Scuba Center Asia Lembongan
Scuba Center Asia Lembongan
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Diving Nusa Lembongan and Penida with Scuba Center Asia is the best experience you can have. Highest quality standards and personal approach. Scuba Center Asia Lembongan is set up and run by Dutch couple Kim & Bastiaan and is one of the few AWARD-winning PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resorts of the Nusa Islands (Nusa Penida, Ceningan and Lembongan). Scuba Center Asia is 100% AWARE and received the PADI Green Star AWARD in 2018. With 20 years of experience in the dive industry and a multilingual team of PADI Instructors and Divemasters, they know how to make your dive your day. PADI Courses from beginner diver up to Dive Instructor #idcwithkim. Different dive packages for certified divers with discounts and flexible schedules tailored to your needs.
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Daniel
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Last week I did the PADI Open Water course and it was superb. Loved the whole course from A to Z!
Pimpin is a great instructor. She made me feel very quick at ease under water.
Patient, chill and always helping me out in a constructive way. I feel lucky I had her as my instructor. Thanks again Pimpin!
The dives on the 3rd and 4th days are spectacular and I really want to do more diving in the future.
I you are in Nusa Lembongan and want to dive, don’t hesitate and go to Scuba Asia Center!
Great place and nice people!
Pimpin is a great instructor. She made me feel very quick at ease under water.
Patient, chill and always helping me out in a constructive way. I feel lucky I had her as my instructor. Thanks again Pimpin!
The dives on the 3rd and 4th days are spectacular and I really want to do more diving in the future.
I you are in Nusa Lembongan and want to dive, don’t hesitate and go to Scuba Asia Center!
Great place and nice people!
Written February 27, 2020
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Thank you! Yes Pimpin is one of the best, funniest and lovely dive instructor.
We hope she inspired you to keep on diving no matter where you are.
Thank you for your nice feedback!
Keep blowing those bubbles!
Written March 31, 2020
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Lynsey S
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
My husband and I visited this dive centre during our short visit to Nusa Lembongan. My husband is Open Water certified and quite experienced, whereas I have only done one dive before and am extremely nervous about the ocean and being underwater!
The team were incredible, all so friendly and approachable and put me at ease straight away. The pool session was brisk and straightforward, all it needed to be as I had some knowledge of the kit from my previous dive.
We headed over for 8am the next morning, and they talked us through the procedure and plan for the day. We got kitted out and headed down to the boat. I was becoming increasingly nervous, bordering terrified as we prepared to get into the water but our instructor Yayan guided me through every step of the way. Through the first dive he held onto me as I got used to breathing and controlling my body in the water, and gained my confidence. And we saw mantas!! Incredible.
By the second dive Yayan let me swim free but kept a close eye and helped when I needed it. By the end of the second dive I was so thrilled we booked straight onto the morning dives for the next day!!
Thank you for converting a scuba sceptic into a scuba lover! My husband is extremely grateful, we are now planning a trip for me to get my Open water certification. That's what I call a success!!
Overall - a brilliant team who clearly love what they do, and take the time to look after their customers. A relaxed but clean/tidy base, with a cheeky bar round the corner for post-dive drinks and food. Great knowledge of local dive spots and marine life. Fab kit that fitted well and allowed us just to enjoy the dives without stress. 5 stars! ⭐
The team were incredible, all so friendly and approachable and put me at ease straight away. The pool session was brisk and straightforward, all it needed to be as I had some knowledge of the kit from my previous dive.
We headed over for 8am the next morning, and they talked us through the procedure and plan for the day. We got kitted out and headed down to the boat. I was becoming increasingly nervous, bordering terrified as we prepared to get into the water but our instructor Yayan guided me through every step of the way. Through the first dive he held onto me as I got used to breathing and controlling my body in the water, and gained my confidence. And we saw mantas!! Incredible.
By the second dive Yayan let me swim free but kept a close eye and helped when I needed it. By the end of the second dive I was so thrilled we booked straight onto the morning dives for the next day!!
Thank you for converting a scuba sceptic into a scuba lover! My husband is extremely grateful, we are now planning a trip for me to get my Open water certification. That's what I call a success!!
