Nusa Penida Dive Sites
Nusa Penida is the name of a
sub-district as well as an island which is located in the southeast of Bali
main island. Nusa Penida belongs to Klungkung regency. This amazing island has
an area of around 191.5 km2. In order to enjoy the charm of Nusa Penida Island,
you need to go there by boat. Actually, it is not that difficult to reach the
island. You can encounter super stunning
marine lives in the Nusa Penida Diving spot. Nusa Penida presents incredible diving
spots and super wonderful marine ecosystems. In this stunning island, you can
find several world-class diving sites where you can witness the true beauty of
the undersea world.
Top diving and snorkeling spots in
Nusa Penida;
1. Manta Point
Manta Point is located west of Nusa
Penida, precisely in Tanjung Pandan. It's quite easy to come to this Manta
Point. There are several ways to quickly get to Nusa Penida and Manta Point.
One way is Ferry or Fast Boat. The ship is the main transportation to go to
Nusa Penida. The adventurers will usually leave from the center of the island
of Bali to the south. To get to Manta Point is to head to the port of Sanur or
Padang Bai. Many adventurers also choose to leave for Nusa Penida from Nusa
Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan. Departing from these two Nusa Islands will certainly
take a shorter time, compared to starting from the center of Bali. Manta Point
has become one of the favorite snorkeling and diving spots in Bali. This is
because of the clear water, crystal blue, and various marine life that live in
there. Under these conditions, diving and snorkeling in Nusa Penida are
activities that you cannot just ignore.
2. Malibu Point
Malibu point is one of the tourist
attractions in Nusa Penida which is very pleasing for lovers of diving, sunset,
and also snorkeling. Malibu Point Nusa Penida is a diving spot that is no less
interesting than Manta Point. It is suitable for divers who want a different
and memorable experience. Malibu Point is a diving spot complete with white
reefs, gray coral reefs and silver pounded. There you can see various beautiful
fish variants. Diving in Malibu is fun, especially along steep slopes and large
table corals. For those who take PADI IDC Bali, Malibu's point is very familiar
to them. Besides being famous for its beauty that is so charming that full of
marine life there is a myth of belief that is believed to be passed down by the
locals, especially the fishermen around the Malibu point that there are large
sharks that often appear around the Malibu Sea to guard the temple.
3. Crystal Bay
The name Crystal Bay may sound very
westernized, but this is not exaggerated at all if you have seen the
magnificent beauty presented. Crystal Bay Beach is still very natural, the
seawater is so clear that you can see the scenery at the bottom of the sea
which includes coral reefs and varied sea creatures and marine species. Crystal
Bay is a paradise to divers and snorkelers. Crystal Bay is also offering
dazzling white sand with its crystal water, dancing waves and wonderful green
hills, which really spoil your eyes. The exoticism of Crystal Bay Beach becomes
more eye-catching because there is an ancient temple, a place of worship for
Hindus. When the dusk comes, you can enjoy a super beautiful sunset.
4. Gamat Bay
Gamat Bay which is an incredible Nusa Penida dive site even though it is still not quite famous for tourists from
other regions. The condition of the shoreline is still very clean and the many
colorful stranded corals adorn the edge of the beach, presenting a very
beautiful view when you get to this beach. For lovers of diving and snorkeling,
you must visit the beach of Gamat Bay Nusa Penida. With an amazing underwater
view, the water is always clear, steep rocks, and steep slopes that lead to the
bay. There are caves and small gaps with a variety of fish and extraordinary
beautiful coral. There are many PADI MSDTs teach diving courses to their
students in this Nusa Penida dive site. In this amazing diving spot, you can
see turtles, larger pelagic fish, sharks, stingrays, and mola-mola. When you
return to the main part of the bay, the water is pretty shallow between the
rocks. And is a suitable place for a short rest at the end of the dive. This
protected bay is full of beautiful colorful fish and corals, perfect for
snorkeling after diving.
5. Pandan Bay
Pandan Bay is still very natural. The
natural beauty of Pandan Bay is fresh and virgin. There are many tourists
coming to this amazing tiny bay to do comping. In the morning, you can really
feel the tranquility and stillness of nature. It is very quiet. Pandan beach is
a perfect place to escape from the chaotic busyness. Its dazzling white sand becomes an enjoyable
playground. Pandan Bay is also offering an incredible undersea view where you
can dive and discover amazing marine ecosystems. In this Nusa Penida diving
site, if you are lucky, you can encounter mola fish and manta rays.
Apparently, there are also many
diving spots in Nusa Penida. So, the divers who want to feel a new sensation
while filling the holiday, it is not wrong to try diving in the waters of Nusa
Penida. In addition to being within easy reach, the local community is also
very welcome with tourists, both salty and foreign tourists. Hopefully, this
can be used as a reference in finding the best diving spots in Bali, especially
in the Nusa Penida Island.
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