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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


Should you do the quarter turn back on your dive tank?
Why the "quarter turn back" is outdated and something to avoid

Purple Dive
Jan 223 min read


Good Diving Etiquette
Tips for good diving etiquette and how to be the best dive buddy!

Purple Dive
Jan 85 min read


Can you scuba dive with contact lenses?
Everything you need to know about Scuba Diving with contact lenses

Purple Dive
Dec 4, 20242 min read


From bubbles to the bends - What is decompression sickness?
A simple explanation of what Decompression Sickness is, explaining how it occurs and how to lower the risks.

Purple Dive
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Diving deep into specialties: choosing the best for your PADI MSDT
How to choose the specialties you should teach as a PADI instructor?

Purple Dive
Oct 23, 20242 min read


What is the right Divemaster program for me?
Choosing a Divemaster program or internship can be a daunting experience with the number of choices out there.

Purple Dive
Oct 9, 20242 min read


What to do if the boat is not there when you surface from a dive?
What to do after a drift dive if you cannot find the boat on the surface?

Purple Dive
Oct 2, 20242 min read


7 Tips for equalizing your ears easily when scuba diving
Our best tips to equalize your ears while scuba diving

Purple Dive
Sep 18, 20242 min read


The dreaded mask-clearing skills in the PADI Open Water diver course
Having water in your mask is one of the skills that tends to scare new divers. But not to worry, it's not that big of a deal!

Purple Dive
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Dive Deeper into Scuba Education: The PADI MSDT Certification
How to become a PADI MSDT instructor, tips and advice

Purple Dive
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Learning to scuba dive: 10 things you need to know
10 things you need to know if you are planning to learn how to scuba dive!

Purple Dive
Jun 23, 20244 min read


How to start scuba diving?
Some tips to get started on scuba diving

Purple Dive
May 1, 20243 min read


6 easy steps for using less air in scuba diving
A few easy pointers can make a huge difference in your air consumption, so we've put together 6 easy steps to help!

Purple Dive
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Age is no limit: How to get the best out of scuba diving when you're over 60.
Here are a few tips to make sure you have a great time, in a safe and relaxed fashion at any age.

Purple Dive
Mar 20, 20244 min read


TopTips for Becoming a Better Diver
Our top tips for becoming a better scuba diver!

Purple Dive
Mar 6, 20244 min read


PADI Master Scuba Diver vs PADI Divemaster, what's the difference?
The differences between Master Scuba Diver and Divemaster explained in details!

Purple Dive
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Top tips to succeed as a dive instructor
Thinking about taking your PADI IDC or maybe you just became a dive instructor and looking for your first job? Here are your tips

Purple Dive
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Drinking and Diving - Waiting for the bubbles to settle
We look at the health implications and effects that alcohol has with diving, and why its best to wait for the bubbles to settle!

Purple Dive
Nov 9, 20235 min read


How long does it take to complete the PADI Divemaster course?
Here are a few things to consider when you are choosing the different options to do your PADI Divemaster course.

Purple Dive
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Best options to dive Nusa Penida for beginners
If you are a beginner diver, you may be wondering what the best options are for scuba diving in Nusa Penida.

Purple Dive
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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