Overall - a brilliant team who clearly love what they do, and take the time to look after their customers. A relaxed but clean/tidy base, with a cheeky bar round the corner for post-dive drinks and food. Great knowledge of local dive spots and marine life. Fab kit that fitted well and allowed us just to enjoy the dives without stress. 5 stars! ⭐
Written July 31, 2022
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beaubo
Cleveland Ohio USA331 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
My wife did a few days of fun diving. The dive shop owners are on the premises, so it’s clear that they have a sense of pride about their operation that is clear. The grounds are clean, the equipment is well maintained, the equipment area is organized and the staff was friendly and professional. There is an adjacent restaurant that served fresh and delicious food.
We dove with guides Yayan and Juli who were assisted by Divemaster candidates Mirre and Sanna along with captain Purana.
They seemed to operate as a seamless and safety oriented team. The briefings were clear and thorough. There was a modest sized snack/lunch served between dives that was fresh and tasty plus coffee and tea. The boat was spacious. There was a nice variety of dive sites ranging from the iconic Manta Point to sloping walls with healthy reefs in the north off Nusa Penida.
The shop is located in the heart of Mushroom Beach so we were just 2 minutes away from the boat launch area as well as good restaurants and spas….and cappuccino!!!
While Scuba Center Asia delivers on all of the objective factors- professionalism, safety and experience, what really sets them apart are the owners. Kim and Bastian truly have an infectious love and passion for customer service. Even if you are there for just a short time, they both clearly demonstrate a sense of warmth and joy that makes you really enjoy their company.
So it’s easy to recommend the shop with 5 stars
We dove with guides Yayan and Juli who were assisted by Divemaster candidates Mirre and Sanna along with captain Purana.
They seemed to operate as a seamless and safety oriented team. The briefings were clear and thorough. There was a modest sized snack/lunch served between dives that was fresh and tasty plus coffee and tea. The boat was spacious. There was a nice variety of dive sites ranging from the iconic Manta Point to sloping walls with healthy reefs in the north off Nusa Penida.
The shop is located in the heart of Mushroom Beach so we were just 2 minutes away from the boat launch area as well as good restaurants and spas….and cappuccino!!!
While Scuba Center Asia delivers on all of the objective factors- professionalism, safety and experience, what really sets them apart are the owners. Kim and Bastian truly have an infectious love and passion for customer service. Even if you are there for just a short time, they both clearly demonstrate a sense of warmth and joy that makes you really enjoy their company.
So it’s easy to recommend the shop with 5 stars
Written June 1, 2022
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Caroline
Perth, Australia808 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I would definitely recommend getting your open water certification at Scuba Centre Asia.
They have great facilities right in Mushroom Bay, pool and the teaching room are steps from their own cafe so everything can be speedily done!
My 13 year old daughter and I were lucky enough to have the lovely young Mirre from the Netherlands and Viki Indonesian born and bred with experience all over Indonesia.
Both were fun, calm and patient, which when you jump into the ocean for your first ever open water dive is exactly the right combination!
We throughly enjoyed our 3 days. The first day was the long one starting at 9am and ending just after 4, we had done all the on line tests before we arrived so after an hours video we were in the pool staring the hands on work!
The next 2 days started at 7.30am with 2 dives both days ending at lunchtime.
Mirre and Viki are both great in the open water, keeping us both calm and focused when we had to perform the open water “scary bits” of taking off your mask and replacing, buddy breathing and ascents.
The warm clear waters of Nusa Lembongan are teaming with fish and corals and lacking in sharks so the perfect place to get your dive certificate!
They have great facilities right in Mushroom Bay, pool and the teaching room are steps from their own cafe so everything can be speedily done!
My 13 year old daughter and I were lucky enough to have the lovely young Mirre from the Netherlands and Viki Indonesian born and bred with experience all over Indonesia.
Both were fun, calm and patient, which when you jump into the ocean for your first ever open water dive is exactly the right combination!
We throughly enjoyed our 3 days. The first day was the long one starting at 9am and ending just after 4, we had done all the on line tests before we arrived so after an hours video we were in the pool staring the hands on work!
