Snorkelling in Nusa Penida - Manta Point
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Snorkelling in Nusa Penida - Manta Point

By Neptune Scuba Diving
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For any snorkeling lover visiting Bali, a trip to Manta Point is a must: The site is known for the majestic manta rays that frequent it. Rather than catch the boat to Nusa Penida and then haggle with local providers, book this convenient package from Sanur. It includes lunch, snacks, water, and all equipment, although a conservation fee is at your own expense.
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Ages 7-65, max of 12 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: Chinese, Japanese, English
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Highlights
  • Snorkel Manta Point, known for its majestic manta rays, off Nusa Penida
  • See beautiful hard and soft corals and brilliantly colored marine life
  • Includes all equipment and a seasoned snorkeling guide
  • Enjoy lunch, snacks, and water aboard your powerful dive boat

  • All taxes, and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Professional snorkeling guide
  • Snorkeling insurance
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included
  • GoPro Rental
  • Conservation Fee: 100,000 IDR / person
  • Private snorkeling guide

Make your own way to the dive center in Sanur independently, pay your conservation fee, and get fitted for snorkeling gear. Then, board your high-powered dive boat in Sanur for the journey to Nusa Penida. The conditions for seeing manta rays at Manta Point are best in the morning, so that will be your first stop. Even if you’ve never snorkeled before, your group’s guide helps you learn the basics of breathing through a snorkel, clearing a snorkel, and finning effectively. After Manta Point, visit Crystal Bay and a northern site, and enjoy lunch, snacks, and water on board the boat. Your day finishes back at the dive center in Sanur.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Neptune Scuba Diving Bali, Jl. Suka Merta, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Pickup details
  • We provide free hotel transfer for all our tours and activities. The activity begins with the estimated pick-up time from the hotel, between 07:00AM and 07:30AM
Airport pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
  • Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, Denpasar Indonesia
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • Benoa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63744P13

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Minimum age is 5 years old
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Evidence of dive certification is NOT required from divers wishing to participate in Discover Scuba Diving
    • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
    • All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking for equipment setup.
    • All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking for equipment setup.
    • All passenger shoe sizes MUST be advised at time of booking for equipment setup.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63744P13

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      Amazing experience!
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    • johndc
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      King Neptune would be proud of this operation!
      My wife and I were on a cruise to Indonesia and had 2 days on a port stop in Bali. Indonesia diving is famous, so we scheduled 4 dives over 2 days with Neptune — 2 on Nusa Penida, and 2 on Padang Bai. Neptune was excellent, arranging our transport from and back to the cruise ship both days and all the details of the diving so as to make sure we got back on the boat in plenty of time. Dive guides were great— personable and very talented at finding interesting stuff underwater. I got some fabulous pix! And the level of service was better than we’re accustomed to seeing in other parts of the world . These guys prepare, load and unload all equipment for you! My wife and I are experienced divers, but we’re also not as young as we used to be (😉), so we appreciated the special attention which this crew was more than happy to provide! And the diving was fantastic! It was rainy season, so we didn’t expect great visibility, but it was much better than expected. Seeing the many mantas at Manta Point was one of the highlights of my decades of diving. And all the smaller stuff was extremely impressive as well. I highly recommend diving in Bali and especially with Neptune.
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    • 233clorindaf
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    Linda H
    Darwin, Australia27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was looking for a trip to Nusa Penida, primarily to snorkel with the manta rays, but did not want to go on just any old tourist boat. I liked the fact that the trip was run by a dive company, and although it was a little more expensive than some, it was well worth the money. From my e-mails with Julian during the booking process, to the driver of the bus and the guides on the boat, the entire operation was well organized and extremely professional. The snorkeling equipment that was provided was excellent and I enjoyed the individually packed lunch and snacks. We encountered at least 6 majestic manta rays at Manta Pont, then followed this up with two drift snorkels over some stunning soft coral gardens with a variety of fish. I have snorkeled in a variety of locations in Bali and Lombok over the years, but this was by far my favorite experience. My thanks to the team at Neptunes for a fantastic day.
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    Wesley W
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Family
    The trip with the team, guides and supplies was really great. We were well advised, you felt safe and could experience a lot of exciting things. In particular, the diving suits, snacks and quick arrival are worth highlighting compared to other offers.
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    Written 11 October 2024
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    Aileen R
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Couples
    This tour was incredible and delivered what it said it would - we saw so so many Manta rays, the guides were excellent and very helpful making sure we were within their sights at all times. Drift snorkelling was amazing , saw so much coral, colourful fish and was so relaxing and peaceful. The snorkelling, and guides I would score a 5. I have only given a 4 out of 5 as were as a group underwhelmed (not disappointed , just underwhelmed ) with the lunch and location of the lunch - trivial I know but trip advisor is asking for feedback so this is our constructive feedback . We thought we would maybe eat at one of the beaches - picnic on the beach or on a pontoon etc . We all were handed a lunchbox with either rice or noodles, like a school lunch and the boat docked in a small wharf where we were told to eat on the boat (small boat for our group only ) which was not pretty and toilets on the wharf were locked. To be fair, the tour doesnt say "eat on a beach or buffet lunch etc so their wording is not misleading , we just had thought that would occur as previous snorkelling trips we had done provide that, so it was our interpretation only and not misrepresentation) . Had Neptune tours had docking rights for one of the beaches it would have been a more pleasant lunch experience. So snorkelling and amazing guides 5/5, overall experience on the whole day 4/5.
    Written 26 October 2023
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    Simon P
    Düsseldorf, Germany181 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2023 • Couples
    Fast boat was full-loaded by passengers. No space, too many tourists side by side. Snorkeling spots too crowded by other boats and tourists. Horrible! Snorkeling time to short and stressful. Don't expect to see any mantas or dolphins. Once you realize what I mean you will understand why don't you see any Mantas.
    Written 17 June 2023
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    This review is misplaced on our TripAdvisor product. The reviewer's name has not been found on our guest manifests in the previous 6 months. Also, Neptune Scuba Diving does not provide fast boat services between Bali and Nusa Penida. Fast boat services are provided by different companies not related to us in any way. Our snorkeling trips are organized and led by professional PADI Divemasters or Instructors with thousands of dives across decades of experience. We run each trip with professional speedboats specially designed for diving and snorkeling. In the water we have a standard of minimum 45-60 minutes of water time. On our speedboats there is a maximum of 12 passengers including the guides. We have contacted the reviewer to remove the review and also reported this to TripAdvisor.
    Written 18 June 2023
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    Michel C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    We did a snorkeling trip on February 28, 2023.
    We where 4 people and from the start at sea we saw that it was quite rough. We still went to Manta Point hoping to see manta rays there.
    But the snorkeling conditions were difficult due to the rough seas and Mother Nature made sure that even the rays were not there.

