![]() ![]() You could swim for hours with these beautiful creatures and never lose interest. It’s hard not to laugh at the tickling sensation when they rub against you, and all sense of time disappears. They are everywhere, and they want as much attention as they can get, slipping over my shoulders, up from below, skirting across my belly, over my arms and through my legs. As soon as one leaves my side, another swims up and nuzzles me. I face the bottom of the lagoon with a ray below me and it and glides along below me as I swim, seeming to enjoy the company and the game. They shimmer under the sun and their oily skin makes them feel like silk. The rays pile all over one another and rub, swim and glide all over anyone who jumps in the water. ![]() ![]() Black Pointer reef sharks about the size of a ten-year-old circle our boat at a distance, but the guides assure everyone that they keep their distance and do not bother with humans – it’s the sardines that they’re after, that the guides are feeding to the rays. Our boat pulls up near a colourful swathe of coral, and as we all look over the edge, we can clearly see a flurry of rays gliding gracefully towards us, wings gently undulating. Our guide explains that he and his friends grew up with the rays we’re about to meet and that he and other tour providers regularly check on the rays. And these huge fish can reach up to 3.5-metres across. Whatever the truth may be, as always, it’s best to be wary when interacting with wild animals. Our guide says that it should be recognised that the stingray that killed Irwin may have been fearful of the situation it was placed in, and thus retaliated as it was provoked. Then, get the chance to explore the mangrove forest in the afternoon by kayak or stand-up paddle board.Our group of ten excited people is here with local Tahitian guides to swim with their beloved schools of rays, and although we’ve been told that they are harmless and as friendly as a bouncing, beaming Labrador, there are always questions about why Steve Irwin died after a stingray struck him. ![]() The lunch is served as an Indonesian food buffet. If conditions are not suitable, your snorkeling itinerary will be adjusted accordingly, as your safety is always the number one priority.įollowing your magical snorkeling adventure, break for a delicious beachside lunch at Mangrove Beach on Nusa Lembongan. Go to 3 of the best snorkel sites on the island, including popular spots (depending on conditions) such as Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh, and Gamat Bay.Īs the strong swells of the Indian Ocean can impact conditions, the situation will be carefully monitored to take you to where it is safe to swim with the rays less than 1.5 meters from the surface of the sea. Upon arrival at the protected bay of Manta Bay, discover an ocean rich with plankton that attracts beautiful reef manta rays that can sometimes measure up to an impressive 4 or 5 meters in wing span. Marvel at the dramatic landscape and steep cliffs along the coast as you make your way to some of the island's best snorkel sites. The largest of Bali's 3 sister islands (Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, and Nusa Ceningan), Nusa Penida is much less developed and remains home to abundant and pristine nature. Take advantage of 3 different stops to swim with Manta Rays, enjoy lunch on the beach, then spend the afternoon exploring the mangrove forest.īenefit from pick-up at your hotel in selected areas of Bali or wait directly at the ferry office (depending on the option selected), and then journey to Nusa Penida, located 20 kilometers off the southeast coast. DescriptionHead for the island of Nusa Penida and embark on a snorkeling adventure. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |