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Bali Dive Safari

Bali Dive Safari

Bali Dive Safari – It’s no secret that Bali is one of the best places to go scuba diving. It’s easy to understand why. While it may be small, this island in the so-called Coral Triangle is home to more than a hundred different dive sites. In this relatively unexplored region between Bali, the Philippines, and the Solomon Islands, you may find 95% of the world’s corals. This area has an unprecedented diversity of marine life. But with a hundred dive sites to select from, where do you go?

Diverse Websites to Meet a Variety of Requirements

The many spots around the island provide very diverse experiences. On the other hand, divers may enjoy calmer waters and easier conditions on the island’s northern side, where there are also some stunning walls to explore. Drift dives and python fish make diving off the island’s eastern coast more challenging. Please find highlighted below a list of the most prominent dive sites.

Easy Diving and Amazing Wall Dives in Northwest Bali

Menjangan Island, in Bali’s northwestern corner, is a popular diving destination. This island in the Menjangan National Marine Park is home to breathtaking underwater landscapes. The corals are vibrant and the walls are teeming with marine life. Turtles, garden eels, barracuda, and a plethora of other small fish may all be spotted here. It is accessible by boat and is a favorite destination for scuba divers. Menjangan Island is home to a number of unique destinations. Diving is quite simple in this area because there is less current.

For Thrilling Drift Dives, Visit Nusa Penida

The waters of Nusa Penida are among the best places to go scuba diving in Bali. A little island off Bali’s coast. Many other options are available here. The majority of the dives are drift dives, which may be quite thrilling. For a chance to see the renowned mola mola, head to Nusa Penida (sunfish). Only when the water is cold enough (often between July and October) can the mola mola venture up to shallower depths. Manta Point, a manta cleansing station, may also be found in this area. The exact number of manta rays you’ll see is impossible to predict, although it’s not unheard of to come across clusters of seven or eight. Keep in mind, though, that they aren’t always available. There are several dive sites in Nusa Penida that are only suitable for experienced divers due to the presence of strong currents. Dive sites like Manta Point are also fantastic for novice divers.

East Bali Has an Abundance of dive-Friendly Spots

Padang Bay, Candidasa, and Amed are three quite distinct areas. All of the fantastic dive sites in Padang Bay are conveniently close to the beach. Various marine animals such as reef sharks, stingrays, sea horses, frogging fish, and cuttlefish may be found in these waters. Dives here are usually straightforward, but the current might speed up sometimes. Dive sites of the highest quality may be found in the south-east of the island of Candia. For instance, you may observe reef sharks at the shark cave in Gili Baha. These dive sites are best suited for experienced divers due to the presence of strong currents and surge. When diving, it’s often simpler to do so near Amed because the current is weaker there. As once at a time, it was regarded as a prime diving spot in Bali. Unfоrtunаtеlу Amаd took a serious beating from El Nio. t gое vеrу lоwlу recovering but still not at its previous glory.

Snorkeling at the Tulum Shipwreck (also known as the USS Liberty Wreck)

Tulamben’s USS Liberty Wreck is a popular diving spot. In 1942, the Japanese torpedoed the USS Liberty, a cargo ship involved in World War II. Tulamben’s water supply has included it since 1963. The corals provide a home for a wide range of marine organisms, while the wreck itself serves as a food source for the inhabitants. Around 120 meters in length, the ship is navigable by swimmers. The current is often gentle, making this an ideal dive site for divers of all experience levels.

Learn to dive in Bali with these tips

Due to the small size of the island, divers may easily visit all of Bali’s dive sites if they plan beforehand. There are a number of different centers that provide day trips to each of the destinations. However, if you’re staying in the south of the island, a trip to the northwestern part of Bali for the day is not advised due to the distance. In order to see everything quickly and easily, you should go on a diving vacation. Finally, while Bali has several really advanced dive sites, be selective when choosing a dive center.

