Operator page describing the Boulari pass as a marine reserve, noting manta and shark sightings, a 13 m plateau, and a maximum around 26 m.
Boat-access drift dive for manta rays in Boulari Pass.
Boat-access drift dive for manta rays in Boulari Pass.
Boulari Plateau Manta is a boat-access drift dive in the Boulari pass, where a reef plateau draws manta rays to a cleaning station and turns the current into the main feature of the dive. The route stays open and moving, with grey reef sharks, jacks, octopus, and moray eels appearing as the drift slides past the reef edge. Plan it with an operator and a clean boat window, because this is a marine-reserve pass where timing and current control the whole experience.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13m - 26m
Depth Note
Plateau around 13 m with an outer-reef maximum around 26 m; the dive is a drift through the pass.
Best Season
Year-round, with manta sightings and easier boat windows shaping the day.
Typical Conditions
Strong-current drift along a reef plateau in a marine-reserve pass.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift dive in a pass: brief the pickup plan, stay compact in the water, and keep the surface team ready for a moving exit.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through an operator, with the run shaped by pass conditions and pickup logistics.
Legal Notes
Boulari is a marine reserve and feeding is not authorized.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic drift profile for experienced divers who are comfortable in moving water and open-water pickup procedures.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page describing the Boulari pass as a marine reserve, noting manta and shark sightings, a 13 m plateau, and a maximum around 26 m.
Boat excursion page showing Boulari Pass as a standard day-dive option and confirming boat logistics tied to sea conditions.
Official brochure describing Boulari as a manta-rich pass with large reef structure and strong gorgonian presence.
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