Who loves traveling and exploring the nature? Well, Bali has so many tourist
destinations for you who have a passion for adventure. This time, we will go to
Nusa Penida. The island lies at the east of Bali. It has three main islands,
i.e. Nusa Besar (Nusa Penida), Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. The stretch of
sand and rocky land with various marine tourism and culture become the main
attraction. The island has been well-known with beautiful marine life as well.
The marine park spreads along the island. The visitor
will love to see crystal and clear water. Most of them can’t even wait to
snorkel and dive. To reach Nusa Penida, there are three routes you can take. Firstly,
from Sanur Beach to Nusa Penida, that takes two hours by motor boat. Secondly, from
Benoa Port to Nusa Penida that takes 1.5 hours by Bali Hai Cruises and Bounty
Cruises. Thirdly, from Padang Bai Port to Mentigi Port that takes 1.5 hours by
ferry. Here are some diving spots you can try when you visit Nusa Penida in
Bali.
Lembongan Bay
This site is located in the protected area with
shallow water around 5 to 10 meters depth. Lembongan Bay offers you soft and
hard corals. The coral consists of many fishes. This is the best place to dive
for amateur who still learning to dive and snorkel.
Gamat Bay
The distance of this spot is not too far from
Toyapakeh diving spot. The water is so clear with steep corals and the hills
direct to the strait. Even, Gamat becomes one of the best sites in Nusa Penida
because you don’t need to drift diving too much. You can explore small caves
and rifts to find colorful fishes and other marine life.
Manta Point
When you dive in Manta Point, you may meet 3 to 4 manta
exploring this area. The spot just like underwater slope with 50 meters depth.
There is no rock here because the area is fulfilled by limestone. Besides manta,
you also can swim together with mackerel and tuna.
Malibu Point is also popular for divers from around
the world because in this spot, you can meet tuna, runner rainbow, reef sharks
and stingrays. The visibility is clear around 20 meters. Divers will love to
dive here because there are some flat corals.
Toyapakeh
Toyapakeh is nominated as the most beautiful diving
spots in Nusa Penida because the area is protected from waves and current of
water. Although the current of water is strong but it still can be tolerated.
You will find blue trigger fishes and sharks in several spots near Pontoon. The
shallow spots are good to snorkel. The visibility is around 30 meters with
clear water.
Crystal Bay
When you dive in Crystal Bay, you will find an underwater
cave system starting from 10 meters depth. It will be end inside a hole that
becomes a home for bats. This spot lies at beautiful lagoon with white sand. If
underwater current is calm, divers will be able to enjoy the scenery of marine
life. Even, you may see nurse sharks and sunfish hiding behind the rocks.
SD Point
The current water of SD Point is strong and
sometimes you can meet sharks and sunfish. This spot is suitable to a diver who
is looking challenging adventure. You will enjoy the scenery of underwater life
because the visibility is around 20 meters.
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