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Description

A relative newcomer to the luxury liveaboard market in Phuket, Black Manta has fast become one of the most popular. This large steel hulled vessel with its combination of luxurious cabin's, knowledgeable dive staff and exciting destinations has been a welcome addition to Phuket. Black Manta is equipped to take a maximum of 20 divers on its trips to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Onboard facilities include nitrox and trimix blending, large comfortable dive deck, fresh water tanks for camera equipment, indoor and outdoor dining as well as an onboard masseuse!

MV Black Manta Liveaboard

Length: 32 meters / 105 foot
Beam: 7 meters / 23 foot
Cruise: 9 knots
Divers: 20

With its vast array of onboard facilities coupled with some of the island's most experienced dive staff, spaces on Black Manta are always at a premium, so it is advisable to always book as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.

There are 9 large luxurious air conditioned Twin Share cabins each with there own en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers, and 1 standard cabin with a shared bathroom.

Cabin Facilities:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bedding and Blankets
  • Towels
  • Reading Lights

There are also a further two communal shower/toilet rooms located on the main deck. If you have any special requirements, regarding your cabin, then please ensure to inform our staff when booking.

Facilities and Food

Crew
Black Manta prides itself on its crew and on every trip where will be a minimum of:

  • Tour Leader
  • 2-3 Divemaster’s
  • Captain
  • 2 x Cook
  • Engineer
  • 3 x Deck Hand
  • Hostess
Onboard Facilities

Purpose built Dive Deck

Dive Platform

Spacious Sun Deck

Nitrox and Trimix Blending facilities

Masseuse onboard

Saloon with large plasma screen television, DVD player and stereo.

Extensive Library, containing Fish Guides, Dive Magazines and general titles.

Indoor and Outdoor Dining options

2 x 4.2m RIB's - Used to take drop off and pick up the divers.

Food and Drink

All Meals are served on the upper deck and are served as a buffet.

Western Breakfasts.

Thai and International Cuisine for Lunch and Dinner.

Fresh Fruits available all day.

Water, Tea, Coffee and hot chocolate are available free of charge.

Toast, biscuits, sweets and cakes are also provided throughout the day.

Soft Drinks and Beer is also available on board.

As with all liveaboard's the food is of a very high standard, and if there is one thing for certain, it is that you will not go hungry.

Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.

Boat Specs and Safety

Technical Specifications
  • Built in year 2006
  • Size — 32m x 7m
  • Constructed out of Steel
  • Top speed — 12 knots
  • Cruising speed — 10 knots
  • 2 x 500 HP Cummins Engines
  • 2 x 75 KVA Perkins Generators
  • Coltri-Sub 580l/min and Bauer Mariner 250l/min Nitrox and Trimix
  • 12 liter aluminum tanks with international fittings (DIN adapters available for rent)
  • Nitrox Blending Facility onboard.
  • Electricity 220V and 110V — 24 hours per day
  • Water Capacity - 30'000 Litres
    Fuel Capacity - 15'000 Litres
  • Environmental waste storage tank
Safety Features
  • 2 x 4.2m RIB's with 40hp Yamaha Engines
    1 x Satellite phone
  • Mobile phone
  • VHF Radio
  • SSB Radio
  • Depth sounder 
  • Radar 
  • EPIRB
  • CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
  • Oxygen - 8000 litres onboard at all times
  • Extensive First Aid Kit onboard
  • Life Jackets in every cabin
  • 2 x 25 person Life Rafts
  • Auto Pilot
  • Fire extinguishers throughout

Schedule

Black Manta - Schedule 2008 - 2009
NOVEMBER 2008
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
BM01 02 Nov - 06 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM02 07 Nov - 11 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM03 12 Nov - 16 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM04 17 Nov - 21 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM05 22 Nov - 26 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM06 27 Nov - 01 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
DECEMBER 2008
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
BM07 02 Dec- 16 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM08 07 Dec - 11 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM09 12 Dec - 16 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM10 17 Dec - 21 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM11 22 Dec - 27 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 5D/5N
BM12 28 Dec - 02 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 5D/5N
JANUARY 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
BM13 02 Jan - 07 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM14 08 Jan - 12 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM15 13 Jan - 17 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM16 18 Jan - 22 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM17 23 Jan - 27 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM18 28 Jan - 01 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
FEBRUARY 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
BM19 02 Feb - 06 Feb Thailand and Burma
9D/9N
BM20 07 Feb - 11 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM21 12 Feb - 16 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM22 17 Feb - 21 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM23 22 Feb - 26 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM24 27 Feb - 03 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
MARCH 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
BM25 04 Mar - 08 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM26 09 Mar - 13 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM27 14 Mar - 18 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM28 19 Mar - 23 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM29 24 Mar - 28 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM30 29 Mar - 02 Apr Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
APRIL 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
BM31 03 Apr - 07 Apr Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
BM32 08 Apr - 12 Apr Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N

Prices

Liveaboard Cruise Prices per person 2008 - 2009

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock         
4 Days/4 Nights

STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (shared bathroom): 27'000 Baht
DOUBLE/TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 34'000 Baht
MASTER CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 37'000 Baht

Similan's & Surin National Park Fee 1600 Baht per person paid locally on the boat

Fuel surcharge of 3000 Baht per person 

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
5 Days/5 Nights


STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (shared bathroom): 33'750 Baht
DOUBLE/TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 42'500 Baht
MASTER CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 46'250 Baht

Similan's National Park Fee 1800 Baht per person paid locally on the boat

Fuel surcharge of 3000 Baht per person

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