Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHad a FANTASTIC trip. I am so glad I got to be there & see the beautiful sights that Bruce had always talked about, from his previous trips. The staff was phenomenal: attentive, & polite & accommodating. The room was spectacular, i never have stayed in such a luxurious room. The dining was good, enjoyed the ship restaurant. Good breakfasts.
I can not tell you what a great trip it was- oh I guess I did.
Thx you Bill for all you & your family/staff did.
Sarah Tanner
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaFirst, we enjoyed every minute while staying at your beautiful hotel. Everything is so perfectly thought through to give guests and divers the most convenient holiday.
Having our own open air whirlpool with great bay view was almost too much. The Yap divers did a great job and were allways open to our wishes about what we would like to see or which spot we would like to dive. The Mnew and Detlef were amazing and the hole staff was allways very friendly and helpful. (thanx for the coockies on valentine's).
We loved beeing with the Mantas and the blacktips. on our last dive, Wilie (male adult manta) spent 20 minutes with us circeling above our heads. for us, it couldn't have been better. (Now, if there is one thing... just to make diving more comfy... some kind of toilets on board would have been the sweetest cherry on the cupcake)
We thank everyone for making our stay truely unique.
Andi and Stella
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaMy wife Naomi and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary and I was in between jobs. We had talked about visiting Yap for years. I’m so pleased we could do it. I’m very impressed with what you have built there. Attention to detail was everywhere.
We loved the Mnuw. Also, being a hobby woodworker myself I was more than impressed with the workmanship and the mahogany furnishings in our room.
I want to say we fell in love with the people of Yap. Everyone we met were very gracious and polite. I hope we can return someday.
John & Naomi Braunbeck
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaIt was a pleasure staying at the Manta Ray Resort. I had a fantastic time. The best part was the people of Yap. They are very warm and friendly. Your dive crew was great. I do not dive, but snorkel. I had the opportunity to swim with Manta Ray, Eagle Ray, black tip sharks, turtle and star fish. They know the waters like the back of their hands. The food is wonderful at the hotel.
Trudie
04/20/2018
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaWe had the absolute best time at your place. A+ in all aspects. Diving, the guides, boats, food, room....ALL of your help is fantastic...every person we met was wonderful!!! I know we should be able to find something to be critical of but I think we will be back again next year in search of it!!!!
Mark and Annamarie
09/16/2017
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaI've been to several places in the world - especially for diving - and I'll see some more.
But no place is more familiar to me than your adaptive home with the scent of tropics, wonderful people, excellent diving, fresh fish and a tasteful hammerhead - you've really done a good job, Bill!
Christian
02/17/2017
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaGood morning Bill. I was a guest at your resort in August, I caught the first part of Manta Fest, and I have been meaning to e-mail to let you know how much I loved your resort and staff. You run a first class resort and dive operation. It was one of the best vacations I have ever had and that is saying a lot because I have been to a lot of different dive resorts/live aboards. I loved the Mandarin room with the stone shower and plan to stay in it again. Once again you have a great resort with a great staff. Looking forward to my next visit! Please give my best to the staff. Thanks.
Mike Wolf, Skokie, Illinois, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaOur group of 5 from Indian Valley Scuba stayed at Manta Ray Bay Resort for 3 days of diving last week. Every resort employee we encountered was very friendly and courteous. The wait staff in the restaurant were exceptional, learning our names and greeting us by name with every encounter. The dive staff were also superb. Tony and Brian were great dive leaders and gear handlers. Theo provided a very insightful island tour on our day before flying. Thanks to all and thanks to you for running such an enjoyable resort.
Pete Bonacum
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThank you for such a thoughtful arrival process. It shows great consideration for your guests to allow them to retire to their rooms at that hour and finish with the paper work the next day. We were so thankful and impressed that you had such a seamless greeting/pick up process for your guests.
Jill Inafuku
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaOur group of 5 from Indian Valley Scuba stayed at Manta Ray Bay Resort for 3 days of diving last week. Every resort employee we encountered was very friendly and courteous. The wait staff in the restaurant were exceptional, learning our names and greeting us by name with every encounter. The dive staff were also superb. Tony and Brian were great dive leaders and gear handlers. Theo provided a very insightful island tour on our day before flying. Thanks to all and thanks to you for running such an enjoyable resort.
