Manta Point (Lankan)

An outer-reef slope off Lankanfinolhu in the south-east of North Malé where large porites heads host cleaner wrasse. In the south-west monsoon (roughly May–November) manta rays queue over the coral heads to be cleaned, with stations around 15 m and 25 m. Turtles, napoleon wrasse, moray eels and whitetip reef sharks resting on the sand make it a rewarding dive in any season.

Facts

• Region: Maldives – North & Central Atolls
• Area: North Malé Atoll
• Depth: 9–28 m
• Level: intermediate
• Current: moderate
• Type: reef, manta
• Coordinates: 4.2791, 73.554
• Highlights: manta rays, manta cleaning station, napoleon wrasse, turtles, whitetip reef sharks, oriental sweetlips, fusilier, moray eels, octopus
• Tips: Settle low beside the cleaning stations and let the mantas approach; plankton-rich water often lowers visibility.

Sources

• https://www.scubago.com/en/explore/divesite/lankan-manta-point-678063
• https://www.baros.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dive-Sites.pdf
• https://www.dive-the-world.com/diving-sites-maldives-north-male-atoll.php
• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Asia/Maldives/Male_Atoll/North_Male_Atoll/Lankan_Manta_Point/index.html