Cold upwellings off Nusa Penida draw in the Mola Mola, alongside dependable manta diving. Running 6 days (14–19 Aug 2027), it’s built for advanced-level divers. You’ll need your Advanced Open Water and around 45 logged dives. We hold 20 slots for the iDive group, and the trip is confirmed the moment 15 divers reserve.
Your dive trip host
Amitabh Gautam
Founder · SSI Advanced Adventurer · 200+ dives
Amitabh leads iDive's curated expeditions. A former television journalist of 25+ years, he traded the newsroom for the Arabian Sea in 2016 and founded iDive on small classes, certified instructors and real safety standards. He'll be your point of contact before, during and after the trip.
SSI & PADI affiliated Small groups Based in Goa, India
Why this expedition
Oceanic sunfish (Mola Mola) in the August window
Manta Point cleaning stations
Strong current diving at Crystal Bay
Cliffside resort overlooking the channel
Bali culture between dive days
Day by day
Day 1Arrive Bali → Nusa PenidaFast boat across the channel, resort check-in and briefing.
Day 2Manta PointTwo dives with mantas at the cleaning and feeding stations.
Day 3Crystal BayCold, clear current dives, prime Mola Mola territory.
Day 4Toyapakeh & driftsFast, fishy wall drifts along the channel.
Day 5Mola encore + cultureA final Mola search, then a Bali temple/rice-terrace afternoon.
Day 6DepartTransfer back to Bali for onward flights (no diving before flying).
Come preparedComfortable in cold thermoclines (18–22°C) & current · 5–7 mm wetsuit / hooded vest recommended · Around 45 logged dives
We verify every diver’s certification before confirming a slot, it keeps the group safe and the diving relaxed. Not quite there yet? Level up with a course and join a future expedition.
Getting there & staying
Your diving, meals and in-trip transfers are sorted by iDive. Here’s how to handle flights and any pre/post-trip nights around Nusa Penida, Bali.
Getting there
Fly into Bali (DPS) · 7-8 hours from India.
Where to stay
Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.
Cold upwellings are what bring the Mola, and water can drop to 18°C at depth. A 5–7 mm wetsuit, ideally with a hooded vest, keeps the dives comfortable.
Why 45 dives for Mola Mola?
Crystal Bay pairs cold water with downcurrent. With around 45 dives and an AOW card, your attention stays on the sunfish rather than the conditions.
Are mantas reliable too?
Yes. Manta Point off Nusa Penida is one of the most dependable manta sites in the region, and it produces year-round.
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Bali Mola Mola & Manta Rays · Aug 2027
20% reservation hold
₹19,000
Trip total / person
₹95,000
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You're on the list for Bali Mola Mola & Manta Rays. We'll message you on WhatsApp within 24 hours to verify your certification and confirm next steps. No payment has been taken.
This expedition needs Advanced Open Water and around 45 logged dives. Not there yet? Book a course or a few fun dives with iDive in Goa to qualify, then come back and grab your slot.
