Viewing advice
A protected UNESCO site: snorkelling only, numbers capped, best on the feeding tides.
The best time to see Manta Rays, Hanifaru Bay in 2027 is June to November 2027. Timing status: Season.
During the southwest monsoon, tides and currents concentrate plankton in a tiny bay in the Maldives' Baa Atoll. Reef manta rays, sometimes over a hundred at once, gather to feed in slow, cartwheeling chains, one of the densest manta gatherings anywhere. Snorkellers only, by permit.
Where to see it
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Cosmic events during this window
Cosmic events that peak while this season is on, so one trip could catch both. Meteor showers show the moon, since a dark sky is what makes them.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Manta Rays, Hanifaru Bay 2027?
Manta Rays, Hanifaru Bay 2027: June to November 2027.