Diving with Mantas and Molas: the 15 Best Sites

1.5 Fun Dives in Nusa Lembongan (for certified divers) – Swim with a Mola Mola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $256Our pick

Spend up to seven days exploring five underwater sites around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida with certified guides such as Hugo, Ratno, Baptiste, and Mika. Expect Crystal Bay, Manta Point, Toyapakeh, Mangrove Point, and Jungut Batu, with equipment, wetsuit, transfers around Lembongan, and center facilities included.

“Just had the most epic dive experience in Nusa Lembongan with Mr. Hugo as my instructor! The guy's a total pro and made the whole thing super relaxed and fun. We did five dives together and each one was better than the last. If you're tRead more”

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2.Scuba Diving in Nusa Penida – Manta Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $175

Join Neptune Scuba Diving for a certified scuba day from Sanur to Nusa Penida’s Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and nearby sites. Your guide may include a pool refresher, then lead two or three underwater sessions in groups of up to three per guide. Hotel transfers, gear, boat transport, snacks, lunch, towels, and insurance are included.

“I was only in Denpasar, Bali for a day during a cruise ship stopover. Neptune Scuba Diving went out of their way to coordinate and organize a 2-tank dive experience at Nusa Pendida for me, The staff went above.and beyond the normal! My dive guide Mulee was very gracious and his expertise was evident. The lunch was very tasty as well. The cost of the dive included the round trip pick up and return from the Benoa.Cruise Terminal.”

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3.Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $95Best value

Start with a 7 a.m. pickup and travel from Sanur to Tulamben for two guided shore sessions at the USAT Liberty, a World War II wreck covered in coral. The package includes equipment, lunch, water, porter fees, and transfers from Sanur, Kuta, or Seminyak. Groups are capped at six, with no more than three people per divemaster.

“Absolutely awesome experience for non-divers, everything is explained and it is very easy for a beginner to experience a great dive on a stunning ship wreck site. We felt safe and are happy we did this on our vacation here in Bali.”

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4.One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Join Aquatic Life Divers in Kona for an evening manta ray encounter shared by scuba divers and snorkelers. Honey and the crew may guide your group to manta rays gliding through the light, with dolphins sometimes appearing along the way. The three-hour trip includes ginger tea, snacks, soda, and a return to the Kona meeting point.

“Honey and the crew were great. bottlenose dolphins escorted us both ways during our trip and we had plenty of Mantarays gliding effortlessly our way. It was one of the highlights of our trip.”

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5.Certified Scuba Dive with Manta Rays (Open Water Diver minimum)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $103

Meet Sanctum Dive at 8:30 am for two guided scuba sessions off Nusa Penida. Certified divers visit Manta Point and Crystal Bay with equipment, boat, lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks included. Guides look after no more than four divers each. Bring your certification, swimwear, moderate fitness, and a good mood.

“I had an incredible week diving with this amazing team! From start to finish, everything was relaxed, fun, and full of good vibes. The crew is not only highly skilled but also genuinely friendly and easygoing — it made every dive feel like an adveRead more”

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6.Manta Dive Gili Trawangan: Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $96

Spend five hours learning scuba basics at Manta Dive Gili Trawangan, practicing in the pool, then exploring the Gili Islands with an instructor. No prior scuba experience is needed, but you must swim. Instructors such as Daniel and Eli have helped beginners feel calm and safe. Small groups are limited to four people.

“It was the first time me and my friends tried scuba diving. Although we were very excited we were also scared. Our instructor was Daniel and he was very professional and kind. He helped us to feel more comfortable during the whole activity. We definitely recommend the the scuba diving with this company. We also got some good shots for extra fee.”

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7.Try Diving in Manta Point – Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $220

Start at Neptune Scuba Diving in Sanur with theory, equipment practice, and private pool training. Then travel to Nusa Penida for two or three guided ocean sessions at Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and a north drift site. A PADI instructor stays with each beginner, with lunch, snacks, insurance, and hotel transfers from select areas included.

“The company and the team made it very comfortable the whole time. I couldnt have asked for more ticking this off my bucket list. They even handed out sea sick pills which I was thankful for. The spots we went to were great the manta rays were awesome i even found nemo. I would definitely recommend this to others”

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8.Scuba Diving Nusa Penida Manta Point 3 dives for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $233

Join Zero Gravity Diving for a certified-scuba trip from Kuta to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. Expect a 45-minute speedboat ride, manta sightings at Manta Point, and possible mola-mola at Crystal Bay, with PADI-qualified leaders, hotel transfers, lunch, fruit, water, and Wi-Fi. Confirm equipment costs and the number of underwater sessions before booking.

