Diving in Nusa Penida: fun dives, discover scuba diving and PADI courses
Discover the magic of diving in Nusa Penida. Explore crystal-clear waters, majestic mantas, and vibrant reefs with expert guides at one of Bali’s most iconic dive destinations.
Your Nusa Penida diving adventure starts here
Nusa Penida is world-renowned for its rich marine life and exciting diving conditions. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to swim alongside majestic Manta Rays almost year-round, or the incredible Mola Mola during the season. From thrilling drift dives to colourful coral gardens, diving in Nusa Penida offers something special for every level.
Diving experiences and dive courses in Nusa Penida
Explore the incredible underwater world right here in Nusa Penida! Temple Diving offers a full range of courses and experiences, from trying scuba diving for the first time to PADI professional levels. Get certified, improve your skills, or simply enjoy guided dives exploring vibrant reefs and meeting iconic marine life like the majestic manta rays.
Try Diving and Fun Dives in Nusa Penida: book online
Explore the underwater world with Temple Diving in Nusa Penida, Bali! Whether you’re a beginner eager to try diving for the first time with our Discover Scuba Diving experience, or a certified diver ready for exciting guided fun dives, this section is for you. Find your perfect scuba diving Nusa Penida adventure here!
Try Diving in Nusa Penida: Discover Scuba Diving for beginners
- Equipment included
- 1 or 2 days
Beginner divers: experience scuba diving in Nusa Penida fully with our Try Diving program (Discover Scuba Diving). Ideal for beginners, you’ll gain confidence with extra in-water time and explore different stunning sites. Get ready for amazing guided dives led by our local experts!
2,200,000 IDR
Fun dives: guided diving trips for certified divers
- Equipment included
- half day
- Meeting time 8.00AM
- Certification required
Certified divers: explore incredible Nusa Penida dive sites with our guided FUN DIVE trips. Dive Bali’s famous underwater landscapes safely, led by our expert guides. Discover vibrant reefs, diverse marine life, and unforgettable experiences!
From
1,500,000 IDR
Explore 19 Dive Sites in Nusa Penida
From vibrant reefs to majestic mantas, Nusa Penida’s marine life will amaze you.
Diving for Everyone
From first-timers to certified divers, all levels welcome!
Equipment Provided
We provide all the essentials, just bring your swimwear and smile.
PADI diving courses in Nusa Penida: book online
Don’t miss out on the best diving Nusa Penida has to offer! Secure your spot for our popular fun dives or book your PADI course quickly and easily online. By booking directly with us, you guarantee your place on our boat or in our next PADI-certified course. Just choose your dates and confirm – your amazing dive adventure with Temple Diving starts here!
Learn and dive with confidence, quality and safety guaranteed.
PADI Open Water Diver certification (OWD) in Nusa Penida
- Equipment included
- Certification
- 3 days
- Manual included
Become a certified PADI Open Water Diver in just 3 days in beautiful Nusa Penida, Bali! Learn all essential scuba diving skills safely with expert instructors. Earn your global license to dive anywhere up to 18m. Your underwater adventure starts here!
6,400,000 IDR
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course (AOWD)
- Equipment included
- Certification
- 3 days
Certified Divers: Ready for the next level? Complete your PADI Advanced Open Water course in Nusa Penida in just 3 days. Learn deep diving (to 30m), navigation, & thrilling adventure dives. Gain confidence to explore more of Bali’s underwater wonders!
5,500,000 IDR
Scuba diving in Nusa Penida:
real experiences, trusted by divers
Looking for snorkelling, advanced courses or special diving packs?
