Pure Dive Resort is designed, built and operated by passionate divers who have been diving Nusa Penida, Lembongan, Ceningan and Bali since 2006. Pure Dive Resort’s priority has always been to deliver the best and safest diving experience, taking our guests both to popular dive sites and to more off the beaten path spots. No matter what your dive level or experience is – Nusa Penida is a fantastic spot both for those who want to try scuba diving or get certified and for the experienced divers seeking great dives. Nusa Penida diving with Pure Dive Resort is everything from manta rays and mola mola to mind blowing macro. Freediving or snorkeling the reefs of Nusa Penida is another way to explore and enjoy the underwater beauty in this little corner of Indonesia.
Freediving with Pure Dive Resort
It only takes one breath to open up a whole new world of sensations and experience. Whether at first you may not realize it but freediving is for everyone. Within a very short period of time, you can easily descent down to a depth of up to 20 meters while freediving Nusa Penida.
You may not know it, but the human ability to hold the breath underwater is a natural reflex. We, like all marine mammals such as dolphins and whales, have a lot of adaptive changes in the body when we are submerged in the water.
Our human body is capable of so many incredible things. Be prepared to astound yourself and unlock abilities, true superpowers that you never knew you possessed all along. Before entering the water we will cover everything you need to know: breathing technique, physics of movement, psycho-emotional attitude, history of freediving, different disciplines and exercises.
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We had a fantastic experience with Pure Dive Resort.
The whole team was incredibly friendly, professional, and always happy to help. From the moment we arrived, we felt very welcome and well taken care of.
The diving was excellent, with well-organized trips, great dive guides, and a strong focus on safety. The team made every effort to ensure everyone had a great experience in the water.
We also stayed in the accommodation and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the rooms. They were very clean, comfortable, and quiet, allowing us to rest well between dives.
If you’re looking for a great place to dive while enjoying a comfortable stay, Scubaverse is an excellent choice. We would happily dive with them again on a future trip to Nusa Penida.
SUMMARY
After spending more than 5 weeks at Pure Dive during my Divemaster training and returning again for another diving holiday, I can confidently say that Pure is one of the most professional and welcoming dive operations I have experienced worldwide. The combination of outstanding safety standards, excellent instruction, high-quality accommodation, and genuinely caring staff creates a unique atmosphere where you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. As an experienced diver with dives across Indonesia, Palau, the Philippines, Africa, Europe, and the Red Sea, Pure fully meets my high expectations for both scuba and freediving operations.
Marine life highlights included manta rays, Mola alexandrini, stingrays, marble rays, frogfish, octopus, lionfish, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and many crabs.
RATINGS
* Overall Experience: 5/5
* Diving Quality: 5/5
* Safety Standards: 5/5
* Professionalism: 5/5
* Dive Guides & Instructors: 5/5
* Freediving Instruction: 5/5
* Accommodation: 5/5
* Cleanliness: 5/5
* Equipment Maintenance: 5/5
* Boat Comfort & Organization: 5/5
* Food & Drinks: 5/5
* Staff Friendliness: 5/5
* Value for Money: 5/5
* Atmosphere & Community: 5/5
* Attention to Detail: 5/5
FULL REVIEW
I first stayed at Pure Dive Resort on Nusa Penida in November and December 2025 for 5 weeks to complete my Divemaster training with Ark (Lead Instructor) and Mike (Manager), as well as a Sidemount course and independent diving training with Mike. I returned again in May 2026 for a 5-day diving holiday, which confirmed once more why I rate Pure so highly.
What stands out most about Pure Dive is the professionalism and genuine passion behind the entire operation. The dive center operates with a comprehensive and very well-structured safety and emergency concept, uses technically up-to-date procedures, and creates an environment where both beginners and experienced divers feel safe and supported.
As an experienced diver with more than 370 dives at the time of writing this review — including Raja Ampat, Lembeh, Komodo, Nusa Penida, Palau, the Philippines, the Mediterranean, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Sudan, South Africa, and Switzerland — I can confidently say that Pure Dive is among the most professional and well-run dive centers I have experienced.
The guides and instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, and highly attentive to safety. Dives are adapted to the abilities and comfort level of the guests, creating a very individualized diving experience. The staff also takes excellent care of both personal and rental equipment, and all gear is very well maintained.
One thing that truly gives Pure its special atmosphere is the teamwork between the entire staff. From the boat crews and compressor operators to the hotel staff, guides, and instructors, everyone works hand in hand. It creates a welcoming family-like vibe while still fully respecting guests’ privacy and personal space.
The guests themselves come from all corners of the world, including Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, which creates a very international and friendly atmosphere around the resort.
The dive operation itself is smooth and efficient, with two well-maintained boats and a beautiful training pool that is also perfect for relaxing after diving. The schedule usually consists of 2–3 dives per day, starting around 8–9 AM and finishing between 2–3 PM depending on tides and conditions.
