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Open Water diver · October · manta rays
35 destinations fit
Showing the best 12.
- #1
Kona (Big Island)
United States
100% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: dive-the-world.com
- 8 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (8 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: peak season in October.
- 3 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#2Bali & Nusa Penida
Indonesia
90% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: zubludiving.com
- 10 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (10 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: regularly seen in October.
- 18 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#3Okinawa & Yonaguni
Japan
90% match
- October is a good month to dive here. Source: visitokinawajapan.com
- 6 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (6 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: peak season in October.
- 10 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#4Komodo
Indonesia
86% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: liveaboard.com
- 5 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (5 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: regularly seen in October.
- 15 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#580% match
- October is a good month to dive here. Source: spiritoffreedom.com.au
- 9 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (9 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: regularly seen in October.
- 8 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#673% match
- October is a good month to dive here. Source: liveaboard.com
- 2 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (2 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: peak season in October.
- 16 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#7Ningaloo Reef
Australia
73% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: exmouthdiving.com.au
- 2 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (2 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: regularly seen in October.
- 3 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#8Raja Ampat
Indonesia
73% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: liveaboard.com
- 2 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (2 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: regularly seen in October.
- 11 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#9Wakatobi
Indonesia
72% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: wakatobi.com
- 17 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (17 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: possible in October.
- 28 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#10Galápagos
Ecuador
69% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: galapagosinsiders.com
- 1 dive site suited to Open Water divers (1 with a published source for the level).
- Manta rays: regularly seen in October.
- 10 sites here need a higher level than yours.
#11Koh Tao
Thailand
68% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: bigbluediving.com
- 10 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (10 with a published source for the level).
- 6 sites here need a higher level than yours.
- Manta rays are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
#12Dahab
Egypt
68% match
- October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: divessi.com
- 9 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (9 with a published source for the level).
- 7 sites here need a higher level than yours.
- Manta rays are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
Why some destinations aren't listed (56)
- Abrolhos Marine Park: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks: Manta rays are seen here in Dec–May, not in October.
- Anilao: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Argyll Sea Lochs (Loch Fyne & Loch Long): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Azores: Manta rays are seen here in Jul–Sep, not in October.
- Bahamas: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Cancún & Isla Mujeres: Manta rays are seen here in May–Sep, not in October.
- Cayman Islands: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon: No documented dive site for Open Water divers yet.
- Cocos Island: No documented dive site for Open Water divers yet.
- Côn Đảo: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Conception Bay & Bell Island (Newfoundland): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Coron: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Crete: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Dorset (Portland & Swanage): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Fakarava & Rangiroa: No documented dive site for Open Water divers yet.
- Farne Islands & St Abbs: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Finistère (Brest, Crozon & Glénan): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Florida Keys: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Florida Springs: No documented dive site for Open Water divers yet.
- Gili Islands: Manta rays are seen here in Dec–Mar, not in October.
- Grenada: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Gulen (Western Norway): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Hurghada: Manta rays are seen here in Feb–Mar, not in October.
- Koh Samui & Koh Phangan: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Lembeh Strait: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Lundy Island: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Mactan (Cebu): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Mallorca: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Malta, Gozo & Comino: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Marsa Alam & the Brothers: Manta rays are seen here in Apr–May, not in October.
- Moalboal: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Narvik & Lofoten: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Netrani Island (Murudeshwar): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Palau: Manta rays are seen here in Nov–Apr, not in October.
- Pembrokeshire & Skomer: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Phú Quốc: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Phuket & Koh Lanta: Manta rays are seen here in Feb–Apr, not in October.
- Plymouth & South Cornwall: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Poor Knights Islands: Manta rays are seen here in Dec–Mar, not in October.
- Port Hardy & God's Pocket: No documented dive site for Open Water divers yet.
- Recife & Pernambuco Wrecks: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Riviera Maya & Cenotes: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Roatán & Bay Islands: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Salish Sea (Vancouver, Victoria & Nanaimo): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Scapa Flow (Orkney): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Sharm El Sheikh & Ras Mohammed: Manta rays are seen here in May–Sep, not in October.
- Similan Islands & Khao Lak: Manta rays are seen here in Feb–Apr, not in October.
- Socorro (Revillagigedo): Closed or not dived in October.
- Sri Lanka West & South (Colombo to Unawatuna): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Stockholm Archipelago & Dalarö: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Subic Bay: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Taveuni & Rainbow Reef: No documented dive site for Open Water divers yet.
- Tobermory (Fathom Five): No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Trincomalee & East Sri Lanka: No documented sightings of manta rays.
- Tubbataha: Closed or not dived in October.
How the match works
Out of 100: up to 35 points for the season in your month, 25 for the number of dive sites at your level, and 40 for what you want to see in that month (without a wish, season and level count for everything). A destination closed that month, without any site at your level, or where what you want to see isn't documented, is left out and listed with the reason. Nothing is paid for: no destination can buy its place.
Everything comes from the data shown on each destination page. Some site levels are still estimates; the destination pages say which ones. Always confirm conditions with a local dive centre.
Photo credits
- Broken Bay sea arch, Nusa Penida, Georgi Kovachev, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island, Kerama Islands, Hashi photo, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Pink Beach on Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Devagonal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef, Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Aerial view of Guraidhoo island and reef, Maldives, Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Coast and reef at Ningaloo, Western Australia, W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Karst islands of Piaynemo in turquoise water, Raja Ampat, peter harris, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Beach in Wakatobi National Park, Jenny from Taipei, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Kicker Rock (León Dormido) rising from the sea, Galápagos, Xxchangwoo0120xx, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Mango Bay, Koh Tao, ScorpioZZ, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Desert mountains meeting the Red Sea at Dahab's Blue Hole, Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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