Quick facts for access, visibility, current, and manta reliability.
Manta Point Dhiya Adi Faru is a shallow manta cleaning station.
Manta Point Dhiya Adi Faru is a shallow manta cleaning station.
Yes. A local boat operator is the normal way to time the current window and reach the cleaning station.
Manta Point Dhiya Adi Faru is a sandy cleaning station on Low Tide Reef where reef manta rays gather for cleaner-fish passes. The dive is a simple boat approach over sand, but the real challenge is holding position in moving water while the mantas work the station. It suits divers and snorkelers who want a reliable manta encounter and are comfortable with current.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 25m
Depth Note
Sand floor around the cleaning station is about 12 m deep.
Best Season
Year-round, with April to November especially reliable for manta encounters during the southwest monsoon.
Typical Conditions
Current can be mild to moderate or stronger, and the site is most reliable when plankton is moving through the bay.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay low, maintain buoyancy, and never touch or block the mantas or cleaner fish.
Access Restrictions
No special land access is noted, but the site is best handled as a guided boat dive because current and timing drive the encounter.
Legal Notes
Manta and other ray species are protected in the Maldives, so touching or chasing them is not allowed.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow dive around 12 m on a sandy bottom near a cleaning station; currents can be strong.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the current window and manta interaction are better managed with scuba or guided snorkel.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible, but a guide matters because the current can be lively and the station works best when timing is right.
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.
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Research Sources
Quick facts for access, visibility, current, and manta reliability.
Official reef-manta species profile for the Maldives.
Maldivian ray protection rules and responsible manta behavior.
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