Where to see Manta rays

31 of our ranked dive sites report Manta rays in their marine life. Scale and score are our own data-driven ratings — see the site pages for the full picture.

Top pick
Elphinstone Reef4.4
Egypt · advanced
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

Where to see Manta rays

31 sites
01

Elphinstone Reef

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.4
02

Kerama Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 35 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.3
03

Blue Corner

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.3
04

Nusa Lembongan

Drift diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

4.3
05

Raja Ampat

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.

4.1
06

Komodo National Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.1
07

Ishigaki Island

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.1
08

Flower Garden Banks

Reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.1
09

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
10

Malapascua Island

Wall-and-reef diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
11

Ari Atoll

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
12

Osprey Reef

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
13

Aliwal Shoal

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
14

Isla Mujeres

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

4.0
15

Princess Alice Bank

Diving with visibility up to 30 m, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
16

Layang-Layang (Swallow Reef)

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
17

Coral Bay

Reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

3.9
18

Bat Islands (Islas Murciélago)

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.9
19

Nuquí

Drift diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

3.9
20

Nusa Penida

Wall-and-reef diving with challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.8

Derived from each dive site's marine-life records in our database. Not every location records every species, so this list can grow as data improves.