Nusa Penida Dive Trip from Sanur: Manta Point, 3 Dives
A day of boat diving for certified divers with Bali Fun Diving: pickup at 7:00–7:30 am, a speedboat from Sanur across the Badung Strait and 3 dives around Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, including Manta Point, with lunch on board. IDR 3,450,000 per person with equipment and transport, valid from 2 divers. Back on Sanur beach around 16:00. The operator recommends Advanced Open Water because of the currents.
Bali, Indonesia · IDR 3,450,000 per person for 3 dives, certified divers, from 2 divers; equipment, boat and lunch included
Had one of the best dives I ever experienced with the team of Bali Fun Diving. The admin staff are friendly and the dive master team are capable and professional in ensuring safety. Uda, the dive master for my dives, he did a traditional Balinese prayer on our boat ride out in the morning, praying for safety and good dives. The prayer worked! As the ocean is not a zoo with confirmed animals sighting, am I glad that I'm blessed to have close encounters with multiple manta rays - they were giant yet gentle and friendly creatures. Really enjoyed the dives!
What is this tour like?
Bali Fun Diving is a dive centre on Jl. Tukad Balian in Sanur, a few minutes from the harbour. Its Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan day trip is for certified divers: 3 dives from a speedboat, with sea and land transport, equipment, lunch and snacks, for IDR 3,450,000 per person. That price applies from 2 divers; a single diver is asked to check whether there is a shared trip that day. The islands sit on a strong ocean current, which brings big fish and good visibility and also makes the diving demanding. The operator recommends the Advanced Open Water level; some sites are reserved for divers with 30–100+ logged dives.
Manta Point is dived all year: it is a cleaning station, and a regular dive can bring 7–8 mantas. It lies on the southern side facing the Indian Ocean, and the operator is frank that whether you can jump in is only decided on arrival, depending on the swell. The mola-mola season is given as July to October, best in September and October, while the Crystal Bay description says August to October. In those months the water is colder, 16–21°C. The crew picks the sites on the day and may skip one if conditions are unsafe.
What are the highlights?
- Manta Point, a year-round cleaning station where a regular dive can bring 7–8 mantas
- Mola-mola season from July to October, with Crystal Bay as a classic spot
- 3 speedboat dives in a day, with lunch and drinks on board
- Small groups: 1 guide for at most 2 or 3 divers, depending on experience
- Hotel transfer included around Sanur, Denpasar, Legian and Seminyak
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 07:00Hotel pickup and the dive centre
Pickup between 7:00 and 7:30 am. The dive centre is 5 minutes from Sanur harbour; divers prone to seasickness are advised to take a pill after breakfast.
- —Speedboat across the Badung Strait
The crossing from Sanur takes around 45 minutes according to one page and 50 minutes according to the itinerary. The operator warns it is rarely a flat ride, especially towards the southern sites.
- —Manta Point
A cleaning station where mantas come all year; the sandy bottom also has turtles, nurse sharks and blue-spotted rays. Whether you can jump in is decided on site, depending on swell and wind.
- —With the mantas
The rule is simple: do not chase or touch them. Hover calmly and they sometimes come to you; the operator suggests pre-focusing a camera at 1–1.5 m.
- —Crystal Bay and the mola-mola
Visibility can reach 30–40 m+ on a good day, over dense corals and a drop-off. In season, one of the best spots to look for the mola-mola; the operator gives the season as July to October in one place and August to October in another.
- —A third dive, lunch and the ride back
The third dive is often on a reef such as SD Point, Toyapakeh or Mangrove, with turtles and dense corals; lunch, water and refreshments are served on board. The boat is back on Sanur beach around 16:00, and you are at your hotel around 16:30, depending on traffic.
What's included in the price?
- 3 dives from a speedboat, with tanks and weights
- Equipment rental: BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask and open-heel fins
- 1 qualified guide for at most 2 or 3 divers, depending on experience
- Sea and land transport; hotel transfer around Sanur, Denpasar, Legian and Seminyak
- Lunch, snacks, drinking water or soft drinks, a fresh towel and porter fees
What's not included?
- Transfer from other areas, per group per day: Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Canggu IDR 250,000; Uluwatu, Pecatu, Ubud, Pererenan/Tabanan IDR 450,000; Tegalalang IDR 700,000
- Dive computer: IDR 250,000 per day
- Nitrox: IDR 100,000 per dive; an extra dive the same day: IDR 650,000
- GoPro or pocket camera rental: IDR 600,000 per day; private guide: IDR 1,250,000 per day
- Dive insurance (optional)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Bali Fun Diving dive centre, Jl. Tukad Balian No. 455 C, Sanur, Denpasar; 5 minutes from Sanur harbour. Hotel pickup is included around Sanur, Denpasar, Legian and Seminyak; the exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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I am not certified. Can I still come?
Will we definitely see mantas and mola-mola?
I am diving alone. Does the price change?
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What do guests say?
“Had one of the best dives I ever experienced with the team of Bali Fun Diving. The admin staff are friendly and the dive master team are capable and professional in ensuring safety. Uda, the dive master for my dives, he did a traditional Balinese prayer on our boat ride out in the morning, praying for safety and good dives. The prayer worked! As the ocean is not a zoo with confirmed animals sighting, am I glad that I'm blessed to have close encounters with multiple manta rays - they were giant yet gentle and friendly creatures. Really enjoyed the dives!”
“I spent 3 days diving with Bali Fun Diving, exploring Nusa Penida, the USAT Liberty Wreck, and Padang Bai, and I can honestly give them a solid 5 stars. I absolutely loved the whole experience from the morning briefings over a coffee to the dives themselves. The staff is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, which made every dive feel safe and enjoyable. A special shout-out to Ketty, our instructor, who was amazing throughout the whole trip. He was professional, patient, and made every dive even more enjoyable. I would come back without hesitation and highly recommend Bali Fun Diving to anyone looking for a great diving experience in Bali!”
“From the very beginning, the communication was prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful. As first-time visitors planning a dive trip to Bali, we felt reassured and confident even before arriving. A huge thank you to Agus and Sino for making our three days of diving such an enjoyable experience. Their professionalism, patience, and relaxed approach allowed us to fully enjoy every dive without feeling rushed or pressured. Everything was well organized, and the atmosphere was always comfortable and friendly. We loved not only the underwater world but also the delicious lunches and the enjoyable time spent between dives. It felt less like a dive tour and more like a relaxing holiday with great people. Thank you, Agus, Sino, and the entire Bali Fun Diving team for the amazing memories. We will definitely choose Bali Fun Diving again when we return to Bali, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safe, professional, and enjoyable diving experience.”
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