Villa Markisa Dive Resort

Villa Markisa Dive Resort is an exclusive establishment situated on the north-east coast of Bali, positioned at the foot of the Gunung Agung volcano. Since its establishment in 2002, the resort has focused on providing a high-end, personalised environment for divers looking to explore the unique underwater topography of the Karangasem region.

The resort's location is particularly advantageous for those targeting specific underwater features. You can reach the iconic USS Liberty shipwreck in just five minutes by speed boat, or simply walk from the beach to access the world-famous macro sites at Seraya Secrets.

As an SSI Dive Resort, the centre provides structured training and guided diving experiences. The team focuses on a personalised approach to service, ensuring that the specific needs of each guest are met within the resort's tropical setting.

Instruction and guidance are conducted in English and German, making it accessible for international divers. The resort operates as a full-service destination where accommodation and diving are integrated, requiring full board for all guests.

The centre offers a full range of SSI courses, catering to everyone from those looking to take their first breaths underwater to more advanced divers. You can work through the standard progression from Open Water Diver to Advanced Open Water Diver.

For those looking to specialise, Nitrox training is available on-site to help you optimise your dive profiles.

The centre utilises speed boats to transport divers to nearby sites like the USS Liberty. These vessels allow for quick transit times, ensuring you spend more time in the water and less time commuting between the shore and the dive sites.

The resort is a fully equipped SSI facility offering Nitrox for divers looking to extend their bottom time. Nitrox is available for an additional fee per cylinder.

On-site accommodation is designed for comfort, featuring air-conditioned bungalows, deluxe rooms, and a master bedroom. Each unit is equipped with a minibar and a safe, providing a secure base for your diving equipment and personal belongings.

The reefs around Tulamben are rich in biodiversity, providing a diverse canvas for divers. You will encounter large schools of fish, such as batfish and barracuda, patrolling the areas around the artificial reef and the natural outcrops.

For macro enthusiasts, Seraya Secrets is an absolute essential. The site is famous for its abundance of 'critters', offering endless opportunities for close-up photography and the discovery of small, specialised marine life.

Fixed life is also prominent throughout the area, with healthy coral growth being a key feature, especially around the Pedropolis modular reef where corals have been successfully reattached to encourage new growth.

The diving in this area is influenced by the proximity to Mount Agung. While the resort has faced historical closures due to volcanic activity, the local waters remain a primary destination for divers visiting Bali.

Site accessibility varies depending on whether you are taking a shore dive at Seraya Secrets or a boat trip to the USS Liberty, which requires a short transit to reach the wreck site.