Recommendation for dive outfit in Nusa Penida for Mola Mola?

[flybigjet]

Don't shoot the messenger, guys......

Long story short-- I'm headed to Bali and Komodo in late Sept, but I didn't plan this one at all. It's the other couple were going with's turn to plan, so I got told to shut up and color and orders to find a recommended dive outfit in Nusa Penida for 23 Sept.

Our friends are nutty about critters and the wife is resolute in seeing a Mola Mola. It's a little late in the season, but it's easier to say yes than to argue.

We're staying at the Alan Sunsor hotel in Nusa Penida and I need a recommendation for a dive outfit/guide and maybe a good few dives? We only have one day here, so time is limited. All divers are Nitrox & PADI AOW or Master.

Thanks!

R.

 

[billt4sf]

Don't shoot the messenger, guys......

Long story short-- I'm headed to Bali and Komodo in late Sept, but I didn't plan this one at all. It's the other couple were going with's turn to plan, so I got told to shut up and color and orders to find a recommended dive outfit in Nusa Penida for 23 Sept.

Our friends are nutty about critters and the wife is resolute in seeing a Mola Mola. It's a little late in the season, but it's easier to say yes than to argue.

We're staying at the Alan Sunsor hotel in Nusa Penida and I need a recommendation for a dive outfit/guide and maybe a good few dives? We only have one day here, so time is limited. All divers are Nitrox & PADI AOW or Master.

Thanks!

R.

I'm sorry, I don't know any diveops in Nusa Penida. Make it a good one, because the area is quite tricky with currents.

One day to dive and orders to see one thing for sure are not usually the prerequisites for success.

- Bill

 

[drk5036]

You should probably prepare a 5 mil, hood wouldn’t hurt. Usually it’s on the warmer side, but I’ve heard when the current hits, especially when mola’s are around it can drop to 18-20C. Cold.

 

[flybigjet]

You should probably prepare a 5 mil, hood wouldn’t hurt. Usually it’s on the warmer side, but I’ve heard when the current hits, especially when mola’s are around it can drop to 18-20C. Cold.

I normally wear a 3mm equivalent, but I have an additional vest and hood that I always carry. Worst case, I can rent, I suppose.

 

[dirtfarmer]

Scuba Junkies has a shop for Penida.
I've not used that particular one but they are known for safety and professionalism.
I've used Lembongan dive center and they ran a safe operation. Two Fish has a shop on Lembongan also known for professionalism.

 

[Wisnu]

We dived with Blue Corner Nusa Penida last year. Small shop, good operation, as far I recall no nitrox or they have to outsource.
They provide 5mm for free.