Scuba Junkie Penida
One of the few Penida operators running three dives a day, with a marine-conservation program built into the operation. Diving the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area since 2005.
4.7 ★ Google (224)Verified Jun 2026
Levels: Beginner-friendly · Intermediate · Advanced only · Min cert: Open Water / None / Rescue / Divemaster / Advanced Open Water (20+ dives)
Prices & products from Scuba Junkie Penida
10 products
- Advanced onlyPhoto: Jennifer Roniger, via Google · Google Places (user-contributed photo, displayed with attribution) · sourceFun dive2-Dive Fun Dive Day
A single-day trip with two guided dives including equipment rental, lunch, and refreshments.
- Illustrative photoCoursePADIAdvanced onlyPADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
The PADI Instructor Development Course at a PADI 5-star Instructor Development resort, 18 days of course plus a 2-day Instructor Exam.
Fun dives
- Advanced onlyFun dive3-Dive Fun Dive Day
A single-day trip with three guided dives including equipment rental, lunch, and refreshments on board.
IDR 2,400,000IDR 800,000 / diveVisit website for 3-Dive Fun Dive Day, Scuba Junkie Penida, opens in a new tabOptional, not in the priceExtra 15L tankIDR 75,000 · Extra 12L tankIDR 50,000
Courses
- IntermediateCoursePADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
A PADI Advanced Open Water course of five dives over two days, with theory completed beforehand through PADI eLearning.
- Beginner-friendlyCoursePADI Discover Scuba Diving
A PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience for people who have never dived, completed in as little as one day, with dive equipment, PADI materials and instructor fees included.
- Advanced onlyCoursePADI Divemaster Internship (4 Weeks)
A four-week PADI Divemaster internship in a working dive centre on Nusa Penida.
- Advanced onlyCoursePADI Divemaster Internship (6 Weeks)
A six-week PADI Divemaster internship in a working dive centre on Nusa Penida.
- Beginner-friendlyCoursePADI Open Water Diver Course
A 3-day PADI Open Water Diver course: online eLearning theory before arrival, then pool skills and two days of open water dives around Nusa Penida.
- IntermediateCoursePADI Rescue Diver Course
A two-day PADI Rescue Diver course with ten rescue exercises and two scenarios, after online theory before arrival.
Packages
- Advanced onlyPackageDive & Stay Package (3-8 Days)
A 5-day, 4-night package with accommodation, daily breakfast, 9 dives over 3 diving days, meals, equipment, and a half-day island tour.
Guest reviews
“Honestly. I can not recommend scuba junkie penida highly enough. I have been coming here for a few years and I refuse to dive with any other dive centre on the island.”
Google · 2026-08-03
More guest reviews
“As the other reviews state, you will be well taken care of at SJ! the receptionist answered all my questions before arrival (and yes, I asked many 🫣) and she helped me feel well prepared for the journey and my dives.”
Google · 2026-05-15
Meet at Scuba Junkie Penida
Jln Raya Toyapakeh-Ped, Banjar Nyuh Desa Ped Nusa Penida, Klungkung Nusa, Penida, Ped, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771
Indonesia
- Mon–Sun7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Transparency
1 of 6 safety topics disclosed on their own site
Reviews & safety reports
Safety practices on record
On its own website, this operator explicitly states:
Certification agency
The operator is a PADI 5* Instructor Development Dive Resort certified by PADI.
“We are a PADI 5* Instructor Development Dive Resort, which means that you get top quality equipment, safety, air quality & service and that our facilities have been verified by PADI to meet their standards.”
See on operator's site
Read off the operator's own website on 2026-09-17, quote-checked against the page it came from. We also looked for oxygen & first aid, dive insurance, divers per guide, dive briefings, and equipment servicing and found nothing stated.
What the reviews mention
- Instructor provided patient, calm, reassuring guidance managing anxiety and breathing underwater.
- Safety was always paramount; felt in good hands on every excursion.
- Well-serviced gear and safe diving practices throughout.
“Travelled solo to do my open water with these guys and it was epic - from the moment I messaged them via WhatsApp it was 10/10 service. I booked a dorm and they were so clean / comfy.”
Google · 2026-05-24
“Scuba Junkie Review I had a wonderful experience with Scuba Junkie, and a huge thank you to my instructor, the dive instructor, for doing such an excellent job helping and supporting a non-swimmer like me throughout my dives.”
Google · 2026-08-20
“I had a week of amazing dives with the crew at Scuba Junkies in Nusa Penida. The super conveniently located dive shop was well maintained, superbly organised, and very well run. Each dive was briefed in great detail and our dive leaders the dive master, the dive master, and the…”
Google · 2026-08-02
Themes across the reviews Google returns — at most 5 per place, picked by relevance, not at random. Not independent reports, and not enough reviews to tell you a shop is safe.
This is not a safety rating. It records what an operator publishes and what its reviewers happen to mention — nothing here says an operator is safe or unsafe.
Common questions about Scuba Junkie Penida
Is Scuba Junkie Penida suitable for beginner divers?
Yes — 2 of 10 products are beginner-friendly, starting at IDR 2,400,000. The entry course is PADI Open Water Diver Course.
How much does diving with Scuba Junkie Penida cost?
Fun dives start at IDR 975,000 per dive; courses from IDR 2,400,000. All prices include equipment.
Where does Scuba Junkie Penida operate?
Scuba Junkie Penida operates in Nusa Penida & Lembongan.