# Nusa Penida

> Independent travel guide to Nusa Penida (Bali, Indonesia), written on the island by Blaise Jaeger, resident travel writer and PADI divemaster. Beaches, viewpoints, diving, transport schedules, prices and Balinese culture — updated for 2026. Content available in English, Italian, German, Spanish, Indonesian, and in French on nusapenida.fr.

## Getting there & around
- [Bali to Nusa Penida 2026 – Fast Boats, Ferries & Prices](https://nusapenida.org/how-to-get-to-nusa-penida-from-bali/): All routes from Sanur, Padang Bai and Kusamba — 2026 schedules, ticket prices, crossing times (30-45 min fast boat) and which operators are safest.
- [Getting Around Nusa Penida (2026)](https://nusapenida.org/get-around-nusa-penida/): Scooter rental, car with driver, road conditions and realistic driving times between the main spots.

## Beaches & viewpoints
- [Kelingking Beach – T-Rex Cliff, New Lift & Viewpoints (2026 Guide)](https://nusapenida.org/kelingking-beach-nusa-penida/): The famous T-Rex cliff — new elevator status and price, hike difficulty, swimming safety, entrance fee and best photo times in 2026.
- [Broken Beach & Angel's Billabong (2026)](https://nusapenida.org/broken-beach-angel-billabong/): Natural arch and tide pool on the west coast — access, safety at Angel's Billabong and how to combine both in one visit.
- [Crystal Bay (2026)](https://nusapenida.org/crystal-bay/): Nusa Penida's best swimming and sunset beach — snorkeling, mola mola season and practical tips.

## Diving & snorkeling
- [Diving in Nusa Penida: The Complete Guide (2026)](https://nusapenida.org/bali-nusa-penida-diving-guide/): Dive sites, conditions, seasons and how to choose a dive center, by a PADI divemaster based on the island.
- [Manta Ray Nusa Penida (2026) – Season & Best Places](https://nusapenida.org/bali-nusa-penida-diving-guide/manta-ray-nusa-penida-bali/): Where and when to see manta rays — Manta Point diving and snorkeling, season and success rates.
- [Sharks of Nusa Penida](https://nusapenida.org/bali-nusa-penida-diving-guide/sharks/): Which sharks you can encounter around Nusa Penida and where.

## Culture & ceremonies
- [Celebrations & Ceremonies in Bali and Nusa Penida](https://nusapenida.org/celebrations-ceremonies-in-bali-and-nusa-penida/): Balinese ceremony calendar — Galungan and Nyepi dates for 2026-2027, what they mean and how to attend respectfully.
- [Goa Giri Putri: Nusa Penida's Sacred Cave Temple (2026)](https://nusapenida.org/goa-giri-putri/): Visiting the cave temple — entrance through the rock, dress code, donation and etiquette.

## Start here
- [Nusa Penida Travel Guide 2026 – Best Beaches, Secret Spots & Local Tips](https://nusapenida.org/nusa-penida-blog-guide/): The main guide — itineraries, where to stay, east vs west coast and seasonal advice.
- [About Blaise Jaeger](https://nusapenida.org/blaise-jaeger/): Who writes this site — travel writer and PADI divemaster living on Nusa Penida.

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