Sental Dive Site — Bali
About Sental
A beautiful reef on the west coast of Nusa Penida known for manta ray encounters and stunning soft coral gardens. The reef slopes gently from 5 to 25 meters with scattered bommies providing shelter for a variety of marine life. Cleaning stations attract mantas, especially during the morning hours. The reef also hosts resident turtles, cuttlefish, and colorful reef fish.
Site Information
- Depth: 5–25 m
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Site type: reef
- Current: Moderate currents. Timing important for manta encounters.
- Best time: Year-round
- Region: Bali
Highlights
- Manta ray cleaning station
- Soft coral gardens
- Resident turtles
- Cuttlefish
- Morning manta encounters