Travel article with Manta Bowl and R.A.C. Point location and operator context.
Current-aware Manta Bowl boat dive with coral, rock, sand, and mantas.
Current-aware Manta Bowl boat dive with coral, rock, sand, and mantas.
This site is best handled by a local Ticao or Masbate operator that knows the current and manta-bowl timing.
R.A.C. Point is a current-aware Ticao Pass boat dive in the Manta Bowl area, where coral, rock, and sandy-bottom terrain create sheltered pockets that let divers watch the reef work in the flow. Reef fish school through the structure, and manta rays or passing whale sharks can still show up, so the site rewards a guide who knows how to use the shelter to frame the action.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 22m
Depth Note
R.A.C. Point is the shallowest part of the Manta Bowl center, with a working range in the mid-teens and enough relief to shelter from current.
Best Season
December through June gives the best chance at mantas and whale sharks, while the rest of the year can still be worthwhile.
Typical Conditions
Coral, rock, and sand terrain with current shelter, reef fish action, and occasional big-pelagic encounters.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Stay close to the structure, conserve gas, and do not let the current push you out of the sheltered zone.
Access Restrictions
Best with a guide who can time the current window and keep the boat positioned for the sheltered route.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and marine rules and the operator's current plan.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat scuba dive for divers comfortable with current, route-finding, and active reef life.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target because current and route-finding matter more than simple shallow water.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited because the structure and current work best from scuba depth.
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
Travel article with Manta Bowl and R.A.C. Point location and operator context.
Operator page with site description, current shelter, and reef-fish mix.
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