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2–200 m · 100 signature species

72 dive sites in Bali, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Bali

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Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay →

Explore Crystal Bay, a dynamic site known for Mola Mola encounters, vibrant corals, and a unique underwater bat cave.

SpongeFusilierBannerfish

Max. depth · 45 m

Toyapakeh

Toyapakeh →

Explore Toyapakeh, où des formations coralliennes exceptionnelles et une vie marine abondante prospèrent sous l'influence de courants dynamiques.

ButterflyfishAngelfishSurgeonfish

Max. depth · 40 m

USAT Liberty Wreck

USAT Liberty Wreck →

Explore the USAT Liberty, a 120-meter World War II cargo ship wreck, transformed into a vibrant coral reef teeming with diverse marine life, accessible directly from shore.

Great barracudaBumphead parrotfishFusilier

Max. depth · 30 m

Padang Bai

Padang Bai →

Plongez à Padang Bai, un carrefour de biodiversité marine mêlant coraux vibrant, épaves et macrofaune, accessible sur la côte Est de Bali.

Titan triggerfishGreat barracudaJack

Max. depth · 40 m

Seraya Secret

Seraya Secret →

Explore the black volcanic sand slopes of Seraya Secret, a macro diver's paradise teeming with rare and camouflaged marine life.

NudibranchMoray eelHarlequin shrimp

Max. depth · 30 m

Japanese Wreck

Japanese Wreck →

Explore a shallow, vibrant wreck off Amed's shores, an artificial reef teeming with marine life.

DamselfishAnthiasParrotfish

Max. depth · 26 m

Menjangan Island

Menjangan Island →

Menjangan Island offers an exceptional dive experience primarily defined by its extensive wall diving, providing an immersive experience for all skill levels.

Reef shark

Max. depth · 50 m

Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon →

Blue Lagoon offers a dual character of sandy slopes and vibrant coral walls, teeming with diverse marine life for divers of all levels.

Hard coralSoft coralCrab

Max. depth · 26 m

Jemeluk Bay

Jemeluk Bay →

Jemeluk Bay offers a sheltered dive experience directly from the shore, providing access to both thriving coral gardens and unique underwater sculptures.

StarfishSea turtleNudibranch

Max. depth · 40 m

Mawan

Mawan →

Descend onto Mawan's white sandy slopes and coral gardens, where manta rays frequent cleaning stations in shallow waters, offering close encounters.

Manta rayReef sharkSea turtle

Max. depth · 30 m

Gili Selang

Gili Selang →

Navigate the 'Selang Express' at Bali's easternmost point, where oceanic currents bring pelagic encounters to a reef rich with hard and soft corals.

Whitetip reef sharkNapoleon wrasseNudibranch

Max. depth · 50 m

Secret Bay

Secret Bay →

Descend into Secret Bay's unique black sand environment to encounter a concentrated diversity of rare macro life, thriving in a shallow, nutrient-rich setting.

FrogfishNudibranchShrimp

Max. depth · 150 m

Bunutan

Bunutan →

Begin your dive at Bunutan over a sand field teeming with garden eels, then drift along a vibrant reef slope where pelagic life often moves through.

Garden eelOceanic whitetip sharkBlacktip reef shark

Max. depth · 50 m

Pyramids

Pyramids →

Descend into a unique artificial reef system in Amed, where concrete pyramids have forged a thriving ecosystem from 5 to 40 metres.

SnapperPufferfishGhost pipefish

Max. depth · 130 m

Batu Niti

Batu Niti →

Descend along the lava flow from Mount Agung’s 1963 eruption, diving a unique black volcanic reef that transitions into a sand slope teeming with macro life.

Moray eelJackTriggerfish

Max. depth · 60 m

Emerald

Emerald →

Emerald offers a unique dive profile, transitioning from a calm white sandy bay to a sloping coral reef that plunges to 40 meters, punctuated by volcanic rock formations.

Garden eelHumphead parrotfishFusilier

Max. depth · 40 m

Melasti

Melasti →

Melasti offers a unique blend of vibrant coral gardens and rich black sand slopes, making it a prime location for both macro enthusiasts and reef divers.

Sea turtleFrogfishOctopus

Max. depth · 40 m

Puri Jati

Puri Jati →

Descend onto the black volcanic sand of Puri Jati and discover a macro world where some of the ocean's most unique creatures thrive, offering unparalleled opportunities for close-up photography.

Ghost pipefishFrogfishSeahorse

Max. depth · 20 m

Lipah Bay

Lipah Bay →

Explore a shallow Japanese wreck and a thriving coral nursery within a calm, sheltered bay.

