Event | MantaFest 2026 | Yap, Micronesia August 22

Cover image © David Fleetham

Dates

August 22 - September 6, 2026

Details

Enjoy two weeks of world-class diving among some of the most pristine coral reefs on earth. You'll get the opportunity to learn from award-winning professionals like prolific underwater photographer David Fleetham, filmmaker and Ikelite's Video Producer Logan Wood, and more.

Underwater you'll experience daily dive trips with opportunities to photograph the festival's namesake, manta rays, plus sharks, colorful reefs, and plenty of tropical fish. Plus, you'll get the chance to experience one of the most otherworldly events during blackwater diving. Topside you'll be treated to beautiful accommodations, great food, and even better company.

Plus, you don't want to miss the Photo Contest! Participants have the chance to win incredible prizes. Prizes worth over $20,000 include liveaboard scuba trip, gift certificates, dive gear, and more.

Perks of the MantaFest Photo School and Contest Package:

Free NITROX
Happy Hour One-on-One Sessions with the Photo Pros
Free WiFi
2-Tank Dive Days
Shark Split Shot Session
Land Tours with Cultural Photo Opportunities
Seminars and Workshops
And much more!

"The ability to revisit dive sites, experiment, and work with the same subject over 2 weeks is a learning opportunity unique to MantaFest, and one of the main reasons I look forward to returning every year."
- Logan Wood