Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“The Number 1 - Professionally Run and Operated Dive Cruise in the Maldives. Ben (The operations Manager) and his team Run and Operate the most professional Dive Cruise ship with the Maldives. His team work well together and are always eager to please. The Chef and catering team put up an amazing array of fresh food throughout the 10 day cruise The Hospitality Team looked after you every need The Captain and Dive director moved after every dive and were not afraid to move / change locations if the weather or diving was going to be poor for the guests. An Amazing Time / Fabulous Crew / Great Diving Experience”
Recommended for: The Most professionally run and operated Liveaboard Cruise that I have experienced in the Maldives. The Staff are Super Friendly and eager to assist you with any request. The Chef put up an amazing array of meals over the 10 day cruise.
Customer Review By Brendan M, from: Ireland scored the Black Manta Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 1 reviews and information click here: Black Manta Liveaboard .
Is The Black Manta Liveaboard Right For You?
⚡ Quick Facts
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✓ Best For:
- ✓Advanced & experienced divers (Minimum 30 logged dives required)
- ✓Social divers who enjoy meeting new people
- ✓Nitrox divers (free EAN32 included)
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ Not Ideal For:
- ✗Complete beginners (Advanced Open Water Diver required)
- ✗Divers with limited experience
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
🎯 Perfect If You Want...
- •Manta ray cleaning stations
- •Whale shark encounters
- •Channel and drift diving
- •Luxury liveaboard experiences
- •Challenging dive sites for experienced divers
- •Complimentary nitrox for extended bottom times
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 90% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features, as it has 9 of 10 key boat features (see below).
The Black Manta Liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings. In addition, it provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings.
What’s more, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. You’ll also find it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are always topped up, and your dive kit is always ready for the next dive.
Also, it holds Smart Voyager accreditation, recognising environmental management and social responsibility.
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- Audio & video entertainment
- Charging stations
- Dedicated crew
- Free deck towels and Free beach towels
- Free airport transfer, no hotel transfer
- Indoor saloon (Air conditioned)
- Smart Voyager accreditation
- Sun deck, leisure deck and observation deck
- WIFI Internet (Free)
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Boat FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have a sun deck or leisure deck?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have an observation deck?
What onboard entertainment is available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a boutique or souvenir shop on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is the Black Manta Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Black Manta Liveaboard available for private charter?
What type of crew works on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
What is the crew to guest ratio on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- The Black Manta liveaboard provides beach towels and deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Black Manta liveaboard offers an airport transfer, which is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but they do not offer a hotel transfer. Click Hotel Transfers to find liveaboards that offer this service.
- The Black Manta liveaboard also includes environment tax, and fuel surcharge in the cost of the liveaboard.
- The Black Manta liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- The Black Manta liveaboard is a family friendly cruise, with facilities and itineraries that work well for families. It does not list dedicated family cabins in the features here, so if you specifically need that layout, click Liveaboards With Family Cabins to find boats that offer them. To compare this trip with other family friendly liveaboards, click Family Friendly Cruises.
- The Black Manta liveaboard is available for private charter, making it a great option for scuba diving clubs, groups of friends, underwater photography teams, and families who want the whole boat to themselves. With up to 16 cabins available, your group can enjoy an exclusive itinerary, flexible dive schedule, and the privacy of a full-boat charter; click liveaboards available for private charter to compare this liveaboard with other boats that are available for private charter.
- The Black Manta liveaboard is a budget-friendly option, ideal if you want to enjoy a liveaboard holiday in Maldives without paying premium-level prices, making it a great choice for cost-conscious scuba divers, clubs, and families who want good value for money while still enjoying comfortable cabins, tasty meals, and easy access to Maldives’s dive sites; you can also check for current deals or discounted departures using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare it with other budget-friendly liveaboards.
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SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 60% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features, as it has 6 of 10 key cabin features (see below).
The Black Manta Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable between dives and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes additional cabin luxuries such as cabin towels, complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping, which means you can pack lighter and enjoy a more relaxed trip.
What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board. You’ll also find it includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view.
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Cabin FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Black Manta Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Black Manta Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Black Manta Liveaboard includes a laundry service, which is an extra charge on top of the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Black Manta Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Black Manta Liveaboard provides complimentary toiletries, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Black Manta Liveaboard is listed as a family friendly cruise, but it does not show dedicated family cabins in the cabin features here. If you need cabins that are set up specifically for families, you may prefer to choose from Liveaboards With Family Cabins, and you can also compare this trip with other family oriented options under Family Friendly Cruises. The cabin types section below shows the cabin layouts available on this boat.
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The Black Manta Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- 2 Double cabins with ensuite bathrooms
- 14 Double/Twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 90% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features, as it has 9 of 10 key diving features (see below).
The Black Manta Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. In addition, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras. What’s more, After a dive you can rinse off using warm outside showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater.
Sidemount diving is supported on the Black Manta Liveaboard, which is useful if you prefer to carry cylinders on your side. You’ll also find On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. Also, The Black Manta Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind.