Complete list of dives, courses and special PADI training packages
Snorkelling
- Snorkelling (500.000 IDR)
Fun dives
- Night dive, minimum 2 divers (900.000 IDR)
- Sunrise dive, minimum 2 divers (900.000 IDR)
- Night diving, 3 nights, 3 dives (3.900.000 IDR)
PADI courses
- PADI Scuba Diver 2 days, pool and 2 open water dives (4.200.000 IDR)
- PADI Open Water Diver OWD, 3 days, pool and 4 open water dives (6.400.000 IDR)
- PADI Deep Adventure Dive, 1 day, 1 dive (1.200.000 IDR)
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver AOWD, 2/3 days, 5 dives (5.500.000 IDR)
- PADI Adaptive Techniques, 2 days, 2 open water dives (3.900.000 IDR)
PADI Special packages
- PADI Open Water Diver OWD + Advanced Open Water Diver AOWD package, 6 days, 9 dives + 1 free Fun Dive (save 11%, 11.300.000 IDR)
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver AOWD + Drift Specialty package, 4 days, 8 dives (8.500.000 IDR)
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver AOWD + Deep Specialty package, 4 days, 8 dives (8.700.000 IDR)
- Prepa Tek (Nitrox+Deep Specialties) 3 days, 4 dives (6.100.000 IDR)
- Master Scuba Diver Pack: Nitrox, Deep, Sidemount, Drift & Night, 4 days, 11 dives (15.500.000 IDR)
Specialist courses
- Emergency First Response (EFR), 1 day (2.000.000 IDR)
- Rescue Diver + Emergency First Response, 3 days (5,800,000 IDR)
- Drift Diving, 2 days, 3 dives (3.500.000 IDR)
- Deep Diving, 2 days, 4 dives (4.600.000 IDR)
- Sidemount Diving, 2 days, 3 dives (4.100.000 IDR)
- Peak Performance Buoyancy, 2 half days, 2 dives (2.800.000 IDR)
- Nitrox (stand alone), 1 day (2.200.000 IDR)
- Nitrox diving (with the Open Water), 1 half day, (1.500.000 IDR)
- Oxygen Provider, 1 day (2.000.000 IDR)
- For all courses and activities with Diving Temple, please make sure to arrive at the meeting point by 8:00 AM. However, the actual starting time will be determined by the tides. We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance the day before by email or via WhatsApp.
Learning to dive is even better when you do it together! Gather your friends (3 or more) and book any PADI courses with Temple Diving in Nusa Penida. You’ll all enjoy a special 10% discount on your courses. Start your shared scuba diving journey in Bali!
Discover hidden treasures: the dive sites of Nusa Penida
We invite you to discover Nusa Penida’s dive sites together with some of the best diving in Bali, around the Candidasa area. Dive with mantas, mola molas, sharks and other amazing sea life and discover our healthy reefs.
Crystal Bay
Renowned for its crystalline waters and stunning marine biodiversity, Crystal Bay is a diver’s dream, particularly for those hoping to encounter the elusive Mola mola (ocean sunfish) during its seasonal visits from July to October. A gently sloping sandy bay transitions into a thriving coral ecosystem, ultimately leading to deeper waters where large pelagic species roam.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 40m
- Currents: Moderate to strong, with occasional downward currents at depth.
- Visibility: 20 – 40m, typically excellent.
- Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced due to currents.
- Key Highlights: Seasonal mola mola, reef sharks, vibrant coral reefs, and a variety of macro life.
Gamat Bay
A hidden gem known for its rich biodiversity, Gamat Bay is a paradise for macro photographers and critter enthusiasts. The small bay features a stunning coral reef, a sandy bottom, and a wealth of marine life waiting to be discovered.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 20m
- Currents: Mild to moderate but can be tricky at certain points.
- Visibility: 15 – 30m
- Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate.
Key Highlights: Frogfish, nudibranchs, mantis shrimp, and occasional reef sharks.
Ceningan Wall
Located off Nusa Ceningan, this dramatic dive site features a stunning vertical drop-off adorned with colorful corals and teeming with marine life, making it a favorite among advanced divers.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Extends well beyond recreational diving limits, offering deep exploration opportunities.
