

Mirkos - This dive site is located between Gili Meno and Air.Over here you can expect to see sharks, schools and fish and some turtles among large coral covered ridges. They both start around 18 meters and they are considered having the best coral in the area. Deep Turbo/Simon’s Reef - These two dive sites are similar.They require everyone in the group to be certified to 30 meters. These dive sites we only go if there is a request. This dive site is known to have high current, perfect for a drift dive. As the name implies, it is a large vertical wall, often covered with soft coral. Air Wall - This dive site is located on the western side of Gili Air.This is a favourite among divers, as at the top of the hill you are almost guaranteed to see turtles resting! In the deeper sections, there are beautiful fields of coral. Marlin Hill - An underwater hill sometimes referred to as Turtle Heaven.This site is known for its white sand and two reefs: the “Brainiac”, an area with tons of fish schooling around it and Turtle Rock, a small reef that is well known for a large barrel sponge that is often used as a turtle bed! Hans Reef - A reef just 5-minute boat ride up Gili Air.These dive sites are typically close to Gili Air. This site is known to have fairly high current making it a fun place to have a drift dive.Īfternoon dives usually leave the shop at 2pm. Deep Halik has large schools of red tooth triggerfish and striped snappers. Shallow Halik is a beautiful site with large coral bommies among white sand and schools of small fish. Halik - This dive site is located at the north of Gili T, it is divided into Shallow and Deep Halik.If you are really fortunate you may even see mantas or devil rays migrating through! This site is known for schools of fish and sharks in the deeper sections. Manta Point - This dive site at the southern end of Gili T is a fairly flat dive site with large patches of cabbage coral.On the far north end of the dive site, you can find the Glenn Nusa wreck! At this dive site, you can see sharks in the deeper sections as well as plenty of turtles.

Shark Point - This dive site is located on the western side of Gili T with a gentle slope.
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For those renting, your dive professional will set up your gear for you! The morning dive sites are usually the sites around Gili Trawangan. For those have their own set of equipment you would set that up as well.

We ask those that wish to dive to arrive about 30 minutes early for a morning briefing. The morning dives boat usually leaves at 9am. So, what should you expect while diving with us? Below are some of the most common dive sites we visit, but there are 30 dive sites in total! Dive sites we visit varies every day and what time of day. During high season there is usually a noon dive as well. Of course, the main reason you are here is for diving! Manta runs at least two dives a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. During high tide, these boats are right outside the shop! During low tide, these boats are docked down the beach, about a 5-minute walk. Managua is the larger of the two and can carry up to 30 divers, Samui is a bit smaller holding around 20. Manta Dive Gili Air uses two boats named after locations of significance to the owners of Manta Dive, Managua and Samui. For divers, you can also order food before a dive to have it ready when you return! Meals can be delivered to your room or you can sit at our seafront restaurant and enjoy the views of Mount Rinjani on Lombok. Manta resort also offers a restaurant that serves local and western meals all day long. If you arrive late, no worries! Around the resort, there are two pools for guests if there is a desire to get in the water right away! Snorkelling right outside the resort is also an option depending on conditions. Depending on when you arrive you may or may not be able to dive.

Once arriving at Manta there will be a staff member outside to greet you and help you check-in and show you to your room. All rooms come with a safe deposit box, air conditioning, and hot water. Manta resort offers three types of rooms : Traditional Bungalows, Garden Rooms, and Deluxe Bungalows. So, what should you expect once reaching Manta? We also offer accommodation and an on-site restaurant. At Manta, we offer daily dives as well as SSI dive courses, but Manta is more than just an SSI dive centre. You booked the plane tickets, you made a reservation, you are ready for your upcoming holiday in the Gilis. A Day of Diving in the Gili Islands: What to Expect Posted on
