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Take a journey through the wonders of Yap. From stone money, to cultural dances, to Yapese "highways", to traditional fishing and anciant mariners, you will be sure to experince the richness of Yapese life.

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A Fascinating History

Yap is belived to have been settled by a seafaring people from the area today known as eastern Indonesia and the southern part of the Philippines sometime around 1500 B.C.

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The History of Stone Money

Yap is probably best known among non-divers as the Land of Stone Money. Up to 12 feet in diameter these massive stone discs rate, without competition, as the largest coins in the world.

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An Ancient Culture

The Yapese have managed to maintain their ancient culture better than anywhere else in Micronesia. The heritage and traditions of the Yapese people are carefully nourished to preserve the Micronesian way of life.

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Articles on Yapese Life & Culture

Dive into articles about present-day and historical life and culture in Yap.

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Diving Micronesia

Learn about the diving experiences across Micronesia and the best way to travel these islands.

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Diving with Yap Divers Manta Ray IDs
Bill Acker & Family

Bill Acker, founder of the Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers, is proud to share his love of Yap and diving with guests from all over the world. A resident of Yap for almost 30 years, Bill is eminently qualified to make your Micronesian dive experience one that you’ll never forget. Bill and his family own and operate the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers.

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Ambassadors

Ambassadors of Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers are proud to tell their world about their experiences and visiting Yap.

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Welcome to The Manta Ray Bay Resort. We are a small, 4-star resort located on the wonderful island of Yap in Micronesia. Enjoy your stay in our luxurious, individually themed rooms. Delight your tastes at our floating restaurant, the Mnuw Restaurant and Bar. Dive in to adventure with our expericed dive team. Relax into bliss at our Taro Leaf Spa. Welcome to paradise.

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Luxurious, Individually-themed Rooms & Suites Room Rates & Hotel / Diving Packages View our rooms Yap Divers Dive Center Mnuw Restaurant & Nautical Bar Bay-side Infinity Pool Taro Leaf Spa The Conferrence Room Sustainability Family-friendly Words from Our Guests Resort Management Getting to Yap

Luxurious, Themed Rooms & Suites

Relax into luxury in our luxurious, individually-themed rooms.

Luxurious, Individually-themed Rooms & Suites
View our rooms Room Rates & Hotel / Diving Packages
Room Rates & Hotel / Diving Packages

Our resort offers many different package and activities for everyone to enjoy the wonders of Yap. From our hotel & diving packages to island tours to kayak adventures to spa treatments, our resort offers packages individually tailored to you.

Room Rates & Hotel / Diving Packages
Special Events & Regional Partners
Special Events & Regional Partners

There are many special times to visit Yap and the Manta Ray Bay Resort, like Yap Day, MantaFest, and during the manta ray mating season. Plus, we have partnered with the best resort operators and vessels in the region to offer truly unique and luxurious experiences.

Special Events & Regional Partners
Yap Day MantaFest Yap + Philippines Yap + Palau Yap + Siren Fleet or Master Liveaboard Yap + Ocean Hunter + Palau
Mnuw Restaurant & Nautical Bar

The Mnuw is the most unique restaurant and bar in Micronesia if not the world. She is a 170ft (55m) Phinisi schooner from Indonesia with 3 dining decks, 2 bars and her kitchen all on board.

Mnuw Restaurant & Nautical Bar
Menu Stone Money Brewing Co. The Mnuw Story
Yap Divers Dive Center

The Manta Ray Bay Resort was built FOR divers, BY divers. Our harborside dive center, Yap Divers, has everything you’d expect from a PADI 5-star facility and SSI Platinum Dive Center, and so much more. Yap Divers is a full-service facility with modern boats, rental gear, dive shop, camera bays, gear rinse and storage.

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Dive Sites Dive Rates Courses Dive Staff
Taro Leaf Spa

The Taro Leaf Spa takes the best of everything that is Yapese to bring you an experience that will, relax, energize, invigorate, revitalize and harmonize you.

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Come experience all that Yap has to offer. From exclusive, world-class diving to vibrant mangroves to pristine beaches to a fascinating history to a rich, anciant culture, Yap truly is a wonder to behold.

World-class Diving Diving with Yap Divers

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Galleries & Blog

Here you will find out the latest goings on in Yap, photo galleries of visiting pros and visitors alike. Plus, a library of wallpapers for your desktop and mobile devices.

Our most recent post:

MantaFest 2024: Another fun and successful MantaFest! Congratulation to the winners! (September 30, 2024)

Pro Photo Galleries Soar into The Manta Blog

The Manta Blog

Find out what's happenin' in Yap! Here's the latest blog post:

MantaFest 2024: Another fun and successful MantaFest! Congratulation to the winners!
We had another fun and successful MantaFest event this year, with a lot of the participants being numerous-repeat customers. A new activity was added into this year's MantaFest, blackwater diving!
more...

Soar into The Manta Blog
Pro Photo Galleries

Throughout the years we have been honored to host several top professional photographers and videographers. From Paul Tzimoulis to William "Bill" Macdonald. From Marty Snyderman to Andy Schumacher. From David Doubilet to David Fleetham plus many, many more. We are very honored to be able to share some of the images captured in Yap by these great friends.

Pro Photo Galleries
David Fleetham Stan de Haas New!Steven Miller Tim Rock Andy Sallmon Frank Schneider Andy Schumacher Marty Snydermann Paul Tzimoulis & Geri Murphy Mike Veitch
Guest Photo Gallery

Imagine the thousands of divers who have visited us over the years. Now imagine the wonderful memories they captured via photographs both above and below water. We want to share these with you and ask you to consider posting your memories of Yap and the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers.

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Mobile / Desktop Wallpapers

Enjoy images of Yap on your desktop or mobile device.

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We have many ways to get in contact with us. From Email, to chat to the tried-and-true phone call. We would love to hear from you!

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"Ask Bill" for Help

We know it can be a daunting task to book travel to Yap with diffeent time zones, the International Date Line and often confusing flight schedules. Let us help you make getting to Yap a warm, tropical breeze. Ask Bill!

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Words from Our Guests

Here are some words from our guests.

Words from Our Guests
Phone: +691-350-2300
US toll-free: 1-800-348-3927 (1-800-DIVE-YAP)
Email: yapdivers@mantaray.com

Find out the latest news and press on Yap. Check Flights. Read our Frequetly asked questions. Check the tides for your projected stay.

MRBR in the Media Flight Schedules FAQs Tide Tables

In the Media

Yap and the Manta Ray Bay Resort in news and publications.

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Flight Schedules

Here you will find the latest information about the latest on flights to Yap. There are both international and regional carries currently servicing the island. And, for flight help you can always Ask Bill!

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FAQs

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Tide Tables

Tides are a big factor in Yap, especially when your are looking for manta behavior. Check your dates with the tides.

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