During my second stay in May 2026, I stayed in one of Pure’s six newly built bungalows, and they were honestly exceptional. You can feel that they were designed with love, passion, and a deep understanding of what divers actually appreciate after long dive days.
From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a welcome drink and warm smiles from the front desk staff, immediately making me feel at home.
The rooms are stylish, beautifully furnished, and extremely comfortable. They include air conditioning and a fan, a beautiful desk with charging ports and a comfortable chair, a spacious double bed, and a very cozy daybed. I was welcomed with flowers in the room, and complimentary tea, coffee, toiletries, and insect repellent were thoughtfully provided. Daily room cleaning kept everything spotless.
What impressed me most was the attention to detail throughout the bungalow design — from the carefully chosen furniture colors and warm lighting to the stunning outdoor bathroom, which offers complete privacy while showering under the open sky. It created a very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that perfectly complemented the diving experience.
The food and drinks were another highlight. Breakfast is currently served à la carte at a nearby restaurant across the street and was consistently excellent, accompanied by very good coffee or tea. Lunch is also provided when diving with Pure. I was told that a restaurant directly on the property is already planned, which will make the overall experience even better in the future.
Besides scuba diving, I also completed my Advanced Freediver course with Pure Freediving and Anea Total during my time on Nusa Penida. I additionally joined coaching sessions and fun freediving classes, all of which were conducted in a very professional, safe, and motivating environment. The quality of instruction and personalized coaching was excellent, and I am already looking forward to returning to try the spearfishing classes in the future.
A very special thank you to Ark, Vic, Mike, Mira, Wayan, Intan, Budi, Abdul, Kamal, Pak Gede, Madi, the two Kades, Ketut, Fandi, and Ruddy for making every stay memorable through your kindness, professionalism, and hospitality.
I would also like to especially thank the freediving team, Arthur and Lilli, who were amazing instructors and mentors throughout my time at Pure.
I will definitely return to Pure again — not only because you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend, but especially because the quality of the diving, professionalism of the operation, and safety standards truly meet my rather high expectations.
Pure Dive is a place built with passion, professionalism, and genuine care for its guests. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for safe, high-quality diving, professional training, freediving education, and a welcoming atmosphere on Nusa Penida.
Great dive trip with the dive shop, They really love the ocean and We got the stay and dive package so we stayed for 4 days at the Sameton Hotel and dove for 3 days with Pure Dive. The staff communicated with us very well and we were able to make sure we had exactly what we wanted for our stay and dive. From arranging our ferries to our transport to the hotel, everything was excellent. Also we got a video and photo by the DM teams.
THE dive center in Penida.
Had 4 boat dives with them in late march.
Perfect experience! Very nice, helpful and competent staff, beautiful dive resort and great dive sites.
I want to say that this is one of the most wonderful dive centres. Accompanied all the way, took cool pictures, the organisation is at a cool level. And most importantly, they saw everyone they wanted: manta, octopus, several turtles, spotted stingrays. Many thanks to the Pure dive resort team
I had an absolutely amazing experience scuba diving! The entire dive was unforgettable, and the underwater world was just stunning. A huge shout-out to Budiana, our instructor — he was truly exceptional. Patient, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe and confident throughout the dive. Thanks to him, we enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended! 🌊
This is the 2nd time we have been with Pure, but have also referred others, ALWAYS a pleasure to dive with them, their set up is amazing, and staff are unreal!!! We can’t wait to get back =)
The best dive operation in Nusa Penida! They are so professional from booking to the experience until departure, breezy peasy! Super clean facilities, helpful staff and the amazing pool! Spot on on everything! Kuddos! Can’t wait to come back!
Excellent
I had an amazing experience with the Deep Dive team! Everyone was so friendly and professional from start to finish. Special thanks to Axel, my instructor, who was with me every step of the way — before and during the dive — to reassure me and encourage me. I felt completely safe and confident in the water. The whole team was amazing, and they even took photos and videos of me underwater so I could keep these memories forever. Truly an incredible experience with professional hands — highly recommend! 🌊✨
I had an absolutely amazing experience with Pure Dive! The organization was perfect, and the dive spots were simply incredible. The instructors were highly experienced, super friendly, and made me feel comfortable and safe at all times. The entire staff is so warm and welcoming – you can’t help but take them into your heart.
I had so much fun and enjoyed every moment of my 21 dives with Pure Dive. This was already my second visit, and I’m certain I’ll be coming back for a third time!
Highly recommended to anyone looking for unforgettable diving adventures.
Everything is so good!
Great service, great staff, great organization, great equipment. Strongly recommended!
They did a great job for me and my family, including my 7-year-old daughter.