Pete Bonacum
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Mr. Bill I stayed at Yap from June 20 to 24 this year. I was very impressed in your excellent foods, beers, and especially hospitality of you. Yap divers was excellent services too. I would really like to come back to Yap again. Thank you very much for your services.
Toshihiro Takahashi
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill: Thank you for creating such a wonderful and peaceful dive resort. Our time at Manta Ray Bay Resort was extraordinary. As I said to you in passing, it is because you selected exceptional employees who seem to always think of others first. Each and every person we interacted with seemed to also care for the hotel with the same care as if it were their own. This are an inherent traits and effected us positively. We hope to return with our whole family - perhaps on a vet without borders mission through the Aquatic Veterinary Society. Best regards, Carol Louer
Carol Louer
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill and all the crew at Yap Divers and Manta Ray Bay Resort, I just want to take some time to thank all of once again for making my stay at Yap such a wonderful experience. The diving was terrific, the food was luscious, the room was a dream, but most of all the staff and crew made me feel warmly welcomed! I hope I can make another voyage to Yap and once again see all of your smiling faces. Love, Jeff
Jeff Trotta
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaYou are most welcomed! I truly enjoyed my stay. It was a work session for me, but I also was able to relax and enjoy the ambience of the hotel. I thank you for that! The staff; from cleaning to front desk up till we were taken to the airport, were excellent. Customer service is absolutely the number 1 key element to Manta Ray Bay Hotel’s success! I certainly will spread the good news and have done so already. See you all again as Yap will be on my route into Palau almost every other month. Regards,
Norma Tabayoyong, Dededo, Guam
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBill, We're back home now after our two week, fun filled vacation. I just wanted to let you and your staff know that we had a fantastic time at Manta Ray Bay. World class diving and accommodations were only topped by world class service. Thank you for making our vacation a memory of a lifetime. I only wish I had the chance to meet and dive with you Bill. Next time!
Darrell and Nancy Hejde, Niceville, Florida
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHeres a testimonial for you: Both Dee and I were so impressed with Manta Ray Bay Resort and Dive Operation. The diving was great, the guides were knowledgeable and fun, the dive operation was first class! The accommodations were very comfortable and enjoyable. Loved the pool in the afternoon after our 2 tank dive and the friendliness and accommodating attitudes of all the staff. Thanks for a fantastic vacation!
Dee & Diane Amos, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill, We have just arrived back in Scotland after our stay with you at Manta Ray Bay. You, no doubt, receive many messages of appreciation from guests but Christine and I would like to add one more. We had a wonderful time. The accommodation was very comfortable; the facilities well thought out; the diving (and for Christine snorkelling trips) was very well organized, and the staff were superb. It really was like being one of the family. I'd like to thank you and Patricia for diving with me; Jan for the great job he does organizing the dive team; and the dive boys who were quite simply superb. Josie was really attentive to my special dietary needs and nothing was too much trouble for the restaurant staff. Also Sammir for the airport shuttles in the middle of the night. Christine also thought the massage she enjoyed was the best ever. All in all it was the friendliest place we've been to for some time - and we travel a fair bit. So, thanks again to the whole team!
Mike and Chrstine Pacione., Scotland
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill, Wanted to let you know Tantika and I had an amazing stay at MRB in Feb. MRB and Yap are amazing and special places. We feel so fortunate to have been able to visit them. We have so many great things to say about our stay and the facilities, staff, and Yap Divers. Thank you. Jan was especially great and helpful. We hope to be back soon. Thank you so much. Kind regards, Mark Jacobson
Mark & Tantika Jacobson, New Jersey. USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, Just a quick note to thank you for the great time both Piet and I had at Manta Ray Bay Hotel. We enjoyed the hotel, the pool and off course the diving. Jan and his team went out of their way to show off the best dives Yap has to offer. I know we will talk about our near perfect dive at Yap Caverns for years to come. With the sunlight dancing through the caverns, great vis, powder white sand patches, lots of shells (dead and alive), fish, morays and more............ it was an awesome dive. I also highly recommend the Yellow Wall, I guess we were lucky that conditions was perfect on this dive! Just enough current for the corals to be feeding, loads of fish, perfect vis....... what more could we ask for.
