

Best for beginner divers, 18-24m, boat entry, strong current.
Manta Parade is a drift dive located 500 metres off Sangalaki Island, Indonesia. The site features a reef environment at depths between 18 and 24 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers access the site by boat. Conditions are variable, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and currents that can be strong. Night diving is available at this location. Due to the potential for strong currents and boat traffic, divers should remain close to their guide and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. The reef structure includes sharp coral and rocks, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid contact.
2.08420, 118.40035
Because the current at Manta Parade can be strong and variable, always follow your dive guide's signals and stay close to the group, especially if this is your first drift dive. Boat traffic in the area is something to be aware of when surfacing, so deploy your surface marker buoy before you ascend.
Access is by boat. Divers should position themselves downcurrent from the cleaning stations.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-24m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun
Yes, the site is rated for beginner skill levels, though divers should be comfortable with drift diving and follow their guide closely due to strong and variable currents.
The site reaches depths of 18 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Manta Parade is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore of Sangalaki Island.
Water temperatures at the site range between 29C and 30C throughout the year.
Always deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending to remain visible to boat traffic, and stay close to your guide to manage the strong, variable currents.
Diving at Manta Parade in Kalimantan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Manta Parade in Kalimantan. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Manta Parade in Kalimantan are May and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.