Snorkeling Nusa Lembongan: 3 dives with manta rays

Three dives at Manta Point, Crystal Bay and Blue Corner in a single morning and afternoon

A 3-dive snorkeling activity in Nusa Lembongan for certified divers, departing from the BDA Lembongan diving centre at 7:30 or 10 a.m. and returning around 2:30 or 3 p.m. A professional dive guide leads small groups of up to 8 divers to the island's signature reefs, where manta rays are visible year-round and Mola Mola (sun fish) appear June through October. Lunch, coffee and tea are served on the boat between dives. All fees and taxes are included.

The experience

Nusa Lembongan's dive sites draw certified divers from around the world to encounter manta rays in their natural habitat. The boat visits Blue Corner, Crystal Bay and Manta Point: reefs where mantas are almost certain to appear, gliding above cleaning stations or performing mating trains. From June to October, the elusive Mola Mola (sun fish) also shows up. You meet at the dive shop at 7:30 or 10 a.m., set up your equipment and receive a briefing from your dive guide, then depart by boat at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m.

The three dives are spaced across the day with surface intervals between each one. After the first dive, lunch is served on the boat while you rest and decompress. The boat returns to the dive shop around 2:30 or 3 p.m. Your guide is a certified professional familiar with the reefs and their inhabitants, and the operation maintains a 100% safety record. Groups stay small (no more than 8 divers per boat), so the pace and attention remain consistent.

Proof of diving certification is required before you book. While Manta Point is visited regularly, sea conditions and scheduling can shift the day's sites. The operator welcomes requests for specific reefs but cannot guarantee them. Dive equipment with a dive computer is available to rent if you don't bring your own.

What’s included

• A certified dive guide leading the activity.
• lunch box, coffee and tea on the boat.
• all fees and taxes.
• small group of up to 8 divers maximum.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Diving Academy

Is this one for you?The dive shop is in Nusa Lembongan itself, so you meet there directly: no separate transport needed if you're staying on the island or can arrange your own way there. If you're based elsewhere in Bali, plan transport to the dive centre before your 7:30 or 10 a.m. meeting time.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the chances of seeing manta rays at Nusa Lembongan?

Manta rays appear year-round at the dive sites, and the operator describes it as almost certain you will dive with them. They are observed regularly flying above cleaning stations or performing mating trains.

When do I meet the dive guide and what time does the boat leave?

You meet at the BDA Lembongan diving centre at either 7:30 a.m. or 10 a.m., depending on which departure you choose. The boat departs 30 minutes later at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m., and returns around 2:30 or 3 p.m.

What happens between the dives?

After the first dive, you rest on the boat during the surface interval while lunch, coffee and tea are served. This gives you time to decompress before the next dive.

What is the Mola Mola and when can I see it?

The Mola Mola, also called sun fish, is an elusive deep-sea creature that appears in Nusa Lembongan waters from June through October. It is not guaranteed on every dive, but the season offers a chance to encounter it.

Do I need to bring my own dive equipment?

You can bring your own certified equipment, or rent a full dive set with a dive computer from the operator. Rental is available at an additional cost.