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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


10 tips for divers to protect the oceans
Today I am taking over the blog to tell you about PADI AWARE 10 tips to protect the ocean.

Purple Dive
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Can you see turtles while diving Nusa Penida?
Find out about the sea turtles of Nusa Penida and where you can spot them while diving!

Purple Dive
Jul 20, 20233 min read


The incredible intelligence of Manta rays
Manta Rays are some of the smartest fish out there, here are some explanations.

Purple Dive
May 18, 20233 min read


Diving Nusa Penida: a comprehensive guide
Your ultimate guide to diving Nusa Penida! Everything you need to know to get there and plan your dives.

Purple Dive
Apr 21, 20233 min read


Are there sharks in Nusa Penida?
Many divers ask whether they will see sharks when diving Nusa Penida. For some, it’s a joy to see these graceful creatures.

Purple Dive
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Nusa Penida’s best dive sites: (the famous) Manta Point
Most people, and we can pretty confidently say all scuba divers, dream of a close encounter with the graceful gentle giant, the Manta ray.

Purple Dive
Feb 2, 20232 min read


A quick guide to diving with manta rays
Here in Nusa Penida we are lucky enough that we get to dive with manta rays often, the most popular dive sites to see them being Manta Point

Purple Dive
Jan 25, 20232 min read


Our 2023 New Year resolution : 1% for the Planet
On how and why we decided to join 1% for the Planet and give a cut of our profits towards environment protection.

Purple Dive
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Are manta rays dangerous?
Are manta rays dangerous? A few tips to dive with manta rays in Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
Jan 4, 20232 min read


The creepy truth behind ‘Finding Nemo’
Finding Nemo was blatantly wrong...here is why!

Purple Dive
Dec 20, 20223 min read


What will I see when I dive Nusa penida?
Manta Rays Nusa Penida is famous for its Manta rays. Only 40 minutes away from Bali, you can experience the dance of these majestic...

Purple Dive
Dec 1, 20223 min read


7 reasons to make Indonesia your next (dive) travel destination
As a scuba diver (or scuba addict as some may say), you tend to plan your holidays around the possibility of going diving. Whilst many...

Purple Dive
Oct 5, 20223 min read


5 reasons to do the PADI Deep adventure dive
Thinking about going deeper but not ready to enroll in a full course? The Deep Adventure dive is for you!

Purple Dive
Sep 14, 20223 min read


Do nudibranchs have the best sex life of all? Or not?
Discover everything you need to know about nudibranch sex life!

Purple Dive
Aug 22, 20223 min read


Why Indonesia is the best place in the world for scuba diving!
Indonesia is the best scuba diving country! Discover why diving in Indonesia is so amazing and check out some of the most famous dive spots

Purple Dive
Jan 20, 20223 min read


Why teach conservation specialities as a PADI instructor?
As an scuba instructor you are teaching people to dive but also to love and respect the sea. Here are a few reasons why it's a great idea to

Purple Dive
Nov 15, 20215 min read


When is Mola-Mola season in Bali?
When is Mola Mola season in Bali? Around Nusa Penida, July to October are the best months to spot mola-molas.

Purple Dive
Oct 6, 20212 min read


10 fun facts about mola mola (or oceanic sunfish)
Mola mola, also called the oceanic sunfish are a large and odd looking fish. We love them…but they surely are ones of the weirdest looking f

Purple Dive
Sep 11, 20212 min read


8 tips for reducing your environmental footprint when traveling
Be an eco-minded traveler is easy enough and here are a few tips

Purple Dive
Mar 22, 20214 min read


How do fish sleep? And turtles? And whales?
Ever wondered how fish sleep underwater?

Purple Dive
Jan 31, 20214 min read
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