Karin van Zyl, South Africa
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, I received very well the e-mail from Mss. Pedrosa and I would like to thank you again for a marvelous holiday in your resort. Also I'd like to express my thanks to the complete staff from the Resort and diving center. We - Eddy and I - enjoyed our stay very much. Please bring my regards also to the guides who really know what it is about to serve there guests. Splendid organization !! I already recommended your resort to my friends and dive buddies. I hope you did not have to much problems with the earthquake in Japan or the tsunami and that everybody is OK.
Bert Timmermans, Belgium
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, Wow! We returned from our stay in Yap. We just cannot say enough good things about our trip to Yap and Ulithi and especially our stay at Manta Ray. As a matter of fact, we are looking into booking another trip to Manta Ray Bay Resort (hopefully in December 2011) along with a trip to Chuuk (this time around). Your resort was just amazing and the staff was lovely (among numerous others: Jan, Pete, William, Niko, Alex, at the dive shop, Theo, and Josie at the restaurant). Our expectations were exceeded every step of the way and this trip provided us with an amazing degree of relief from the stress of our everyday life back home while allowing to discover Yap underwater and above. This was truly our best dive trip ever. Thanks again to you and your staff,
Julie and Eric, Ottawa, Canada
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHello Bill, Hope this email finds you well. I would like to say "THANKS" once again for the wonderful holidays at Manta Ray Bay Resort! And for the delicious banana milk shake, of course. ;-) I really enjoyed my stay with you: the lovely decorated rooms, the fantastic food and the funny evenings on the Mnuw, the delicious beer (and, yes, it's a Bavarian saying that ;-) and the fantastic dives. I always dreamed of seeing mantas, but I never thought it would be as touching as it finally was. Unbelievable!! As you know, I spent two more weeks in Palau after Yap. I had a great time there, the Rock Islands are fantastic and the dives amazing. However, although the dive guides themselves are doing a good job, Palau is much more commercial than Yap... You knew that you were one number out of many, whereas at Manta Ray Bay you felt at home immediately. You really manage to give every guest the feeling that he/she is unique and warmly welcome, and the heartiness at your resort makes the holidays very special. Please say hello to your team, especially to Jan, Detlef, Joyce and Chomed & Henry! My friends and colleagues were curious to hear about my vacations, and you can be sure that I'll make some good promotion for you! ;-) So once again thanks, and who knows, maybe I'll make my way to the north of Germany and we'll meet up at next year's "boot"! Take care. Christina
Christina Senninger, Germany
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaApologies, I meant to email a few days ago to say thanks for the great trip! Way too brief to be honest - next time I need to book at least two weeks at the resort, but I loved every moment of it - thank you very much for everything
Murray Garrard
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThank you so much for your email! We've stayed in several hotels across the FSM and we were very impressed with Manta Ray Bay Resort. You have top-notch facilities, friendly and exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere that we only wish every hotel could have! With your "post-stay" email, we continue to be impressed by your outstanding service and we can't wait to be back in Yap and hope to stay there again.
Suzanne, Padwick & Ella
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBill, I love your resort -- everything, from top to bottom. John and Willy took such amazingly good care of us while diving, and every other member your staff was wonderful too. And spending a couple hours in the spa on Saturday was the perfect ending to the trip. But I don't feel like I'm ever going to get over the jet lag. I can't wait to come back. Best regards, Rachel
Rachel Capoccia, California
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill, We would like to thank you again for the wonderful experience we had at your resort. As I wrote in my report to Undercurrent.org, it is one of the finest resort we have ever stayed at and we travel a lot. Your staff is awesome and really make you feel welcome. Jan runs a very efficient dive operation and all of the divemasters we encountered were very helpful and safety conscious. Joce is the best waitress in the world! I also have to thank you for setting up my blood test at the hospital and, again, everyone I encountered at the hospital was very friendly and competent. We love Yap for its diving, the relaxed atmosphere, the people, the culture, your resort and... the beer!! We are looking into coming back for MantaFest in Sept. 2012.