Whitetip reef sharkGreen sea turtleSouthern stingray

Max. depth · 30 m

Jepun

Jepun →

Descend onto the white sand reef of Jepun, where a small artificial wreck shelters diverse macro life and schooling reef fish.

Peacock mantis shrimpMoray eelLionfish

Max. depth · 25 m

Kubu Reefs

Kubu Reefs →

Explore Kubu Reefs, a diverse shore dive revealing extensive coral gardens and rich macro life, extending to a maximum depth of 24 meters.

Pygmy seahorseGreat barracudaGrouper

Max. depth · 24 m

Kubu

Kubu →

At Kubu, you will navigate the Boga Wreck, a relatively recent addition to Bali's underwater landscape, surrounded by diverse soft coral growth and a vibrant nudibranch population.

NudibranchPygmy seahorseGreat barracuda
Lembongan Bay

Lembongan Bay →

Lembongan Bay offers a protected environment, making it an ideal location for exploring a diverse macro world across its sandy bottom and coral bommies.

FrogfishMoray eelUnicornfish

Max. depth · 12 m

Sidem

Sidem →

Descend into Sidem, a rich macro environment in Amed where rocky slopes and artificial structures harbor a diversity of small creatures, with an occasional pelagic passing through the blue.

Napoleon wrasseEagle rayMoray eel

Max. depth · 30 m

Anker Wreck

Anker Wreck →

A fragmented wooden wreck resting on a steep slope, connected to a shallow anchor by a long chain.

Whitetip reef sharkGreat barracudaSoft coral

Max. depth · 50 m

Amed Wall

Amed Wall →

Descend along Amed Wall to discover sloping reefs and steep drop-offs, where strong currents sometimes invite drift dives and hammerhead sightings.

Whitetip reef sharkNapoleon wrasseGiant trevally

Max. depth · 40 m

Manta Point

Manta Point →

Manta Point offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness reef and oceanic manta rays in their natural cleaning stations, often in large numbers.

CrabManta rayOcean sunfish

Max. depth · 40 m

Jetty de Padang Bai

Jetty de Padang Bai →

Descend into the submerged structure of an abandoned cruise ship jetty, now a thriving artificial reef and dedicated macro habitat.

Soft coralOrnate ghost pipefishRhinopias

Max. depth · 20 m

Candidasa

Candidasa →

Candidasa offers challenging currents and diverse marine life, including significant pelagic encounters for experienced divers on Bali's eastern coast.

Whitetip reef sharkReef sharkFrogfish
Shark Point, Padang Bai

Shark Point, Padang Bai →

Shark Point in Padang Bai offers encounters with resident white-tip reef sharks and extensive coral gardens.

Southern stingrayMoray eelSea turtle

Max. depth · 25 m

Jemeluk

Jemeluk →

Explore Jemeluk's diverse underwater landscape, from shallow coral gardens to vertical walls dropping to 60 metres, complemented by artificial reefs and an abundance of reef life.

Sea fanSpongeNudibranch

Max. depth · 200 m

Jemeluk Wall

Jemeluk Wall →

Descend Jemeluk Wall to discover a vibrant ecosystem, from shallow sandy slopes hiding macro life to deeper sections with schooling pelagics and large barrel sponges.

Reef sharkNapoleon wrasseHumphead parrotfish

Max. depth · 50 m

Batu Kelebit

Batu Kelebit →

Descend into the vibrant underwater world of Batu Kelebit, where colossal pinnacles rise from a white sandy seabed, teeming with pelagic life and spectacular coral formations.

TunaReef sharkGreat barracuda

Max. depth · 60 m

Sanur Channel

Sanur Channel →

Sanur Channel offers a gentle sandy slope dropping to 20 meters, serving as an ideal training ground and home to diverse reef fish.

ButterflyfishAngelfishOctopus

Max. depth · 20 m

Monkey Reef

Monkey Reef →

Monkey Reef offers a distinct dive profile in Tulamben, moving across a coral slope and sandy patches where you can spend an entire dive focused on the intricate world of macro marine life.

Moray eelJackTriggerfish

Max. depth · 22 m

Deep Blue

Deep Blue →

Deep Blue offers an exhilarating drift dive along a dramatic wall in Amed, often bringing encounters with schooling pelagics and reef sharks in stronger currents.

SnapperNapoleon wrasseJack

Max. depth · 40 m

Alamanda

Alamanda →

Alamanda offers a gently sloping coral reef teeming with macro life, just a short boat ride from Tulamben's shore.

