Black Manta Liveaboard, Maldives
5.0Excellent3 verified reviewsThe Black Manta is a Maldives liveaboard that offers a combination of luxury and adventure to a maximum of 28 passengers. It features 16 cozy, air-conditioned cabins, six of which are sea-facing. Each cabin is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, and ample storage space to ensure a comfortable stay.
Social areas onboard are designed for relaxation and entertainment. Guests can unwind in the open-air dining area with views of the sea or treat themselves to a soothing massage on the sundeck. The cocktail lounge provides a cozy indoor space for socializing, while the entertainment lounge offers a snug space for games or movies. The sundeck invites sunbathing.
A highlight of the vessel experience is dining, where meals are freshly prepared with dishes drawn from both local and international menus. Special diets are catered for, so all guests can enjoy their meals. Complimentary Wi-Fi ensures that travelers remain connected throughout their trip.
Liveaboard explores the Maldives' most renowned sites, including the Central and North Atolls, South Ari Atoll, and others. Whale shark, manta ray, and reef shark sightings, along with vibrant coral gardens, can be anticipated. Night dives, island hopping, and beach barbecues on uninhabited islands offer some diversity and create lifelong memories
Cabins
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:6 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Cabins have convertible beds, and cabins 4 and 5 have double beds. All cabins have private bathrooms in each of them, are all air-conditioned, ensuring you a comfortable scene through the hot climate of Maldives
Premium Cabin
Premium Cabin
Premium Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
All cabins have private bathrooms in each of them, and are all air-conditioned, ensuring you a comfortable scene through the hot climate of Maldives
Single Sstandard
Single Sstandard
Single Sstandard
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:1 Guest
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
All cabins have private bathrooms in each of them, are all air-conditioned, ensuring you a comfortable scene through the hot climate of Maldives
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Superior Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
All cabins have private bathrooms in each of them, are all air-conditioned, ensuring you a comfortable scene through the hot climate of Maldives
Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
All cabins have private bathrooms in each of them, are all air-conditioned, ensuring you a comfortable scene through the hot climate of Maldives
Single Superior
Single Superior
Single Superior
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:1 Guest
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Convertible beds. All cabins have private bathrooms in each of them, are all air-conditioned, ensuring you a comfortable scene through the hot climate of Maldives
Boat Specification
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
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Central Atolls (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
North Atolls Discovery (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Full on South - All About Sharks (7 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Full on South - All About Sharks (7 nights) (Kooddoo-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South (10 nights) (Male-Kooddoo)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Deep South (10 nights) (Kooddoo-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Central & South Atolls (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft beverages
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Maldivian GST 17%
- Green tax
- Service charge
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic beverages, soft beverages outside meals
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port. The crew hosts a sunset cocktail party at 17:30 followed by dinner ashore.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons