About Manta Point
Manta Point, also known as Makassar Reef or Karang Makassar, is a renowned snorkeling and dive site within Komodo National Park in West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Located between Komodo and Rinca Islands, it is famous as a manta ray cleaning and feeding station where reef manta rays gather year-round. The shallow reef and strong currents attract plankton, making it one of the most reliable places in Indonesia to observe manta rays in their natural habitat.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by tour boat or liveaboard from Labuan Bajo to an open-water reef with no land or jetty. The site is a shallow, submerged reef with sandy patches and coral, visible only at low tide. Visitors can expect snorkeling or scuba diving in clear water to observe reef manta rays at their cleaning station, along with other marine life such as reef fish and turtles. There are no on-site structures; all activities are boat-based and dependent on sea conditions and currents.
Key highlights
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Reliable manta ray cleaning and feeding station with frequent sightings of reef manta rays
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Shallow coral reef suitable for both snorkeling and scuba diving
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Located within Komodo National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Clear turquoise waters with high marine biodiversity
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Accessible as part of day trips and liveaboard itineraries from Labuan Bajo
History of Manta Point
Part of Komodo National Park, established in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon and surrounding marine ecosystems and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991
Route
| By air | Fly to Komodo Airport (Labuan Bajo) from Bali, Jakarta or other major hubs, then take a boat tour to Komodo National Park |
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| By road |