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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


Learn to dive in Nusa Penida: your complete beginner's guide
Here is your complete beginner's guide to learning to dive in Nusa Penida.
Purple Dive
May 4, 20233 min read


How to keep warm when scuba diving
As cold season is approching here to dive in Nusa Penida, let's have a look at how to keep warm when scuba diving!
Purple Dive
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Diving Nusa Penida: a comprehensive guide
Your ultimate guide to diving Nusa Penida! Everything you need to know to get there and plan your dives.
Purple Dive
Apr 21, 20233 min read


How to become a PADI Divemaster?
The Divemaster certification is the key to unlocking new opportunities and making a living while doing what you love.
Purple Dive
Apr 20, 20232 min read


How to prevent ear infections when diving: 5 tips
How to prevent ear infection when scuba diving? Our best tips in this post!
Purple Dive
Apr 13, 20233 min read


Is diving in Nusa Penida safe?
Nusa Penida and the surroundings islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan offer stunning diving, but can also be home to strong currents.
Purple Dive
Apr 6, 20232 min read


How to become a PADI Instructor?
Becoming a scuba instructor is not only an exciting career choice, but it also allows you to positively impact the lives of those you teach.
Purple Dive
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Common mistakes for beginner divers
As a new diver, it's easy to make mistakes. When you have just started scuba diving, this is a whole new world that opens up to you!
Purple Dive
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Does scuba diving burn calories and make you fit?
Scientists surmise that scuba diving for an hour burns between 400 to 700 calories-, perhaps more in colder waters or difficult conditions.
Purple Dive
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Is it better to stay in Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Penida?
While close to each other, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan are a bit different. So which one for your holiday?
Purple Dive
Mar 9, 20232 min read


How to get around Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is a great place to visit for a few days or weeks. Here is an overview of how to get around Nusa Penida.
Purple Dive
Mar 2, 20232 min read


Who invented scuba diving?
On the beginning of scuba diving and the first self-contained underwater breathing equipment.
Purple Dive
Feb 23, 20232 min read


Are there sharks in Nusa Penida?
Many divers ask whether they will see sharks when diving Nusa Penida. For some, it’s a joy to see these graceful creatures.
Purple Dive
Feb 16, 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!
Purple Dive
Feb 9, 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
Feb 2, 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 25, 20232 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!
Purple Dive
Jan 18, 20234 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 10, 20233 min read


Are manta rays dangerous?
Are manta rays dangerous? A few tips to dive with manta rays in Nusa Penida
Purple Dive
Jan 4, 20231 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!
Purple Dive
Dec 28, 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 21, 20222 min read


The creepy truth behind ‘Finding Nemo’
Finding Nemo was blatantly wrong...here is why!
Purple Dive
Dec 20, 20223 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!
Purple Dive
Dec 15, 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...
Purple Dive
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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