Manta Point

# Manta Point, Gili Trawangan

Manta Point is a premier dive site located off Gili Trawangan in Indonesia’s Gili Islands, renowned for encounters with graceful manta rays. This site features a gently sloping reef descending to 25-40 meters, making it accessible to intermediate and advanced divers.

Divers explore vibrant coral formations and rock outcroppings that attract diverse marine life. Beyond the signature manta rays, the site hosts reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, and colorful reef fish including parrotfish and snappers. Seasonal currents (best from November to March) bring plankton-rich waters that feed mantas, increasing sighting opportunities during these months.

The site’s moderate difficulty stems from variable current conditions and depth requirements. Visibility typically ranges from 10-25 meters. Divers should possess solid buoyancy control and current awareness. The experience combines spectacular pelagic life with healthy coral ecosystems, making Manta Point a must-visit destination for divers seeking Indonesian marine biodiversity.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus peocro

Enigmatic Moray Gymnothorax enigmaticus peocro

Giant Frogfish Antennarius commerson edenkatz

Day Octopus Octopus cyanea edenkatz

Barred Filefish Cantherhines dumerilii skorupiak1618

Orangeblotch Surgeonfish Acanthurus olivaceus olly_morgan

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)