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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.
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
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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
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| White Manta - Schedule 2008 - 2009 |
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NOVEMBER 2008
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| 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
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4D/4N |
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DECEMBER 2008
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| 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 |
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JANUARY 2009
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| 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 |
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FEBRUARY 2009
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| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| WM19 |
04 Feb - 08 Feb |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock
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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 |
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MARCH 2009
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| 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
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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 |
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APRIL 2009
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| 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
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4D/4N |
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| White Manta Liveaboard Cruise Prices per person 2008 - 2009 |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
4 Days/4 Nights
14 Dives
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| STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (shared bathroom): |
22'000 Baht |
| SUPERIOR CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): |
26'000 Baht
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| DELUXE CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): |
28'000 Baht
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Similan's National Park Fee 1600 Baht per person paid locally on the boat
Fuel surcharge of 3000 Baht per person
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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
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| SUPERIOR CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): |
32'500 Baht |
| DELUXECABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en-suite bathroom): |
35'000 Baht
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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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