Manta Point (Lankanfinolhu)

About this site

The best manta ray cleaning station in the Maldives. Mantas congregate here to be cleaned by specialized wrasse between May and November. Multiple mantas can be seen circling the cleaning station simultaneously. A shallow, relaxed dive perfect for spending maximum time with these gentle giants.

Conditions

Country

Maldives

Region

North Male Atoll

Max depth

5–15 m

Visibility

10–25 m

Water temperature

27–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

May-November (southwest monsoon)

Type

Reef

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Reef

Marine life

• Mantas
• Rays
• Turtles