Pure dive resort on Nusa Penida were amazing.
We had an amazing double dive. To see the magnificent mantas was a highlight, and the stunning corals, fish, and sharks topped the day off.
The boat trip around to Manta Point was so much fun. Loads of amazing things to see on the way.
The organisation was run to perfection, beautiful staff and the day wrapped up with a delicious lunch.
Pure Dive Resort es un centro de buceo espectacular con una atención exquisita y un equipo humano muy profesional y atento.
Contrate un fun dive para ver que tal eran y esa misma tarde aproveche la satisfacían de lo vivido y el marco incomparable para hacer el curso de Advanced Adventurer los siguientes días.
Agradecido por el trato y atención de todo el personal con los que pude compartir alguna de las inmersiones o ratos en la embarcación, especialmente a Intan, que fue mi instructora.
No puedo hacer mas que recomendarlo al 100%!
Many thanks for the safe and enjoyable dives provided from their professional dive guide
Good arrangements in accommodation and transportation from Pure Dive Resort
Fantastyczne doświadczenie! Wszystko zorganizowane profesjonalnie i w świetnej atmosferze. Podczas nurkowania widzieliśmy płaszczki, żółwie i przepiękną rafę, a na koniec otrzymałem genialną pamiątkę w postaci filmików z pod wody. Polecam w 100%
Excelente centro de buceo en Nusa Penida, hicimos dos inmersiones con ellos ayer. Profesionales a tope, material e instalaciones perfectas. En nuestro caso, hicimos las inmersiones con Arcadi, un profesional de los pies a la cabeza que ama lo que hace y te traslada esa ilusión que le pone, chapó, de 10!! Si tenéis ocasión, no lo dudéis, Pure Dive !!
Wonderful Instructor Sandra and wonderful Dive Centre. Super Professional but also fun. I completed the Advanced Open Water Training and Nitrox and found it to be much more thorough than the training I received in Australia. I can’t recommend them highly enough. I plan to do some more diving with them before I leave the Island.
Perfect place, Great staff, Optimal safety, Happiness guaranteed!
have Open water license and Joined two dives in the morning. They recommended me to join a revision course at the swimming pool as I haven’t dive for a few years. This lesson is great as the instructor Danny is knowledgeable and professional and let me to practice the diving skill in the pool first, before diving in the sea. On the day of diving in the sea, we saw many Manta Rays at the Manta Point they brought us. I have some problem in balancing the pressure as suffered from cold, and the dive master was caring and lead me to dive deeper gradually. In the second dive, the water was very clear and we saw huge amount of fishes, turtles and other sea creatures. We faced strong current and the dive master hold our hands, worry that we would be flew away at the end of dive, and floating up together. He was a nice local guy and take care of us for the whole trip. He also took lots of videos and photos for us and free to get later. The equipment were new and modern. We enjoyed both dives and Strongly recommended to join their course if you want to see manta rays.
April 2024 — I’ve been to dozens of countries and major dive destinations, well over 100 dive centers, and I can confidently say that Pure Dive Resort was one of the best dive operations I’ve ever experienced. Everything was absolutely top tier and professional. I booked a 4-night package and extended it to a week. Manta Point and every dive site we visited was spectacular. Package included very nice hotel, five minute walk from Pure Dive. Fair warning that some of the boat rides can get a little rough with big swell, and currents can be strong. Overall, I really cannot think of a single critique. Basically they do everything right and cannot believe anybody would be disappointed by diving with Pure Dive Resort. Very highly recommended.
I done my divemaster course here, month was very interesting, productive, also in Nusa Penida many good spots to dive, and very beautiful underwater world,
big respect to all team – Denyss, Arkadiy, Victoria, Baron, Abdull, Romi, Sandra, Akim, to All Kadek, Intan, Artyr, Koman, Wajan, Effi, and to All who i maybe forget to mention
for giving me knowledge not only about how to became a divemaster, but also about business specific, life,
Many good pictures ad videos left, good what Pure film all with they cameras, and give link to download it as a bonus.
especially thanks for party in the end of course, all trip was same as summer vacations in days when i was at school.
What a wonderful experience. The most caring dive Center I have ever used. Divers are very well looked after, small groups, matching experience and excellent guide to make every dive safe and enjoyable. Very good rental equipment. Impeccable service at every step – reception, boat crew, and of course the dive masters putting fun into fun dives. Did not want to leave you, hope to be back!
I took here an Open Water Course a year ago. and this year I took an Advanced Course with buddy Denys. it was the most interesting and responsible! I could trust my buddy 100% and understand the essence of scuba diving. I will come back here because the dive center is very aesthetic, there is new expensive equipment, very friendly staff and a feeling of family. the organization was at a high level. it’s the perfect place to learn! I love you with all my heart!
