On just hearing the name, Bali evokes visions of tropical heavens. For a long period, Bali has been known as a great vacation spot for tourists. The view is gorgeous, the people are friendly, and the culture is fascinating. Bali, being so close to nature, has an exotic climate and is a year-round vacation destination for people worldwide. Though scuba diving Nusa Penida may have only just been added recently to the many activities visitors can do while vacationing in Bali, it is now one of the most famous adventures Bali has on hand. Diving around Bali has something incredible for everybody, shore diving, drift diving, boat diving, muck diving, shipwreck diving, and so on. The plus point is that you can dive at almost any island's dive sites without moving to a new hotel.
Below are a few of the dive locations you can find around Bali. They are detailed by category and not in any particular order:If you would like drift diving, then Nusa Penida diving has some incredible coral views while the water takes you for a ride. Nusa Penida is also the home of giant manta rays, which come to get cleaned at Manta Point. The island of diving Nusa Penida also shows some additional locations like Crystal Bay, where we see the incredible mola-mola sunfish from the end of June to the end of November.
Here are some magnificent dive spots for beginners Padangbai is home to some simple but beautiful diving for beginners in Blue Lagoon or White Sand Beach and a few more difficult dive spots with currents like The Channel or Shark Point. Generally, you can see turtles, white-tip reef sharks, cattle fish, rays, multiple types of reef fish, and incredible macro like the pygmy seahorse.
Many scuba divers would say "no" to the USAT Liberty shipwreck in Tulamben while diving in Bali. The Liberty wreck is one of the most affordable wrecks one could ever dive into. The dive site is near the beach, which also allows visiting it, even snorkelers. If the wreck is not sufficient, you can always try Coral Garden or Drop Off, which are only a few walking distances from the Liberty.
So these are just a few dive sites available but trust me, Bali has much more if you have much time during the vacation. If your partner happens to be a non-diver, then there is no reason to be bored in Bali. Nearly every dive site has the wonderful opportunity to explore land-based Bali also. Tours can be done - by scooter or car, and they are so easy to manage that there is no need for prior planning. Venture out from the hotel room to experience remote villages, colorful local markets, Balinese temples, Ubud, and stunning rice fields. If you are crazy for some adventure, then maybe mountain biking, water rafting, canyoning, surfing, or climbing a volcano will satisfy your adrenaline craving.
There is not- many places in the world that offer such incredible scuba diving as Bali also has so many land interests to keep even the most demanding travellers engaged.
