Plongée à Yap — Micronesia
Yap is one of the last places on Earth where manta ray encounters are virtually guaranteed year-round. Resident mantas visit cleaning stations in the channels daily, and patient divers can sit on the sand at 12m watching them circle overhead for entire dives. Beyond the mantas, Yap's culture — with its ancient stone money — is unlike anywhere else in the Pacific.
- Score
- 63.0
- Visibilité
- 9–30m
- Température
- 27–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- December, January, February
Yap is one of the last places on Earth where manta ray encounters are virtually guaranteed year-round. Resident mantas visit cleaning stations in the channels daily, and patient divers can sit on the sand at 12m watching them circle overhead for entire dives. Beyond the mantas, Yap's culture — with its ancient stone money — is unlike anywhere else in the Pacific.
The World's Best Guaranteed Manta Dive
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
66.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Stone Money Banks
- Yap Living History Museum
- Men's meeting houses (faluw)
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber on-island; serious cases evacuated to Guam or Honolulu via air ambulance
Top Operators
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers
PADI
Beyond the Reef Dive Shop
PADI