Ann Donahue & Ken Sutherland, Vancouver, Canada
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill and Team at Manta Ray Bay, We just wanted to say a very big THANK YOU to all the staff at Manta Ray Bay for the wonderful holiday and all the care and consideration when Matthew (our son) was taken ill and had to go to hospital. Your staff were like having a large family around us! Luckily after a full day of care and medication he was on the mend and able to return to diving a few days later. If by any chance you see or talk with Dr Thaine Hancock (?) and Agatha (head nurse) please give them our thanks for their care. Yap is paradise! Many thanks
Steve and Janey Jones, France
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHello Bill, Just to let you know we had a memorable week in Yap and at Manta Ray Bay .- a week that we will always remember and treasure We have traveled to many places around the globe, but Yap is a very special place in this crazy world of ours - and your hotel is unique and extra special. It surely must be a candidate for "one of the great small hotels of this world". We enjoyed the snorkeling , kayaking, land tour and cultural tour and the hotel immensely. I can certainly see why you have chosen to live a big part of your life in Yap What more can I say - GREAT And to top it all your beer is really good - what more can you expect from a wonderful holiday, except maybe a full keg in the bedroom!!!! I guess that's a good enough reason to return one day Please convey our thanks to Martina for organizing the booking , and to all your staff for their excellent , helpful and friendly service Thank you so much . It was a rare treat and pleasure to stay with you
Charmaine, Kyle & Bernie Rayner, Cairns, Australia
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThanks so much for a most memorable time. We treasure the memories we have of Manta Ray Bay and all of you!! The people we met diving have become lifelong friends, and we hope to return someday soon to your magical island!!
Lark and Scott Diamond, Guam
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Manta Ray Bay Team, Got back safe and sound to Switzerland - oh guys here it's quite a bit cooler although not yet really cold with about 2-5°C. First of all I wish to thank you all for making my stay in Yap such an outstanding event and making me "feel at home". I had a great time at your place and some awesome diving during my stay. As previously indicated all the team at Manta Ray Bay were great, helpful and my time therefore most enjoyable. Thanks to Jan, John, Chomed and Mike for the great diving. Thanks to you Bill and your team for the great, friendly and positive service and thanks to Josy and all the girls and guys at the restaurant/bar for looking after us so well. I will truly miss YAP and Manta Ray Bay but hope to see you again some fine day - in the meantime I wish you all the very best - take care.
Patrrick, Switzerland
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaRidiculously great service and facility you have at Manta Ray Bay, Bill. It will be reflected as such in my article. Of the four places I stayed at in Palau, Chuuk and Yap, Manta Ray Bay Hotel was the best.
Calvin Tang, Publisher, AtlasOmega Media, LLC
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, Wow! We returned from our stay in Yap. We just cannot say enough good things about our trip to Yap and Ulithi and especially our stay at Manta Ray. As a matter of fact, we are looking into booking another trip to Manta Ray Bay Resort (hopefully in December 2011) along with a trip to Chuuk (this time around). Your resort was just amazing and the staff was lovely (among numerous others: Jan, Pete, William, Niko, Alex, at the dive shop, Theo, and Josie at the restaurant). Our expectations were exceeded every step of the way and this trip provided us with an amazing degree of relief from the stress of our everyday life back home while allowing to discover Yap underwater and above. This was truly our best dive trip ever. Thanks again to you and your staff,
Julie and Eric, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaGood morning Bill, How amazing to hear from you. Our visit to Yap was undoubtedly a highlight of our diving career and certainly as far as the Pacific is concerned. We thoroughly enjoyed our sojourn with you and wholeheartedly endorse all the sentiments expressed in your e-mail. Your crew and staff were absolutely outstanding and your personal hospitality, was wonderful. The only difficulty for us, is that it takes approximately 30 hours to reach Yap from South Africa but we have told everyone who cares to listen, that is the least of their concerns-the end destination more than compensates for the travel challenges. Best wishes and kind regards, Pat Goss
Pat & Karin Goss, South Africa
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Patrica & Bill Happy 25th Anniversary to the Yap diver! Yap is still our favorite place for diving. We always tell people about it and show our diving pictures. We have made short movies shot by Gerry and show it to our friends. And now with hydroponic farm starting in Yap, wow! Gerry has tried small hydroponic kits in our apartment. Not so good. Happy Anniversary! See you next time!