    So we leave to do our 2 other snorkeling trips, including an exceptional one at Mengrove point where the corals were really healthy, which gave extraordinary images.

    On our return we discussed the first snorkeling trip to see the manta rays and the very difficult snorkeling conditions and so the agency gave us a partial refund as compensation. We can say that the agency listened to us and acted professionally towards us.

    Thanks to the whole team
    Michael
    Written 28 February 2023
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    Bronwyn Pring
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2022 • Solo
    This is by far the best experience I have had so far in Bali and I’ve been coming to Bali for over 10 years now! I swam with so many Manta Rays, turtles, cuttlefish and so many beautiful fish, with the coral so colourful and alive which was so nice to see. I was taken care of from pick up to drop off, my gear was cleaned every dive and my guide in the water pointed out all the sea creatures and told me about them. Lunch was delicious and everything provided to us was sustainable and healthy with no plastic being used. Joe and Julian were friendly and so welcoming, such lovely genuine people and all of their staff were exactly the same. I couldn’t recommend this anymore and I can’t wait to come back to Bali to do my diving refresher through Neptune Diving ☺️
    Written 25 June 2022
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    Ashlynn M
    Iquitos, Peru13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2022
    Julian and the team were awesome from start to finish. He was immediately responsive and helpful with all information via a personal WhatsApp chat, answering all our questions leading up to our trip. They prepared us super well for all possible conditions, making sure we felt comfortable and psyched.
    Although we only saw one manta this day (which is very rare- usually there are many), it was still an absolutely sublime encounter with a majestic creature.
    The other two snorkel/dive spots were even more rich with marine life, both drifts from point A to B, which was like watching a movie of a reef go by.
    Food was great, and the photos they took for us were sent over promptly!
    Definitely enjoy a coconut back at the dive center after the ride!
    Written 20 June 2022
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    Xiao
    Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Friends
    Neptune is one of my favourite diving Centers. Did a full day fun dive w Neptune, the whole experience is really great. The service is good, Joe really took good care of each individual, try to maximise our time of diving, she is very experienced and definitely know where to bring you to see things. And the boat man is observant and helpful too. Really enjoyed the day trip, would love to come back again.
    Written 8 May 2022
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    Eveliene
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Friends
    We had the most amazing snorkeling experience with Neptune! Everything was organized extremely well and they thought it through in most detailed way possible (e.g. even got water bottles with our own names and safety measures were taken at all times). We saw beautiful Manta Rays and turtles!!! The staff was super friendly and really experienced so we felt really safe and in good hands with them. And to complete the experience the lunch at the end of the trip was super tasty! So do not doubt about booking with Neptune, just do it!!!!!
    Written 26 April 2022
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    IG24
    Gerrards Cross, UK34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We have had the most amazing day ever. From arriving at the stunning Scuba centre (super clean and well managed) to the most beautiful day out at sea. We booked our trip in advance via WhatsApp and the service/replies have been second to none. We picked the three stop trip which included a delicious lunch, snacks and drinks provided. It was beyond special to see the majestic mantra rays and sea turtles let alone all the beautiful fish and coral reef. Would 100% recommend Neptune and would love to visit them again. The staff are more than welcoming, kind and willing to help in any way possible. Book here and you won’t regret it!
    Written 22 August 2022
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