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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


A Day in The Life...
Ever wondered what a dive instructor does on a day to day basis or what they do on a normal day? Let us tell you...

Purple Dive
Nov 30, 20233 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


Inspiring women divers #4: Yvonne Press
Here is a collection of small interviews with the most inspiring women divers we know.

Purple Dive
Nov 16, 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


Where is the best dive site in Nusa Penida?
What is the best dive site in Nusa Penida? What a tough question to answer!

Purple Dive
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Where to watch the sunset on Nusa Penida?
The best spots to watch the sunset on Nusa Penida are mostly on the Western and Southern coasts, here are our favorites

Purple Dive
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Street art and graffiti in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida has a collection of amazing street art murals and some of graffiti art's upcoming artist hail from Indonesia.

Purple Dive
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Inspiring women divers #3: Teresa
here are a lot of amazing female divers out there and we know quite a few ourselves.

Purple Dive
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Famous fish and other marine celebrities
Some fish just swim around, some fish become celebrities, here is a quick tour of the world's most famous fish and other marine creatures

Purple Dive
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Are two days enough on Nusa Penida?
Nusa Penida island has become an unmissable stop during a Bali holiday. Here is our advice to plan your trip.

Purple Dive
Sep 28, 20232 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


Inspiring women divers #2 : Janis
few ourselves. Here is a collection of small interviews with the most inspiring women divers we know.

Purple Dive
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Nusa Penida's best dive sites: diving Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay, located off the coast of Nusa Penida, is a diving paradise that captivates divers with its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral

Purple Dive
Sep 7, 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


Best sights to visit in Nusa Penida
Check out the best sights to visit in Nusa Penida, from Kelingking Beach to Goa Giri Putri temple

Purple Dive
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Inspiring women divers #1 : Yuna
Yuna, 15 years old, CMAS 2* diver. My name is Yuna, I’m from France, I am 15 years old and I did a one-week work experience at Purple...

Purple Dive
Aug 17, 20232 min read


How deep can you scuba dive?
Here is a quick overview of depth limits for recreational diving (for most dive international no- decompression training agencies such as PA

Purple Dive
Aug 10, 20233 min read


Nusa Penida's best dive sites: Mangrove
One of the prettiest dive sites around Nusa Penida is Mangrove! Discover one of the popular dive sites in Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
Aug 3, 20232 min read


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


Is the diving industry sexist? The invisible female diver
Let's look at some statistics and facts about sexism in the dive industry

Purple Dive
Jul 15, 20236 min read


How to get to Nusa Penida from Bali? July 2023
We bring to you the latest info on how to get to Nusa Penida from Bali!
Here is an overview of the main transport options.

Purple Dive
Jul 10, 20232 min read


How to recognize a bad dive instructor?
Choosing the right dive instructor is crucial for anyone looking to pursue scuba diving, particularly for beginners.

Purple Dive
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Is being a Scuba Diving instructor really your dream job?
Is becoming a dive instructor your dream job? A few things to take into consideration before you take the plunge!

Purple Dive
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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