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Description
Boat
Black Manta is a luxurious liveaboard haven designed by divers for divers. This high class luxury boat accompanied by two diving boats offers an unforgettable diving experience.
Black Manta measures 42 meters long and 9 meters wide, with 2x50KW generators and Doosan 800hp engines onboard. Its purpose-built structure ensures that divers' needs are met, while providing a seamless blend of comfort and style.
Black Manta boasts a stunning design that exudes elegance and sophistication. For those seeking relaxation and a chance to soak up the sun, it features a large sundeck on the upper deck, offers ample space to unwind, lounge, and enjoy the breathtaking vistas as you embark on your unforgettable diving journey.
Black Manta offers guests delicious meals throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with a focus on fresh, locally inspired cuisine, and meals are often enjoyed in outdoor dining spaces with scenic views of the Maldives’ turquoise waters. Special dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice during booking. A selection of beverages including soft drinks, tea and coffee is typically available onboard.
At the level of the sundeck , a dedicated massage room awaits you. Here, you can treat yourself to soothing and invigorating massages, designed to rejuvenate your body and mind after an eventful day of exploration beneath the waves.
Black Manta invested in efficient engines and generators to reduce our carbon footprint, thus demonstrating a firm commitment to the environment. In addition, we're proud to be part of the "No Paper" movement, having embraced digitalization for the majority of our operations, resulting in a significant reduction in paper usage.
Black Manta has 1 diving Dhoni measures 20 meters long with air compressor and Nitrox, and an additional 8 meters long speedboat.
There is going to be a dedicated camera room, with plenty of spaces to set up, clean, recharge and store camera rigs, and even masseuses onboard, with an area designated for massages. What a way to round out a day of diving!
There are also a number of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards for use by the guests when they are not diving.
Additionally, free WiFi is available, allowing you to stay connected with loved ones and share your incredible diving adventures.
Cabin
Black Manta features 16 well-appointed cabins, with the capacity to accommodate up to 32 enthusiastic group request, for regular trips, we purposely limit this to a maximum of 28 guests.
All cabins fully air conditioned cabins with private bathroom, lockers and drawers, reading light, smoke alarm and alarm system, electricity outlets.
2 Superior Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, 18sqm in size, each comes with two single beds or one double bed, panoramoic windows.
4 Premium Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, 18sqm in size, each comes with two single beds or one double bed, seaview windows.
2 Deluxe Cabins：
Located on the main deck and upper deck, 14sqm in size, each comes with two single beds or one double bed, seaview windows.
8 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, 15sqm in size, each comes with two single beds or one double bed, portholes.
Diving
- Typically 2 - 3 dives per day, depending on itinerary.
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- Divers need to be AOW level with min. 50 logged dives.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Complimentary for certified divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with surcharge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests.
- Laundry Service：Available with additional cost
- Massage Service：Available with additional cost
- Payment on board：Cash only (USD/EUR/MVR)
- Crew Number：18, include 2 - 3 dive guides
Itineraries
Central Route | 8D/7N
Day 1: Hulhumalé
Day 2: North Malé Atoll > Vaavu Atoll
Day 3: Vaavu Atoll > South Ari Atoll
Day 4: South Ari Atoll
Day 5: South Ari Atoll > North Ari Atoll
Day 6: North Ari Atoll
Day 7: North Ari Atoll > North Malé Atoll
Day 8: Check out - Hulhumalé
Central Route | 11D/10N
Day 1: Hulhumalé
Day 2: North Malé Atoll > South Malé Atoll
Day 3: South Malé Atoll > Vaavu Atoll
Day 4: Vaavu Atoll > Faafu Atoll
Day 5: Faafu Atoll > South Ari Atoll
Day 6: South Ari Atoll
Day 7: South Ari Atoll > North Ari Atoll
Day 8: North Ari Atoll
Day 9: North Ari Atoll > Rasdhoo Atoll
Day 10: Rasdhoo Atoll > North Malé Atoll
Day 11: Check out - Hulhumalé
North Route | 8D/7N
Day 1: Hulhumalé
Day 2: North Malé Atoll > Lhaviyani Atoll
Day 3: Lhaviyani Atoll
Day 4: Lhaviyani Atoll > Baa Atoll
Day 5: Baa Atoll
Day 6: Baa Atoll >North Malé Atoll
Day 7: North Malé Atoll
Day 8: Check out - Hulhumalé
