Banana Reef / Manta Point

This dive site is renowned as a prime Manta Ray Cleaning and feeding zone, attracting these majestic creatures from late March through the beginning of November, and sometimes extending into mid-December. Within this section of the Atoll, it is considered one of the ultimate destinations to immerse yourself in an extraordinary diving experience with these giant rays.

During the month of August, a captivating array of marine life can be encountered at this dive site, including Manta rays, stingrays, occasional nurse sharks, leopard sharks, and even whale sharks.

In addition to the mesmerizing Manta ray cleaning encounters, divers will marvel at the sandy bottom adorned with scattered coral patches. On the sandy expanse lies an astonishing sight of slumbering white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, and leopard sharks. The majority of the sandy patches are home to elusive garden moray eels. Nestled around 12 meters, enchanting sandy hills accompanied by stony coral colonies contribute to the picturesque underwater landscape.

With a visibility reaching up to 17 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site invites divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Situated in the Maldives, and particularly close to Emmadi Giri (Manta Point) in Bodu Magu, Kaafu, this unique location promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.

[Close Location: Emmadi Giri (Manta Point), Bodu Magu, Kaafu, 08080, Maldives]