Reef sharkHumphead parrotfishNapoleon wrasse

Max. depth · 30 m

Jeladi Wilis

Jeladi Wilis →

Descend to a vibrant coral garden at Jeladi Wilis, where octopuses hide in the reef and reef sharks patrol the sandy expanses.

PufferfishSouthern stingrayOctopus

Max. depth · 20 m

Batu Ringgit

Batu Ringgit →

Descend into the rocky landscapes of Batu Ringgit, where vibrant coral formations meet the elusive Halimeda ghost pipefish.

Ghost Bay

Ghost Bay →

Ghost Bay offers a unique opportunity to explore an artificial reef crafted from discarded objects, revealing a dense ecosystem of macro life.

Shrimp
Penjor Reef

Penjor Reef →

Descend onto Penjor Reef's gradual slope to spend time with abundant macro life and vibrant soft corals.

ScorpionfishSouthern stingrayMoray eel

Max. depth · 20 m

Coral Garden de Tulamben

Coral Garden de Tulamben →

Coral Garden offers an exceptional blend of natural and artificial reefs, teeming with rare macro life and larger pelagics, making it a versatile dive for all levels.

EelTriggerfishGreat barracuda

Max. depth · 30 m

Blue Corner

Blue Corner →

Descend into Blue Corner and feel the pulse of the ocean as strong currents deliver an impressive array of pelagic life, from sharks to the elusive Mola Mola.

Reef sharkEagle rayShark

Max. depth · 30 m

Gili Tepekong

Gili Tepekong →

Descend along the steep walls of Gili Tepekong, where coral gardens conceal resident sharks and the challenging Canyon pulsates with unpredictable currents.

AngelfishButterflyfishReef shark

Max. depth · 40 m

Jangka Point

Jangka Point →

Descend into the vibrant underwater world of Jangka Point, a drift dive through a unique mangrove forest and a slope adorned with massive sponge formations.

Reef sharkSea turtleTuna

Max. depth · 30 m

Gili Biaha

Gili Biaha →

Descend into the heart of an ancient volcanic blowhole, where a dramatic crescent-shaped rock formation gives way to a spacious cave, a magnet for pelagic encounters.

Oceanic whitetip sharkNudibranchWhitetip reef shark

Max. depth · 40 m

Gili Mimpang

Gili Mimpang →

Descend along the steep, coral-covered wall of Gili Mimpang, where pelagic life often moves through the open water and white-tip reef sharks patrol the depths.

UnicornfishButterflyfishMoray eel

Max. depth · 40 m

Bias Tugel

Bias Tugel →

Descend along the steep, coral-covered slope of Bias Tugel, where vibrant reef life thrives in gentle currents just south of Padang Bai.

Pygmy seahorse

Max. depth · 30 m

Drop Off

Drop Off →

Explore a dramatic volcanic wall teeming with diverse marine life, from intricate filter feeders to schooling trevally and elusive reef sharks.

CrabCuttlefishGrouper

Max. depth · 80 m

Tulamben Wall

Tulamben Wall →

Descend along Tulamben's dramatic volcanic wall, where intricate overhangs and abundant reef life plunge from the surface to depths beyond 60 metres.

JackBumphead parrotfishReef shark

Max. depth · 40 m

Kubu Indah

Kubu Indah →

Directly accessible from the beach, Kubu Indah's House Reef offers a rich tapestry of hard and soft corals, providing immediate access to abundant macro life and reef fish.

Reef sharkSea turtleSea snake
Liberty

Liberty →

Explore the 120-meter USAT Liberty, a World War II cargo ship resting on a sloping sandy bottom just off Tulamben beach, offering a complex structure teeming with marine life.

ParrotfishLionfishSea turtle

Max. depth · 30 m

Bat Cave

Bat Cave →

Descend the vibrant walls of Bat Cave, where a hidden air pocket above the surface houses a bustling colony of bats.

NudibranchCleaner shrimpHarlequin shrimp

Max. depth · 35 m

Tulamben Bay

Tulamben Bay →

Tulamben Bay offers a unique combination of wreck diving on the USS Liberty and diverse reef exploration, all accessible from shore in generally calm conditions.

NudibranchGhost pipefishOctopus

Max. depth · 35 m

Batu Belah

Batu Belah →

Batu Belah offers a distinct dive experience in Bali, exploring a vibrant coral aggregation laid out on a sandy bed, a contrast to the volcanic reefs nearby.

