Lily Manta Point
Shallow manta cleaning station on a coral block.
FreedivingScuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginner19m
PinnacleReef
Local operator required
A local boat team is the normal way to time the visit and manage diver positioning around the cleaning station.
Boat-access site near Mahibadhoo, usually dived as a settled observation stop on sand with mild current and careful cleaning-station etiquette.
About Lily Manta Point
Lily Manta Point is a shallow manta cleaning-station dive built around a coral block on sand, where patient divers can watch reef mantas circle in for cleaning passes without needing to chase the action.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
The main safety priority is cleaning-station etiquette: settle low on the sand, keep a respectful distance, and avoid swimming around the block once mantas are in range.
Access Restrictions
This site is reached by boat and should be dived with a guide who can brief manta-cleaning-station conduct before entry.
Where Is Lily Manta Point?
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Local Intel For Lily Manta Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba teams usually descend onto the sand beside the coral block and stay still so mantas can continue their cleaning passes undisturbed.
Freediving
Freedivers can use the site when mantas are active near the upper water column, but surface support and disciplined positioning matter around the station.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can enjoy the site when mantas rise higher in the water column, provided the boat team manages spacing and drift carefully.
Wildlife at Lily Manta Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Lily Manta Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
CurrentLight current
