Bali is indeed one of the most popular scuba diving destinations globally. Appreciated world-class dive sites such as the Liberty shipwreck, Crystal Bay and Manta, scuba diving Bali is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Bali. Scuba divers visiting the island of the gods can usually see underwater large marine animals such as the manta rays and the mola-mola (oceanic sunfish).
Being a demonstrative island, Bali offers unbelievable muck and macro diving opportunities for underwater photography admire, and the numerous shore dive sites are perfect for beginners. You can find various PADI and SSI dive centres west of Kuta and north of Ubud in Amed, Tulamben, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, and Menjangan Island. If you add the fact that this is a reasonably priced destination with stunning rice terraces and colorful Hindu temples, you have the ideal mix for a fabulous dive safari around Bali.
It only took me two dive trips to enjoy Bali diving, during which I spent a total of 6 weeks and fell in love with the Indonesian island. The only problem may be that I’m not the only one, but the good news is most people stay in the south over Kuta, while scuba divers usually stay over Amed on the east coast. Which is much quieter and where Bali is still Bali. For those still dreaming of getting there, let me guide you through how to plan a first dive trip to Bali successfully, so you don’t rush trying to see everything and have an enjoyable diving holiday.
Where is the best diving in Bali?
The island of Bali is not enormous, less than 6,000 km², and also added the smaller islands of Lembongan, Penida, and Ceningan in the east and Menjangan in the north. Due to the reasonable distances, some dive centers in the south offer day trips as far as Menjangan Island, but I wouldn’t recommend doing this. Thanks to its variety of dive sites, the best thing is to go on a road trip to link all the best dive sites in Bali. My dominant tip is to make sure you have the right level of scuba diving to avoid any disaster. Some dive sites are deep, and others have strong currents. Generally speaking, Indonesia is a dive destination that is better appreciated; for an advanced diver. After all, Bali has a few spots that are a good fit for beginner divers.
Here are some different facts about the underwater world of Bali:-
You may not know about the breathtaking feeling of being weightless underwater or discovering the underwater life while snorkeling.
- Did you know that the most underwater hot spots are just a few meters away from the beach? For example, at Jemeluk Bay, Amed you can discover an abundant coral reef just 3-6 meters from the beach! You can expect to see some macro life, a wide variety of nudibranchs, and a plentiful amount of shrimps and crabs.
- Hidden Paradise! White sand, sheer water, a unique underwater world. You apparently call it Padang-Bai or Blue Lagoon. Located in the east of Bali, it is known as an underwater paradise. As its unbelievable diversity of different fish.