Snorkelling In Nusa Penida - Manta Point

Always amazing snorkling with the Mantas and then experiencing the beautiful reef of Nusa Penida! Can’t wait to do it again this year!

We had a really wonderful experience. Unfortunately, my mum felt unwell due to the strong waves, but Coach Neo handled the situation with great care and professionalism. He was calm, attentive, and extremely supportive. His reassurance made a big difference, and we felt very safe throughout. Thank you for the excellent service.

Went on the three drive snorkeling trip. Much to my surprise, I was assigned an individual guide and was outfitted with a wetsuit as well as flippers, mask etc. we went on a shared boat with snorkelers and scuba divers. When we got to the locations, my guide (Gedeh) was with me the whole time, and had a lifesaver ring to provide as a contact point. We saw about 15-20 Manta Rays, which was amazing. The Crystal Bay dive was nice, but the great way to finish the day was in the drift dive, where the current allowed for a lazy, effort-free drift across the reef.

A wonderful experience! From booking to pick up, to Neptune office and then onto boat was a breeze in booking and contact to ensure we were prepared and safe. The three snorkeling site were well chosen and we saw Manta Rays (maybe 12!!) then 2 drift snorkels with our lovely guide. The water was clear and warmish. They supplied towels and wetsuits plus a delicious lunch. Very helpful and supportive crew on the boat and responsible skipper. Overall a delightful day with and great crew who made our day spectacular. Thank you Julian and crew. Jane & Nicki

Guides were very attentive and knowledgeable and high ratio of instructors to snorkelers. The drift snorkel was even better than the Manta rays. Everything provided for. Only improvement would be less waiting time to depart to the boat from the beach and why not return guests straight back to their hotels rather than make them wait in the dive centre on return.

WOW Absolutely Amazing They could not be more accommodating and professional. From pick up to drop off Equipment,boat,service You can tell the staff love there job and there company. Saw mantas sea turtles and so many different fish. Will be back next yr Thank you team xx

What an amazing day .From the hotel pick up. Frendly and on time. To the dive shop wet suits and fins already. The staff could not be more friendly and accommodating. The boat is clean and safe With a mix of both scuba divers and snorkles. So the best places found. Lots of Manta rays and turtles The fish were stunning. Lunch was very tasty The staff made everyone feel safe From experienced to novices We will be back next year. Vickie and Ed

The waves were quite strong but the trip to Manta Point snorkeling did not disappoint with the beautiful views around. worth it to try

We were at the Café (attached to the Dive shop which is really good) and called into the Dive Shop. Ended up booking this trip and it was fantastic. I would highly recommend it. The snorkelling gear was good, the boat was good, the lunch was good and the guide (Angel) was fantastic. The ratio of guides to guests was 1:2 so anyone with any lack of confidence should feel safe. We had a really good day and will be booking with them again.

Very polite staff and experienced diving instructors. The places they took us were amazing, especially the drift snorkelling where we were in the sea world paradise, spectacular reefs, we saw turtles, dolphins and manta rays

This tour was incredible and delivered what it said it would - we saw so so many Manta rays, the guides were excellent and very helpful making sure we were within their sights at all times. Drift snorkelling was amazing , saw so much coral, colourful fish and was so relaxing and peaceful. The snorkelling, and guides I would score a 5. I have only given a 4 out of 5 as were as a group underwhelmed (not disappointed , just underwhelmed ) with the lunch and location of the lunch - trivial I know but trip advisor is asking for feedback so this is our constructive feedback . We thought we would maybe eat at one of the beaches - picnic on the beach or on a pontoon etc . We all were handed a lunchbox with either rice or noodles, like a school lunch and the boat docked in a small wharf where we were told to eat on the boat (small boat for our group only ) which was not pretty and toilets on the wharf were locked. To be fair, the tour doesnt say "eat on a beach or buffet lunch etc so their wording is not misleading , we just had thought that would occur as previous snorkelling trips we had done provide that, so it was our interpretation only and not misrepresentation) . Had Neptune tours had docking rights for one of the beaches it would have been a more pleasant lunch experience. So snorkelling and amazing guides 5/5, overall experience on the whole day 4/5.

what an amazing trip: - we snorkled at three different, wonderful spots (we saw: dolphins, mantas, turtles, clownfishes and many more fishes and beautiful corals)! - the staff was very friendly, competent & safety related - the communication before the trip was very clear and good (via whatsapp) - the food (snacks and lunch: i had the fried noodles vegetarian) was super delicious - but the hole trip takes around 11 hours… ;) even better!

