Mi'l Channel
Also known as: Mil Channel
Best time to dive
January to December; December to April
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Manta rayReliably seen
- Moray eelLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - limited - snorkelers can hang on a rope behind the anchored boat over 'Manta Ridge' inside the channel on calm days; recommended for experienced/strong swimmers only
Safety notes
Variable and potentially strong tidal currents; opposing surface/bottom current directions; requires guide-led positioning
Permits & fees
- (no specific fee amount verified; Yap State's 2008 law establishes a manta ray sanctuary protecting resident mantas out to 12 miles offshore, per visityap.com, but no dive permit fee figure found)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Colonia (Yap)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.