The 9 Best Manta Ray Dives

1.Scuba Diving in Nusa Penida – Manta Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $175Our pick

Join Neptune Scuba Diving for a full morning at Nusa Penida’s Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and nearby sites. Certified divers travel from Sanur by speedboat, with equipment, a guide, lunch, snacks, towels, and transfers included. Guides such as Gede, Jaya, Agus, and Mulee have helped make the day safe and personal.

“Very well organized trip from start to finish and a company with great facilities. We got to see heaps of mantas up close and THREE!!! Mola mola...two bucket list things ticked in one day!!”

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2.Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $95Best value

Start with a 7:00 a.m. pickup and travel from Sanur to Tulamben for two guided shore-based scuba sessions at the USAT Liberty wreck. You receive equipment, instruction, lunch, snacks, water, and a small-group guide. The package is built for first-timers, not certified divers seeking a fast-paced trip.

“Absolutely awesome experience for non-divers, everything is explained and it is very easy for a beginner to experience a great dive on a stunning ship wreck site. We felt safe and are happy we did this on our vacation here in Bali.”

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3.One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Join Aquatic Life Divers in Kona for a three-hour night outing where snorkelers and scuba participants share one boat and watch resident manta rays together. Honey and the crew lead the trip. A one-tank scuba option, snacks, soda, and fresh ginger tea are included, but scuba equipment is not.

“Honey and the crew were great. bottlenose dolphins escorted us both ways during our trip and we had plenty of Mantarays gliding effortlessly our way. It was one of the highlights of our trip.”

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4.Certified Scuba Dive with Manta Rays (Open Water Diver minimum)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $103

Join Sanctum Dive Nusa Penida for two guided scuba descents at Manta Point and Crystal Bay. Certified divers get equipment, boat transport, lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks, with each guide handling no more than four people. Guides including Widodo and Brian help keep the day calm and well organized.

“I had an incredible week diving with this amazing team! From start to finish, everything was relaxed, fun, and full of good vibes. The crew is not only highly skilled but also genuinely friendly and easygoing — it made every dive feel like an adveRead more”

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5.Manta Dive Gili Trawangan: Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $96

Start at Manta Dive Gili Trawangan with an hour of instruction and a pool practice session, then head by boat to the Gili Islands for a guided ocean descent to 12 meters. Small groups, patient instructors such as Eli and Daniel, and no prior scuba experience make this a friendly first try.

“Echt een super dag gehad. Het was voor mij de 1e keer duiken. Ik ben heel goed begeleid, alles werd goed uitgelegd en we hebben eerst geoefend in het zwembad. De duik duurde 40 minuten. Veel schildpadden, tropische vissen, en een kleine haai gezien. Ik zou het iedereen aanraden!!”

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6.El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $126

From Mobula Divers Sibaltan, you’ll take a 30-minute speedboat ride to a manta cleaning station for one shallow skills session and one open-water session. Instructors such as Alex, John, and Simone guide beginners in English or Tagalog. Mantas are possible, not guaranteed.

“It was amazing, special thanks to Simone for amazing guidance, teaching, kind approach and patience!”

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7.Bali/Nusa Penida: 3 Fun Dives to Manta Point, Mola & Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $197

Set out from Sanur with a certified guide for three scuba sessions around Nusa Penida, including Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and SD Point. Mantas appear year-round, while mola-mola are most likely from July to October. Hotel pickup, boat transfers, tanks, snacks, and park fees are included.

“Unforgettable dives! Manta Point did not disappoint - we have never seen some many mantas during a dive. Additionally sting rays, turtles, octopuses and plenty of fish. Really good diving spots. Ketut - the organizer and dive guide - is just great! Professional and exceptionally friendly. He was going above and beyond to make sure we enjoy the experience. The gear was of a very good quality, felt like brand new. Just be aware that the speed boat from Sanur to Manta Point is about an hour of a bumpy ride. But the dives are worth it!”

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8.El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $117

Join Mobula Divers Sibaltan for a six-hour outing to Binulbulan Island, about an hour from El Nido. Certified scuba participants get two boat-based sessions, including the Manta Cleaning Station and a coral reef site, with equipment, snacks, drinks, towels, and an English or Tagalog guide.

“Unvergessliches Erlebnis. Wir haben mehrere Mantas sehen dürfen. Der Guide übt seinen Job mit viel Passion aus. Wir hatten wirklich einen tollen Tag. Danke viel mals”

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9.Kailua-Kona: Night Manta Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Join Torpedo Tours for a two-hour night manta outing in Kailua-Kona. Snorkel above scuba participants as manta rays feed in the light-filled water. Snorkel gear, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included, while scuba gear costs $40 extra.

“Such a cool and unique experience! The crew and captain were very capable & very nice, they had a handle on what was going on and made sure to make it fun”

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