DIVE SITE

Manta Ridge

Experience the thrill of diving at Manta Ridge, where graceful manta rays glide effortlessly through the currents, offering divers an unparalleled underwater spectacle in Raja Ampat

Biodiversity

Manta Ridge is renowned for its vibrant marine life, making it a must-visit spot for diving enthusiasts

Manta Rays

This site is a popular cleaning station for both oceanic and reef mantas, attracting groups ranging from 5 to 30 individuals. Divers can observe these majestic creatures as they are cleaned by blacklip butterflyfish and other small species

Reef Fish

The area is teeming with various reef fish, including golden trevallies, remoras, leopard wrasses, moon wrasses, butterflyfish, and bumphead parrotfish

Sharks

In the deeper waters of Manta Ridge, divers might encounter blacktip reef sharks patrolling the area

Biodiversity

Manta Ridge is renowned for its vibrant marine life, making it a must-visit spot for diving enthusiasts

Manta Rays

Reef Fish

The area is teeming with various reef fish, including golden trevallies, remoras, leopard wrasses, moon wrasses, butterflyfish, and bumphead parrotfish

Sharks

In the deeper waters of Manta Ridge, divers might encounter blacktip reef sharks patrolling the area

Dive Conditions

Depth

The site features a reef slope that descends beyond 40 meters, but the most captivating manta encounters often occur at depths as shallow as 6 meters

Visibility

Generally good, allowing for clear views of the abundant marine life

Current

Currents can be strong at Manta Ridge. Divers are advised to use reef hooks to maintain their position while observing the mantas

Water Temperature

Typically warm, averaging around 29°C (84°F), providing comfortable diving conditions

Dive Type

Predominantly drift diving over reef slopes, with a focus on observing large pelagic species like manta rays

Dive Conditions

Depth

The site features a reef slope that descends beyond 40 meters, but the most captivating manta encounters often occur at depths as shallow as 6 meters

Visibility

Generally good, allowing for clear views of the abundant marine life

Current

Currents can be strong at Manta Ridge. Divers are advised to use reef hooks to maintain their position while observing the mantas

Water Temperature

Typically warm, averaging around 29°C (84°F), providing comfortable diving conditions

Dive Type

Predominantly drift diving over reef slopes, with a focus on observing large pelagic species like manta rays

Dive Sites at Manta Ridge

While Manta Ridge is a highlight in itself, the surrounding area offers additional dive sites worth exploring:

Manta Sandy

Another renowned cleaning station nearby, Manta Sandy provides divers with opportunities to observe manta rays in their natural habitat

Blue Magic

Known for its pinnacle that attracts a variety of marine life, including schools of jacks, barracudas, and occasional sightings of oceanic mantas

Cape Kri

Famous for its record-breaking fish count, Cape Kri offers a diverse diving experience with the chance to see large schools of fish, sharks, and occasional manta rays

Dive Sites at Manta Ridge

While Manta Ridge is a highlight in itself, the surrounding area offers additional dive sites worth exploring:

Manta Sandy

Another renowned cleaning station nearby, Manta Sandy provides divers with opportunities to observe manta rays in their natural habitat

Blue Magic

Known for its pinnacle that attracts a variety of marine life, including schools of jacks, barracudas, and occasional sightings of oceanic mantas

Cape Kri

Famous for its record-breaking fish count, Cape Kri offers a diverse diving experience with the chance to see large schools of fish, sharks, and occasional manta rays