Nusa Penida is one small island, found almost 20 km (12.4 miles) from the Bali mainland. The other Islands close to Nusa Penida are Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan, which are connected with each other by a bridge. This place has more than 20 gorgeous diving spots that every adventure lover should try at least once. Manta rays are one of the best reasons to go for this diving experience in Nusa Penida. However, divers also have the opportunity to see other beautiful marine life, such as the mola mola (July to November), different types of sharks, coral reefs full of colours, tropical reef fish, and turtles. If you’re feeling excited already, keep on reading to find out more about the top diving spots in Nusa Penida—all of which ensure a breathtaking experience!
1. Manta Point
Manta Point, home of manta rays, is another great diving spot. Here you can look at manta rays as they feed and swim, and you can even take photos of them. The best time to see the manta rays is from March to June, but if you’re lucky, you can see them all year round. At this site, there are no currents, which makes the experience easier. However, because the water comes in directly from the ocean, its temperature is colder, at about 22°C (71.6°F).
2. Blue Corner Dive - Nusa Penida
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Posted by Blue Corner Dive on Thursday, 26 December 2019
Blue Corner Dive - Nusa Penida is the next diving spot on the list. Dive here and explore the amazing underwater world, full of colours, fish, and corals. You may see pufferfish. boxfish, lionfish, barracuda, triggerfish, angelfish, and many more. It doesn’t matter if you are experienced or if you are diving for the first time, as the divemaster will take great care of you. The current takes you exactly to the corner, but it is changeable. The average water temperature at this site is 20 - 28°C (68 - 82.4°F).
Blue Corner Dive - Nusa Penida
Address: Jl. Raya Toya Pakeh - Ped, Ped, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Website: Blue Corner Dive - Nusa Penida
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
3. Manta Bay
Manta Bay is the best spot to observe the manta rays! This diving spot is quite shallow, and sea creatures can be seen from the surface. The shallow waters make this site great for people who can’t swim very well. While here, it is very common to see some friendly dolphins too. Note that there is only one way to get to Manta Bay, and that is by boat. This is because the bay is circled by high cliffs.
Manta Bay
Address: Gg. Kuda Laut, Serangan, Kec. Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80229, Indonesia
Opening hours: 4am - 10pm (daily)
4. Toyapakeh
Toyapakeh is a large bay, protected from currents, and a popular site for observing the mola mola. Depending on how deep you decide to go, you can see many creatures such as corals, trumpetfish, giant trevally, bommies, jackfish, batfish, turtles, and even crabs. Overall, this is a good spot for people who aren’t experienced divers. The average water temperature in summer is 25° (77°F). Note that Toyapakeh is the destination port used by most boat companies in the area, so it would be a good decision to make this your first stop in Nusa Penida.
Toyapakeh
Address: Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
5. Nusa Penida Freediving
Posted by Freedive Nusa on Thursday, 26 December 2019
Freedive Nusa is a freediving school located on the lovely Nusa Penida island. It offers a great opportunity for everybody—from beginners who have never even tried diving before to experienced instructors looking to explore a new diving spot. Here you can benefit from daily manta trips, yoga classes, and regular free dive trips. The basic freediving course can be completed in two full days. After finishing the course, you will be confident enough to dive to a depth of 10 - 20 meters (33 - 66 feet). For more experienced freedivers, the school offers advanced lessons as well as instructor courses.
Nusa Penida Freediving
Address: Jl. Ped - Buyuk No.Desa, Ped, Nusapenida, Nusa Penida, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Website: Nusa Penida Freediving
Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)
Price: From 240 USD
6. Pure Dive Resort
Pure Dive Resort is a family-owned and eco-friendly dive resort. There are a lot of interesting activities you can do here, such as scuba diving, fun diving, and even learning to dive if you are a first-timer. The resort also offers many exciting packages, which you can check on the website. If you visit during the right season, you’ll be able to swim with the mola mola and manta rays, but other sea creatures are available all year round. This place boasts more than 30 unique dive sites, ensuring that you’ll always have something new to see every day of your stay.
Pure Dive Resort
Address: Jl. Ped - Buyuk, Ped, Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Website: Pure Dive Resort
Opening hours: 7am - 7pm (daily)
7. Penida North Shore
Nusa Penida North Shore is the last, but definitely not the least, diving spot on this list. This place is perfect for divers of any level, and it has very good visibility. Also, this location is very likely to be your favourite, because it is one of the most diverse spots in Nusa Penida. Furthermore, this area boasts many corals and fish species that you will meet as you dive. The current here will often carry you around the site, and you do not need to kick your fins. In addition, the water around these parts is usually warm, so you can have a comfortable dive session.
Penida North Shore
Address: North Coast, Nusa Penida, Bali 80771, Indonesia
8. Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay is one of the most popular diving spots in Nusa Penida. The reason for this is mola mola. This lovely creature, also known as sunfish, is rarely seen in other diving spots, but in Crystal Bay, you can see it regularly from July to November. Besides the mola mola, you can also see and admire colourful coral reefs, and then you can even enter Bat Cave from underwater. In this cave, you can see many sleeping bats, but do not be afraid if you see reef sharks inside too. They are not aggressive at all and leave when visitors enter the cave. Just remember that the water has an average temperature of 26°C (79°F) and there are strong unpredictable currents at Crystal Bay, making exploring here an option only for experienced divers.
Explore marine life in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is a paradise that everybody should visit at least once in their lifetime. Don’t lose the chance to enter this breathtaking marine world and make some thrilling memories there, together with all those little sea friends that live peacefully underwater.
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