Manta Point (Lankan)
Also known as: Lankan Manta Point, Lankan Finolhu Faru
Best time to dive
May to November; December to April
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Manta rayReliably seen
- Napoleon wrassePossible
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow cleaning-station depth makes this a well-known snorkel site as well as dive site
Safety notes
Current-driven visibility loss, crowding (very popular site, multiple boats/snorkelers), no major depth hazard since shallow
Permits & fees
No site-specific dive fee identified; Maldives general Green Tax (~$6/night) is an accommodation tax, not a diving/MPA fee
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Lankanfinolhu
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.