Dive· Bora Bora· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Anau Manta Ray Site
16° 30.0′ S · 151° 42.7′ W · approximate
Two coral reefs separated by a sand strip in the east lagoon off Anau, where manta rays glide between the reefs and are visible from the surface, along with turtles, blacktip sharks and eagle rays.
Practical
Tahiti Tourisme: in the lagoon east of Anau village, opposite the Méridien; depth from 5 m to a maximum of 30 m. Position derived as a point midway between Anau village and the Méridien/Westin motu (approx); OSM also maps a 'Snorkeling raie manta' spot about 1 nm north. On the east-side channel route, there is no dinghy tie-off: hold station on the catamaran and drop snorkelers (NauticEd). Approach mantas slowly, never touch them, and keep the outboard well clear. Dive centers (Top Dive, Bora Diving Center, Dive n' Smile) run trips.
Best for
Mantas from the surface
Season
Year-round
Nearby
- Fitiiu Point WWII Battery (Haamaire)0.6 NM away
- Motu Piti Aau Resort Beaches (InterContinental Thalasso, Le Méridien)0.7 NM away
- Bora Bora Lagoonarium0.8 NM away
- Mount Otemanu1.2 NM away
- Kai Kai Bora Bora (Pago)1.7 NM away
- Motu Fare One BBMS Mooring Zone (Bora Bora)1.9 NM away
- La Villa Mahana2 NM away
- ZMR de Taimoo (Bora Bora)2 NM away