Bali
About Bali
Indonesia is perhaps the largest scuba diving nation on earth. It stretches from the walls of Sumatra to vibrant shallow reefs of West Papua. Bali is the most famous island in Indonesia and one of the most popular destinations in South East Asia. Bali is a beautiful island with extremely friendly people. Bali is the perfect combination for a family scuba diving holiday, with loads to do on the surface and a spa for non, or less prolific divers.
What people often don’t realise is that Bali has some world class scuba diving. The waters are nutrient rich, which means the sea is packed with fish and coral and nudibranchs. The dive sites are all multilevel and you can set your own depth. Really good deep diving is possible, but you don’t have to go deep if you don’t want to. But you have to know who to go with and how to avoid the mass tourists on the south of the Island. Which is where we come in, surprisingly!
The scuba diving in Bali is generally very easy diving, with sloping sand and reefs or walls that break the surface. There is some current, but its easily avoidable. Bali is a great place for divers of different skill levels to dive together and build their experience, without overly stressing the newer diver.
Our favourite dive sites in Bali are in the north. From the Liberty wreck at tulamben to the reefs and coral covered walls of Menjangan National Park in the west. Almost all of the northern Bali coast has dive sites with an enviable amount of marine life .
The best known dive sites in bali are Tulamben, Nusa Penida, Pemuteran and Padang Bai. We love Karang Divers and their co-located resorts. These are located in Teluk Karang and Amertha Villas. Karang divers also have a coral restoration project in front of their hotel, which is a series of impressive wire structures in some amusing shapes.
Accommodation on Bali
The accommodation at Amertha Villas and Teluk Karang is superb. Its low key and clean with an onsite pool and world-class house reef scuba diving on your doorstep. Both resorts are worth combining as you can dive locally and also dive the liberty from Teluk Karang before heading to Permuteran and diving the newly built reefs and Menjangan National park.
Getting to Bali
From Europe, Bali can be reached with direct flights from London, Paris, and Amsterdam. For visitors travelling from North America, there are connecting flights with layovers in Asian cities like Hong Kong, Seoul, or Singapore. Alternatively, there are direct flights from major cities in Australia, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
Once you arrive in Bali, the Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport, is the main gateway to the island. It's located in the southern part of Bali and serves as the hub for most domestic and international flights. From the airport, there are several options for transportation, including taxis, ride-sharing services, or private transfers.
Overall, getting to Bali is relatively straightforward, with several flight options available from around the world. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted by the island's warm hospitality and stunning natural beauty, making it a destination worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.
Bali - Price Guide:
A week in Bali starts at £1000pp
Including a night in Denpasar, all transfers, 5 days of scuba-diving and 7 nights of bed and breakfast.
Not Included:
International flights, visa, vaccinations, travel insurance, dinner in Bali, dinner and lunch on Nusa Penida, additional dives, additional island trips, dive gear and gratuities.