White Manta

Launched in April 2011, White Manta is a 36 meter steel motor yacht taking up to 24 passengers, or 26 guests on charter. She is IMO certified, very stable and seaworthy, and her twin 500hp Cummins engines make her an ideal long range diving support vessel.

MV White Manta is now Phuket's premier liveaboard diving boat and was designed by divers for divers. She boasts an enormous dive deck and spacious diving platform. Guests can dine and relax in style in the large outdoor dining area and enjoying exotic panoramic views of Thailand's tropical islands.

The large indoor salon has a comprehensive digital multi media center, sound system and widescreen plasma TV for your entertainment. An expansive sun-deck spans the length of the boat and incorporates lounges for those sun-worshippers. Alternatively, enjoy a soothing massage from the on-board masseuse.

The crew is well trained both in diving and customer service. The food as on most Thai liveaboards, is fabulous and plentiful.

White Manta has in 12 air conditioned cabins. There are 4 VIP cabins each with a king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom. There are several options in the Deluxe cabins. One Twin has side by side single berths, the Twin/Double has a lower double with upper single, or 2 Triple cabins have over/under singles with an additional berth to the side. All Deluxe cabins have ensuite bathrooms.

There are 2 Standard Twin cabins with side by side single berths and 2 Quad Twin cabins with over/under single berths on each side. These cabins have shared baths.

The White Manta is based in Phuket, and offers four-day and four-night diving trips to all of the best sites in the Andaman Sea from November until April every year. These sites include the Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, all located northwest of Phuket. The boat departs from the port of Thap Lamu near the resort town of Khao Lak, and we offer free transfers to and from the boat from anywhere in Phuket or Khao Lak.

The diving deck is clean and spacious. There are individual tank racks, gear storage beneath the racks and tanks are filled from whips from the on board compressors. The boat can mix Nitrox and even Trimix if you are so qualified or motivated. She's a good boat for you techies looking to do some special kinds of diving.

The crew is well trained both in diving and customer service. The boat crew is Thai and the dive masters are a mix of foreigners and Thais, and we can cater to just about any language you speak if we know in advance. Special requests are their specialty.