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The Derawan islands have stole some of the spotlight in the diving world.  It’s a spot just East of Borneo, with a coastline of white sands, tall palms and stilt houses. Consisting of 31 islands to be exact, the Derawan Islands are mostly known for Derawan itself, Sangalaki and Kakaban. The islands are blessed with tropical warmth and pristine seas, filled with spectacular marine life that offers some of Indonesia’s best and little-known diving packages. It’s also known as Indonesia’s largest nesting site of the endangered green turtle, where over 15,000 females come to the archipelago annually to lay their eggs on the beaches.    Diving in Derawan islands offers an endless universe of marine life and an equally diverse coral reef, as well as walls, caves, lagoons and a jellyfish lake you can explore. Check out these highlights around the Derawan Islands . Sangalaki This area is known for the large population of turtles and manta rays you can see feeding here all ...

Isn’t it just great to pass down what you’re passionate about to your children? If you are a passionate diver and parent, you’ll likely wish your kids could experience diving too. If you’re anxious about teaching them yourselves or think that they might be too young to get into the underwater world, several scuba programs in Bali and courses are available and designed specifically for children.  Scuba diving for kids  There are a few options of diving programs for kids aged eight years and older offered by PADI, the most basic program is the PADI Bubblemaker , where children can experience swimming and breathing underwater in an entirely confined environment no more than 6 feet deep.  Want a full diving certification for your kids? Hold up, wait till they’re 10 years old and they’ll be able to enroll in the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course.  Ready to dive?  Only you know the conditions of your kid and how ready they are physically and emotionall...

Nusa Penida is one of three islands that make up the province of Bali . It lies southeast of the main island, and hugs the smallest of the islands, Nusa Lembongan. Divers and snorkelers often simply group Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida together as one awesome destination for their underwater adventures. Likewise, in our list of recommended snorkeling destinations, we’re not strictly limited to the middle child of the three islands. GETTING THERE The three most common harbours from which to catch a ferry to Nusa Penida, are Sanur, Padang Bai, and Benoa. If you happen to stay anywhere near Denpasar City, you should look for ferries at Sanur. If you stay in Gianyar, then Padang Bai is your closest harbour. Benoa Harbour lies in the southeast of the main island, and is reachable from Kuta, Jimbaran, and the south peninsula. A speed boat ride should take no longer than an hour. It is normal that waves in the deepest parts are taller and harder to sail through. If you have motion sickness,...