Manta Bowl (Ticao Pass)

A submerged seamount in Ticao Pass surrounded by deep water. Divers hook onto the reef at cleaning stations (Circus, Thandy's Rock, Tamis, Pandy's, Patches) and wait for reef mantas. Advanced-level; conditions are current-driven and hit-or-miss.

Depth

18–30m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Seamount plateau at ~20–30m with multiple reef-manta cleaning stations
  • Strong tidal current with upwelling and downwelling — reef hooks used
  • Thresher and whale sharks also recorded here

Sources & last checked

Checked July 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.