Manta Point

Manta Point Nusa Penida is one of the most famous dive sites in Bali and worldwide, located off the southwestern coast of Nusa Penida. This iconic dive spot, known as a top manta ray cleaning station, attracts large reef manta rays year-round, typically with wingspans of 3-5 meters, that visit to have parasites removed by smaller reef fish.

At Manta Point Nusa Penida, divers and snorkelers experience breathtaking underwater scenes with a sandy bottom, massive coral formations, and boulders where manta rays gracefully glide between the shallows and cleaning stations. The site regularly offers encounters with 10-20+ manta rays per dive, making Manta Point Nusa Penida one of the most reliable locations for manta ray sightings globally.

The dramatic limestone cliffs of Nusa Penida plunge straight into the ocean around Manta Point, creating a stunning backdrop. Besides mantas, the rich marine biodiversity at Manta Point Nusa Penida includes bamboo sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, reef sharks, nudibranchs, and occasionally rare sightings of Mola mola (sunfish) or whale sharks.

Manta Point Nusa Penida is suitable for divers of all certification levels and even snorkeling, thanks to its shallow cleaning stations. However, divers should be aware that currents and swell can vary, making conditions challenging at times. For snorkelers, there is also a nearby Manta Point II (New Manta Point) with similar features but generally smaller mantas and calmer waters.