Nitrox is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, which helps you stay within no stop limits and be less tired on repetitive dives, but without any extra cost of nitrox fills. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
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Diving FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Black Manta Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Black Manta Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Black Manta Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Black Manta Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Black Manta Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Black Manta Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Black Manta Liveaboard
The Black Manta Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 30 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Black Manta liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- The Black Manta liveaboard offers a private dive guide, which is an optional extra charge. Click Private dive guide to find other liveaboards that offer free, or as a paid extra, a private dive guide.
- The Black Manta liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, and in particular a nitrox course, which are an optional extra charge. Click Scuba diving courses or Nitrox course to find other liveaboards that offer scuba courses onboard.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features, as it has 10 of 10 total food & dining features (see below).
The Black Manta Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard.
What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Black Manta Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Al fresco dining
- Beach BBQ (Free)
- Dietary requirements
- Fine cuisine
- Full-board option (Free)
- Local food
- Snacks all day (Free)
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Western food
Dining FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
What meal plan does the Black Manta Liveaboard offer?
Are dietary requirements accommodated on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is al fresco dining available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Dining and food information:
- You can enjoy a Beach BBQ whilst onboard.
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Drinks & Refreshments for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 90% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Drinks & Refreshment Features, as it has 9 of 10 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Black Manta Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
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- Alcoholic beverages (Paid extra)
- Bar
- Beer available
- Drinking water (Free)
- Fine wines selection (enhanced wine offering)
- Soft drinks (Free)
- Tea & coffee (Free)
- Welcome cocktails
- Wine available
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- Free wine w/dinner
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Tea & coffee
- Welcome cocktails
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Non-Diver Companion Rating for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 90% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Non-Diver Companion Rating, as it has 9 of 10 total non-diver companion features (see below).
Yes, the Black Manta Liveaboard is suitable for non-divers, with activities such as kayaks, stand up paddleboards and snorkelling. These keep everyone involved between dives and make the trip enjoyable for partners or friends who prefer to stay above the surface. In addition, free use of kayaks is included on the Black Manta Liveaboard, useful for relaxed exploration in calm water, gentle cardio between dives, and easy wildlife spotting from the surface. Great for non-diving partners or families. What’s more, free use of stand up paddleboards is included on the Black Manta Liveaboard, great for balance and core strength during calm sessions in sheltered coves, also a good shared activity with non-divers.
Snorkel gear is included on the Black Manta Liveaboard, handy for reef time between dives or as an activity with non-divers. You’ll also find A jacuzzi or hot tub is available on the Black Manta Liveaboard, ideal for warming up after night dives or unwinding after a long day of diving. Also, A naturalist guide is included on the Black Manta Liveaboard, enriching reef and island visits with wildlife insights.
there is a small library on the Black Manta Liveaboard with fish ID books and light reading. You will often find titles left by previous guests, too. Plus, Wellness options are available on the Black Manta Liveaboard, such as massage, spa treatments, or a sauna to unwind between or after dive days. These can be great options for non-divers as well.
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- Included Fishing (Free)
- Included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Included Kayaks on-board (Free)
- Included Library
- Included Naturalist itineraries with naturalist guide (Free)
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Included Snorkel gear (Free)
- Included Stand up paddleboard (Free)
- Included Wellness facilities include paid massage and paid spa
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- Not included Glass bottom boat
Other Activities FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is snorkel gear provided on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is the Black Manta Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- Fishing
- Kayaks
- Naturalist guide
- Snorkel Gear
- Stand-up paddle boards
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 4 of 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Black Manta Liveaboard has a dedicated camera station close to the dive deck, which lets you gear up quickly, check your housing and swap batteries or memory cards between dives. In addition, it offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
What’s more, it provides dedicated charging stations for cameras, strobes, torches and laptops so your batteries are always topped up and ready for the next dive. You’ll also find it has free WiFi internet onboard, which makes it easier to back up RAW files to the cloud and share images with friends and family while you are at sea.
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Underwater photographer FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Does the Black Manta Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Black Manta Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Black Manta Liveaboard
On reviewing the Black Manta Liveaboard, it scores 33% on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 1 of 3 key technical diving features (see below).
If you dive sidemount, the Black Manta Liveaboard supports it, but when planning your dives check cylinder options and the deck set-up, so your configuration is comfortable and properly supported for the dives planned.
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Tech diving FAQs for the Black Manta Liveaboard
Is sidemount diving supported on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Black Manta Liveaboard?
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Black Manta Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Black Manta dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Maldives. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Black Manta liveaboard fare.
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- Included Airport transfer
- Included Beach BBQ
- Included Beach towels
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Environment tax
- Included Fishing
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Kayaks
- Included Land excursions
- Included Naturalist guide
- Included Night dives
- Included Nitrox
- Included Snacks
- Included Snorkel Gear
- Included Snorkelling guide
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Stand-up paddle boards
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Welcome cocktails
- Included WiFi internet
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Black Manta Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Black Manta charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Maldives.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Black Manta liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Laundry service
- Included Massage
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Spa
Black Manta Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Black Manta dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
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- Included None
Black Manta Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 42.0m (137.8ft)
- Beam: 9.0m (29.5ft)
- Max guests: 32
- Cabins: 16
- Bathrooms: 16
Black Manta Liveaboard Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Black Manta Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Black Manta Liveaboard. Black Manta Liveaboard scores 94% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 16 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Engine room CCTV
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included Fishfinder
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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- Not included Depth Sounder