Certified Scuba Diving Nusa Penida: Manta Rays at Manta Point

Two dives where manta rays show up, not where you hope they might

Certified scuba diving in Nusa Penida at Manta Point and Crystal Bay with a guide leading groups of up to four divers. You operate your own equipment on two dives in a single morning, with all gear, lunch and snacks included. The site is known for near-certain manta ray encounters. Guides speak English, French or Finnish. Minimum age is 12, and you need an Open Water certification or higher.

The experience

Manta Point and Crystal Bay are the two sites where manta rays congregate in Nusa Penida, and the operator runs the dives there because sightings are almost certain rather than a gamble. You meet at 8:30 am, and the boat leaves at 9:30 am. The day ends back on land by 2 pm. The guide stays with a maximum of four divers per guide, so you're never in a crowd underwater.

You bring your dive certification and swimwear. Everything else (wetsuit, tank, weights, BCD) is provided. The boat carries snacks and drinks, and lunch happens between the two dives. The second dive is the longer one, and both happen at the same two sites so the guide can read the current and position the group where the rays are moving.

The price is 1,300,000 IDR per person and covers the guide, all equipment, the boat, lunch, snacks and drinks. You need at least an Open Water certification. Beginners cannot book this dive. Minimum age is 12, and moderate fitness matters because you're entering and exiting the boat and managing your own buoyancy for two full dives.

What’s included

• Certified guide leading up to four divers.
• all scuba equipment (wetsuit, tank, weights, BCD, regulator, mask and fins).
• boat transport to Manta Point and Crystal Bay.
• two dives at both sites.
• lunch and snacks between dives.
• coffee, tea and drinks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, French and Finnish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Simply google map Sanctum Dive Nusa Penida and drive here, we are in the middle of the city center”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleNot for heart conditions

Operated by Sanctum Dive Nusa Penida

Is this one for you?You operate your own equipment on both dives, so this suits certified divers who want to dive independently with a guide managing the group and the sites. If you're not yet certified or prefer to watch rather than dive, look for a snorkeling trip or a discover scuba course instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Finnish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What are Manta Point and Crystal Bay like underwater?

Manta Point and Crystal Bay are the two sites in Nusa Penida where manta rays feed and rest, so they're the reason the operator runs dives there. The rays are large, gentle, and move through the water column. The sites themselves are reef and open water, and the guide positions the group to watch the rays pass.

Do I need to be an experienced diver to book this?

Yes, you need at least an Open Water certification. Beginners cannot join. The dives assume you can manage your own buoyancy and follow the guide's hand signals underwater.

How long are the two dives?

The activity runs from 8:30 am to 2 pm on land, with the boat leaving at 9:30 am. Both dives happen at the same two sites, and the second dive is longer than the first.

What's included in the price?

The 1,300,000 IDR price covers the certified guide, all scuba gear, the boat, lunch, snacks and drinks. You bring only your certification card and swimwear.

Can I book this if I'm 12 years old?

Yes, the minimum age is 12, but you must hold an Open Water certification or higher. Age alone does not qualify you. The certification does.