Yap Divers - Manta Ray Bay Hotel - Yap
The team at Yap Divers - Manta Ray Bay Hotel are, simply put, the Manta Whisperers of Micronesia. If you’re coming to Yap for the big gliders, and trust us, you should be, these are your people. We’ve spent countless hours with them, watching them navigate Mi’il Channel, knowing just when the tide will bring in the best show. It’s not just about seeing mantas; it’s about understanding their rhythm, their cleaning stations, their feeding patterns. They run a tight ship, literally. Their purpose-built dive vessels are right there, outside your room, which means no long transfers and more time underwater. We love that they’ve got those big, comfortable boats – perfect for spreading out gear and even grabbing a quick nap between dives. Our favourite part? The sheer consistency of the manta encounters, especially at sites like Stammtisch and Valley of the Rays. They know the channels intimately. Our insider tip: ask about their "Manta ID" program. It adds another layer to the experience when you start recognising individual mantas by their spot patterns. While mantas are the undisputed stars, they’ll also take you to see the resident reef sharks at Vertigo or explore the vibrant coral walls. This place is for the diver who wants a focused, high-probability manta experience, delivered by genuine local experts.
- Location
- Yap, Micronesia, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- 9.515544, 138.111050
- Phone
- +691 350 2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.mantaray.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:1735]
- Address
- Manta Visions Photo & Video Center, PO Box MR, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia 96943, United States
Dive Sites Near Yap Divers - Manta Ray Bay Hotel
Yap Divers - Manta Ray Bay Hotel provides access to 15 dive sites in Yap.
- 1 2
- Big Bend
- Bird Island
- CHIDAI MARU NO 25 - 2m (wreck)
- Choqol Mini Wall - 10-30m (wall)
- CURACO - 10m (wreck)
- Eagle’s Nest - Micronesia - 25m (pinnacle)
- Gabach Channel (drift)
- Gapow Reef (reef)
- HAYABUSA MARU NO.2 - 0m (wreck)
- Kurrekurredutt Dropoff (wall)
- Laura Marie Wreck (wreck)
- Lionfish Wall (wall)
- Magic Kingdom - 21m
- Main Channel (drift)
Other Dive Centres in Yap
Best Time to Dive in Yap
The warmest water temperatures in Yap occur in January, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.0°C (air: 27.5°C)
- February: 29.0°C (air: 27.5°C)
- March: 29.0°C (air: 27.5°C)
- April: 29.0°C (air: 27.7°C)
- May: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
- June: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
- July: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
- August: 29.0°C (air: 27.7°C)
- September: 29.0°C (air: 27.9°C)
- October: 29.0°C (air: 27.9°C)
- November: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
- December: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
Marine Life in Yap
Home to 316 recorded species including 253 reef fish, 20 hard corals, 17 sea cucumbers, 13 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 clams & mussels, 3 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue Parrotfish (Scarus oviceps) - Reef Fish
- Clown Tang (Naso lituratus) - Reef Fish
- Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
- Blackfin Soldierfish (Myripristis adusta) - Reef Fish
- Black sea cucumber (Holothuria atra) - Sea Cucumbers
- Bluefish (Kyphosus vaigiensis) - Reef Fish
- Long-nosed Parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) - Reef Fish
- Sea chub (Kyphosus cinerascens) - Reef Fish
- Threadfin (Chaetodon auriga) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Yap
Based on average water temperature of 29.0°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories