Manta ray · Indonesia
Where to see manta rays in Indonesia
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see manta rays in Indonesia is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the manta ray as a target species, 11 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta, Komodo & Labuan Bajo, Nusa Penida & Lembongan, Raja Ampat and Tulamben & Amed. Encounters are split into scuba diving, land-based watching, snorkeling, swimming and freediving. Two "manta ray tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 11 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. The 2 operators that state a season for manta ray programs in Indonesia cluster in Sep–Jun. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
Manta ray season in Indonesia
Sep–Jun
- JanJanuary: in season
- FebFebruary: in season
- MarMarch: in season
- AprApril: in season
- MayMay: in season
- JunJune: in season
- JulJuly: not in season
- AugAugust: not in season
- SepSeptember: in season
- OctOctober: in season
- NovNovember: in season
- DecDecember: in season
The months 2 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the manta ray season table.
11 listed operators
Indonesia · South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta
HIPPO DIVING BALI
Scuba divingSnorkelingLiveaboard- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Rp7,840,000
- Checked
- Official source
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Indonesia · South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta
King Dive Bali
Scuba divingLiveaboardMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- 7,840,000
- Checked
- Official source
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Indonesia · Komodo & Labuan Bajo
Blue Marlin Komodo
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Oct–Jun
- Price
- IDR 12,900,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Komodo & Labuan Bajo
Indo Master
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Jun, Sep
- Price
- US$5,560 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Komodo & Labuan Bajo
Uber Scuba Komodo
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- IDR 2,750,000
- Checked
- Multiple sources
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Indonesia · Nusa Penida & Lembongan
Bali Aqua Nusa Penida
Scuba divingSnorkelingFamily & kids- Season
- Jan–Apr
- Price
- IDR 1,800,000 / person
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Indonesia · Nusa Penida & Lembongan
Blue Corner Dive Penida
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jul–Oct
- Price
- Rp 1,850,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Nusa Penida & Lembongan
Freedive Nusa
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
- Price
- Rp 1,500,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Raja Ampat
Mermaid I
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Sep–May
- Price
- €5,000 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Raja Ampat
Misool Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Feb–Mar, May–Nov
- Price
- From USD 4,940 per person
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Tulamben & Amed
Bali Fab Dive Center
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- IDR 1,000,000 / person
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Manta rays in Indonesia, by region
Manta rays in Indonesia, by way to meet them
Manta ray season
Manta rays in other countries
Other marine life in Indonesia
Activities in Indonesia
- Scuba diving in Indonesia306
- Snorkeling in Indonesia179
- Family water activities in Indonesia168
- Island hopping and boat trips in Indonesia150
- Beaches and water play in Indonesia55
- Freediving in Indonesia40
- Marine life encounters in Indonesia34
- Liveaboards in Indonesia21
- Surfing and SUP in Indonesia20
- Swimming in Indonesia3
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see manta rays in Indonesia?
11 operators name the manta ray as a target species. Main regions: South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta, Komodo & Labuan Bajo, Nusa Penida & Lembongan, Raja Ampat and Tulamben & Amed.
Do you have to get in the water to see manta rays?
Formats on record: scuba diving, land-based watching, snorkeling, swimming and freediving. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is manta ray season?
The 2 operators that state a season for manta ray programs in Indonesia cluster in Sep–Jun. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Manta rays are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.