Manta X Liveaboard, Indonesia

Manta X liveaboard is the newest addition to the fleet, scheduled for completion in May 2026, with her maiden voyage planned for November 2026. At 41 metres long and 9 metres wide, this steel-hulled vessel has been designed for spacious liveaboard diving in Indonesia, with 12 en-suite cabins, professional crew service, and itineraries across Raja Ampat, Misool, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, and Komodo.
From November 2026 to December 2027, Manta X Indonesia will accommodate a maximum of 20 guests in 12 en-suite cabins. From 2028, Manta X will accommodate 12 guests in a more exclusive format, with trip prices including marine park fees, fuel surcharge, diving equipment, Nitrox, Wi-Fi, and laundry.

Boat Interior

Manta X liveaboard Indonesia has 12 en-suite cabins. Each cabin is fitted with speakers, fire and smoke alarms, and life jackets. The vessel has soundproof wall panels, while the indoor deck is made of fire-retardant materials.
The boat carries a crew of 20, including 3 captains or deck officers, 3 engineers, 5 dive guides, 3 chefs, 1 masseuse, 2 hostesses, 1 cruise leader who is also an instructor, and 2 dinghy drivers or deck hands.
Manta X is equipped with satellite telephone and Wi-Fi. From 2028, Wi-Fi and laundry are included in the trip price.

Dive Deck

Manta X liveaboard has 4 tender boats for dive operations. The vessel is equipped with 4 x 5.8-metre dinghies with 60 HP outboard motors, supporting transfers to dive sites across its Indonesian routes.
The dive setup includes 3 compressors of 250 litres and 1 Nitrox system. From 2028, diving equipment and Nitrox are included in trip prices.
The onboard dive team includes 5 dive guides and 1 cruise leader who is also an instructor. The vessel’s sample itineraries include dive schedules with up to 4 dives per day on some days, depending on route, conditions, and local arrangements.

Safety

Manta X Indonesia liveaboard is equipped with twin engines and has a detailed safety setup for both navigation and onboard security. Safety and navigation equipment includes Furuno radar, GPS plotter, echo sounders, autopilot, AIS, SSB radio, VHF radio, SART, EPIRB, satellite telephone, and Wi-Fi.
The vessel also carries standard firefighting equipment, fire extinguishers, 2 x 30-person life rafts, life jackets in all cabins, first aid and oxygen kits, 2 anchor systems, and night watch security.
Fire safety features include speakers, fire and smoke alarms in all cabins, fire extinguishers throughout the vessel, clearly labelled exit signs, and an Emergency Action Plan provided during the safety briefing. The lower deck has 2-way fire escape hatches, one at the front through the crew cabin to the anchor bow area and main deck, and one at the rear through the engine room to the dive and main deck. Lower deck guests are shown these emergency exits.
The main deck indoor lounge windows can open for exit to the port or starboard walkway. Night security operates from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. inside the engine room and outside on the main deck.

Itineraries

Manta X liveaboard Indonesia offers itineraries across Raja Ampat and Misool, Triton Bay, Fak Fak and Misool, and Komodo North and South. The routes combine coral gardens, manta areas, hard coral sites, whale shark snorkelling opportunities, volcanic-style landscapes, wreck-style topography, and current-swept Komodo diving.

Raja Ampat and Misool

The Raja Ampat and Misool itinerary starts in Sorong, with guests transferred from Sorong Airport or a local hotel to the vessel. If arrivals are early enough, a check dive may take place at Red Light District, also known as Lampu Merah, just outside Sorong.

Misool diving includes the Daram Islands and Boo area, where coral gardens and mild currents shape the underwater experience. The Warakaraket and Fiabacet areas are visited in search of manta rays, while the Wayil area includes world-class dive sites such as Four Kings.

The route may continue through North Misool or Central Raja Ampat, depending on conditions, before reaching Piaynemo. Here, divers can explore iconic sites such as Melissa’s Garden, described as a pristine hard coral garden. A short trek to a viewpoint gives guests a bird’s-eye view of the limestone islands of Raja Ampat.

The final diving area is Dampier Strait, including the Kri area, with sites such as Cape Kri and Sardine Run. The vessel then returns to Sorong harbour for the last night on board.

Komodo North and South

Komodo North and South itineraries are available in 7-day, 6-night; 8-day, 7-night; 9-day, 8-night; and 10-day, 9-night formats. Komodo National Park is described as one of Indonesia’s most iconic diving destinations, with adrenaline-filled dives, coral reefs, scenery, and the Komodo dragon.

The 7-day, 6-night sample itinerary begins with transfer from Komodo Airport or a local hotel to the vessel. Depending on arrival time, check dives may take place at Bidadari, with a night dive at Pulau Sebayor.

South Komodo includes Manta Alley, where divers may encounter mantas, along with Cannibal Rock and Torpedo Alley at Nusa Kode. North Komodo diving includes Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and Shot Gun at Gili Lawa Laut, with pinnacles, drift dives, hunting fish, jacks, and sharks.

Additional North Komodo sites include Tatawa Besar and Kecil, Siaba Kecil, Wainilu, Batu Balong, Mantas on the Moon at Makassar Reef, Siaba Bay, Mawan, and Pengah. Divers may encounter mantas, sharks, turtles, eagle rays, dolphins, anthias, Napoleon wrasse, and macro life in the southern areas of the park.

The itinerary also includes a walk in search of Komodo dragons and trekking on one of the local islands before the vessel returns to Labuan Bajo for the final night