Oceanic Manta Ray Scuba Fin Review

Oceanic Manta Ray fins and a mask on a concrete dock beside the water during DIVEIN testing
Put a mask next to them for scale and the point lands: these blades are long. Great for pushing water, less great for a carry-on that already has a regulator in it.
Close-up of the Oceanic Manta Ray fin blade showing its vented channel and side rails
The vent cut into the blade bleeds water off on the upstroke, which is what separates this from a flat paddle fin. It is a feature you feel in the legs rather than see in the water.
Top view of a single Oceanic Manta Ray fin showing the full blade and spring heel strap
Laid flat, the blade is long for an open-heel fin. That length is where the thrust comes from and also why these eat more luggage space than a compact travel fin.
Close-up of the stainless spring strap and heel loop on the Oceanic Manta Ray fin
Spring straps cost more than rubber and are worth it. Nothing to adjust between a 3mm boot and a drysuit boot, and no perished rubber snapping on you two years in.
Oceanic Manta Ray fin foot pocket with its moulded heel lever and coiled spring strap
The spring heel strap and oversized rubber pull tab are the practical part of this fin: you kick them on and off with cold hands and never touch a buckle.
Blade tip of the Oceanic Manta Ray fin with blue side rails and moulded Oceanic lettering
Look at the shape of the tip rather than the colour. The raised rails run the full length of the blade so water leaves off the end instead of spilling sideways.
Oceanic Manta Ray fin seen end on, showing the curved scoop across the blade
Seen straight down the blade the design makes sense: this is a scoop, not a flat paddle, so a kick pushes water backwards rather than out to the sides.

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Things we like:

  • Excellent maneuverability
  • The strap system is durable and easy to use, even with gloves on
  • Deep channels should reduce drag
  • Won’t take up too much of your luggage allowance
  • Very easy to take off and put on
  • Comfortable on the heel
  • Powerful given the weight
  • Durable materials
  • Multiple color options

Things we don't like:

  • The lightweight design may not suit some female divers looking to avoid the floaty feet phenomenon.

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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from House of Scuba?

House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.

It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.

Worth knowing

Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.

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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Divers Supply?

Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.

Worth knowing

Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.

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Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
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DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Amazon?

Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.

Worth knowing

Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

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Shipping & returns
Free shipping on eligible orders meeting the minimum threshold. Ships from Amazon fulfillment centers or third-party sellers, depending on the listing; seller-shipped items may take longer. Most items sold on Amazon.com may be returned within 30 days of delivery; exceptions apply.
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Compare prices

2 retailers compared · Checked 5 hours ago

Lowest price right now $194.95
House of Scuba logoHouse of Scuba
In stock
2–6 business days
$194.95
Buy now
Divers Supply logoDivers Supply
In stock
Free 2-Day Air items: within 2 business days
$194.95
Buy now
Amazon logoAmazon
Out of stock
$194.95
We only list shops we would buy from ourselves This price grid only shows retailers we trust: shops we vet on returns, delivery, and what real customers say about them. All prices are checked daily. We earn a commission from some of the shops when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
House of Scuba logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from House of Scuba?

House of Scuba publishes a defined return process for eligible items, including when credit or a refund applies and where fees or exclusions can affect the outcome. If you want the retailer's own terms in place before ordering, that is the most concrete reason to buy here.

It also states a continental U.S. free-shipping offer with exclusions, so the order terms are not left entirely to guesswork. That does not guarantee every item qualifies, but the policy itself is part of the buying case.

Worth knowing

Some customers describe friction around returns or refunds, and some also report slower replies or needing extra follow-up when they asked for help after ordering. Read the return terms closely before placing the order, especially the condition, packaging, and fee limits that can change the result.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on houseofscuba.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on orders over $50; exclusions apply. Ships from US Eligible returns within 60 days in new condition with original packaging qualify for 100% credit or refund.
Visit House of Scuba
Divers Supply logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Divers Supply?

Qualifying orders from Divers Supply ship free within the contiguous U.S. and to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. That covers the contiguous U.S. plus military and diplomatic mailing addresses.

Worth knowing

Some customers report that returns or refunds took more follow-up than expected. Others describe slower replies when they needed help after ordering. Budget for follow-up if your order needs attention after purchase.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISADiscoverPayPal

Checkout on divers-supply.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on contiguous-US and APO/FPO/DPO orders of $49 or more; exclusions apply. 0–60 days: refund to original payment method; 61–120 days: store credit. Item must be unused and complete.
Visit Divers Supply
Amazon logo
DIVEIN's take
Why buy from Amazon?

Amazon has a documented Prime delivery program that covers millions of items, and that is the most concrete order-related support behind buying here.

Worth knowing

Some customers report slower replies or needing more follow-up than expected when they asked for help after ordering. If an order needs post-purchase support, that part of the experience is not always smooth.

Some customers also report delivery problems after ordering. That keeps follow-up and delivery as the areas to watch if you place the order here.

DIVEIN editorial team
Accepted payments
VISAAMEXDiscover

Checkout on amazon.com is served over a secure SSL (https) connection.

Shipping & returns
Free shipping on eligible orders meeting the minimum threshold. Ships from Amazon fulfillment centers or third-party sellers, depending on the listing; seller-shipped items may take longer. Most items sold on Amazon.com may be returned within 30 days of delivery; exceptions apply.
Visit Amazon
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