About this expedition
Cold upwellings off Nusa Penida bring the bizarre Mola Mola — plus reliable manta diving.
Why this expedition
Oceanic sunfish (Mola Mola) in the August window
Manta Point cleaning stations
Dramatic current diving at Crystal Bay
Cliffside resort overlooking the channel
Bali culture between dive days
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive Bali → Nusa PenidaFast boat across the channel, resort check-in and briefing.
- Day 2
Manta PointTwo dives with mantas at the cleaning and feeding stations.
- Day 3
Crystal BayCold, clear current dives — prime Mola Mola territory.
- Day 4
Toyapakeh & driftsFast, fishy wall drifts along the channel.
- Day 5
Mola encore + cultureA final Mola search, then a Bali temple/rice-terrace afternoon.
- Day 6
DepartTransfer back to Bali for onward flights (no diving before flying).
Who this trip is for
CertificationAdvanced Open Water
ExperienceMinimum 45 logged dives
Come preparedComfortable in cold thermoclines (18–22°C) & current · 5–7 mm wetsuit / hooded vest recommended · Around 45 logged dives
We verify every diver’s certification before confirming a slot — it keeps the group safe and the diving relaxed. Not quite there yet?
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What's included
Included
- ✓ 5 nights cliffside resort
- ✓ Up to 2–3 guided dives/day
- ✓ Nusa Penida fast-boat transfers
- ✓ Tanks, weights & guide
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ iDive trip host
Payable / not included
- + International flights
- + Indonesia visa-on-arrival
- + Equipment / thick-wetsuit rental
- + Marine-park fees
- + Gratuities
- + Travel & dive insurance
Good to know
How cold does it get?
Mola season is driven by cold upwellings — water can drop to 18°C at depth. A 5–7 mm wetsuit (ideally with a hooded vest) keeps the dives comfortable.
Why 45 dives for Mola Mola?
Crystal Bay combines cold water with downcurrent. Around 45 dives and an AOW card mean you can focus on the sunfish, not the conditions.
Are mantas reliable too?
Yes — Manta Point off Nusa Penida is one of the most dependable manta sites in the region, year-round.
