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Purple Dive

Feb 9, 20232 min read

5 facts about diving on Nitrox

Diving with Enriched Air, also known as Nitrox, has both advantages and disadvantages. Here are 5 facts about Nitrox that you should know!

Nusa Penida’s best dive sites: (the famous) Manta Point

Purple Dive

Feb 2, 20232 min read

Nusa Penida’s best dive sites: (the famous) Manta Point

Most people, and we can pretty confidently say all scuba divers, dream of a close encounter with the graceful gentle giant, the Manta ray.

Purple Dive

Jan 25, 20232 min read

A quick guide to diving with manta rays

Here in Nusa Penida we are lucky enough that we get to dive with manta rays often, the most popular dive sites to see them being Manta Point

Purple Dive

Jan 18, 20234 min read

What should I pack for my dive holiday?

Our list on what to pack for a dive holiday, whether it is for diving or for the rest of your trip!

Our 2023 New Year resolution : 1% for the Planet

Purple Dive

Jan 10, 20233 min read

Our 2023 New Year resolution : 1% for the Planet

On how and why we decided to join 1% for the Planet and give a cut of our profits towards environment protection.

Purple Dive

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Are manta rays dangerous?

Are manta rays dangerous? A few tips to dive with manta rays in Nusa Penida

How to choose a dive centre for your next scuba diving course or holiday

Purple Dive

Dec 28, 20222 min read

How to choose a dive centre for your next scuba diving course or holiday

How to pick your dive centre for your next dive course or holiday, our tips!

What is the PADI Instructor Examination?

Purple Dive

Dec 21, 20222 min read

What is the PADI Instructor Examination?

So you are considering doing your PADI Instructor course and you feel a bit nervous about the PADI IE (Instructor Examination)? Not to worry

Purple Dive

Dec 20, 20223 min read

The creepy truth behind ‘Finding Nemo’

Finding Nemo was blatantly wrong...here is why!

5 good reasons to learn how to scuba dive

Purple Dive

Dec 15, 20222 min read

5 good reasons to learn how to scuba dive

Learning how to scuba dive can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are 5 good reasons why you should consider scuba diving!

What do you need before becoming a PADI Instructor?

Purple Dive

Dec 9, 20222 min read

What do you need before becoming a PADI Instructor?

Thinking about becoming a PADI instructor? Are you an avid diver and thinking about making it a full-time job? PADI Instructors work all...

What will I see when I dive Nusa penida?

Purple Dive

Dec 1, 20223 min read

What will I see when I dive Nusa penida?

Manta Rays Nusa Penida is famous for its Manta rays. Only 40 minutes away from Bali, you can experience the dance of these majestic...

Am I ready to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor?

Purple Dive

Nov 25, 20223 min read

Am I ready to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor?

There comes a time in your diving life when you start thinking about taking things a step further and becoming a teacher, a mentor, a...

Purple Dive

Nov 18, 20222 min read

How to look after your scuba mask?

After our post about how to choose your scuba mask, now let's have a look at how to look after your new mask! Important things to do...

How to drift dive safely ? Part 3: The right equipment.

Purple Dive

Oct 29, 20224 min read

How to drift dive safely ? Part 3: The right equipment.

Diving in strong currents can be daunting and can be dangerous, if not done with the right precautions, preparation, and gear. Here are a...

6 transferable skills you will gain as a scuba diving instructor

Purple Dive

Oct 12, 20223 min read

6 transferable skills you will gain as a scuba diving instructor

Dive skills are not the only skills you gain as a scuba diving instructor! Some others are very valuable in any job.

7 reasons to make Indonesia your next (dive) travel destination

Purple Dive

Oct 5, 20223 min read

7 reasons to make Indonesia your next (dive) travel destination

As a scuba diver (or scuba addict as some may say), you tend to plan your holidays around the possibility of going diving. Whilst many...

Nyepi Laut (silent sea day), a ceremony unique to Nusa Penida.

Purple Dive

Sep 28, 20222 min read

Nyepi Laut (silent sea day), a ceremony unique to Nusa Penida.

A little history of Nyepi Laut, the silent day of the sea in Nusa Penida.

5 reasons to do the PADI Deep adventure dive

Purple Dive

Sep 14, 20223 min read

5 reasons to do the PADI Deep adventure dive

Thinking about going deeper but not ready to enroll in a full course? The Deep Adventure dive is for you!

Do nudibranchs have the best sex life of all? Or not?

Purple Dive

Aug 22, 20223 min read

Do nudibranchs have the best sex life of all? Or not?

Discover everything you need to know about nudibranch sex life!

How to drift dive safely? Part 2: Being prepared

Purple Dive

Jul 20, 20223 min read

How to drift dive safely? Part 2: Being prepared

Drift diving safely: our best tips to scuba dive in currents in a safe and fun way

Purple Dive

Jul 5, 20223 min read

How to drift dive safely? Part 1

Our best tips to drift dive safely: check out how to scuba dive in currents safely.

10 awesome things to do in Nusa Penida (part 2)

Purple Dive

Jun 10, 20223 min read

10 awesome things to do in Nusa Penida (part 2)

Awesome things to do and what to visit on Nusa Penida!

Purple Dive

May 28, 20223 min read

Finding a job as a Scuba Instructor

Are you fresh our of your PADI IDC and looking for a dive job? Here are some tips that can help you land the perfect dive job! Write a...

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