Manta Sandy

Best time to dive

January to December; December to March

What you might see

• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Manta rayLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of Raja Ampat's most popular snorkel sites to watch mantas being cleaned from the surface

Safety notes

Divers must stay behind the marked sand line and never touch/chase mantas; monitor no-decompression limits despite shallow depth; ranger-enforced code of conduct

Permits & fees

Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Permit (SIMAKSI): ~IDR 700,000 foreign / IDR 425,000 domestic, valid 12 months; plus Visitor Entry Ticket ~IDR 1,000,000 foreign at Waisai port; site has a dedicated ranger station

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Arborek/Sorong