a diver’s heaven on earth. Raja Ampat will immerse you in a diving paradise: rich & varied topography, with the world’s richest underwater bio-diversity and sheer abundance of marine life to keep you coming back for more. The huge variety of coral and fish life is reflected in the diversity of dive sites you will visit; Walls, slopes, caves, canyons, seamounts, muck diving, and distinctive signature sites like Blue Water Mangroves and The Passage combine to make Raja Ampat one of the most celebrated and desired dive destinations in the world. The stunning beauty of Raja Ampat's exotic & enchanting islands both above and below the water will leave you in no doubt that this is a true natural wonderland.

Embark upon once-in-a-lifetime voyages across the Banda Sea, visiting the famed ‘Spice Islands’ to discover diving Nirvana in the ‘Ring of Fire'. Each year, from September-December and also between April-May the liveaboard itineraries offer diving as it was meant to be enjoyed; away from the crowds, true exploration, and discovering dive sites that very few divers will get a chance to explore.  With unmatched experience in this area, can show you just what an incredible destination this is and take you to ‘Hammerhead hot spots’ where at certain times of the year schools of more than 200 Hammerheads have been witnessed (mostly from September to December).

Besides the schools of Hammerhead sharks, you will find pristine coral reefs, a unique local seaman in Alor, tons of sea snakes in Manuk, and a visit to the spice island in Banda Neira. The remoteness of these islands along with the low levels of the human population have meant less fishing and pollution pressures resulting in a vibrant, natural, and healthy reef system. Can expect reefs bursting with life, huge sea fans and sponges, some monumental hard corals, and more fish than your mask can cope with, there is an extraordinary variety and volume of fish life, both in terms of large and small marine life.

Beyond providing some of the best diving in the region the islands also have had a long and fascinating history. Spices, foreign traders, colonial conflicts, wars and earthquakes have all featured heavily in their checkered past. Up until the middle of the 19th century, this was the only place on Earth where the spices nutmeg, and mace could be found and as a result, they were a crucial hub for the spice trade, for a taste of the historic atmosphere going ashore in Banda Neira and visiting the old colonial fort is a must.

Underwater more than 1000 types of reef fish, 540 types of corals, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales call the park their home. This is the holy grail of dive destinations, truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. We invite you to discover a diver’s heaven on earth.

Embark upon once-in-a-lifetime voyages across the Banda Sea, visiting the famed ‘Spice Islands’ to discover diving Nirvana in the ‘Ring of Fire'. Each year, from September-December and also between April-May our liveaboard itineraries offer diving as it was meant to be enjoyed; away from the crowds, true exploration, and discovering dive sites that very few divers will get a chance to explore. Discover unique and spectacular scenery both above and below the waves where volcanic activity has created a remote island paradise, only accessible to divers via liveaboard. With our unmatched experience in this area, we can show you just what an incredible destination this is and take you to our ‘Hammerhead hot spots’ where at certain times of the year schools of more than 200 Hammerheads have been witnessed (mostly from September to December).

Besides the schools of Hammerhead sharks, you will find pristine coral reefs, a unique local seaman in Alor, tons of sea snakes in Manuk, and a visit to the spice island in Banda Neira. The remoteness of these islands along with the low levels of the human population have meant less fishing and pollution pressures resulting in a vibrant, natural, and healthy reef system. You can expect reefs bursting with life, huge sea fans and sponges, some monumental hard corals, and more fish than your mask can cope with, there is an extraordinary variety and volume of fish life, both in terms of large and small marine life.

Beyond providing some of the best diving in the region the islands also have had a long and fascinating history. Spices, foreign traders, colonial conflicts, wars and earthquakes have all featured heavily in their checkered past. Up until the middle of the 19th century, this was the only place on Earth where the spices nutmeg, and mace could be found and as a result, they were a crucial hub for the spice trade, for a taste of the historic atmosphere going ashore in Banda Neira and visiting the old colonial fort is a must.

Sangalaki: Famous for large aggregations of Manta Rays who use the islands surrounding colorful reefs as a cleaning and breeding ground, in certain conditions Whale Sharks can also be spotted.

Kakaban: A stunning freshwater jellyfish lake fringed by virgin Mangrove forest, Sheer drop-offs, and walls that attract huge schools of Trevally and Barracuda along with the possibility of Hammerhead, Grey Reef, and Black Tip sharks.

Maratua: One of the most action-filled destinations in the region, The walls that surround this island provide some great big fish dives, massive schools of chevron barracudas, hunting trevallies, thresher sharks and much more!