PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) – Bali, Nusa Lembongan

Diving in Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Penida

Diving in Nusa Lembongan, or its much greater sister Nusa Penida, can be amazing. The Nusas, as they are familiarly called there, are a unique experience. Divers travel from around the world to dive the famous dive sites of Blue Corner, Crystal Bay, Manta Point,etc . and is almost certain you will be able to dive with Mantas Alfredi (aka Reef Mantas). It is amazing to observe them all year round flying above cleaning stations or performing a mating train.

Besides mantas, it is also possible to enjoy the elusive Mola Alexandrini (aka Mola Mola aka sun fish). From June to October, they are coming from the depths to feed, mate and get cleaned by the reef fishes. Sharks, mainly black & white tip reef sharks, are spotted daily. If you’re lucky, you might also enjoy the magnificent Thresher shark with its long caudal (tail) fin. Wobbegongs (aka carpet sharks) are regularly spotted as well. Once in a while, it is also possible to see a hammerhead just cruising by..

The coral reefs are stunning with a huge diversity of hard and soft corals. Massive bommies and gigantic table corals are very common there. The macro lovers will also enjoy the diversity of little critters like nudies, frogfishes, etc… The visibility can range from 5m to immeasurable depending on the conditions.