Gerry & Kelly Ditchfield
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill, Sometimes it takes a little bit longer things to handle – so it was with the great stay at the Manta Ray Bay hotel. Although we are traveling a lot – it was a very unique experience for us. We enjoyed the amazing dives – especially Vertigo, Alex Alleys and Yap Cavern - as well as the nice rooms, your great staff, the food in your ship restaurant – and of course the beer of the Stone Money brewing company. Special thanks to Patricia and her magic hands for best massage we ever had.
Gudrun and Peter Pallierer, Austria
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill and the team at the Manta Ray Thanks so much for the wonderful time we had in Yap..still raving about it and have already passed your details on to a group of Aussies that we met on our flights home. Also have highly recommended you to our travel agent DiveFish and Snow here in NZ. We have DVDs to exasperate our friends and family with!!! It is between 13-16 degrees Celsius, Water about 16 degrees here so you can imagine where we would rather be!! Hope you are all well and you will always be in our fondest memories.
John and Ann Ward, New Zeland
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, Just a line or two to say thanks to you and Patricia for out stay between 16th and 27th March 2011. The diving was great and the people simply delightful.we took away happy memories and lots of photos which will serve as a reminder of happy days.Please pass on our thanks to all the staff especially Jan who showed great patience and gave great encouragement to Jane to complete her DSD on the manta station ( what a place to do your DSD !!).
Tom & Jane Sweeney, Manchester, England
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill & Patricia, Vikki and I want to congratulate you on the Taro Leaf Spa. The design and construction are wonderful and the garden, waterfalls and soothing music all provide the right setting for relaxation. We have had massages at various spas all over the world. Hundreds of them and none have been better than what we just received from your people. Patricia, you have trained the ladies very well. Their movements were in sync with each other almost to the second, ( couldn’t help but look over at Vikki from time to time as we were having our double massage), and the pressure, the stretching movements, the locally made coconut oil all combined to make this a truly wonderful experience. No guest should ever leave Yap without at least one session at your facility. Thank you.
Mike & Vikki Musto, Fallbrook, California
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBill ...I took up diving late in life and I’m thankful for the 20 years I got.....but I surely do miss it ! Without a doubt Yap Island is my favorite Micronesian destination....The people, the diving,of being made to feel like part of a large “family” at Manta Ray Bay Resort. (I know you foster this atmosphere) ...memories to last the rest of my life... Have a great New Year, and know that I will continue to review your web site on occasion. Terry
Terry Flynn - Canada
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap Micronesia“ The most relaxing place I have ever been to. Loved the themed rooms, such great staff. Thanks for a memorable Christmas”.
Matt & Stacie Gensic, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaWe had a fantastic time at the Manta Ray Bay last month. We enjoyed all our dives, especially being able to dive with Bill and Patricia. It was great of Patricia to "hang out" with me around 30 feet while I conserved my air so I could stay with the group instead of sitting in the boat while the surface was so choppy. I had worried about my recent back surgery making diving difficult, but the willingness of the crew to help me with my gear in the water made it possible to dive with very little pain.
Marilyn & Rob Morris, Reston, Virginia, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap Micronesia“One of the best things about Micronesia and the hotel, is walking down each morning and being greeted by name”
Lindsey Anthony, Millen, GA, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap Micronesia“All employees were friendly, helpful and learned our names instantly. A surprisingly modern and well run operation all round. Many thanks for a great vacation.”