Napoleon wrasseMoray eelJack

Max. depth · 40 m

Bio-Wreck

Bio-Wreck →

Two artificial reef structures, deployed in 2005, form an interconnected network around Bali's largest known coral colony, drawing a diverse ecosystem into Pemuteran Bay.

LobsterGarden eelFrogfish

Max. depth · 30 m

Gili Biaha & Gili Lipha

Gili Biaha & Gili Lipha →

Explore the dramatic wall of Gili Biaha, where strong currents bring pelagic life, or the gentler slopes of Gili Lipha, rich with reef fish.

Whitetip reef sharkNurse sharkReef shark

Max. depth · 40 m

Batu Emerald

Batu Emerald →

Explore the diverse artificial reef structures and natural pinnacles of Batu Emerald, a site known for its barrel sponges, reef sharks, and the occasional thresher shark sighting.

CuttlefishGobyNudibranch
Nusa Penida/Lembongan/Ceningan

Nusa Penida/Lembongan/Ceningan →

Descend into the exhilarating currents of Nusa Penida, Lembongan, and Ceningan, where steep walls and vibrant reefs host giant mantas, moonfish, and schools of pelagic life.

Manta rayEagle rayReef shark
Pos 2

Pos 2 →

Descend along a vibrant wall at Pos 2 – Menjangan, where consistent currents invite pelagic encounters and offer a dynamic dive through schooling fish.

Sea fan

Max. depth · 40 m

Deep Reef

Deep Reef →

Descend along the abrupt walls of Deep Reef Pemuteran, where an astonishing plateau at 12 metres bursts with life after a journey to 38 metres.

SpongeNudibranchEagle ray

Max. depth · 38 m

Kubu Boga Wreck

Kubu Boga Wreck →

Descend onto the Kubu Boga Wreck, a 43-meter cargo ship intentionally sunk to create a vibrant artificial reef, complete with a submerged VW Safari car on its lower deck.

Reef sharkHumphead parrotfishOctopus

Max. depth · 36 m

Anchor Wreck

Anchor Wreck →

Descend the wall of Menjangan to explore the remains of a 19th-century wooden wreck, where its anchor sits at 6 metres and the hull plunges to 50 metres.

BatfishScorpionfishSea turtle

Max. depth · 50 m

Jetty

Jetty →

Descend into a bustling, shallow ecosystem teeming with frogfish, octopuses, and nudibranchs, perfect for macro enthusiasts and new divers alike.

FrogfishOctopusNudibranch

Max. depth · 15 m

Napoleon Reef

Napoleon Reef →

Napoleon Reef in Pemuteran offers a diverse underwater landscape, from shallow coral gardens to dramatic 35-meter walls, all within an ancient volcanic chain.

ScorpionfishSurgeonfishAngelfish

Max. depth · 35 m

Boga Wreck

Boga Wreck →

Descend into the hold of the 50-meter Boga Wreck, a purpose-sunk vessel now teeming with marine life and hidden treasures like statues and cars.

Moray eelLionfishGreat barracuda

Max. depth · 32 m

Eel Garden

Eel Garden →

Descend into a vibrant wall dive that showcases some of Menjangan's most diverse and healthy coral ecosystems, where garden eels sway in the sandy patches and pygmy seahorses find refuge.

Garden eelPygmy seahorseOctopus

Max. depth · 35 m

Coral Garden

Coral Garden →

Descend into Coral Garden, where the vibrant reef life of Menjangan's northeast point unfolds between 3 and 28 metres.

Green sea turtleHawksbill turtleButterflyfish

Max. depth · 28 m

Close Encounters

Close Encounters →

Descend into the rich marine tapestry of Close Encounters, where the promise of a pelagic sighting is as constant as the current itself.

Eagle rayWhale sharkReef shark

Max. depth · 28 m

Biorock

Biorock →

Descend into Pemuteran Bay to explore the globally recognized Biorock coral restoration site, where innovative electrified structures foster new life.

LobsterGarden eelFrogfish

Max. depth · 20 m

Middle Reef

Middle Reef →

Begin your descent over the vibrant offshore coral gardens of Middle Reef, where schools of jackfish, sweetlips, and batfish glide between soft corals and a gentle reef profile invites exploration.

JackSweetlipsBatfish

Max. depth · 25 m

Kubu Monkey Reef

Kubu Monkey Reef →

Descend into Kubu Monkey Reef's vibrant coral garden, where giant barrel sponges and sea fans create a world for pygmy seahorses and frogfish.

FrogfishPygmy seahorseGhost pipefish

Max. depth · 30 m

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