Manta Parade

Manta Parade sits off the north-northeast of Sangalaki. Survey work recorded 65% of the archipelago's surface manta feeding here, and it is one of two sites described as the only known reef manta cleaning stations in east Borneo. Feeding follows the plankton, so a blank day happens.

Depth

5–25m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Reef manta cleaning station — 42.9% of recorded cleaning events in the 2017-2019 survey series
  • Surface feeding aggregations of up to 42 reef mantas documented
  • Shallow sandy-bottom reef; mantas often feed high enough for snorkellers to see them

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.