a few words about
Scuba Center Asia’s five star system
With a fantastic team of highly trained PADI dive instructors and dive guides Scuba Center Asia, goal is to inspire divers to make their mark in a way that preserves and celebrates the ocean’s beauty. Whether you’re here for a bucket-list manta dive, a fun holiday trip with friends, or a career-changing course, you’ll find the same mix of professionalism, personal attention, and unforgettable vibes.
The PADI “5 star” means Scuba Center Asia only works according to high standards and safety procedures in the daily diving activities. IDC stands for Instructor Development Course: Educating and training Dive Instructors in-house. One of the few PADI IDC centers on the Nusa Islands (Lembongan, Ceningan, and Penida), soon to be a PADI Career Development Center.
From our base on Nusa Lembongan, we create an environment where every diver, from first-timers to future instructors, feels personally guided, professionally trained, and part of a community. Our mission is simple: to develop confident, skilled divers who leave with more than a certification. They leave as ambassadors for the ocean.
Our logo’s fingerprint symbolizes what we believe: just as every fingerprint is unique, every diver leaves a personal imprint on the ocean through the way they experience it, care for it, and protect it. This is where passion meets professionalism.
Scuba Center Asia’s dive log
The dive journey begins
Scuba Center Asia’s founders become PADI certified.
Diver to Pro
Scuba Center Asia’s founders become PADI professionals, starting a lifelong dive career.
Scuba Center Asia is born
Scuba Center Asia is born.
First location opens in Koh Tao, Thailand
Marking Scuba Center Asia’s entry into world-class diving.
Anchored in paradise
Scuba Center Asia moves to Nusa Lembongan, Bali.
Leveling up
Scuba Center Asia becomes a PADI 5★ Dive Resort.
Committed to conservation
SCA becomes a 100% PADI AWARE partner.
Dive elite status unlocked
Scuba Center Asia becomes a PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort.
Diving eco excellence
Scuba Center Asia earns the PADI Green Star Award.
Making waves globally
Scuba Center Asia certifies 4,000 recreational divers worldwide.
Protecting the ocean
Scuba Center Asia completes 100 official PADI AWARE cleanup dives.
Doubling diving expertise
Scuba Center Asia welcomed a second Course Director.
Dive legends
Scuba Center Asia certified 400 Dive Instructors across the globe.
Local diving talent shines
In-house instructor reaches PADI IDC Staff level.
Expanding diving horizons
Exploring a second Location and achieving PADI CDC Status.
Powered by Passion, Driven by a
2. Boutique vibe, Big Impact = Personal attention.
Unlike overcrowded dive centers, SCA keeps it small, personal, and fun. You’re not a number. You’re part of the crew. SCA keeps the dive groups intimate, maximum of four divers per guide or dive instructor. Whether you’re on your first dive or chasing your 100th, you’ll get personalized attention, safety, and an unforgettable underwater journey.
3. Everything you need, in one place = inclusive
Scuba Center Asia is your all-in-one dive resort. Train in our dedicated classroom and full-size training pool, then relax at The Lounge, our on-site café and bar serving Dutch-inspired snacks, loaded fries, and good vibes (with fast Wi-Fi, of course). Our custom dive boats are built for comfort: shaded dry areas, fresh coffee, lunch, water, and top-quality gear all set up for you. Just show up, dive in, and enjoy the ride, we handle the rest.
4. Prime location = first in the water
Located just 2 minute walk of Mushroom Bay, we’re closer to the top dive sites and have our boats landing here on our beach, which means we often hit Manta Point or Crystal Bay before the crowds. Direct access to the best dive sites of Nusa Penida Marine Park, Crystal Bay, Manta Point, Toya pakeh, and beyond.
No crowds, no waiting, just dive.
Unlike many other dive centers, our boats launch directly from the beach, so you’re not stuck waiting on tides or transport. Thanks to our ideal location and custom dive boats, we can run two dive trips per day with fast access to Nusa Penida Marine Park’s best sites.
5. Passion for the Ocean, Conservation at our core.
We’re proud to be more than a dive center; we’re an ocean education hub. From PADI AWARE specialties to local talent development and partnerships with the Marine Megafauna Foundation’s local research team, we put ocean protection into practice. Join our beach cleanups, movie nights, and conservation talks, because diving should make a difference. Real Environmental impact, not just greenwashing. We work with the Penida Marine Park, promote sustainable diving, and collaborate with marine NGOs like the Marine Megafauna Foundation. For us, conservation isn’t a marketing gimmick; it’s the core of what we do.