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Flying Manta

Speyside, Trinidad And Tobago
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced drift dive famous for its manta ray encounters.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a world-renowned advanced drift dive on Tobago's Atlantic coast. It is famous for its powerful currents that attract large pelagic life, most notably the majestic Manta Rays for which it is named. The sloping reef and large rock formations are swept by nutrient-rich waters, creating a dynamic and thrilling underwater experience.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

drift divemanta raysharkturtlecoral reefadvanced onlystrong currentswide angle

Marine Life

Manta RayNurse SharkCaribbean Reef SharkGreen TurtleHawksbill TurtleGreat BarracudaTarponHorse-eye JackBrain CoralGorgonian Sea Fan

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Characterized by strong, unpredictable currents and potential deep profiles.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.9°C

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