Bill Jacab, Tuckahoe, NY
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, As mentioned during our pleasant conversation at the airport I think you can definitely be proud of what you have achieved so far - your passion and dedication can be seen and felt everywhere at the Manta Ray and Yap Divers. Although I know quite well that business in the tourism industry is tough let me be selfish and hope you won't give up or even retire ;-)))))
Patricia & Andreas Hillebrand, Düsseldorf, Germany
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaAndrew, Please pass my thanks to everyone for the stay and particularly Bill for his hospitality that last day and the fishing. I would recommend taking smaller kegs of beer on board though and still think 5% level is a little low. Thoroughly enjoyed the diving; I've already passed your details to two people who should be in contact and I'll certainly recommend you to my travel agent. I only wish we'd stayed longer.
Steve Hawgood , Hong Kong
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill: I want to say "thanks" on behalf of all our group for your hospitality in Yap. The tremendous effort you have put in to make MRB a world class resort shows. Congratulations. We had a wonderful time diving and visiting Yap.
Andy Saxon, Los Angeles, California
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThe hotel deserves high marks for taking care of a wide range of guests needs.
Blyhte Semmer, Arlington, VA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap Micronesia“Thanks so much to everyone who made my first trip to Yap a beautiful one. I’ll be back”
Terri Trick, Walla Walla, Washington
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBut whether you do it for a few days or for a week, you've got to get yourself to Yap. It offers great hospitality, is definitely off the beaten path, great diving, and magnificent creatures to boot. What more could you ask for? We’ll be going back and maybe you’ll think of joining us the next time.
Ken Kurtis, Owner Reef Seekers, Hollywood, California
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaGreat beer!!!(Says a Belgian)
Linda Buddaert, Perk, Belgium
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, Patricia, Valerie, family and staff at MRB Hotel, We're back home, back to work, and back to London mundane reality. I wanted to make contact to thank you, Patricia, Valerie, your extended family, and all of the staff at Manta Ray Bay Hotel for helping this 'silver top' and his family to make a dream 'holiday of a lifetime' come true. We came to dive with Manta's and came back with memories of so much more. We wish to thank you all very much. Look after yourself and your family, be long lived all of you, do whatever you can to look after the Manta's as they are such wonderful examples of what is important on our planet, and be happy. We loved our stay and will carry the memories of it for the rest of our lives. With very best regards
Michael, Sandra, Samantha & Amanda, Surrey, England
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHi Bill! I just wanted to drop you a line and say : “Thanks!” for a Great Time and Great Diving! I will definitely be back! And I will be referring friends your way as well. (if they are up to traveling that far!)lol. Boy the Jet lag is VERY rough! Its been a week since we’ve returned and we are all still up at 2 and 3 in the morning , wide awake! I am going diving tomorrow out of Clearwater Beach, although im sure it wont compare to what ive seen with your guys! We all cant wait to get back. Wishing you a prosperous summer. Till we meet again!
Mike Mitchell and Family, Largo, Florida, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaYour operation is terrific, thanks to all for everything. With deep appreciation, Ric
Ric Selber, California, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThis place has heart and soul – don’t change!
Lewis Family, Monterey, CA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Manta Ray Bay Resort; We recently spent 5 days at your resort and had a wonderful time. I'd like to ask a quick favor. I'd like to know what mattresses you use for your beds. We were in room 216 (the Cuttlefish room) and loved the comfort of the bed. Thanks, John Dykstra
John & Heather Dykstra
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBill, Just wanted to take a minute to pass along our thanks for a wonderful weekend. The morning wake-up with coffee was over the top. Lori enjoyed her massage at the spa while I enjoyed the Stone Money brew. (though not the Manta Gold...tastes like butter-Lori liked it though) I hope we can come back before we have to head to the states this Summer. Thanks again. Great times. You should be proud of your crew. -Greg
Gregory Stone, Andersen Air Force Base
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBill and Patricia, I just wanted to drop you a note to Thank-you both for helping us to have a fantastic dive vacation last week. The Guam Dive Divas had a blast! You and your staff did everything possible to make our stay memorable. The Manta experience, as always was wonderful, the walls as good as I remember and slow and easy again lived up to my expectations with, oh so much to see. Gordan was great and had so much patience being with 8 women! This was my first trip to the caverns and that dive has moved into one of my favorites right up there with Manta Ridge. On land, Yap Days were a wonderful experience and the people so willing to please. So glad that our trip was timed so that we could enjoy that. Patricia, my massage was wonderful, I so like the new Spa. Then there was our last night on the Mnuw, Thanks so much for making a fuss for Alice's 600th dive. I did my 100th dive there and you made it so special, that I was hoping that you would do the same for her. And Tracy's Birthday. What a good time we had celebrating it there. Andrew was such a good sport. Again, let me say thanks. You and your staff are the best. Gracie
Grace Bannerman
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaI want to say a BIG THANK YOU for all the fun we had bringing the group to Yap. You certainly took great care of us and we soooo enjoyed the entire experience. The rooms were awesome, the hospitality as wonderful as always and the “fill in” Cabana Boy a big hit. I knew I could count on the Manta Ray Bay and Yap Divers for the best, but even the weather cooperated! Guess I’m a bit compulsive in logging my dives, but as you noticed it became easier over a Manta Shake while relaxing on the Mnuw. All will have fond memories to cherish. Actually seeing that Trident Trumpets DO eat crown of thorns was a high light for me. Guess it doesn’t take much. J Anyway, again Thank You and I’m sure I’ll see you in the future….don’t change a thing!
