You definitely need to spend at least 2 days if not 4!! This way you can fully explore all of these cool spots rather than just getting a glimpse at each location.

The first time I only came for one day (7 hours) and this was a huge mistake. To book it online in advance for the guaranteed lowest price you can click the link below to reserve your ticket.īook your ticket: Sanur(Bali) to Nusa Lembongan/Nusa Penida Ferry The ferry leaves multiple times per day from Sanur (east Bali) If you book it in advance often you can have your pick-up from the hotel included. I think this was even better than swimming with Whale Sharks in the Philippines. We hung out in the bay until we could hardly swim anymore. The Manta Ray isn’t dangerous but it is still intimidating when a 5-meter creature swims straight at you before ducking away at the last moment. The Manta Rays will often actually head straight for you and then dart off to the side at the last minute. The Manta Rays always seem playful and loop back again and again unlike turtles or fish, which often swim away at the sight of humans. More than five Manta Rays playfully looped around the bay, entertaining the group of snorkelers. When we jumped into the water we were immediately staring face to face with a giant Manta Ray, which is one of the most majestic creatures of the ocean. Once we arrived at Manta Point, the captain looked for any Manta Rays and they are very good at spotting them before you even have your snorkel ready. Our boat drove us the 20 minutes to Manta Point as we took in the beautiful coastline of Nusa Penida. I have experienced the tour both from Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan and both were very relaxing and great experiences. MY EXPERIENCE SNORKELING WITH MANTA RAYS AT MANTA POINT To book a tour on Lembongan, head down into the main street and you will find many tour offices who all sell the tour at the same price more or less. To book a tour from Nusa Penida just head down to Crystal Bay and find a vendor as that is where you will launch off from. You can book a tour locally if you are already on Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan.

The rays found in Mexico have been documented leaping from the waters in huge numbers and splashing back down in a spectacular display that may be linked to mating rituals.BOOK A SNORKEL TOUR WITH MANTA RAYS AT MANTA POINT FROM NUSA LEMBONGAN OR PENIDA Like their cousins, they are filter feeders, chasing the blooms of plankton and small fish across the waves. Smaller than both species of manta ray, devil rays still reach and impression size. These schools are incredible to witness and are a must for all divers who enjoy their big fish.

Huge squadrons of magnificent devil rays (also called mobula rays) can be found across the oceans and can be see in the Azores and Mozambique. More elusive than the reef manta ray due to their large range, giant oceanic mantas can be seen in Mozambique, Thailand, Socorro, the Azores and the Galapagos Islands. Only recently distinguished as a separate species to reef manta rays, these giants wander the oceans and are thought to live for between 50 and 100 years. The largest member of the Mobulidae family, giant manta rays (Manta birostris) can reach a wingspan of up to seven metres, ensuring a jaw-dropping encounter for any diver or snorkeller.

Giant manta ray location