Perfect
Great instructors and organization here. Do not regret at all choosing this school. Was completely satisfied with education and dives
Pure Dive Provide lots of care and take many beautiful photos and video for me and mantas. Thanks to Ark and Denys. This is a very good experience and I would definately try Pure Dive again when I go to nusa Penida again.
We took our Open Water Certificate together with my wife.
It was an incredible experience and we were super luky to do it at Pure Dive with Taufiqur.
He was a really nice guy. Super calm when explaining every technic and experienced instructor.
We really had our best time with him and all the theory aspects where perfectly explained and demonstrated.
At the center the instalations were really good and all the equipment was really well manteined.
You could see that all the team worked really good and the athmosphere was perfect to dive safe.
We do really recomend this dive center and definatelly will come back.
We had a great experience diving with the Pure Resort. We took the refresher course which was really detailed and professional and gave us confidence before we started on our real dive. We dived two days and the guides have been really supportive and helpful throughout the process which has made it a really comfortable experience for novice divers likes us. I am also happy that we had a cameraman from the crew diving with us in one of our dives and sent us back so many beautiful photos.
After not diving for several years, I was slightly apprehensive about getting back into the water. Romi, my instructor on my refresher course, was very professional and super friendly. He went above the norm to make sure I would be comfortable for my dives the following the day. Our guide Ingtang was incredibly knowledgeable about the local marine life and was very attentive of our group.. She was happy to grab me some extra weights when I had trouble descending and looked after me once we got down. All of the other staff were just as friendly and professional. Boats, equipment and communication were all very high quality and they made a special effort to ensure my partner could get on the same boat to go snorkelling. If I’m ever back in Nusa Penida I will definitely use Pure again.
Amazing Centre on a beautiful island. I had a couple of days spare in Bali before my trip to Komodo and was lucky to spend it with Pure Dive Resort. Ark was a brilliant host and made sure I had a great day of diving and some added snorkelling with a manta ray. The only trouble was, it was too quick. I’m hoping to visit the guys there next year and spend a lot longer with them. If you’re in Nusa Penida, make sure you join the guys at Pure Dive Resort.
I had an amazing experience with Pure Dive Resort and their staff. They are so professional, the quality of all the equipment is excellent and they are making sure that everyone has a great time. thanks so much to my instructor Taufig for his kindness, professionalism, respect towards the marine life and genuine happiness when spotting some manta rays very close to us. You can feel it isn’t just a job for him but his passion! Always keeping an eye on every single detail. Experiences like this one make the difference and for sure if I have the opportunity to come back, I’ll do it with them without any doubt. Thank you!
We dove with Pure Dive Resort during the end of our trip to Bali at the beginning of June. We got the stay and dive package so we stayed for 3 days at the Sameton Hotel and dove for 2 days with Pure Dive. The staff communicated with us very well and we were able to make sure we had exactly what we wanted for our stay and dive. From arranging our ferries to our transport to the hotel, everything was excellent.
We were happy to find a great dive center that accommodated all levels of divers. The dive masters were friendly and helpful, so were the crew of the boat. We felt very safe the whole time and were able to fully enjoy our diving experience. The gear was well maintained and everything went smoothy, from the dive plan briefing, all the way to the review of the dives at lunch time.
We did 2 dives per day and had an amazing time. We went to Manta Point and were lucky enough to see several huge Manta. We also did dives at Suana, Toyapakeh Wall, and SD Point. The coral life around Nusa Penida was amazing. We could have done more dives per day, but we know how exhausting that can be so we just stuck with 2.
The accommodations at the Sameton hotel were conveniently located just down the street from Pure Dive. We had a lot of good food from the local warungs, and there were some beach clubs there too if you like that sort of thing.
There was one incident where another diver accidentally took my mask instead of their own when we returned to shore. I communicated with the owner and she and the staff tried to locate my missing mask even so far as contacting all of the other guests. Unfortunately it could not be found. But she offered to pay for my missing mask which was very kind and professional.
We would definitely dive again with Pure Dive Resort. They made our final days in Bali very memorable and it felt like we were staying with family. So please visit with Pure Dive Resort, where tomorrow is always Manta Trip.
Great dive center, professional and knowledgeable staff, did 10 dives with them in the early 2022. I could go to a new dive site every day, though first two days I really wanted to see manta rays and I did. And then I really enjoyed remote spots they took me too with actually no other divers around. Sorry forgot the names of theses spots.
We spent a week diving with Pure Dive October 2024. What a fantastic experience. The owners and all of their staff were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The dive guides were attentive to our needs and watchful of the diving conditions. They were instrumental in showing us so many interesting things that I would not have seen on my own, and also got us onto so many manta rays. I loved the information that they presented before we dive. It showed not only their care for their clients experience, but also their love for the ocean and all the creatures in it. I could not have asked for a more perfect adventure.