Drawaqa Island Manta Ray Snorkelling
Drawaqa
The strait between Drawaqa Island and Navutu Island is a feeding route for reef manta rays. During the season, you can snorkel with manta rays several meters across almost every day.
Drawaqa Island lies in the middle of the Yasawa Islands. The Barefoot Manta Resort on the island and a resort on nearby Navutu Island both have a 'manta bell.' When staff spot manta rays in the strait, they ring the bell to call guests to board a boat and snorkel. Manta season runs from about May to October. At high tide, plankton flows in with the current, and reef manta rays filter-feed near the surface. Snorkeling costs about FJD 50 to 100. The current can be strong, so wear a life vest and follow the guide's instructions. The trip from Denarau on the Yasawa Flyer takes about 3 hours.
Opening hours
Depends on resort's sailing schedule
Nearby sights
- Yasawa Islands
- Waya Island
- Kuata Island
- Blue Lagoon (Nanuya Lailai)
- Vomo Island
- Nacula Island
- Tokoriki Island
- Sawa-i-Lau Caves