Depth 20 m max depth
Dive site profile
Manta Point
Nusa Penida, Bali, IndonesiaAbout this dive site
Explore the water around Bali
One of the most famous dive sites in the Bali region, this is a manta cleaning station on the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. An exposed site, Manta Point can only be dived when conditions are favourable. Coral growth is not prolific here, with bottom topography consisting of limestone rocks and small, sandy bays. Reef mantas (manta alfredi) seek shelter provided by the bays for cleaning, socialising and also for feeding when plankton aggregations occur. In addition to mantas, blue spotted sting rays, eagle rays, bamboo reef sharks, turtles and molas can be regularly sighted. Suitable for all levels of diver and snorkelling.
Site details
Water type Salt
Dive type Reef
Useful Training
- PADI Open Water Diver
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- PADI Underwater Navigator
- PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
- PADI Underwater Photographer
Plan the dive
Dive Conditions
Dive Types
- Reef
Water Entry
- Boat
- Shore/Beach
Suggested Equipment
- Booties
- Camera
- Dive computer
- Surface Marker Buoy
- Wetsuit
What you may encounter
Marine Life
Dive site gallery
Photos from Manta Point
Diver feedback
5.0
1 reviews
The boat ride across the strait from Sanur, Bali to Manta Point can be a bit choppy, however once you get there it is well worth it. Even if you leave early in the morning there will be tons of diver and snorkelers, however the good news is everyone says it is almost guaranteed you will see Manta Rays. We saw several Mantas plus much more that day. Visibility was about 20-25M. The water temp was around 25C that day, so a 3mm shorty is a good idea. There's some current and surge, so that can make getting back on the boat a little challenging. Great dive and worth the trip.