- Currents: Can be strong and unpredictable, demanding excellent buoyancy control.
- Suitability: Recommended for experienced divers comfortable with vertical descents and surge conditions.
- Marine Life: A rich array of coral, nudibranchs, and schooling fish, with occasional sightings of larger pelagics.
- Visibility: Generally excellent, though subject to tidal changes.
Toyapakeh
A diver favorite, Toyapakeh is celebrated for its stunning coral structures, rich biodiversity, and—on good days—relatively calmer currents compared to other sites. Featuring a mix of sloping reefs, small walls, and pinnacles, it offers an exciting variety of underwater landscapes.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 30m
- Currents: Moderate, with occasional strong flows.
- Visibility: 20 – 35m
- Experience Level: Suitable for all levels.
- Key Highlights: Schools of fusiliers, turtles, giant trevally, and thriving coral formations.
SD point (Sekolah Dasar)
A vibrant drift dive site just off our dive center, SD Point offers a lively underwater experience along the northern coastline of Nusa Penida. The continuous reef system boasts sprawling coral gardens teeming with turtles, reef sharks, and a variety of macro critters.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 30m
- Currents: Moderate to strong, prepare for a drift diving experience.
- Visibility: 20 – 35m
- Experience Level: Beginners to advanced divers.
- Key Highlights: Turtles, reef sharks, small critters, and colorful coral formations.
Sental
Located on the northern coast, these sites offer long coral slopes perfect for drift diving. The reefs here are covered in hard and soft corals, attracting plenty of reef fish and turtles. Possibility to see tunas, barracudas, black-tip or white-tip reef sharks..
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 30m
- Currents: Moderate to strong drift.
- Visibility: 20 – 35m
- Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced divers.
- Key Highlights: Turtles, reef sharks, sea snakes, and schooling fish.
Buyuk
Located on the northern coast, these sites offer long coral slopes perfect for drift diving. The reefs here are covered in hard and soft corals, attracting plenty of reef fish and turtles. Possibility to see tunas, barracudas, black-tip or white-tip reef sharks..
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 30m
- Currents: Moderate to strong drift.
- Visibility: 20 – 35m
- Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced divers.
- Key Highlights: Turtles, reef sharks, sea snakes, and schooling fish.
Pura ped
Located on the northern coast, these sites offer long coral slopes perfect for drift diving. The reefs here are covered in hard and soft corals, attracting plenty of reef fish and turtles. Possibility to see tunas, barracudas, black-tip or white-tip reef sharks..
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 30m
- Currents: Moderate to strong drift.
- Visibility: 20 – 35m
- Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced divers.
- Key Highlights: Turtles, reef sharks, sea snakes, and schooling fish.
Blue corner
For thrill-seekers, Blue Corner offers one of the most exhilarating drift dives in Nusa Penida. Steep slopes, terraces, and dramatic overhangs create an ideal setting for encounters with large pelagics, including seasonal mola mola, reef sharks, and fast-moving schools of trevally. Due to unpredictable and powerful currents, this site is reserved for experienced divers.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 20 – 50m
- Currents: Strong and unpredictable, often with down currents.
- Visibility: 25 – 40m, generally outstanding.
- Experience Level: Advanced divers with drift diving expertise.
- Key Highlights: Mola mola (seasonal), eagle rays, reef sharks, and dense pelagic activity.
Mangrove
- A renowned drift dive site celebrated for its nutrient-rich, shallow reef environment. Nestled near lush mangrove forests, this dive offers a stunning blend of vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Ranges between 5 to 30 meters.
- Currents: Moderate drift currents, influenced by tidal changes; maintaining buoyancy control is key.
- Suitability: Perfect for beginners and intermediate divers seeking a smooth, scenic drift experience.
- Marine Life: A variety of tropical fish, thriving coral formations, and occasional sightings of small reef sharks or turtles.
- Visibility: Typically excellent, enhancing the underwater experience.
