Male, Maldives

DUNE Black Manta

Aircon CabinsEn-Suite BathroomsSun DeckIndoor SalonCamera StationDive DhoniWi-FiJacuzziMassage RoomNitrox

About DUNE Black Manta

The DUNE Black Manta is a 42-metre luxury liveaboard built in 2024, designed for premium diving cruises across the Maldives. With 15 spacious cabins accommodating up to 28 guests, she features a jacuzzi, massage room, sun deck with loungers, indoor lounge, outdoor dining area facing the ocean, and a dedicated dive dhoni. Free nitrox and Wi-Fi are included on every trip. The diving schedule usually includes 2–3 dives per day.

Choose your departure date

3Oct
03 Oct – 10 Oct8D / 7N · 16 dives
Central Atolls, The Best of Maldives · Male → Male
from USD 2.595 /person
Full
10Oct
10 Oct – 17 Oct8D / 7N · 16 dives
Central Atolls, The Best of Maldives · Male → Male
from USD 2.291 /person
Full
17Oct
17 Oct – 24 Oct8D / 7N · 16 dives
Central Atolls, The Best of Maldives · Male → Male
Available
USD 2.795-15%
from USD 2.376 /person
24Oct
24 Oct – 31 Oct8D / 7N · 16 dives
Central Atolls, The Best of Maldives · Male → Male
from USD 2.795 /person
Full
31Oct
31 Oct – 07 Nov8D / 7N · 16 dives
Central Atolls, The Best of Maldives · Male → Male
Available
USD 2.795-15%
from USD 2.376 /person

Included

Full board meals
Diving (2–3 dives/day)
Tanks and weights
Free nitrox
Dive guide
Airport transfers Male
Cabin with private bathroom
Towels and linens
Wi-Fi
Marine park fees (included in the package price; no additional charge)
Airport transfers

Required extras

!Fuel surcharge: quoted by the operator at the time of booking
!Dive insurance (mandatory; available on board)
!Flights to/from Male
!Dive equipment rental
!Alcoholic beverages
!Gratuities
!Travel insurance
!Massage treatments
!Flights to/from Male/Gan
!Flights to/from Gan/Kooddoo
!Flights to/from Kooddoo/Gan
!Flights to/from Gan/Male

Optional extras

+Sea view cabin supplement: from USD 38 per person per night
+Private guide: USD 150 per person per day
+Full equipment rental: USD 20 per day (dive computer and torch not included)
+Dive computer / dive torch: USD 10 each per day
+15 L tank: USD 7 per day
+Early check-in at 10 AM: USD 48

Cabins

Deluxe
Double · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
Private bathroom · from 2.795 USD/person
Premium
Double · sleeps 2 · Main Deck
Private bathroom · from 2.795 USD/person
Standard
Twin · sleeps 2 · Lower Deck
Private bathroom · from 2.795 USD/person
Standard Single Cabin
Single · sleeps 1 · Lower Deck
Private bathroom · from 2.795 USD/person
Superior
Twin · sleeps 2 · Upper Deck
Private bathroom · from 2.795 USD/person
Superior Single Cabin
Single · sleeps 1 · Upper Deck
Private bathroom · from 2.795 USD/person

Boat specifications

Year built: 2024
Length: 42 m
Beam: 10 m
Cruising speed: 7 kn
Engines: 1x Doosan 800hp
Max guests: 28
Cabins: 15
Min. certification: Advanced OW
Minimum logged dives: 50
Deck area: 420 sq m
Top speed: 9 kn

Gear rental: Equipment rental (per day, paid onboard): 15L tanks USD 7, Fins USD 5, Mask USD 5, Wetsuit USD 10, Regulator USD 10, BCD USD 10, Dive Computer USD 10, Dive Light USD 10, SMB USD 5, Snorkel Gear USD 10.

Payments: Cards accepted onboard: AMEX/Mastercard/Visa. Cash accepted onboard: AUD/EURO/GBP/Local Currency/USD. No credit card surcharge.

Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Audio & video entertainment
Charging stations
Daily housekeeping
En-Suite bathrooms
Free Internet
Laundry Service
Non-smoking rooms
Outside showers
Seaview Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Wifi/Starlink internet
Air Conditioned Saloon
Bar
Boutique / Souvenir Shop
Indoor Saloon
Leisure Deck
Library
Observation deck
Outdoor Dining
Sun Deck
Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
Massage
Spa
Camera room with table and charging point
Camera Station
Kayaks
Kayaks On-Board
Stand Up Paddleboard
Snorkeling Equipment
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Fishing
Naturalist Itineraries
Available for Charter
Family Friendly Cruise
Budget Friendly Cruise
Smart Voyager Accreditation
Land Excursions

Food & drinks

Al Fresco dining
Beach BBQ
Buffet style
Captain's Dinner
Fine Wines Selection
Free Soft Drinks
Full-board Option
Local Food
Snacks All Day
Snacks
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Welcome Cocktails
Western Food
Wine available
Beer available
Tea & Coffee
Drinking Water
Soft drinks
Soft drinks at meal times

Diving on board

Custom built for diving
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
DIN Adaptors
Free Nitrox
Nitrox available
Rebreather Support
Rinse hoses
Shaded Diving Area
Tenders for diving
Night Dives
Dedicated Local Crew
Dedicated Local Crew & International Crew
Snorkeling Guide

Navigation & safety

GPS
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Emergency Rafts
Emergency flares
Engine room CCTV
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Search light
Bilge pump alarm
Crew trained in first aid

Languages spoken on board

MaldivianEnglishChineseFrench

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Deck plan of DUNE Black Manta liveaboard page 2 — DUNE Black Manta Deck Plan 2