Alice Leliukas, Guam
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaI just wanted to drop a note to say thank you so much to your entire team for making this a trip of a lifetime for me. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and visiting the island. The staff continually impressed us with remembering our names - goes a long way! Everyone was a true star! Many thank yous again,
Wesley R. Hiller, Canada
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBill- I want to thank you and your staff for a wonderful experience during our stay in early December. My partner and I were there for business and did not have a chance to dive, but the Hotel and accomodations, not to mention the view from our room where incredible. I hope to come back one day and dive the manta rays first hand. The people of YAP are the kindest I've ever met! I hope to see you again soon!
Cullen Allred, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaDear Bill, I want to send you and your entire staff a HUGE thank you for a fabulous stay. It was entirely too short, which just prompts me to want to return. Jan ran an amazing dive shop, and having Alex as my dive guide for the manta dive was very rewarding. Thank you for the extra special care you insured for my stay. The Taro Leaf Spa, as well as the restaurant and bar were all great experiences. Have a fabulous year in 2010. I hope to return to Yap within the year.
Jill Pagels, Marshall Islands
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaYour dive shop staff were excellent, I would not hesitate to return/tell friends/dive shop owners to recommend people to come. Thanks
Andy & Teresa Brown, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaTwo business associates attending the same meeting stayed at another hotel. When I described my room and service here, they were very impressed and will stay here on their next trip to Yap
Dee Kuwaye, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHonestly this is a fantastic hotel. I travel the world for my job and I cannot remember another location where the people had met my every expectation as your hotel did. Thanks
Jeff Bayham, Fawley, Hampshire, UK
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThe hotel and the dive center were both A1
Johnathon Rose, Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham, UK
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaThank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful Mandarin Fish room
Heidi Krattiger, Gutenswil, Switzerland
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaBest dive operation we've had, including Peter Hughes' Live-aboards, Galapagos live-aboards and Fiji
David Dornbusch, Oakland, CA, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaA wonderful, unique place, we loved it
Liz Pollard, Guam
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaI don't know how to thank you enough. You treated Kathy and I better than any other place ever has. You better believe we will give the highest ratings we can to any and everyone.
Mike & Kathy Hensley, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaA very impressive operation, one of the best dives I have ever had and a consistently pleasant and professional staff. Congratulations and thanks.
Terry Rudden, Otawa, Canada
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaWe had great dives, great beer and great people at the Manta Ray Bay Resort. I couldn't have asked for a better dive trip. Thank you.
Paul Carlson, USA
Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, Yap MicronesiaHello Bill, I just wanted to write a quick note to tell you how much I really appreciated your help in coordination and how much we enjoyed our trip to Yap and Palau. The Manta Ray Bay was a gorgeous resort and we had so much fun visiting! I really enjoyed the people that worked there, the visibility was fabulous, and the staff some of the friendliest. I am very thankful for your help in making one of our dive trips to the Micronesia area some of the best diving that weve ever had. Thanks again! P.S. Alex was fabulous!!!
Kellan Longenecker (and my dad, Tom Brumback), Johnston, Iowa, USA