Diving the Best of Bali means:
- diving the legendary dive sites of Nusa Penida (including Manta Point and Crystal Bay)
- dive the famous Blue Lagoon for pelagics, or enjoy the muck of The Jetty in Padang Bai
- swim around the wreck of the USAT Liberty in Tulamben and drift along the nearby drop-offs
We can offer all this over 3days with our Best of Bali Short-Break Special from our dive center in Sanur, Bali. You can stay anywhere you like in South Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Benoa, Sanur or Seminyak) and we’ll pick you up and drop you back each day after a day of diving.
We pride ourselves on showing you the best diving Bali has to offer and we are organised, efficient and a lot of fun to dive with, Check out our SPECIAL OFFERS.
BEST OF BALI SHORT-BREAK SPECIAL
Our Best of Bali Short-Break will allow you to dive Bali’s iconic dive-sites over 3days including the Liberty Shipwreck at Tulamben, Manta’s and Mola’s around Nusa Penida, and the reefs and pelagics of Padang Bai. If you want muck then choose a critter site in Padang Bai to get some muck diving in.
Below are some of the highlights of each of the world-class regions which you will dive with us on the Bali Short-Break Special with the following itinerary:
ITINERARY – BEST OF BALI SHORT-BREAK
Day 1 – arrive Bali, overnight in hotel in Sanur
Day 2 – pickup from hotel, day-trip to Tulamben for 3dives, drop back to hotel
Day 3 – pickup from hotel, day-trip to Nusa Penida for 3dives, drop back to hotel
Day 4 – pickup from hotel, day-trip to Padang Bai for 3dives, drop back to hotel
Day 5 – depart Bali or onwards to your next destination
If you have some extra days then why not add some spa-time in Ubud? There is plenty to do in Bali.
Dive Bali: THE Best Dive Sites
Bali reefs are teeming with life and bursting with colour
Nusa Penida
When you dive in Bali, you won’t want to miss out on Nusa Penida. Home to some of Bali’s richest reefs, Nusa Penida has a resident school of manta rays that live along the island’s south coast. The manta rays can measure up to 5 meters across from fin tip to fin tip and they are completely harmless plankton feeders. You’ll be mesmerized as you watch them gliding through the water and hovering over the cleaning station. Manta Point is a must for any diver who likes interesting topographies – there are boulders that have fallen from the cliffs above the site which have created swim-throughs and an underwater playground for divers. Look out for blue-spotted sting rays, octopus, hawksbill turtles, and sea snakes when you dive here. To find out more about sea snakes, read our recent Blog here!. This is an epic dive site and the topside scenery on the way there is breathtaking – be sure to pack your camera!
Dive with the resident manta rays all year round along Nusa Penida’s south coast
Tulamben
Dive Bali and the USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben. The mighty shipwreck is probably Bali’s most famous dive site. As you swim along the sand you’ll start to see here stern coming into view and from then on it’s the dive of a lifetime. The wreck is home to over 400 species of reef fish and many of the features of the wreck are still intact. You can see the captain’s wheel, the cannon, which was added to her for her war years, and you can even swim through one of the ships doorways. The deck of the wreck is broken down so you can swim inside the hold of the ship without needing to be wreck certified as you have direct access to the surface.
For wreck divers who love to delve into wrecks, there is a deeper section of the wreck at around 26 meters which does allow for penetration. The Liberty offers something for all levels and the marine life which she attracts is phenomenal. If you are deciding to dive Bali – make sure The Liberty is on your list.
The local town of Tulamben in a very quiet fishing village with few facilities so we recommend staying in the south and we will pick you up and bring you back. Being located in South Bali means you are also able to explore Nusa Penida and Padang Bai from one central base – no packing, no constant checking in and out of hotels – just decide where you want to stay – we’ll take care of the rest while you enjoy stress-free scuba diving in Bali.
The USAT Liberty shipwreck is just one of Bali’s wrecks which are waiting to be explored
Padang Bai
The quaint fishing town of Padang Bai is home to a harbor which operates boats from Bali to the Gili Islands, Lombok and further afield. Just around the corner from the harbour area, you’ll find the stunning “Blue Lagoon” (pictured at the top of this page). Blue Lagoon has a shallow coral water garden which is home to an array of small reef fish, juveniles and even stingrays and scorpionfish. As you near the drop-off point look out to the blue for passing schools of fusiliers and hunting predators. The sloping reef will keep any diver occupied for dive after dive. Look out for a multitude of nudibranch species, hiding reef fish, cruising turtles and patrolling reef sharks. Padang Bai offers diversity and colour like nowhere else.
Diversity is the name of the game in Padang Bai
So are to ready to book your next Indonesian diving holiday? Why stay in one of these locations when you have the best choice of hotels, restaurants, bars and cultural events happening in the south – and we can take you to dive in all of these areas in hassle-free day trips? Discover the best of Bali diving in 3 epic days!
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We look forward to diving with you soon in beautiful Bali!!