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Naomi BuickNaomi Buick
09:35 17 Aug 23
This dive was the experience of a lifetime! Sensational coral, colourful fishes everywhere and a shipwreck to explore. Ketut my dive master was exceptional and helped me so much. Bail Diving went above and beyond. Tulumben is such a cool place to be. I highly recommend this as a ‘Must Do’ dive.
Alessa KAlessa K
13:47 16 Aug 23
Had a really great first diving experience. Chris is the BEST! Never left my side, always made sure that I’m fine and was so patient and considerate. I felt comfortable and safe all the time. My boyfriend didn’t feel good at the beginning. Chris tried to make him feel better and brought him back to the shore with me as he wanted to quit. Our driver Putu was also super kind and funny. Would definitely recommend Bali Diving to everyone. Especially for first time divers like me. Thank you!!
Emma PechEmma Pech
00:43 01 Aug 23
Amazing experience, staff are very friendly and helpful, they pointed out different locations and beaches along the way and answered any questions we had.I loved how small the group was, it didn’t feel like a big tourist thing, it felt intimate. The Snorkel instructor pointed out lots of turtles and other sea life.We were lucky enough to see 4 Manta Rays. Best experience of my life!It is a big day, so pack extra snacks for yourself, extra warm clothes and extra sunscreen.We will defiantly be doing this again.
Elizabeth XieElizabeth Xie
12:15 14 Jul 23
The couches are super friendly and helpful. Very convenient for pick up and drop off service. You should all try and ask them for renting a GoPro to record this amazing experience. Will sure to go back.
Hannah GolankaHannah Golanka
23:50 21 Jun 23
These are the best people ever. Every single person who works here is not only kind but knowledgeable and helpful beyond belief. I couldn’t be happier with my first week in Bali and it is all thanks to Bali diving. I got my open water and advanced in the time I asked for, and made many friends in the process - I cannot say enough about how lovely the entire crew is. If you are considering which dive shop to do, go here, they will take the best care of you. I only wish I could dive with them for longer!! Also their cat is cute, bonus.
Justin WoerleeJustin Woerlee
10:09 19 May 22
Went diving with my wife with this dive school. We went to Nusa Pelida to Manta Point, and two points up north.Our guide, Agus, was extremely professional and thoughtful of us and took good care guiding my partner in these waters as currents can be very strong. Honestly, this was among the best diving I've done in my life.We saw manta rays, giant turtles, and a ton of fish. We even had to hold on to rocks as the current got so strong that we were waving like flags hanging onto these rocks.At all times we felt safe as Agus was extremely knowledgeable of these waters and had a good eye on us.Lunch on the boat was simple and wonderful.Thank you so much guys for giving us this wonderful diving experience. Next time I'm in Bali, i'll be sure to visit you again.
Yasmin ChaerunissaYasmin Chaerunissa
05:48 29 Mar 21
Amazing!I had my diving course and did my first dive with Bali Diving. At first, I learned it in the swimming pool, then to Padang Bai, and Tulamben (USAT Liberty Shipwreck). And it's so much fun!As someone with zero diving experience, the explanation from the dive instructor, Bli Ketut Latra, was very clear and easy to understand. Whenever I felt nervous, he could calm me down and made me excited to master the diving skills. Bli Ketut was also fun to talk with during the trip. He is the best!The staff from Bali Diving are also very friendly and helpful. They have diving masks for people with glasses (my eyes are -4). And at that time I was able to use it at no extra cost! However, there was additional cost for the diving documentation.During the diving course, everything had been prepared: transportation, diving equipment, lunch. I just needed to bring a towel and sunscreen.Anyway, I highly recommend Bali Diving for anyone who wants to learn or try diving.Thank you, Bali Diving!
Julija KazakovaJulija Kazakova
03:42 09 Jan 21
We enjoyed diving in US liberty wreck with these guys. They are real professionals and good people. The trip was fun and friendly. Highly recommended! Will definitely dive with them again.
Nick GavrilovNick Gavrilov
10:59 29 Dec 20
- Amazing service including transfer from and to the hotel, breakfast in a restaurant.- Very good guidance by a guy named Ferry, he was walking us throughout the entire diving process.- Professional equipment- Great location for beginners called Padang bay, saw lots of different kinds of fish, big turtle, sea star etc10/10! Highly recommended! Thank you for such an amazing experience!
Jack OstwaldJack Ostwald
10:42 25 Jan 20
Very friendly staff and professional team. I had not dived for 22 years and was well looked after by Ketut on staff during two dives on the USAT Liberty Wreck.. I had a fantastic experience and will be back to dive with this centre again. The equipment was suitable and it was great to be back under water again! Thank you and Mkasih banyak. Mantul!!
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