Batumulapan
These neighboring dive sites on the east coast present a fascinating mix of underwater landscapes, featuring reef plateaus that give way to steeper slopes and dramatic drop-offs.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth:
- Karang Sari: Starts at 10–12 meters with sloping walls leading to deeper zones.
- Batumulapan: Begins at 14 meters, transitioning into a steady descent.
- Currents: Moderate but can intensify in the deeper sections.
- Suitability:
- Karang Sari: Suitable for intermediate and experienced divers.
- Batumulapan: Best for those comfortable with gentle surges and wall diving.
- Marine Life: Flourishing coral formations, sea fans, and a variety of reef fish.
- Visibility: Generally clear, accentuating the vibrant seascape.
Karang Sari
These neighboring dive sites on the east coast present a fascinating mix of underwater landscapes, featuring reef plateaus that give way to steeper slopes and dramatic drop-offs.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth:
- Karang Sari: Starts at 10–12 meters with sloping walls leading to deeper zones.
- Batumulapan: Begins at 14 meters, transitioning into a steady descent.
- Currents: Moderate but can intensify in the deeper sections.
- Suitability:
- Karang Sari: Suitable for intermediate and experienced divers.
- Batumulapan: Best for those comfortable with gentle surges and wall diving.
- Marine Life: Flourishing coral formations, sea fans, and a variety of reef fish.
- Visibility: Generally clear, accentuating the vibrant seascape.
Suana
Suana offers an awe-inspiring wall dive where the reef plunges into deep, open waters. The site’s rugged structure creates an exciting vertical journey filled with dynamic marine encounters.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Starts shallow before dropping to 30–40 meters in sections.
- Currents: Can be strong, requiring adept buoyancy control and drift diving skills.
- Suitability: Best for advanced divers comfortable with surges and depth variations.
- Marine Life: Large sea fans, benthic organisms, and occasional pelagic visitors.
Visibility: Generally excellent, though currents may stir up sediments occasionally.
Semaya
A hidden gem among Nusa Penida’s dive sites, Semaya offers a peaceful yet engaging experience, with sloping reefs and structured formations teeming with marine life.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Varies from shallow 5-meter zones to deeper 25-meter sections.
- Currents: Typically moderate, with occasional surges adding a dynamic element.
- Suitability: Ideal for intermediate divers, particularly those interested in macro photography.
- Marine Life: Rich in soft corals, reef fish, and small invertebrates.
Visibility: Consistently good, perfect for observing marine details.
Malibu Point
For those seeking a more rugged and adventurous dive, Malibu Point offers a dramatic underwater landscape featuring large coral bommies and powerful currents. The site’s dynamic conditions make it a prime location for spotting reef sharks and other pelagic species.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 10 – 40m
- Currents: Moderate to strong, with potential up and down currents.
- Visibility: 20 – 35m
- Experience Level: Advanced divers only.
Key Highlights: Whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, barracudas, and hammerheads.
Manta Point
A year-round hotspot for manta ray encounters, Manta Point sits along Nusa Penida’s rugged southwest coast. The gentle giants frequent the site to visit natural cleaning stations, creating mesmerizing, up-close interactions for divers. The seabed consists of large rock formations interspersed with coral patches, offering shelter to various marine species.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: 5 – 25m
- Currents: Mild to moderate but influenced by open-ocean surges.
- Visibility: 10 – 25m, often reduced due to nutrient-rich waters.
- Experience Level: Suitable for all levels, though surge conditions can be challenging.
Key Highlights: Manta rays (year-round), bamboo sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, and diverse reef life.
Labyrinth
True to its name, the dive site presents a fascinating maze of canyons, swim-throughs, and intricate passageways. Exposed to the Ocean, it offers an exhilarating dive experience.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Features shallower corridors (5–10 meters) alongside deeper channels reaching over 30 meters.
- Currents: Conditions can be challenging, with strong surge and shifting currents.