North Route | 11D/10N
Day 1: Hulhumalé
Day 2: North Malé Atoll > Baa Atoll
Day 3: Baa Atoll
Day 4: Baa Atoll
Day 5: Baa Atoll > Raa Atoll
Day 6: Raa Atoll > Noonu Atoll
Day 7: Noonu Atoll > Lhaviyani Atoll
Day 8: Lhaviyani Atoll
Day 9: Lhaviyani Atoll > North Malé Atoll
Day 10: North Malé Atoll
Day 11: Check out - Hulhumalé
South Route | 12D/11N
Day 1: Hulhumalé
Day 2: North Malé Atoll > South Malé Atoll > Vaavu Atoll
Day 3: Vaavu Atoll > Meemu Atoll
Day 4: Meemu Atoll > Thaa Atoll
Day 5: Thaa Atoll > Daalu Atoll
Day 6: Daalu Atoll > Faafu Atoll > South Ari Atoll
Day 7: South Ari Atoll
Day 8: South Ari Atoll > North Ari Atoll
Day 9: North Ari Atoll
Day 10: North Ari Atoll > Rasdhoo Atoll
Day 11: Rasdhoo Atoll > North Malé Atoll
Day 12: Check out - Hulhumalé
Deep South Route | 15D/14N
Day 1: Hulhumalé
Day 2: North Malé Atoll > South Malé Atoll > Vaavu Atoll
Day 3: Vaavu Atoll > Meemu Atoll
Day 4: Meemu Atoll > Thaa Atoll > Laamu Atoll
Day 5: Laamu Atoll > North Gaafu Atoll
Day 6: North Gaafu Atoll > South Gaafu Atoll
Day 7: South Gaafu Atoll > Fuvamulah Atoll
Day 8: Fuvamulah Atoll > Gaafu Atoll
Day 9: Gaafu Atoll > Laamu Atoll
Day 10: Laamu Atoll > Thaa Atoll
Day 11: Thaa Atoll > Meemu Atoll
Day 12: Meemu Atoll > Vaavu Atoll
Day 13: Vaavu Atoll > South Malé Atoll
Day 14: South Malé Atoll > North Malé Atoll
Day 15: Check out - Hulhumalé
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- VAT and local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Maldives Green Tax - $12 per night
- Maldivian GST Tax 17%
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Nitrox fills
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Massage/Spa service
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Central Maldives
Best time for diving
December to April, Central Maldives is suitable for diving year-round, these months are the Northeast dry season, and it's the time for best visibility and weather condition.
The visibility range between 20 - 40 meters year-round. And the currents are usually mild to intermediate. Diving depth range from 10 - 40 meters.
About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 28°C - 30°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives.
You can find out more information about diving in Central Maldives here : Central Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation for Central Maldives cruise will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
North Maldives
Best time for diving
June to November, North Maldives offers great diving all year, especially in the Far North Atolls, you can expect sunny skies most of the year. And in Hanifaru Bay, each year during June to November is the famous cyclone feeding, which is a rare and spectacular event where over 100 manta rays can feed together and create a chain which the head of each manta ray touches the tail of the manta in front. This creates a huge spiral of up to 200 mantas along with their fellow plankton feeders the Whale Shark.
About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives. For the Far North Atolls, currents can be strong with choppy wave action, we recommend only for experienced divers.
You can find out more information about diving in North Maldives here : North Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for North Maldives cruise (Baa atoll, Raa atoll, Lhaviyani, Noonu atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
For the Far North Atolls (Shaviyani atoll, Haa Dhaalu atoll, Haa Alifu atoll), domestic flights / seaplane transfers are required for Haa Alif Atoll (HRF) or KHaa Dhaalu Atoll (HDK).
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
South Maldives
Best time for diving
December to April offers the best visibility and sea conditions. Although short spells of heavy rainfall can be experienced during the summer months, but this region do offer good diving all year round.
About temperatures
Air : range between 28°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for divers have AOW level with good drift diving experience, as there can be strong currents in the channels surrounding the islands.
You can find out more information about diving in South Maldives here : South Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for South Maldives cruise (Meemu atoll, Thaa atoll, Felidhoo atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
For the Deep South Atolls (Laamu atoll, Gaafu Alifu atoll, Huvadhoo atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu atoll), domestic flights are usually required to Addu atoll (GAN), Gaafu Alifu atoll (GKK), Huvadhoo atoll (KDM) or Fuvahmulah (FVM). Longer trips like 2 weeks might depart or return to Male.
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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