Yap (Manta Rays)

About this site

Yap is world-famous for its reliable manta ray encounters at cleaning stations where these gentle giants congregate year-round, with peak season from November to May. The traditional island culture remains strong, and the pristine reefs offer exceptional diving with healthy hard corals, swim-throughs, and pelagic encounters in clear Pacific waters.

Conditions

Country

Federated States of Micronesia

Region

Yap State (Western Pacific)

Max depth

10–40 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

27–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

November to May (manta season); Year-round

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef
• Drift

Marine life

• Sharks
• Mantas
• Rays
• Macro
• Coral