Snorkeling at Manta Point is up there with one of the most epic experiences you can have on Nusa Penida Island.
These underwater giants are incredibly humble and to be able to swim with them is a moment I guarantee you will never forget!
I have put together this complete guide to visiting Manta Point Nusa Penida including where to book and what to expect on the snorkeling tour.
WHERE TO BOOK A MANTA POINT NUSA PENIDA TOUR
There are a couple of options to book a Manta Ray Snorkeling Nusa Penida tour and they are:
Option 1:
From Nusa Penida Island, boat tours operate out of Toya Pakeh Bay to Manta Bay on a daily basis.
You can head down to one of the many tourist offices in Toya Pakeh to organize your snorkeling trip. The cost of a Manta Point snorkeling tour is around 200,000 IDR.
Option 2:
If you happen to be in Bali and want to go snorkeling on Nusa Penida, there is one tour that I can highly recommend which is a full-day trip from Bali.
The Manta Bay Snorkeling Tour is the most top-rated tour with great reviews and thousands of bookings.
This tour includes a hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, return boat transfers from Bali, an English-speaking guide and you will visit such spots as Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, Toyapakeh Wall, and more!
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MY EXPERIENCE
Our snorkeling tour began at 8:30 am when we met with our boat and tour guide at Toyapakeh Bay. Our guide sorted us all out with some snorkeling gear and fins before jumping on board the boat.
We cruised on the boat for around 30-minutes across crystal clear waters until we arrived at the snorkeling spot.
Within seconds of arriving, our snorkeling guide started yelling out “manta, manta, manta.” We spotted a manta ray cruising along the surface of the water and we were quick to jump in with mask, snorkel, and fins!
These majestic creatures are absolutely incredible! They glide effortlessly through the ocean and are really friendly to swim with.
The manta rays can be quite intimidating to begin with due to their body size of up to 5 meters, though you will soon realize they are harmless, humble giants.
I counted roughly 8 to 10 different mantas during our snorkeling experience, which is more than usual. I think it is safe to say we got very lucky!
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Our tour guide was really flexible with our group and was happy to do whatever we requested.
So we snorkeled for at least 2 hours before making our way around to Crystal Bay on the boat. The reef here is super colorful and many species of fish can be seen.
Palm trees in the bay line the beach on a golden stretch of sand, so we asked our guide if we could go explore and he was more than happy to drop us at the beach.
We spotted a large group of locals that were gathered under some temporary tarps hung between the trees. We wandered over to see what was going on and discovered a traditional cockfighting tournament.
Big money was getting thrown around the arena, betting for one rooster to win the battle. It wasn’t my scene by any means and I couldn’t stand watching it for long.
Small warungs line the beach at Crystal Bay if you want to grab a fresh coconut to sip on under the shade of the palms. Crystal Bay beach is also an epic location to get those ‘tropical island vibe’ shots.
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TOYAPAKEH WALL SNORKELING SITE
After a short stop at Crystal Bay, the tour continues to Toyapakeh Wall which is another popular diving and snorkeling site here on Nusa Penida Island.
Toyapakeh Wall is a diverse marine ecosystem with an abundance of corals and tropical fish that you can see while drifting in the current along the surface. Make sure you save enough battery on your cameras for this spot.
From here, the boat will drop you back to Toya Pakeh which concludes the snorkeling tour.
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MANTA POINT NUSA PENIDA LOCATION
WHERE TO STAY IN NUSA PENIDA
Nusa Penida has hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so I have narrowed it down to a few of the best places to stay to fit the needs of budget backpackers, luxury travelers, and everyone in between.
See the list of accommodations below that I personally recommend:
Luxury: Pandawa Beach Resort & Spa
Mid Range: La Roja Bungalows
Budget: The Tamban Jukung
FOR ALL OTHER PLACES TO STAY, SEE MY COMPLETE GUIDE ON WHERE TO STAY IN NUSA PENIDA
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FINAL THOUGHTS – MANTA POINT NUSA PENIDA
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Hey man, headed to Bali for honeymoon end of September beginning of October, who did you use for your manta ray tour? It a company or individual? Anyway you can give their contact info?
Hello, I have put the links in the article to who I booked the Manta Point with! π
Hi Jonny I am a poor swummer ?is there anywhere on Nusa Penida or Blue Lagoon where I could walk from.beach and see some fish and coral
Yes try Crystal Bay π
Loving your blogs man! Really helping me plan out my trip for May.
Thank you, and keep up the amazing work!
HI Dmitry, Im glad you are finding the blogs useful! Enjoy your travels.