Experience Diving
at its Finest
- World-Class Diving
- Luxurious, Individually-themed Rooms
- Uncrowded Diving (50+ sites)
- Full-service Dive Center
- Kayaking, Island Tours, Spa, & more!
- Concierge Booking Service
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World-Class Diving
It is often said that Yap is “World-Class Diving’s Best Kept Secret”. With Mantas, Sharks, Critters, and more, Yap is the island of possibilities. Although we have a host of charted dive sites and a program to discover more dive destinations, the fun part is that more than 50% of Yap’s reefs remain unexplored, as 100% of Yap waters are privately owned by village clans. You will rarely see another diver at most dive sites. It’s just you, your boat buddies, our dive guides, and the ocean’s wonders.
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers
in 60 Seconds
We are an intimate, family-owned luxury dive resort in Yap, offering year-round manta encounters, reef sharks, Mandarin fish, and vibrant coral reefs. Enjoy crowd-free diving, VIP service, spa treatments, house-brewed beer, and dining aboard our historic Indonesian schooner. Voted a top global dive resort, we welcome just 1,000 divers annually.
One Airline. No Hassles.
Getting to Yap from California is easier than most divers imagine. Depart California on a Friday and return the following Sunday — the flight schedule works out perfectly. With United Airlines, you can fly from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Yap with just two connections — either through Honolulu or Narita, then Guam — all on large jet aircraft. Your bags are checked straight through to Yap. We pick you up at the airport. We can even help arrange your flights to make travel effortless from start to finish.
Perfect for 1-Week or 2-Week Adventures!
With flights arriving and departing just twice a week, Yap naturally lends itself to the perfect dive getaway. A one-week stay fits neatly between Friday and Sunday flights, making it easy to plan around work or school schedules. But why stop there? Stay a second week and dive deeper into Yap’s culture, marine life, and island charm. Explore by kayak, sample our world-class fishing, visit ancient stone paths, enjoy a private beach barbecue, or simply relax at the spa. With full gear rental, family-friendly facilities, and everything you need on site, all you have to pack is your swimsuit and your sense of adventure!
Luxurious, Individually-themed Rooms
Dive into luxury in one of our well-appointed, individually-themed rooms and suites. Enjoy breathtaking views of the bay and our floating restaurant, The Mnuw, from a private veranda. Take a cooling, romantic dip in a private dip-pool. Dream of waterfalls and warm rain in a private, in-room, island-rock shower. We have a room for every guest.
Full-Service Dive Center
Yap Divers is a full-service facility with modern boats, rental gear, dive shop, NITROX, camera bays, gear rinse and storage. We are the most convenient land-based dive operation in Micronesia, with our private, onsite boat dock. We dive all sites around Yap on a daily basis with up to 5 dives per day offered to our guests.
Uncrowded Diving
Diving Yap’s outer reef is a quiet, personal experience. With over 50 known dive sites and less than 100 hotel rooms on the entire Island, you are almost certain to be the only divers at your dive site. It is truly an awesome, personal experience.
Between Dives, Discover Calm
Between dives and island adventures, take a day to slow down and recharge. Ease into the morning with a massage or island-inspired body treatment at our spa, then cool off in the pool or nap beneath a palm on our private beach. Later, wander up to The Mnuw and enjoy a Stone Money Brew crafted from our own microbrewery while enjoying some twilight and the warm island breeze. Whether it’s a rest day or just a quiet afternoon, this is what island life is all about — balance, calm, and a touch of indulgence.
Bring Your Group, Experience the Magic
Manta Ray Bay Resort is an exceptional choice for group travel, whether you are a dive club, a shop-led trip, or a photographic society seeking inspiring subjects. Yap offers world-class diving, rich culture, and uncrowded sites that create meaningful shared experiences. Groups enjoy coordinated boat schedules, flexible dive planning, and attentive, personalized service. From manta encounters to island tours and evenings aboard the Mnuw, Yap delivers the kind of moments that bring groups closer and keep photographers reaching for one more shot.
