Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is a beautiful small (8 square km) island located off the south-east coast of Bali, close to neighbouring islands of Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan, just a 25 minute journey by speedboat. If you are after a quiet, laid back island vibes with stunning crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beaches, away from the hustle of mainland Bali, then look no further!

Until recently, Nusa Lembongan was famous for the seaweed farming trade, however with the steady rise of tourism, the island is becoming more upmarket with boutiques, spas, beach front restaurant and hotels, with still a friendly local village atmosphere.

Whilst the island is a perfect place to relax; it is full of adventure with world famous surf breaks, incredible diving, snorkelling, paddle boarding and cliff jumping – you name it, there is something for everyone!

We do not have packages that include accommodation with your diving. We specialise in the art of Scuba Diving. However, we are only too happy to make recommendations for all levels of comfort in the local area.

Roctopus Dive Lembongan is located in the Mega Cottage Resort, Jungut Batu.

Mega Cottage is a local family run business, which has has eight bungalow style accommodation. The resort is perfectly situated on the beach in front of Shipwrecks surf breaks, and offers a beachside pool and garden.

Each bungalow has its own balcony, WIFI, ensuite bathrooms, hot/cold shower with an option of AC or fan rooms.

The resort is steps away from the dive centre, close to local restaurants and shops, making it an place for a peaceful stay. For more information and booking, please contact us on +62 812 3224 7177.

Depth: 5 – 18 meters
Level: Beginner
Location: South Nusa Penida

Enjoy the incredible scenic cliff views on the 1 hour (approx) journey to Manta Point. While there is no currents here, do expect swells. The visibility can be around 10-15 meters due to the plankton rich waters, which attract the graceful Manta Rays at their cleaning stations all year round. Sightings of blue spotted stingrays, bamboo sharks, scorpion and stone fish are often spotted. A dive not to be missed!

Depth: 5-12 meters
Level: Beginner
Location: South Nusa Penida

Manta bay is a shallow bay dive with a maximum depth of 12 meters with a coral bottom. Plankton rich waters surrounds the dive site, which attracts the stunning Manta Rays. This dive site can be a great alternative to Manta Point, which is closer and more protected. Due to the conditions it is not a dive site we can visit everyday. Expect to see also wobbegong sharks, bamboo sharks and octopus.

Depth: 10 to 100+ meters
Level: Beginner
Location: South East Nusa Penida

Crystal Bay is named after its famous ‘crystal’ clear waters, as visibility here can reach over 40 meters on a good day! Crystal bay is popular amongst snorkelers and divers, as it is famous for the Mola Mola (Sunfish) from July to October each year. The site has a sandy bottom with a sloping reef either side with healthy coral. While it is a dive site for all levels, caution must be taken due to the strength of the current into the channel.

Depth: 5- 30 meters
Level: Beginner
Location: North East, Nusa Lembongan
This site is named after its location, right by the Mangroves area in North East, Nusa Lembongan. You will find yourself drifting down a gentle slope, with the reef covered with healthy and colourful coral. Often you will see great barracuda, napoleon wrasse, frog fish, stonefish, nudibranch, moray eels and more! The best time to dive here is in high tide, as when it is lower tide it can be a very intense drift.

Depth: 5 to 40 meters (approx)
Level: All Levels
Location: North Nusa Pendia

A sloping reef topography with very beautiful coral wall, with different rock formations. Expect strong currents here at times, which provides exhilarating drift dives! You will be able to see different types of marine life from Turtles, Mantis Shrimp, Box Fish, Giant Travels, Scorpion Fish, Octopus and schools of Batfish!

Depth: 6 – 100+ meters
Level: Intermediate
Location: North West Nusa Penida

Toyapakeh means ‘Salt Water’ in Balinese, and considered one of the best dive sites in Nusa Penida. At around 15 meters, as you will drift through the current, with stunning corals with beautiful corals. Expect to see Lionfish, Pufferfish, Boxfish, Barracuda, Moral eels, Octopus, and Nudibranch. If you’re lucky enough Mola Mola (sunfish) can be spotted during the colder water months around June to September. Beware that currents can get strong around here, so ensure that you stick close to the reef!

Depth: 30 meters
Level: Advanced
Location: North West Nusa Lembongan

One of the most famous dive sites in Nusa Lembongan; an exhilarating dive suited to the experienced divers only! The dive sites starts as a shallow reef, leading to a drop off wall, where currents can be strong and unpredictable. Depths can range around 20 to 30 meters. Regular sightings of Eagle Rays, Marble Rays, Wobbegongs, Sharks, Tuna – even the Mola Mola during the right season.

Depth: 10 meters
Level: All Levels
Location: West Nusa Lembongan

With a calmer waters , a sandy bottom with a maximum depth 10 meters; this dive site offers an ideal place for beginner or learner divers. The dive site is also well suited to experienced divers or photographers who are interested in macro life. This site is home to healthy coral, Nudibranchs, Blue Spotted Stingray, Frogfish, Moray Eels and more!