Divers heading straight for Komodo, Lembeh Strait or Raja Ampat often overlook Bali as a dive destination, yet Bali has many diverse dive sites, and trips offering exceptional diving for all levels.
Bali has a little of everything: enjoy protected, shallow bays and reefs populated by exotic critters; exciting drift diving with pelagics; or wreck diving in Tulamben, where reef fish swarm the USS Liberty wreck, and coral growth is lush.
For the less experienced, the Coral Reef Project and Menjangan Island are great dive spots located in the quiet northwest corner of the island. Diving on the east coast includes sites such as a Gili Tekepong and Mimpang, two steep sided islands renonwed for great corals, large schools of feeding fish and frequent sightings of white-tip reef sharks, all accessed from Padang Bai when staying in Candidasa.
Just off the east coast, Nusa Lembongan is the island to visit from Jun-Oct, when the mola mola, the heaviest fish in our oceans, rise from the depths to be cleaned. This is an incredible encounter for more experienced divers whereas divers of all abilities have access to a dive site where manta rays can be observed throughout the year, Apr-May being the optimum months for encounters with these magnificent creatures.
As well as the underwater excitement, we can also arrange topside activities including cultural, sporting or spa experiences.
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Experience Bali’s excellent diving and culture either as an add-on to your Indonesian liveaboard safari or as a complete and inexpensive dive holiday. The ‘Island of the Gods’ offers exceptional diving for all levels.
Find Out More about A Visit to Bali
Duration inc. flights: 10 days
Price inc. flights: From £1,575 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Combine two of Bali’s best diving areas - Tulamben Bay and Pemuteran - and stay at two of the island’s most sought after and stylish dive resorts, before a relaxing couple of days in Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart.
Find Out More about Bali Diving in Style
Duration inc. flights: 17 days
Price inc. flights: From £2,295 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Explore the stunning landscapes and seascapes of Bali in the company of award-winning photographer Saeed Rashid. This relaxed adventure appeals to divers, underwater photographers and non-divers alike.
Find Out More about Bali Photo Safari: Reefs & Rice Fields
Duration inc. flights: 13 days
Price inc. flights: From £3,095 pp
Trip type: Group
trip
Suitable for divers of all abilities, this itinerary travels to the mystical island of Nusa Lembongan for a tropical escape and a unique diving experience. The mantas are mesmerising and the reefs are vibrant.
Find Out More about BIG in Bali
Duration inc. flights: 11 days
Price inc. flights: From £1,745 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Whether you are interested in diving, beachcombing, observing local culture or exploring a tropical paradise, this three-stop itinerary in Bali offers world-class dive sites, lush scenery and relaxed hospitality.
Find Out More about Discover Bali
Duration inc. flights: 16 days
Price inc. flights: From £2,345 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
This twin-centre adventure includes diving, nature and culture as you discover the north and east coasts of Bali on an authentic journey with like-minded people. Expect colourful reefs, panoramic vistas and friendly locals.
Find Out More about Dive & Culture in Bali
Duration inc. flights: 17 days
Trip type: Group
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One of Indonesia's most iconic and exciting diving areas, the vast Komodo National Park is best dived by liveaboard to fully appreciate the area's riches, which include critters, sharks, manta rays, napoleon wrasse and turtles.
Find Out More about Komodo Liveaboard
Duration inc. flights: 11 days
Price inc. flights: From £3,495 pp
Trip type: Liveaboard
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Wakatobi offers an opportunity to dive the world’s most pristine reefs, whilst at the same time participating in the protection of the area's tremendously rich marine heritage, from land or liveaboard.
Find Out More about Wakatobi Dive Resort & Pelagian Liveaboard
Duration inc. flights: 15 days
Price inc. flights: From £5,495 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Enjoy quality accommodation, exquisite diving and plenty of opportunity to relax and recharge on this twin-centre itinerary, exploring the east Sumbawa region along with the delights of Bali.
Find Out More about West Komodo Explorer
Duration inc. flights: 14 days
Price inc. flights: From £3,145 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Suggested accommodation options are shown below.
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Alam Anda is a hidden gem for those ‘in the know’, for many years achieving an almost cult status with its regular guests in northeast Bali. There is a variety of accommodation choices on offer to suit all budgets.
Find Out More about Alam Anda Ocean Front Resort & Spa
Nestled amidst lush greenery and boasting far-reaching views across the sparkling Bali Sea, this charming dive resort is a haven for discerning divers and keen underwater photographers.
Find Out More about Alam Batu Dive Resort
This boutique resort features traditional Balinese villas, set on the hillside overlooking the Badung Strait, with panoramic views of Bali. The excellent dive sites of Nusa Lembongan and Manta Point are nearby.
Find Out More about Batu Karang Resort & Spa
Located in east Bali this intimate oceanfront resort and spa offers an exotic and relaxing getaway as well as access to an incredible variety of diving hotspots in Bali, Nusa Penida and Tulamben.
Find Out More about Lotus Bungalows
Hidden away in the remote north west corner of Bali, this 4-star resort has been designed to reflect the local landscape and offers visitors a relaxing, back to nature experience with some great diving opportunities.
Find Out More about Naya Gawana Resort & Spa
Located in a prime location on the north east of Bali, a short distance from the famous area of Tulamben, this resort offers exceptional value for money and world-class dive sites with plenty of macro life.
Find Out More about Scuba Seraya Resort
Siddhartha is a luxury boutique dive resort located on the beach in the village of Kubu in northeast Bali. It offers an informal and relaxed Balinese atmosphere in a beautiful tropical setting.
Find Out More about Siddhartha Ocean Front Resort & Spa
Suggested liveaboards are shown below.
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This 28 metre steel motor yacht offers comprehensive nine night itineraries to Raja Ampat and Komodo. She accommodates 15 guests in a variety of cabins, with a large dive platform, equipment rental and Nitrox.
Find Out More about M/V Mermaid I
A spacious 33 metre yacht, the M/V Mermaid II offers comprehensive itineraries covering Raja Ampat and Komodo. Trips are suitable for divers of all certification levels. Nitrox is available on board.
Find Out More about M/V Mermaid II