The next 2 days started at 7.30am with 2 dives both days ending at lunchtime.
Mirre and Viki are both great in the open water, keeping us both calm and focused when we had to perform the open water “scary bits” of taking off your mask and replacing, buddy breathing and ascents.
The warm clear waters of Nusa Lembongan are teaming with fish and corals and lacking in sharks so the perfect place to get your dive certificate!
Written August 23, 2023
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Mel
Amsterdam, The Netherlands15 contributions
Oct 2020
unforgettable. Scuba Center Asia is my home away from home.
I knew they'd implement COVID regulations and sure they did, all the while looking cool ;-) I mean, masks with logo's of manta's and the diveshop, handsanitizer everywhere, massive disinfection for the equipment, they thought of it all.
A few years ago I showed up here for a few dives, loved the diving, the staff, the island and the owners so much I came back to complete my Divemaster and why not, my IDC as well.
Can't help myself but keep returning. Have dived all over the world, but diving with Scuba Center Asia is simply the best.
The captain seriously is the best on the island, and ever so friendly.
The divestaff are full of jokes and ensure you see the best there is under water.
The Barstaff is ever so helpful with anything you need.
The island is the perfect relaxed getaway.
It's a no brainer. You want to go here and do (all) your course(s)
I knew they'd implement COVID regulations and sure they did, all the while looking cool ;-) I mean, masks with logo's of manta's and the diveshop, handsanitizer everywhere, massive disinfection for the equipment, they thought of it all.
A few years ago I showed up here for a few dives, loved the diving, the staff, the island and the owners so much I came back to complete my Divemaster and why not, my IDC as well.
Can't help myself but keep returning. Have dived all over the world, but diving with Scuba Center Asia is simply the best.
The captain seriously is the best on the island, and ever so friendly.
The divestaff are full of jokes and ensure you see the best there is under water.
The Barstaff is ever so helpful with anything you need.
The island is the perfect relaxed getaway.
It's a no brainer. You want to go here and do (all) your course(s)
Written November 19, 2020
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Thanks Melanie!
The team, including myself ;-), loves to have you around! And yes, the COVID regulations are very important to us! Our number one priority is to keep our divers and staff safe at all times, underwater but also above the water!
Stay safe and we will see you soon again!
Written November 19, 2020
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Nicola R
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I completed my open water PADI here. With no previous diving experience, I was a little nervous before starting the course. But Manon, my instructor put me right at ease. She’s an excellent teacher and took time to explain and demonstrate each process as many times as I needed. She was always calm and friendly and never hesitated to answer any questions. The centre is well organised and the whole team are welcoming and encouraging
Written July 20, 2023
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Msholidayaddict
London23 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We visited Lembongan as a family and opted to dive with Scuba Center Asia. As my teenage sons were learning to dive for the first time, it was important that the company we chose were professional and focused on safety. This company certainly delivered, with excellent diving instruction in their on-site pool, then a truly amazing diving experience. A special thanks to Chris and Hugh!
Written September 8, 2024
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Rob Meijerink
3 contributions
Nov 2019
I had the best time diving here. completed my rescue & divemaster course with Kim and Bas. They give the best guidance and advice you need to become a professional. all the other instructors at the shop are world class divers with a lot of experience and high standards. The equipment and boats you daily use are in perfect condition which gives you a safe and good feeling when go out on the dives. Definitely the best dive center on Lembongan, would recommend to anyone! Also the bar next door(part of the diveshop) is great to have some Bintangs or food after the dives or in the evenings.
Written January 15, 2020
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Rob!
Gosh how we miss you! Your jokes, your dive briefings ;-) and all the fun you provided here at the diveshop and The BAR Next Door! Hope you are well and figuring out your next diving holidays!
Do stop by again when possible and can't wait to catch up!
Cold beers are waiting for you!
Happy bubbles!
