Lankan Manta Point
Dive one of the Maldives’ top manta cleaning stations and watch graceful mantas glide just meters from you—a truly unforgettable bucket-list dive for photographers and ocean lovers.
Dive Site Details
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North Malé Atoll, near Lankanfinolhu Island
Easy to Intermediate
8–25m
Mild to moderate
Open Water and above
Manta rays (seasonal), turtles, reef sharks, fusiliers
A cleaning station where mantas circle coral blocks as wrasse remove parasites.
🗓️ Best Time to Dive:
May–October (manta season during southwest monsoon).
♻️ Conservation:
Lankan Manta Point is in a Marine Protected Area, with all rays protected in the Maldives since 1995 and mantas added in 2014. Divers follow guidelines to keep mantas safe at the cleaning station.
✨ Fun Fact:
Some mantas return yearly, identifiable by unique belly spots.
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