Indonesia · Nusa Penida

Batu Bolong (Nusa Penida)

Best time to dive

January to December; July to October

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • FrogfishPossible
  • Hammerhead sharkPossible
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Thresher sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - deep negative entry and strong current make this unsuitable for snorkelers

Safety notes

Strong, unpredictable currents and down-currents; mandatory rapid negative entry; few local guides are qualified to lead this site safely

Permits & fees

Nusa Penida Marine Protection Area conservation fee, IDR 100,000/person/day for foreign visitors, via ATIX online ticket system or dive operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Nusa Penida

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.