Manta Point
Also known as: Batu Lumbung
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October; December to March
What you might see
- Eagle rayReliably seen
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
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 - Yes - very popular; adjacent Manta Bay is a dedicated snorkel site with a very high (commonly cited ~80-99%) manta-sighting chance
Safety notes
Swell/surge causing rough boat entries and exits (a leading cause of cancelled trips), heavy boat and snorkeler congestion at the cleaning station, currents can pick up in the deeper zones, reduced viz from plankton
Permits & fees
Nusa Penida Marine Protection Area conservation fee, IDR 100,000/person/day for foreign visitors, via ATIX online ticket system or dive operator; Manta Point is the flagship attraction and most closely monitored/patrolled site
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.