This is the first professional level for divers. Obtaining this certification places you amongst the elite divers, confirming your high level of training, experience, and skills. Being a PADI Divemaster is being a respected role model in the international diving world. It qualified you to guide other divers underwater (whether they are certified or not), organise dives and share your knowledge with new divers by assisting an instructor in courses. Become an example of excellence underwater!
Be certified Advanced Open Water and EFR, and Rescue Diver, have logged at least 40 dives in the logbook.
Be 18 years old (15 years old for the PADI Junior Divemaster)
Turn your passion for diving into a professional career, complement your studies or start your own dive center business, this certification opens many doors for you.
You will hone your technical and rescue skills and acquire dive management, guiding and supervision skills.
Minimum 4 weeks to build strong and good habits
On request, starting from 20,000,000 IDR. Ask us about special offers or specific add-ons.
Diving instructor, Base Leader of a dive center, diving equipment maintenance technician, group guide, scientific diving, commercial diving
From vibrant reefs to majestic mantas, Nusa Penida’s marine life will amaze you.
From first-timers to certified divers, all levels welcome!
We provide all the essentials, just bring your swimwear and smile.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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.
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Mangrove
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manta Bay
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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.
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.
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.
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.