Diving
Manta Point
Two manta sites in Komodo — Makassar Reef in the centre, Manta Alley in the south.
- 2 Sites
- 8–30 m
- Year Round
Where They Are
Two Places, Not One
Manta Point usually means Makassar Reef — three kilometres of rubble and cleaning stations in central Komodo, at 8 to 16 metres.
Manta Alley is the southern site, deeper and more exposed at 15 to 30 metres, where the current can run hard and the animals school.
What to Expect
Diving With Mantas
Makassar Reef
Central Komodo, 8–16 m, mild to medium current. The cleaning station.
Manta Alley
South Komodo, 15–30 m, mild to strong. Feeding and schooling.
Peak Months
July and August, though sightings run year round.
Keep Distance
Three metres minimum. Never swim above or chase.
No Bubbles Below
Stay low and to the side of the cleaning station.
Snorkellers Too
Makassar is shallow enough to snorkel over.
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