Written March 31, 2020
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BafiBB
Middleton Tyas4 contributions
Aug 2022
My son and I had hoped to do the full open water course but sadly time didn't permit so we ended up doing a 2 dive experience day. What an experience- but perhaps not for the obvious reasons. The obvious reasons are the location and what you see during your dives- just insanely beautiful, mesmerising and mind blowing. The less obvious was the team behind it all. My career for the last 30 years has been heavily based on training so its fair to say I have a good idea of good and bad. The training we got on this experience was categorically top of the game. Viki was our instructor and despite English not being his native language he explained everything with excellent clarity and a calmness to could only make the least confident feel ready to tackle the greatest depths of any ocean. He was, quite simply exceptional. But so too were the rest of the team we met. Kim and the rest of the gang could not have been more friendly, welcoming or helpful. These are the sort of people you want to act as ambassadors for whatever you do.
What a day, what an experience and some of the best value for money I have ever had. My son thinks exactly the same. Thank you Kim, Viki and the rest of you at Scuba Centre Asia Lembongan, you made our trip to Bali. Your ever, Angus and Hector
What a day, what an experience and some of the best value for money I have ever had. My son thinks exactly the same. Thank you Kim, Viki and the rest of you at Scuba Centre Asia Lembongan, you made our trip to Bali. Your ever, Angus and Hector
Written August 19, 2022
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RachelS
Barnsley, UK8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Bastian and the team were fantastic with us. We did the discover scuba 1/2 day trip out to Nusa Penida dive sites. We had 2 dive masters in our group so we were fully looked after, and in a spell of poor visibility they quickly grabbed us to make sure we were safe. The atmosphere on the boat was great too and we felt really welcome! The equipment was all well looked after too. They even spent the time with me after the two dives to fill in my log book! Thank you for an amazing experience Scuba Center Asia!!
Written July 20, 2023
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Chitra T
Korba, India
Hi
Me n my husband are coming to bali on 31st January.
Please send me details for scuba diving.
Also i dont know swiming. So is it possible to do scuba
Written November 30, 2018
Chitra T
Korba, India
Hi
Me n my husband are coming to bali on 31st January.
Please send me details for scuba diving.
Also i dont know swiming. So is it possible to do scuba
Written November 30, 2018
Hi. I hope you have a lovely time but I don't think they will take you diving if you can't swim. Perhaps if you haven't dived before, they will organise a scuba intro dive where they stay with you. You will need to check. There are dive establishments in all the main towns around the coast in Bali on the east and north coast at least.
Written December 12, 2018
Hi team,
We are a couple, travelling to Nusa islands next week
We have never done diving and we know swimming a bit.
We want to try diving. What is the schedule and cost?
Written June 30, 2018
Luara..What is the rate of scuba diving ..Also what are the places you went ..Do we need to take any traning before that
Written June 27, 2018
Can we dive without knowing how to swim at all??
Written May 31, 2018
I doubt that to be honest. But I'm not sure. Better to ask the dive school. U can look 'm up on fb and send them a message!
Written June 5, 2018
Wat zijn de kosten als je een dag 2 fundives wilt maken? (Per persoon)
Is het ook mogelijk om ook nog een dagje te duiken bij jullie als wij al zijn vertrokken naar Nusa Penida?
Groetjes Anouk!
Written March 16, 2018
Hoi Anouk!
Waar zit je nu precies?
De kosten voor onze duiktrips zijn 1.150.000IDR per persoon voor 2 duiken includies lekker eten en drinken op de boot, alle benodigde uitrusting en uiteraard een duikgids.
Contact me aub even op facebook of via email dat gaat sneller!
groetjes en tot snel hoop ik
Kim
Written March 19, 2018
Hay scuba center asia,
How can i pay for my dive on Nusa lembongan? Only cash or alsp with a creditcard? Thankyou
Written November 20, 2017
Hi how can I book a snorkeling trip for tomorrow a
No what price?
Written November 12, 2017
Hi Anna, unfortunately we do not offer pure snorkeling trips and focus on diving. There are many local operators who do offer snorkeling which are great. Have a look at TS Hut or check your own resort. Mostly they have family who run trips like that.
If you chance your mind and you and your friends want to come for scuba diving, let us know and my team can help you!
Have an awesome stay on Lembongan!
Written November 13, 2017
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