- Suitability: Designed for advanced divers comfortable with complex underwater navigation and strong currents.
- Marine Life: Frequented by manta rays, pelagic species, and diverse reef inhabitants tucked into its rugged terrain.
- Visibility: Generally excellent, though wave action can sometimes impact clarity.
Batu Meling
Batu Meling is a captivating dive site featuring a mix of sloping and vertical reef structures. With its rugged underwater terrain, it promises a thrilling experience for adventurous divers.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Ranges from 5 meters near the reef to approximately 30 meters.ä
- Currents: Can be changing, requiring attentive buoyancy control.
- Suitability: Recommended for advanced divers or those experienced in drift diving.
- Marine Life: A diverse range of corals, abundant reef fish, and occasional larger pelagic species.
- Visibility: Typically good, allowing for scenic exploration.
Manta Bay
- A dive site well known for its resident manta rays that gracefully navigate the. nutrient-rich waters off the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. This site offers encounters with schools of younger specimens.
Technical Conditions:
- Depth: Starts at around 5 meters at the reef’s edge, reaching depths of approximately 30 meters.
- Currents: Can be variable, often requiring confidence in drift diving techniques.
- Suitability: Best suited for certified divers comfortable with moderate to strong currents.
- Marine Life: Frequent manta ray sightings, along with reef fish and other pelagic species.
- Visibility: Generally high, adding to the immersive experience.
The Temple Diving experience: safety, professionalism and passion
Explore the incredible underwater world right here in Nusa Penida! Temple Diving offers a full range of courses and experiences, from trying scuba diving for the first time to PADI professional levels. Get certified, improve your skills, or simply enjoy guided dives exploring vibrant reefs and meeting iconic marine life like the majestic manta rays.
All equipment included
We make diving in Nusa Penida easy and convenient. All necessary high-quality scuba diving equipment is fully included in your package. Simply bring your enthusiasm and get ready to discover the amazing Nusa Penida underwater world without any gear worries.
Certified guides
Your safety is our top priority for diving in Nusa Penida. Our certified, experienced professionals are passionate about guiding you through the incredible Nusa Penida dive sites. Benefit from their local knowledge for both safety and the best encounters with vibrant marine life.
Explore breath-taking dive sites
Prepare to explore world-famous Nusa Penida dive sites! Known globally for stunning marine life, diving Nusa Penida offers incredible encounters with majestic Manta Rays at iconic spots like Manta Point and vibrant coral reefs bustling with countless species. An unforgettable underwater spectacle awaits.
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Diving in Nusa Penida: an island like no other
It’s easy to love Nusa Penida at first sight; the hard part will be deciding whether we like it better underwater on the surface. Its iconic cliffs and hidden beaches, such as Kelingking Beach and Atuh Beach, offer breathtaking views and almost untouched natural scenery.
And the local culture remains authentic, with mystical temples such as Goa Giri Putri and deep-rooted traditions. The Bali of thirty years ago lives on. In Balinese spiritual tradition, Nusa Penida is believed to be the home of powerful spirits and deities. The island is often associated with transformation, protection, and balance between light and dark forces.
Locals believe that the island has a guardian energy, particularly centered around the Pura Dalem Penataran Ped temple, which plays a vital role in religious ceremonies to ward off evil and maintain harmony. For divers and travelers, being in the waters around Nusa Penida can feel like a spiritual experience—immersing oneself in nature so raw and untouched creates a deep sense of connection. It becomes a part of you.
For its biodiversity, Penida is part of a marine protected area that is home to over 300 species of coral and 500 species of reef fish. It is famous for being one of the best places in the world to spot manta rays at Manta Point and the enigmatic sunfish (Mola Mola) at Crystal Bay.
Our island’s healthy reefs stand out in the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine regions on the planet. And the legendary currents of some sites attract both experienced divers in search of unforgettable encounters and thrills.