We went snorkelling with Neptune diving and we can't recommend it enough. We were collected from our hotel and taken out to Manta Point, saw many massive manta rays. We then went to Crystal Bay. Hubby and I had Addy guiding only the 2 of us. He was really attentive and caring. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!

Saw heaps of manta rays and sea turtles. Neptune staff are great, guides are very attentive. If can be a bit rough heading out to the island so if you get motion sickness take medication before you go.

Amazing day with the family. Both scuba and snorkelling. The dive experience was spectacular and every single one of the staff members were incredibly helpful, kind and generous. It’s was a family day that built awesome memories

We have dived alot in Bali and these guys were my favourite. Super professional, super kind and helpful and lunch was delicious too. Highly recommend and will definitely use them again. Thank you!! 🐠🪸🐡😁💙

I highly recommend this snorkeling activity, it was definitely worth it. The waves were high and the island has been closed two days prior. On the day of the activity we couldn’t get to manta point, but we’re able to enjoy three other snorkeling spots. Lots of sea life, saw lots of turtles and many many different types of fish. Everything so colorful!!! I was provided a personal guide, not sure if it was because I was there with a group of Chinese speakers, or if they usually have very small groups. I would definitely do it again when and if I come back!

Fast boat was full-loaded by passengers. No space, too many tourists side by side. Snorkeling spots too crowded by other boats and tourists. Horrible! Snorkeling time to short and stressful. Don't expect to see any mantas or dolphins. Once you realize what I mean you will understand why don't you see any Mantas.

you have to try once in your life and the snorkeling activity the centre provided are excellent. you may say the price is a bit higher than the others but you will not be worry about any extra cost at the end.

Went snorkeling in Nusa Penida with these guys and it was mindblowing. Maybe because we were lucky with the weather and everything else but the day was so nice and smooth. From the hotel pick-up, preparations at the dive center, the snorkeling guide in the water with us all the time... Lunch on the boat was shockingly good, we got the vegetarian green fried rice. Homemade cookies and some fresh fruit were very welcomed after the first stop at Manta Point. Highly recommended. The reservation process was very quick and easy.

Amazing!!! We booked from the UK prior to arriving in Bali. Neptunes are so professional and safe. Everything was well organised and good equipment. We saw 4 Manta Rays up close and saw turtles and millions of fish. This was the most amazing experience ever!!

Excellent tour seen 3 big mantas. Everything promised was delivered. Arya was a sensational snorkeling guide. Very happy would do it again.

Family of 4 snorkelers (with 2 children - 11 years old) booked from this add expecting to get what advertised which clearly stated - Snorkelling in Nusa Penida to see Mantas maximum 4 travellers (listed twice in the ad) on a high powered boat. When arrived we were told we would be on boat with additional 4 SCUBA divers. Complained to owner. He denied ad, then when I produced screen shots post trip he gaslighted, bullied and belittled me. Refunded $100US but he blamed that is was a TripAdvisor mistake. We didn’t see Mantas, didn’t even go anywhere near the bay where they are.We were casually told before we got on boat that we might not go to Manta Bay because of weather even though it was the clearest, bluest calmest day. Later found out from crew that the hadn’t been able to get into the bay with Mantas for about 10 days because of the time of year, we believe they knew before we left shore. Instead we saw a dead coral reef, a reef so polluted that we couldn’t swim without being tangled in garbage. We waited around on the boat for hours doing nothing so that divers could rest (SIT) between dives. At one point we were left in the water by ourselves for about 20mins with only the guide and one life ring while the boat took the divers to another spot. We couldn’t even see the boat . Worst $600US ($942AU) every spent. Don’t book with TripAdvisor or Neptune. If you don’t get as advertised they will try to blame, bully and humiliate you and deny any responsibility or ignore you. I have asked both companies for full refund but they refuse to accept fault in the advertising. Go with a company that specialises in snorkelling not diving. Ask lots of questions directly to the company including at least 2 days days out about the Mantas. Could have been the snorkel of a lifetime - so disappointing .

