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Lily Manta Point
Shallow manta cleaning station on a coral block.
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.
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Research Estimate At Lily Manta Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
CurrentLight current
Where Is Lily Manta Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lily Manta Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19m
Depth Note
Public site guides place the coral block at roughly 18 to 19 m, with the surrounding observation area shallower over sand.
Best Season
November to May is the clearest repeated manta season window for Lily Manta Point, with calmer and clearer conditions often noted early in the year.
Typical Conditions
Usually a shallow, low-movement manta observation dive with mild current, sandy bottom staging, and good visibility around the cleaning station.
Safety & Access At Lily Manta Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Lily Manta Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lily Manta Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
