Where is the dive center located?
The dive center is on the hotel premises within a few steps of the lobby and guest
rooms. For those not staying at Manta Ray Bay, we offer complimentary transportation
in our air-conditioned vans.
What time does the dive center open in the morning?
Generally 6 AM or one hour before the departure time of the first dive trip.
What time does the dive center close?
9:00 P.M. is closing time but the dive shop manager lives on the premises and
is available 24 hours a day, if needed.
Is there storage for my personal gear?
Yes there is a private locker for every diver located within feet of the dive
boats.
Does the staff speak English?
All our staff members are fluent in English (some crew members also speak German
and Japanese).
Is there a place to wash my dive gear?
Extra deep concrete rinse tanks are adjacent to the dive dock and within feet
of the gear storage area. The tanks are drained and refilled with fresh water
several times daily. We have sperate rinse tanks exclusive for photo gear.
Is there dive instruction offered?
Yap Divers, as Yap's only PADI 5-Star Dive Center and Micronesia's only PADI Gold
Palm Resort offers a full range of dive courses, including a manta awareness course
and Nitrox specialties. We also offer Discover Scuba courses for non divers who
are interested in sampling this aquatic adventure.
Are the instructors certified?
All our instructors are fully PADI certified for basic, advanced and Nitrox training.