We had an excellent trip with Neptune Diving and managed to see many manta rays and turtles. Our guide was warm, friendly, and very willing to accommodate our lack of experience. He was just as pleased as us to see manta rays, even though he must've seen them hundreds of times! The day was slightly longer than anticipated as we were out from 7:30 until 16:00. The dive center was really nice and tea/coffee/juice were provided free of charge both before and after the trip, along with sea sickness medication which was strongly recommended.

We did a snorkeling trip on February 28, 2023. We where 4 people and from the start at sea we saw that it was quite rough. We still went to Manta Point hoping to see manta rays there. But the snorkeling conditions were difficult due to the rough seas and Mother Nature made sure that even the rays were not there. So we leave to do our 2 other snorkeling trips, including an exceptional one at Mengrove point where the corals were really healthy, which gave extraordinary images. On our return we discussed the first snorkeling trip to see the manta rays and the very difficult snorkeling conditions and so the agency gave us a partial refund as compensation. We can say that the agency listened to us and acted professionally towards us. Thanks to the whole team Michael

This trip was amazing! I highly recommend booking with this dive shop, even for snorkeling. Out guide Gobing was awesome. He was super helpful and really friendly. The equipment was good and I felt really safe the entire time. We saw mantas, turtles, incredible reef and tons of fish. The dive shop is nice everybody is very friendly and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely want you to have a good time. For. Look anywhere else!

Absolutely amazing experience!! The guides were extremely friendly and helpful, we saw manta rays, sea turtles, and the most beautiful and diverse reef communities I've ever seen. The company does not use any single-use plastic as they provide you with drinks, snacks, and a delicious lunch. Highly recommend!!

I was looking for a trip to Nusa Penida, primarily to snorkel with the manta rays, but did not want to go on just any old tourist boat. I liked the fact that the trip was run by a dive company, and although it was a little more expensive than some, it was well worth the money. From my e-mails with Julian during the booking process, to the driver of the bus and the guides on the boat, the entire operation was well organized and extremely professional. The snorkeling equipment that was provided was excellent and I enjoyed the individually packed lunch and snacks. We encountered at least 6 majestic manta rays at Manta Pont, then followed this up with two drift snorkels over some stunning soft coral gardens with a variety of fish. I have snorkeled in a variety of locations in Bali and Lombok over the years, but this was by far my favorite experience. My thanks to the team at Neptunes for a fantastic day.

We had the most wonderful experience with Neptune Scuba Diving. If you go to Bali ONLY use these guys, worth every cent! They take care in their gear, their service with both our guide and owners was impeccable. So much better than anyone else we have dived with in Bali. Can't recommend them highly enough

Awesome team, we were impeccably looked after from start to finish. Good gear, nice boat, competent crew. Saw lots of Manta close up at Manta Point, turtles and lots of fish at the 2 drift snorkels. Couldn't ask for better, one of the best snorkeling trips I have been on.

I had a wonderful experience with Neptune Scuba Diving! Joe is friendly and very helpful. She went extra miles in suggesting to us the place to eat and play, helping us arrange transportation, which I truly appreciate it! Our dive guide( Muly) is experienced in his area, where I felt safe and confident during diving. Overall, it's a 5/5 service, and I will definitely come back again!

We have had the most amazing day ever. From arriving at the stunning Scuba centre (super clean and well managed) to the most beautiful day out at sea. We booked our trip in advance via WhatsApp and the service/replies have been second to none. We picked the three stop trip which included a delicious lunch, snacks and drinks provided. It was beyond special to see the majestic mantra rays and sea turtles let alone all the beautiful fish and coral reef. Would 100% recommend Neptune and would love to visit them again. The staff are more than welcoming, kind and willing to help in any way possible. Book here and you won’t regret it!

