Snorkeling Manta Ray Safari in Nusa Penida: Includes snorkeling equipment

Descend into four bays and watch manta rays glide beneath you.

Snorkeling in Nusa Penida takes you to four separate dive sites: Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point (or Manta Point as an alternative), where you'll see manta rays, sea turtles, reef fish and coral formations. A live English-speaking guide leads the activity, which lasts 2.5 hours and includes snorkeling equipment, towel and mineral water. No prior experience is required.

The experience

The activity moves between four locations, each one chosen for different marine life. Manta Bay and Manta Point are the draws (the giant manta rays that drift through these waters are the centerpiece), but the route also takes you through Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point to show the range of what lives here. Reef fish school in dense clouds, sea turtles graze on seagrass, and coral formations rise from the seafloor. The guide stays with the group underwater and can point out what is worth watching.

You'll spend the full 2.5 hours in and around the water across the four stops, so the pace is built around being in the ocean rather than traveling between sites. Snorkeling equipment is provided. You bring only your comfort level in the water. The guide speaks English and leads the group, so you're not navigating on your own. Mineral water and a towel come with the booking.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• towel.
• mineral water.
• group underwater photography.
• live English-speaking guide for the full 2.5 hours.

Options for this experience

3 options

Snorkeling Safari PromoGuide in English · 06:00

Manta Ray Snorkeling Safari on Nusa PenidaGuide in English · 08:30 and 14:00Children under 3 years old: charged 50%

Snorkeling at Manta PointGuide in English · 09:00 and 09:30We also run group snorkeling at Manta Point, a deep site further out, where the chance of seeing Manta Rays is greater than on the Manta Bay boat trip.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to10h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Nusa Penida info

Is this one for you?The fixed four-location route and live guide mean you're not choosing your own path underwater. You're following where the manta rays and coral are most reliably found, which is what makes the sightings consistent across departures. Book this if you want the guide to handle the navigation and the group to stay together.

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Top questions

What are the four snorkeling locations in Nusa Penida?

The main route visits Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point, though an alternative itinerary substitutes Manta Point for Wall Point. Each site is chosen for different marine life: manta rays at the first two, and a broader mix of reef fish, turtles and coral at the others.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this activity?

No prior experience is necessary. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide leads the group through each location. Equipment is provided, so you only need to be comfortable in the water.

What's included in the snorkeling activity?

Snorkeling equipment, a towel, mineral water and group underwater photography are included. The guide is also part of the booking and stays with the group throughout the 2.5 hours.

How long does the snorkeling activity take?

The activity runs 2.5 hours total, with time split between the four locations and the water itself rather than travel time between sites.

What marine life will I see while snorkeling?

Manta rays are the main attraction, especially at Manta Bay and Manta Point. You'll also encounter sea turtles, schools of colorful reef fish and coral formations across the four stops.