The World’s 11 Best Manta Ray Dives

1.5 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) – Swim with a Mola Mola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $256Our pick

Certified divers can visit Crystal Bay, Manta Point, Toyapakeh, Mangrove Point, and Jungut Batu on five guided underwater sessions. Equipment, wetsuit, transfers around Nusa Lembongan, and dive-center facilities are included. Guides such as Hugo, Ratno, Baptiste, and Mika have led outings praised for calm briefings and sharp marine-life spotting.

“I did my advanced open water course with Raymond and it was a great experience! Very relaxed, educational and fun and lots of cool animals including lots of Mantas and some reef sharks. Thank you!”

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2.Scuba Diving in Nusa Penida – Manta Point

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

Join Neptune Scuba Diving for a certified-only day from Kuta, Sanur, or Seminyak to Nusa Penida. You’ll travel by speedboat, complete two or three underwater sessions, and may see manta rays, mola mola, turtles, coral, and reef fish. Guides such as Gede, Jaya, Agus, Rei, and Noé are praised for careful briefings and personal attention.

“Great equipment and the package include equipment. I regret bringing my own equipments after seeing the equipment that was provided in the service. Experience divemaster, although not able to go to the manta point due to high tide still enjoy the drift dives along nusa peninda”

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

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

Leave south Bali early for Tulamben and two guided shore entries at the USAT Liberty, a World War II wreck covered in coral and fish. Your package includes gear, tanks, lunch, water, transport, and a small guide ratio. Allow about nine hours, plus an 18-hour wait before flying or hiking.

“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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4.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 encounter with resident manta rays. Scuba divers and snorkelers share one boat, watching these gentle giants together. The trip includes fresh ginger tea, coffee, snacks, and soda. Scuba equipment costs extra, and returning scuba guests may need a refresher.

“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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5.Manta Dive Gili Trawangan: Discover Scuba Diving

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

At Manta Dive Gili Trawangan, you learn basic scuba skills in a pool before heading by boat to the Gili Islands for an ocean session down to 12 meters. English instruction is always available, with other languages sometimes offered. Guides such as Eli and Daniel focus on calm, careful support. The five-hour program suits confident swimmers aged 10 and up.

“It was just perfect. From the beginning till the end I felt comfortable, safe and well guided. Our instructor was so friendly and calm that all my anxiety from before just went away as soon as we were in the ocean. And seeing the ocean for the first time from a divers perspective is just magical and unforgettable. But just to be safe before I left the place I booked another discover diving for the next day :)”

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6.Try Diving in Manta Point – Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $220

Start with hotel pickup, coffee, theory, equipment setup, and private pool training at Neptune Scuba Diving in Sanur. Then head to Nusa Penida for two or three guided ocean sessions at Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and a north drift site. No certification is required, and each beginner has a private PADI instructor.

“The company and the team made it very comfortable the whole time. I couldnt have asked for more ticking this off my bucket list. They even handed out sea sick pills which I was thankful for. The spots we went to were great the manta rays were awesome i even found nemo. I would definitely recommend this to others”

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7.Scuba Diving Nusa Penida Manta Point 3 dives for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $233

Join Zero Gravity Diving from Kuta for a full day around Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. A PADI-qualified guide leads no more than four certified participants, with manta rays likely at Manta Point and mola-mola possible at Crystal Bay in season. Hotel transfers, speedboat transport, lunch, fruit, water, and towels are included.

“Had a brilliant time today. Small group but packed with enjoyment! No nonsense approach, has a 'safely first' image. Modern van and own boat used. Pickup and drop off included. So much better than the other diving company I used last week! Happy to recommend no doubt!”

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

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

Spend six hours with Mobula Divers Sibaltan on two guided scuba descents at a manta cleaning station. You need no certification, and instructors such as Alex, John, and Simone help first-timers manage the basics. Expect a shallow skills session, a deeper open-water descent, a boat ride, brunch, and a real chance of seeing manta rays, though sightings are not guaranteed.

“incroyable, alex est sur instructeur hors pair, c'est a peine la 2eme plongée de la vie et grace a lui je coche la case raie manta 😅 j'étais un peu stressé au début, il a tout de suite su me rassurer, et ma très bien expliquer la pratique, pour les touristes sur el nido, pas de panique ils assurent un conducteur en cas de besoin, mais je vous recommande d'avoir le votre 👍🏻 merci a toute l'équipe”

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

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

Set out from Sanur for three guided scuba sessions around Nusa Penida, including Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and SD Point. Certified guides such as Ketut lead the trip, with tanks, weights, boat transport, snacks, water, park fees, and lunch included. Hotel pickup is available from several south Bali areas.

“siamo riusciti a vedere le mante e tartarughe e moltissima varieta di pesci diversi in più l'istruttore molto preparato e amichevole”

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10.El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

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

From Mobula Divers Sibaltan, certified scuba divers take a 30-minute speedboat ride to Binulbulan Island for two 50-minute sessions: one at a manta cleaning station and one over untouched coral. The six-hour trip includes gear, boat, snacks, drinks, towels, and an English or Tagalog dive master. Transport from El Nido costs extra.

“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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11.Kailua-Kona: Night Manta Snorkel or Dive

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

Join Torpedo Tours for a two-hour evening snorkel or scuba outing in a sheltered Kona bay. You will watch manta rays feed on plankton around illuminated boats, from the sandy bottom or floating above. Snorkeling gear, light snacks, and some non-alcoholic drinks are included. Scuba equipment 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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