Mit Pressereisen ist das so eine Sache: Einerseits kosten sie den Journalisten so gut wie nichts, anderseits laufen sie „dank“ des meist knapp bemessenen Zeitrahmens unter Hochdruck und nach dem Prinzip „Schnell, schnell, wir müssen ja noch dies fotografieren und das klären“. Das Ergebnis: Oft genug hat man nur die Möglichkeit, an der Oberfläche zu...

There has been a lot of talk going around recently that the manta rays of Yap have been pretty shy.  Well that may have some element of truth in it but for sure they have not left Yap, far from it, they are still here just like always, just in a different place.  And as...

It is a fact that Yap Divers is the premier place to go in Yap when thinking about diving qualifications.  Firstly, we are a dedicated dive resort, which means the dive shop and hotel are integrated so there is no distance to travel at all as everything is in one location.  That location is based...

Before things get too crazy with the Christmas celebrations here in Yap (we will be celebrating it most likely before most of our friends), I wanted to take a minute or two to let you know what is going on right now. As I sit in the office writing this, Bing Crosby’s White Christmas is...

The S/V Mnuw, our 110 year old schooner and without doubt the most unique bar and restaurant not only in Yap but the Pacific, has been getting a touch up so she is looking perfect for the festive period.   It is an around the clock job keeping the Mnuw looking good and ship shape for...

Repeating visitors of Manta Ray Bay Resort might be familiar with the Grey Reef Shark nursery at the “Elbow“ in Mi'l Channel. After almost 25 years of diving Yap, we never had the opportunity to witness a shark giving birth. However, the pregnant females off the Western side seem to either stay close to our...

Stammgäste des Manta Ray Bay Resort kennen sicher unsere Grauhai-Kinderstube am „Elbow“ im Mi'l Channel. Nach beinahe 25 Jahren Taucherei in Yap hatten wir zwar immer noch nicht die Ehre, die Geburt eines Hais zu erleben. Allerdings kommen die trächtigen Weibchen der Grauen Riffhaie vor der Westküste nahe an den Tauchplatz Yap Corner heran, oder...

(syndicated from https://www.taucher.net/edb/Manta_Ray_Bay_Hotel__Yap_b133.html ) Following for all foreigners, which only speak English, i´ll give you my experience with YAP Divers @ MANTA RAY BAY HOTEL We've visited YAP in April. The trip was gone to Palau & Yap for 3 weeks. It was organized by Roger Tours Germany (but you can contact them trough their...

If you are at DEMA this year, come on by and visit us at Booth # 733.  We will be there to answer any and all of your questions.  Whether you want to know about the amazing marine life in Yap like Manta Rays, Frog Fish, Pipe Fish, and Mandarine Fish, just to name a...

Frühlingsgefühle in Yap: Normalerweise sind die geflügelten Rochen eher scheue Gesellen, die Fotografen schon mal in den Wahnsinn treiben, derzeit scheinen zumindest die Adlerrochen im Mi'l Channel im Hormonrausch schon mal Taucher mit ihren Artgenossen zu verwechseln. Zumindest mir erging es so nachdem ich wieder und wieder einer Gruppe von fünf Tieren im flachen Wasser...

This really isn’t Valerie, at least not this time.  I am writing for her as I have tried a number of times to get her to do a blog of her dives but to no avail.  Maybe if I start, she will get into the mood and the hang of it.  Like all fathers, I...

Continental Airlines has just announced a special promotion for flights from the United States to Yap and Palau.  Here is the flyer that they are sending to their customers. For more information on traveling to Yap, please contact your favorite dive travel specialist or write directly to us at:  yapdivers@mantaray.com. We hope you take advantage...