Bali is a rare and spectacular paradise for diving devotees looking for a difference. Bali is a fantasy location and this is largely due to all its scenes. You can relish in the pulsating music of the gamelan, the vibrant greens of the rice terraces, the fragrant perfume of the frangipani flower, a traditional xylophone, the mouth-watering babi guling or the profound release of a Balinese oil massage. All these sense-tickling activities are invitations to take a trip and explore each corner of this paradise, while enjoying the finest Bali diving sites. This is an Indonesian island that has everything an adventurer could dream of. Encounters with huge fish, the colorful coral reefs, cave diving, muck diving using traditional Balinese boat and technical diving.

Divers of all levels can relish in remarkable Bali diving. The finest diving sites for beginners include Pulau Menjangan, Padang Bay and Amed as they have exceptionally light to no current. Bali provides much more opportunities to advanced divers with many drift dives like Candidasa, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Sometimes, the current can be quite strong and there are mand dive sites that should be treated with respect and care.

Bali Diving Sites

Below are two of the best Bali diving sites:

• Menjangan Island

The south tip of Bali welcomes most of the visitors, in the triangle of Uluwatu, Kuta and Denpasar. Menjangan is a protected island on the west end of the island and thanks to the remote location, it has remained virtually untouched. A small fee is required to access the park. The conservation endeavors in the region ever since the establishment of the West Bali National Park in 1917, the ecosystem and its coral have been thriving.

It offers remarkable colors underwater even in the shallow waters. As such, it is an outstanding destination for individuals travelling together with non-divers and can enjoy it while snorkeling as well. The more exacting divers will be thrilled to learn that this island is also renowned for its wall and its visibility that can be noticeable to 50m sometimes.

• Amed

This is a quaint fisherman village in the east of Bali on the black sand coast. It is the ideal location for divers looking for a genuine Balinese experience, while experiencing a relaxing vibe along the sea. Whether you go muck or wall diving, the allure of diving in Amed is its transfer point from the beach to its diving site via a traditional jukung boat. This conventional fisherman boat is quite popular in Indonesia and also in the Philippines; however, its origin is definitely Balinese. The small wooden sailboat looks like a canoe and it has two outriggers and a three-sided sail that is now equipped with a gasoline engine as well. To get to most diving sites, it is necessary to take a boat trip between 10 and 15 minutes. Beginning your Bali diving day with the thrill of surfing just at the water’s surface, while embracing the practices of the local fishermen, is a unique and memorable experience.