Manta Bay and Manta Point are for manta rays. Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay are for coral, reef fish and turtles. Wall Point is the shallow reef where nervous first-timers find their confidence. Which sites a boat visits depends on swell, current and the harbour master's clearance — the crew decides the running order that morning.
A calm bay on the north-west coast where reef mantas feed near the surface. Shortest boat ride, most reliable site, best for first-timers.
An exposed south-coast reef where mantas hold still while cleaner fish work on them. Bigger animals, longer encounters, some swell.
A postcard bay with white sand, a coral garden on its north side and regular green turtle sightings. Best visibility on Nusa Penida.
A narrow channel between Nusa Penida and Ceningan with dense hard coral and clouds of orange anthias. Coral density is the draw here.
A shallow wall with an easy entry, where nervous first-timers and children get comfortable within minutes.
