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!

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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

Boat Layout