Colorful coral reef scene with marine life in West Papua, Indonesia's underwater world.
Indonesia · Nusa Penida

Manta Bay

Best time to dive

January to December; April to October; July to October

What you might see

  • Manta rayLikely
  • Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Likely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Shallow sections only

Safety notes

Season-dependent; strong currents - drift experience and an SMB matter

Permits & fees

Boat dive from Nusa Penida/Lembongan or Sanur

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Nusa Penida

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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