Dive Sites

One of the most famous dive sites in the area, Blue Corner is an exciting, adrenalin-charged dive for experienced divers (+50 dives). Our guides have extensive knowledge of the best conditions to be able to dive safely and we only take 2 guests per guide on this dive. The site consists of a shallow reef, with a series of terraces leading to a drop off wall around the corner itself. Depths here can range from 25 to 50 metres. Currents can be unpredictable and when running, bring in the big pelagics. Reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, marbled rays and molas can be see here when the conditions are right.

The gentle sloping reef adjacent to the mangrove forest on the north shore of Lembongan, contains some of the most beautiful coral in the area. Suitable for all levels, this drift dive hosts abundant fish life, with huge puffers, a variety of triggerfish, moray eels and turtles often sighted. It is also possible to see barracuda, eagle rays and whitetip reef sharks.

SD Point is named after the primary school (Sekolah Desar) on the north-west shore of Nusa Penida. The reefs here are some of the best in the area, with huge coral formations and vast areas of acropora (staghorn) corals, containing rivers of schooling blue damsels. Usually a drift dive from east – west along a sloping reef, the site offers opportunities to see moray eels, scorpionfish, mantis shrimp, turtles and giant trevally. Molas can also be seen here year round.

Head east from SD Point and you’ll find the effervescent reefs of Pura Ped, named after the village containing one of the most important temples in Bali. The sloping reef is a bit steeper here and hosts huge sponges along with the trademark hard and soft coral formations typical with the reefs on the north shore of Penida. Similar marine life to SD Point and the chance to see dogtooth tuna cruising past in the blue. Suitable for all levels of diver, this drift dive rarely disappoints.

This reef contains one of the most spectacular hard coral bommies in the area, home to a huge shoal of drummer fish. Corals are not as prolific at Sental as sites to the west, but the chances of seeing large pelagics increase, as currents can be strong here. One of the best sites for seeing molas year round and turtles are often spotted, feeding on soft corals.

Buyuk is the name of the village to the east of the north shore of Nusa Penida. The reef slopes more steeply as you travel east from Pura Mas and contains lots of gulleys and coral outcrops. Huge barrel sponges can be found here, along with whip corals in deeper water. For the sharp-eyed, frogfish can be seen, camouflaged in the many large sponges on the reef. A great site for spotting the wonderfully named orang utan crab, turtles, whitetip reef sharks and molas.

Located on the east of Nusa Penida, Sampalan boasts some of the best table corals to be found anywhere in Indonesia. Normally a drift dive from south-north, the sloping reef offers pristine coral formations with huge barrel sponges. Schooling sweetlips, bannerfish, triggerfish, angelfish and fusiliers make this one of the most colourful dives in the area.

One of the most famous dive sites in the Bali region, this is a manta cleaning station on the southwest coast of Nusa Penida. An exposed site, Manta Point can only be dived when conditions are favourable. Coral growth is not prolific here, with bottom topography consisting of limestone rocks and small, sandy bays. Reef mantas (manta alfredi) seek shelter provided by the bays for cleaning, socialising and also for feeding when plankton aggregations occur. In addition to mantas, blue spotted sting rays, eagle rays, bamboo reef sharks, turtles and molas can be regularly sighted. Suitable for all levels of diver and snorkelling.

A series of shallow, sandy bays on the rocky south coast of Nusa Penida, provide mantas with an opportunity to feed when plankton blooms occur. This site is exposed to swell from the Indian Ocean, so can only be dived when conditions allow. Turtles, bamboo sharks, sea snakes and stingrays can be found among the rocky outcrops and bommies within Manta Bay.

A very popular dive site, Crystal Bay is known for its clear waters and often stunning visibility. A small island situated within the bay, hosts a plateau at approx. 10 meters, which drops off to the deeper, nutrient rich waters of the Toyapakeh Straight on the south and west sides. It is around this area where we have the most encounters with our magnificent mola. The north and east sides of the island provide more shelter, with vibrant soft and hard corals found in the shallower waters. Crystal Bay has a reputation as being a challenging dive site, but this largely depends on when and where you dive. Suitable for all levels of diver, as the sandy bay at around 6-8 meters is good for training.