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Snorkeling at Nusa Penida

  • DifficultyBeginner to Intermediate
  • Best seasonApril-October

Nusa Penida offers some of Bali's finest snorkeling including encounters with Mola Mola (ocean sunfish, July-October), manta rays at Crystal Bay, and vibrant coral gardens at multiple sites around the island. The water around Nusa Penida is among the clearest in Indonesia.

Practical information for Snorkeling at Nusa Penida
Duration Half day to full day
Difficulty Beginner to Intermediate
Season April-October

Activity facts

Where
Nusa Penida

Weather through the year in Indonesia

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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Indonesia.

Location

-8.7308, 115.5444 View on map

Highlights

  • Manta ray encounters at Crystal Bay
  • Mola Mola season July-October
  • Colorful coral gardens
  • Clear warm water

Tips for visiting

  • Book a snorkel tour through a reputable operator — currents can be strong
  • Mola Mola sightings are seasonal (July-October)
  • Wear a rashguard for sun protection in clear shallow water