“Had a brilliant time today. Small group but packed with enjoyment! No nonsense approach, has a 'safely first' image. Modern van and own boat used. Pickup and drop off included. So much better than the other diving company I used last week! Happy to recommend no doubt!”

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9.Try Scuba Diving for Beginners with manta rays (Non – Certified)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $122

Meet Sanctum Dive Center at 8:30 am for 45 minutes of pool training, then head out from Nusa Penida for two beginner scuba sessions where manta rays are likely. Your IDR 1,600,000 fee covers equipment, boat, instructor, lunch, snacks, fruit, and drinks. You need swimwear, reasonable fitness, and a good attitude.

“Very inexperienced coachs and as my first diving experience this was very terrible place to learn. The coach has a bad attitude and very unfriendly dangerous to go with him in the water.”

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10.El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $126

Meet Mobula Divers Sibaltan for a first-time scuba experience at a manta cleaning station. You will complete a shallow skills session and an open-water session, guided in English or Tagalog by instructors such as Alex, John, or Simone. The six-hour outing includes gear, boat transport, snacks, drinks, and towels, but not transport from El Nido.

“I went diving with my wife and we really enjoyed the experience. It was our first time diving, so we were a bit nervous about how we would manage. However, the instructors were excellent - considerate, patient, and very supportive. We even saw manta rays, including one baby manta and one large one. The whole experience fully met our expectations, and I can definitely recommend this activity.”

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11.Bali Scuba Diving at Nusa Penida Manta Point For Certified Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Set out from Sanur at 7:00 am for three scuba descents around Nusa Penida. You’ll visit Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and a third site chosen for sea conditions. Guides such as Ketut and Dul have earned praise for careful briefings and attentive care. Gear, lunch, water, insurance, transfers, and reef fees are included.

“Wow! It was an awesome experience and our kids saw them snorkeling! They came up close to the surface, wow! That was the best dive yet!! So highly recommend the company, they were great!! We got lunch and water, and they were super nice!”

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12.Bali/Nusa Penida: 3 Fun Dives to Manta Point, Mola & Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $197

Join Bali Legends Dive Center for three guided scuba sessions around Nusa Penida, including Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and SD Point. Certified guides such as Ketut lead the trip, with hotel pickup, boat transfers, tanks, snacks, water, and park fees included. Manta rays are possible year-round, while mola-mola sightings are best from July to October.

“Katuh did a great job to guide me for the dive. He took a lot of videos and photos for me as well. I do recommend this dive center because it’s the local one. Great experience so far!”

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13.Scuba Diving in Nusa Penida Island and Manta Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $172

Join Bali Breizh Divers for an eight-hour Nusa Penida scuba outing from Bali. You’ll take a speedboat from Sanur, complete two underwater sessions, visit Manta Point, and look for turtles, sharks, rays, and perhaps mola mola. Guy, Nadège, Manon, Stéphanie, and their team arrange transfers, meals, drinks, and close guide support for groups of up to five.

“Small stay in Bali, organized with small onions, with their guides (surface and under surface) helpful kind and full of resources. About ten dives including manta point, drifters, the USS Liberty day and night. Lots of discoveries whether it's Read moreAuto-translated”

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14.El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $117

Join Mobula Divers Sibaltan for two guided scuba sessions near Binulbulan Island. You’ll visit a manta cleaning station, explore a healthy coral reef, and travel by speedboat from the quiet Sibaltan coast. The six-hour trip is for certified divers, with equipment, snacks, drinks, towels, and an English or Tagalog-speaking dive master included.

“Unvergessliches Erlebnis. Wir haben mehrere Mantas sehen dürfen. Der Guide übt seinen Job mit viel Passion aus. Wir hatten wirklich einen tollen Tag. Danke viel mals”

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15.Kailua-Kona: Night Manta Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Torpedo Tours takes you into a sheltered Kona bay for a two-hour night encounter with manta rays. Snorkelers float above while scuba participants sit on the sandy bottom, watching mantas sweep through plankton-lit water. Gear, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks are included for snorkelers, while scuba gear costs $40 extra.

“Such a cool and unique experience! The crew and captain were very capable & very nice, they had a handle on what was going on and made sure to make it fun”

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