Dive Bali

A world renowned destination, Bali is famous for its beaches, traditional massage, and of course great hospitality. It’s an artistic haven for those seeking to immerse themselves in the culture of Balinese life. Here you will find traditional dance, carvings and paintings on every corner, and most importantly an overload for your senses in some of Indonesia’s finest restaurants.

Surfers have been coming here for decades now to enjoy the waves of Uluwatu and other great breaks, but over the last ten years it has become a beacon to divers in search of all things big and small. Spend a week here and it’s easy to see why. Located in the clear waters of the north-western point of the Lesser Sunda Islands, you will find Java to the west and Lombok to the east, and below, the Asian continental shelf. Through this channel flows the greatest concentration of tidal water in the world, providing powerful currents and nutrient rich upwellings. It is because of this channel Bali is graced with regular visits from the majestic manta ray and the rare and magnificent sunfish, known locally as the Mola Mola.

Bali really does have something for every diver, from shore dives with nudibranch covered slopes to deep drop offs with coral covered walls. Here you will find leafy scorpion fish, frogfish and even pygmy seahorse who call these reefs home. No visit to Bali is complete without a trip to the USAT Liberty Wreck, home to dense schools of big eye trevally and a resident great barracuda who you are sure to meet.

With sightings of huge manta rays and tiny harlequin shrimp in a single day, it’s easy to see why Bali is a hot spot for divers in the know. Above land is equally as breathtaking as all this is set against a stunning backdrop of towering volcanoes and romantic rice paddy terraces. Finish your day off by hiring an all-knowing Bemo driver, who is always ready to take you to the next adventure, and Bali will have you coming back time and time again.

Experience Level – Beginner - Advanced
Season – April – Dec (June – Sept, Best for Pelagic Fish)
Visibility – 10 – 35 meters
Water Temp – 23 – 26 Celsius
Surface Conditions – Calm
Dive Sites – 50+
USAT Liberty Wreck - Just a few fin kicks from the shores of Tulamben you find the beauty of this wreck just under the surface. As you try to find your way through the huge school of trevally, keep your eyes open for tiny nudibranchs hiding in every nook and cranny. Starting at about 3 m this huge wreck goes down to a maximum depth of around 37 m; from top to bottom you find great picture opportunities. Make sure to look on the whip corals for small shrimp and do a night dive to see the flashlight fish. Known as one of the world’s safest wreck dives, even the elusive sunfish, or Mola Mola, has made sure to pay this site a visit every year, and so should you!

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