An incredibly well organised, safe and fun snorkelling experience. Neptune organised a transfer to pick us up from the hotel and to the dive centre where we were warmly greeted by friendly staff and refreshments. We were given a thorough briefing on what the day would entail and then tried on all our gear including wetsuits which was all in great shape and new. We then drove to the beach take off point where the boat was loaded and we were escorted on board. The boat was immaculate and new and the captain clearly very experienced. Our first stop was at Manta Point where we had our own snorkel guide swimming with us and pointing out the best places. He was by our side the whole time. We saw so many manta rays which was an incredible experience. Our second stop was near crystal bay, where we saw dolphins and sea turtles. We then had a great lunch onboard the boat which we had pre ordered. The food was tasty and fresh. Our last stop of the day was by the coral gardens which was amazing. The reefs here are abundant and full of life everywhere you look. Overall this was a 10/10 day. The team at Neptune were so organised and we felt incredibly safe. There were always people on the boat and in the water with us at all times. The guys were also super friendly and couldnt do enough.

My son (10 years) and I did the 3 stop Snorkelling trip here for my birthday, and it did not disappoint! In fact it far exceeded any expectations we had, which I shouldn't have been surprised about based on all the positive reviews. Communication with Julien was so prompt and informative, which made booking the trip so easy and then Joe was so friendly and engaging. All the staff at the dive centre were so friendly, and my son loved the chance to play and dive in the dive centre pool before and after the boat trip. We saw Mantas, turtles, dolphins (lucky us!) and so many wonderful colourful fish and corals. The entire tour experience was so professional and well run. Amazing lunch on board the boat (green fried rice - YUM!!!). Couldn't recommend this company and tour more highly. We are already planning our next trip back so we can complete our Open Water dive certifications with Neptune. By far the mort informative, friendly and engaging dive / snorkelling centre we have come across in Indo. Oh, and super cute cats! (Hi Luna & Coco - from Riley).

The only diving centre to use 10/10 I did my Padi Openwater with Neptune 5 years ago and went back to Bali for my honeymoon. Only one dive centre to use in Bali and that's Neptune, they are absolutely amazing. Julian the owners is always on hand to answer any questions we had over WhatsApp and responds within minutes. Arrival at the dive centre greeted by all they're lovely staff, followed by coffee and Julians homemade biscuits when we do our briefing. We went to Nusa to do 3 dives at Manta Point, Crystal Bay followed by a drift dive. Neptune had everything covered for the whole day, Cold drinks and Nissbles throughout the day Chicken Fried Rice for Lunch Watermelon Chunks Homemade biscuits And the nicest touch after our final dive was an ice cold Towel to wipe the sea salt from your face. They have thought of everything. Do not use any other dive centre than, promise you won't be disappointed.

This is by far the best experience I have had so far in Bali and I’ve been coming to Bali for over 10 years now! I swam with so many Manta Rays, turtles, cuttlefish and so many beautiful fish, with the coral so colourful and alive which was so nice to see. I was taken care of from pick up to drop off, my gear was cleaned every dive and my guide in the water pointed out all the sea creatures and told me about them. Lunch was delicious and everything provided to us was sustainable and healthy with no plastic being used. Joe and Julian were friendly and so welcoming, such lovely genuine people and all of their staff were exactly the same. I couldn’t recommend this anymore and I can’t wait to come back to Bali to do my diving refresher through Neptune Diving ☺️

Julian, Muli, Agus, Noi and the rest of the guys were just absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend and I booked the 3-spot snorkling trip and it was without a doubt amazing. We were paired with a group of 3, so 5 people total (excluding the team). We started off by testing and trying out the gear to make sure everything fit us - no rush - and in good time off we went. The seas were slightly rough when we were in transit to the first snorkling point, Manta Beach. Multiple people got seasick, but the team took really nice care of them and kept the trip easy to digest and flexible wrt. food and breaks (we even all had a small nap at one point on the trip). At Manta Beach we weren't able to find any Manta Rays, so the team took us to Manta Point and boy were we in for a fantastic surprise when 6 different Mantas showed up and swam slowly around and below us - an indescribable and unforgettable experience! The sea was relatively rough, but the whole time we felt completely safe and looked after, with our guide, Muli, and his helpers frequently checking in on us. Even though we stopped by an extra spot, they still took us to the next two they had planned, ensuring plenty of astonishing sights for us to see. It's difficult to describe everything, but in short the trip offered us views of myriad colorful corals, a Napoleon fish, 3 sea turtles, the whole gang from Finding Nemo, puffer fish and more! When we returned we were offered a dip in their diving pool and a cold drink while everyone relaxed and talked about the trip and sights we had seen. Throughout the trip Muli had filmed us and taken pictures with his phone and GoPro, and offered to send it to us via WhatsApp, no charge. If you're looking for a snorkling trip in Bali and you're staying in the Den Pasar/Sanur region, I cannot recommend Neptune Diving enough. It's a must do.

Julian and the team were awesome from start to finish. He was immediately responsive and helpful with all information via a personal WhatsApp chat, answering all our questions leading up to our trip. They prepared us super well for all possible conditions, making sure we felt comfortable and psyched. Although we only saw one manta this day (which is very rare- usually there are many), it was still an absolutely sublime encounter with a majestic creature. The other two snorkel/dive spots were even more rich with marine life, both drifts from point A to B, which was like watching a movie of a reef go by. Food was great, and the photos they took for us were sent over promptly! Definitely enjoy a coconut back at the dive center after the ride!

Snorkeling with the mantas was absolutely breathtaking.Joe, Julian, and Dika were so welcoming and knowledgeable about diving and snorkeling.

Jo and Julien were absolutely fantastic! They are so knowledgeable, patient, and kind. We saw so many Mantas and other tropic sea creatures. I would recommend this excursion to anyone!

Neptune is one of my favourite diving Centers. Did a full day fun dive w Neptune, the whole experience is really great. The service is good, Joe really took good care of each individual, try to maximise our time of diving, she is very experienced and definitely know where to bring you to see things. And the boat man is observant and helpful too. Really enjoyed the day trip, would love to come back again.

We had the most amazing snorkeling experience with Neptune! Everything was organized extremely well and they thought it through in most detailed way possible (e.g. even got water bottles with our own names and safety measures were taken at all times). We saw beautiful Manta Rays and turtles!!! The staff was super friendly and really experienced so we felt really safe and in good hands with them. And to complete the experience the lunch at the end of the trip was super tasty! So do not doubt about booking with Neptune, just do it!!!!!

Jo and Julien are so friendly and welcomes everyone in like family. They take care of everything on the day and you just enjoy yourself. We saw 3 Mantas it was fantastic. They happily accommodated a wheelchair and did everything they needed to ensure everyone had a great day.

Highly recommend Neptune for a carefree and professional snorkelling experience! We were provided with wet suits and proper snorkelling equipments (able to try them out at their centre to confirm our sizes). To swim with Manta’s was truly a surreal and magical experience (but please refrain from touching wildlife!). Lunch was also provided, freshly cooked fried rice. Thumbs up to Julian, Gede and the Neptune Team for such a fun and fulfilling experience! We would be back for diving! ;)

Disappointing trip with no sign of Manatas. Apparently there were none the day before either according to some other people who went. I understand that there are no guarantees when it comes to wildlife but without the Mantas there is not much to recommend about the day. Pretty average snorkelling.

My wife and I are short-sighted but Neptune was able to provide us prescribed snorkeling goggles. Neptune brought us to two snorkeling sites and we were able to see breathtaking coral and fish. It was a guided snorkeling tour and our guide swam with us and led us the way. He also took great videos of us. The lunch and pick up service were perfect too.

We had a great trip with Neptune, very organised with friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff. We saw lots and lots of colourful fish and we got to swim with numerous Manta rays.

Wow, what an experience! This was a super-easy process from booking, to confirmation of pickup and Julian was the most gracious and friendly of hosts, spending time explaining the day and expectation, and also ensuring we were well cared for upon our return. On the boat, Gracia took very good care of us and in the water, she was my one on one guide ensuring I was safe, comfortable and aware of the mantas, special sites and creatures I may have missed. Whilst the day didn't go exactly to plan (mother nature or other divers' requests are not always predictable), we felt perfectly satisfied at the end of the day and would highly recommend. Thankyou so much to everyone..

We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the dive centre and made to feel very welcome, we were allocated our own guide to point out sea life and keep us safe, our guide was Erwin. The boat then took us to snorkel at 2 sites, the first was Manta Point where we swam with Manta’s, we knew there may be a chance we might not see them but with the power of positivity they glided to the cleaning station and it was A-MA-ZING to swim with them in the open sea. We then went for a drift snorkel along a very active reef, so many different fish and corals, minimum effort maximum enjoyment! We then went back to the dive centre for a very delicious lunch before being taken back to our hotel. A great day!