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Description

With many of Phuket's liveaboard boats becoming cramped and over-crowded, White Manta offers a refreshing look at the medium priced liveaboard market by delivering a comfortable, spacious well thought-out dive boat that won't break the bank. With a maximum of 14 customers on every trip, guests will feel well looked after by the professional and experienced crew. White Manta departs from Tap Lamu peir, to the north of Phuket, from where it cruises out to Thailand's best dive sites including the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.

MV White Manta Liveaboard

Length: 25.5 meters / 84 foot
Beam: 5.5 meters / 18 foot
Cruise: 8 knots
Divers: 14

Apart from the comfortable air conditioned cabins, White Manta also has a large well equipped saloon area a great place for guests to sit and relax, or watch a movie on the home theatre TV and DVD system. On the upper deck a expansive sun deck is the perfect place for sun lovers to chill out in-between dives, and is also a great place to relax and watch the stars at night.

Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.

There are 3 cabin options available to customers:

  • 3 x Deluxe Cabin - can be used as a double or twin bed cabin and comes with an en-suite bathroom.
  • 2 x Superior Cabin - twin bed cabins also with en-suite bathroom facilities
  • 2 x Standard Cabin - twin bed cabins with shared bathrooms
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

White Manta has an excellent crew and on every trip there 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

    Saloon with TV, DVD player and stereo.

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

    4.2m RIB - 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, hot chocolate and Coffee 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 2002, updated in 2007
  • Size — 25.5m x 5.5m
  • Top speed — 10 knots
  • Cruising speed — 8 knots
  • 2 x 400HP Hino Engines
  • 2 x 35 KVA Hino Generators
  • 2 x Bauer Mariner 240l/min Dive Compressors - Nitrox and Trimix
  • 12 liter aluminum tanks with international fittings (DIN adapters available for rent)
  • Electricity 220V and 110V Outlets— 24 hours per day
  • Water Capacity - 10'000 Liters
    Fuel Capacity - 9'000 Litres
  • Environmental waste storage tank
Safety Features
  • 4.2m RIB with 40HP Yamaha Engine
    1 x Satellite phone
  • Mobile phone
  • VHF Radio
  • SSB Radio
  • Depth sounder
    Chart Plotter
  • Radar 
  • EPIRB
  • CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
  • Oxygen carried onboard at all times
  • Extensive First Aid Kit
  • 2 x 20 person Life Rafts
  • Lift Jackets in every cabin
  • Fire extinguishers

Schedule

White Manta - Schedule 2008 - 2009
NOVEMBER 2008
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
WM01 04 Nov - 08 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM02 09 Nov - 13 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM03 14 Nov - 18 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM04 19 Nov - 23 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM05 24 Nov - 28 Nov Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM06 29 Nov - 03 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
DECEMBER 2008
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
WM07 04 Dec- 08 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM08 09 Dec - 13 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM09 14 Dec - 18 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM10 19 Dec - 23 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM11 24 Dec - 29 Dec Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 5D/5N
JANUARY 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
WM12 01 Jan - 05 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM13 05 Jan - 09 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM14 10 Jan - 14 Jan Similans,Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM15 15 Jan - 19 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM16 20 Jan - 24 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM17 25 Jan - 29 Jan Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM18 30 Jan - 03 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
FEBRUARY 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
WM19 04 Feb - 08 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM20 09 Feb - 13 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM21 14 Feb - 18 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM22 19 Feb - 23 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM23 24 Feb - 28 Feb Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
MARCH 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
WM24 01 Mar - 05 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM25 06 Mar - 10 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM26 11 Mar - 15 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM27 16 Mar - 20 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM28 21 Mar - 25 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM29 26 Mar - 30 Mar Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM30 31 Mar - 04 Apr Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
APRIL 2009
Cruise Period Itinerary Days & Nights
WM31 05 Apr- 09 Apr Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N
WM32 03Apr - 12 Apr Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock 4D/4N

Prices

White Manta Liveaboard Cruise Prices per person 2008 - 2009
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
4 Days/4 Nights

14 Dives
STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (shared bathroom): 22'000 Baht
SUPERIOR CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 26'000 Baht
DELUXE CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 28'000 Baht

Similan's 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

18 Dives
STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (shared bathroom): 27'500 Baht
SUPERIOR CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 32'500 Baht
DELUXECABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): 35'000 Baht

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

Fuel surcharge of 3000 Baht per person 

Gallery

White Manta Liveaboard Well Equipped Dive Deck on MV White Manta Liveaboard Deluxe Twin Cabin 3 (Ensuite)
     
Large Comfortable Dining Deck Deluxe Twin Cabin 4&5 (Ensuite) Large Comfortable Saloon
     
Standard Twin Cabins 6&7 (Ensuite) Large Sun Deck area Spacious Dive Deck    
 
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