Yap

About this site

Yap is the world's manta ray sanctuary with over 100 resident mantas. Famous for reliable manta encounters at cleaning stations and exciting channel dives with strong currents.

Conditions

Country

Micronesia (Federated States)

Region

Yap State

Max depth

5–30 m

Visibility

10–30 m

Water temperature

26–30°C

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced

Best season

November to May

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef
• Drift

Marine life

• Sharks
• Mantas
• Rays
• Barracuda