Diving & Snorkeling – Kura Kura Marina Bali

Explore Bali’s underwater world from Kura Kura Marina. Dive and snorkel at Serangan reef, Nusa Penida’s Crystal Bay, Nusa Lembongan, and Gili Tepekong — all accessible by charter boat from our marina.

Which Dive Sites Can You Reach from Serangan?

Serangan sits on Bali’s south-east coast, which places three of the island’s best-known dive regions within practical reach: Nusa Penida across the Badung Strait, Padang Bai on the east coast, and Tulamben in the north-east. Fast boats departing from the Serangan area reach Nusa Penida’s dive sites in roughly 45–75 minutes, which is why diving from Serangan, Bali has become one of the most convenient ways to access the island’s marquee underwater sites. Padang Bai and Tulamben are usually reached by road as guided day trips.

Manta rays are seen at Nusa Penida’s Manta Point throughout the year, though sightings are never guaranteed. Details on the crossing and island itself are on our Nusa Penida destination page.

When Is the Best Season for Visibility?

The dry season from April to October generally offers the best conditions, with visibility around Nusa Penida commonly in the 15–30 metre range and calmer seas for the strait crossing. The famous oceanic sunfish (mola mola) season at Crystal Bay runs roughly July to October, when cooler thermoclines rise — bring a thicker wetsuit in those months. During the wet season from November to March, visibility typically drops to 10–15 metres, but the sheltered bays of Padang Bai remain reliable for snorkeling and training dives. As of 2026, operators run Penida crossings year-round; morning departures are strongly preferred for sea state and light.

How Are Boats, Equipment and Guides Arranged from the Marina?

Snorkeling trips from Kura Kura Marina are typically arranged as private charters rather than shared group boats, which suits families and small groups who want their own schedule. Through the marina’s network we can coordinate:

• Vessels — from fast day boats to fully crewed yachts via our luxury yacht charter service, with snorkeling stops built into a Penida or east-coast itinerary.
• Equipment — quality mask, fins and wetsuit sets for snorkelers, and full scuba kits sourced through partner dive centres for certified divers.
• Guides and instructors — certified local dive guides for site briefings, currents and marine-life spotting, arranged alongside your charter through our VIP concierge team.

As a guide, private half-day snorkeling charters in Bali commonly start from a few hundred US dollars per boat, and guided two-dive trips to Nusa Penida are often quoted per diver in the low-to-mid hundreds. These figures are indicative only — rates vary by vessel, season and group size, so always confirm current pricing before booking.

What Should Families Know About Snorkeling and Reef Etiquette?

Sheltered sites make the biggest difference for children and first-timers: Blue Lagoon at Padang Bai and the calmer north-coast reefs of Nusa Penida (conditions permitting) are the usual choices, with life jackets, a dedicated guide in the water and short morning sessions when seas are flattest. Wherever you swim, simple reef etiquette protects the sites for everyone:

• Never touch, stand on or kick coral — control your fins in shallow water.
• Keep at least 3 metres from turtles and manta rays, and never chase or block their path.
• Do not feed fish or handle any marine life.
• Wear a rash guard or reef-safe sunscreen instead of standard sunblock.
• Take nothing from the reef — shells and coral fragments stay in the sea.

Ready to plan a dive or snorkeling day from Serangan? Kura Kura Marina is part of Juara Holding Group — operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015 — and our team can match the right boat, guide and site to your group. Message us on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com to arrange your trip.