Nusa Penida Snorkeling And Ways To Get There

Nusa Penida is the perfect place if you are visiting Bali intending to see beautiful underwater life. It is a place known for snorkeling activity. Nusa Penida snorkeling has been popular among tourists domestic and international as there are not only one but some spots to visit.

About Nusa Penida

The islands of Nusa Penida are part of the IndoPacific ocean which the current is strong. This makes the underwater life so diverse as strong currents provide nutritions for them. That is also the reason why there are various species along with different types of coral reefs. 

The things mentioned previously are the perfect reason why the Nusa Penida islands have become one of the best snorkeling spots. However, the strong current makes it also a dangerous place to swim and snorkeling around. The danger of a strong current makes Nusa Penida snorkeling is limited. It is recommended to do snorkeling only at Crystal bay when you are a beginner.

Why Nusa Penida?

So why Nusa Penida? If you wish to find a more peaceful and less crowded in Bali then Nusa Penida is one of the best options. While other tourism spots have undergone massive developments and becoming more and more packed with tourists, people who are trying to find peace will tend to search in the northeast of Bali where Nusa Penida was “discovered” by the adventurers. Nusa Penida with its pure beauty and less crowded is a different way of enjoying Bali.

Ways to get to Nusa Penida 

It can be said that the best way to get to the Nusa Penida snorkeling spots by boat tour. though travel by land is also possible some of the best spots will likely be missed. So here is some guidance on how to get you to Nusa Penida.

The first way is you get there by yourself, meaning that you can reach the destinations of snorkeling by motorcycle and you can also enjoy the beach to the beach. If you do not have a motorbike, then you have to rent it. It may sound fun how you can have all the time and freedom to yourself but riding a motorbike to the destinations is not that easy. The roads heading to Nusa Penida are bumpy with hills and potholes everywhere. So this way of getting to Nusa Penida is only for you to have exceptional skills in motorcycling. 

The second way is by joining a tour from Bali. Most tourists who are going to Nusa Penida in hoping to swim with Manta rays can join atour from the Bali mainland. Joining a tour is considered to be easier as you get more facilities. You will free get pick up as well as drop off at the hotel, fast boat and snorkeling sessions usually three and completed with lunch. It is preferred to have a full tour with all in since it will give you such advantages.

The third way is joining the tour from Nusa Penida or Lembongan. This can be done if you are already on the island. What you have to do is find a tour from the locals. Go to Toya Pakeh and find the operators or you can ask about a hotel or accommodation.

There are many ways you can try to get to Nusa Penida snorkeling since there are also many ferries from Sanur. However, it is better to book earlier because they will be full especially in high season. To book early you don’t have to go to the ticket counter, the ticket can be easily obtained from online selling.