Wir gratulieren OP Acker ganz herzlich zur bestandenen Prüfung als frisch gebackener erster einheimischer Tauchlehrer in Yap! Und natürlich auch dazu, dass er die "Acker-Linie" als Tauch-Pioniere in Yap weiterführt. Mit OP im Tauchteam sind nun zwei Mitglieder der Familie Acker als PADI-Profis auf den Tauchbooten dabei um unseren Gästen von überall auf der Welt...

Congratulations to OP Acker on becoming the first Yapese dive instructor and carrying on the Acker legacy as a dive pioneer in Yap. With OP on the dive team, there are now two Ackers as PADI professionals on the dive boats showing guests Yap magic underwater. As Manta Ray Bay celebrates our 30th anniversary as...

Zugegebermaßen: Über diese Aussage stolpert man schon mal – und tatsächlich gehen die Knorpelfischchen im Beginner-freundlichen Flachwasser auch als unsere Hauptattraktionen durch. Zwei zehn Bootsminuten voneinander entfernte Tauchplätze, die etliche Haie in weniger als zehn Meter und Mantas in fünf Meter Wassertiefe bieten, gibt es weltweit tatsächlich nirgendwo sonst. Dass es in Yap „nur“ diese...

November 12th – November 26th Join our Marine Biology event where we'll be diving Yap on a conservation learning expedition with scientists teaching three different workshops. Eco-adventure for everyone! Divers, snorkelers and non-divers can learn about and help conserve precious coral reefs in an active hands-on workshop in Yap. 7 night / 10 dives $1,869...

Congratulations to Patty Nemec and guest! You won our 2016 DEMA Raffle. 7 nights and 5 days of diving for 2 people in an Ocean View Room. Includes: 10 dives • ocean view hotel room • hotel tax • airport transfers • breakfast • complimentary pot of coffee/tea delivered to your room as part of...

Come learn about the marine environment and the animals we love in one of our annual special conservation events. Manta Ray Bay Resort has partnered with leading scientists and conservation organizations from around the world to bring you active hands-on marine workshops for all-ages. Take your pick from Mantas and Sharks or Marine Biology with...

At the 9th annual MantaFest photography festival we welcome last year's entire winner's circle, several first timer's, Steven Miller and Ikelite as well as Solmar V and Siren Fleet. Presenting this year from left to right; Ray Bullion, Andy Shumacher, Bill Acker, Steven Miller, Frank Schneider and Brad Holland. MantaFest is a small event with...

It's getting easier to experience the local culture - new tours and excursions are being developed. A personal village walk with a local guide and local food lunch at a beach house is a new addition that really demonstrates a typical Yapese day. See a village, hear stories, local lore, historic accounts and take a...

We just created one more reason to join this year's MantaFest photography festival, August 27 - September 11th. A video division will be a new addition to our annual photography event. We will have Andy Shumacher from Shumacher Films in Germany presenting and judging video entries. We have a "Best Submission" prize that is a...

Download the Yap Immersion flyer JOIN REEF SEEKERS DIVE CO. & MANTA RAY BAY AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN YAP NEXT YEAR (2017) Special 13-day trip (10 days in Yap) includes: Ocean View double-occupancy room Breakfast daily Up to 24 dives total Manta cleaning station dives Manta ID class (sanctioned by PADI) Manta ID project Mandarinfish...

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, this ones's on us! Dad's stay FREE at Kids Sea Camp August 6th - 13th in Yap, Micronesia. Offer Includes: 7 nights, meals, dving, activites and entertainment Aug 6-13 Kids Sea Camp Round trip air not included 1 offer per family * requires family of 4 Now you...

Julie Hartup was on island last week performing her research as project leader of Yap Manta Project. Along with her routine data collection, community building and guests relations, she presents her data and involves all of us in her work. These photo were taken the night after the Meet the Managers welcome cocktail toast with...