Manta Point (Barren)

Best time to dive

February to April; November to May

What you might see

• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely

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 - No

Safety notes

Strong currents (variable), remoteness, depth beyond recreational limits on the wall, volcanic ash reducing visibility/affecting coral health, limited nearby emergency/chamber support

Permits & fees

Same RAP framework as Barren Garden - free for most foreign tourists with visa since 2018; landing on Barren Island prohibited; diving is boat-based only. No independently verified dive-specific fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Port Blair