Diving Destinations in Bali
Indonesia · DPS
Bali sits in the Coral Triangle — most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth. Best: April-October. Manta rays (Nusa Penida), USS Liberty wreck (Tulamben), muck diving (Amed).
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4 curated diving destinations in Bali
Manta Point + Crystal Bay (Nusa Penida)
USD 60-120 for 2-tank Nusa Penida day tripWorld-class manta ray cleaning station + mola-mola (giant sunfish) in season. Currents can be strong — dive with certified operators only.
USS Liberty Wreck (Tulamben)
USD 40-80 for 2-tank TulambenWWII US shipwreck sunk in 1963 — beach entry, 5-30m depth. Suitable for all levels, one of the world's most-dived wrecks.
Amed muck diving
USD 45-80Weird macro critters — mimic octopus, harlequin shrimp, seahorses. Muck diving haven.
Menjangan Island (West Bali)
USD 90-140 for 2-tank + boatCoral wall dives + drift diving. West Bali National Park protection. Less crowded than Nusa Penida.
Best neighbourhoods in Bali
- •Sanur (Nusa Penida day trips)
- •Tulamben (wreck + walk-in shore)
- •Amed (muck diving)
- •Pemuteran (Menjangan Island access)
Budget + season
Budget: USD 40-120/dive. Dive resort packages USD 100-300/day all-in with accommodation + 2 dives + meals.
Season: April-October (dry season, clearer viz). Mola-mola sunfish season July-October. Manta rays year-round but calmer April-October.
Who this is for: Recreational divers, wreck enthusiasts, macro photographers, manta ray + mola-mola hunters, dive instructors
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