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Nusa Penida, as divers saw it.

21 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

21
Sightings logged
mola mola
Most spotted
Indonesia
Country

Species confirmed at Nusa Penida

mola mola 11
manta ray 9
dolphin 2
whale shark 1

Recent sightings

Manta Ray · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 25 View post →
Dolphin · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 929 View post →
Mola Mola · 15 Aug 2026 ♥ 132 View post →
Mola Mola · 13 Aug 2026 ♥ 26 View post →

Estimate your Nusa Penida dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 6 dive operators' own published rates in Nusa Penida — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Nusa Penida

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 6 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Blue Corner Dive (Nusa Penida/Lembongan)
gear may be extra
Open Water$332
Advanced Open Water$331
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Nusa Penida Dive Center
gear included
Open Water$366
Advanced Open Water$310
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Purple Dive Penida
gear included
Open Water$385
Advanced Open Water$335
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Diving Nusa Penida (diving-penida.com)
gear may be extra
Open Water$360
Advanced Open Water$310
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Pure Dive Resort (Nusa Penida)
gear included
Open Water$383
Advanced Open Water$326
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Legend Diving / Diving Penida (Lembongan-based)
gear may be extra
Open Water$383
Advanced Open Water$326
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Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Nusa Penida?

Mola Mola is the most frequently confirmed species at Nusa Penida, with 11 of the site's 21 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Nusa Penida have?

21 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Nusa Penida, Indonesia, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Nusa Penida particularly known for?

Nusa Penida is particularly known for mola mola — it accounts for 20% of every confirmed mola mola sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.