🤿 Bali Diving & Snorkeling – Best Sites, Seasons, Prices & Booking

• 🚢 Tulamben – USAT Liberty Wreck (NE Bali) — Bali’s most famous shore-accessible wreck, with easy entry and lots of marine life.
  📍 Google Maps – Tulamben
• 🐠 Amed (NE Bali) — Calm reefs ideal for snorkeling and beginner diving, with relaxed village vibes.
  📍 Google Maps – Amed
• 🛟 Padang Bai – Blue Lagoon (E Bali) — Sheltered bay with good visibility and tropical reef fish, great for day trips.
  📍 Google Maps – Padang Bai Blue Lagoon
• 🩵 Nusa Penida — Manta Point for manta rays and Crystal Bay for snorkeling and diving; some sites have strong currents.
  📍 Manta Point • Crystal Bay
• 🐟 Nusa Lembongan — Mangrove Point offers chilled snorkeling and glass-bottom boat trips suitable for families.
  📍 Google Maps – Nusa Lembongan
• 🐢 Menjangan Island (NW) — Inside Bali Barat National Park with pristine walls, excellent visibility and fewer crowds.
  📍 Google Maps – Menjangan Island

• Snorkeling (boat + gear + guide): USD 25–45 per person.
• Fun diving (2 boat dives + basic gear): USD 75–120.
• Discover Scuba (no certification): USD 80–140 including training and 1–2 dives.
• PADI/SSI Open Water Course (3–4 days): USD 280–380.

Prices depend on location, season, boat distance, gear quality and group size. Remote sites like Menjangan or Penida usually cost more than local shore dives.

• Mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit or shorty, weights and cylinder (for diving).
• Boat transport to sites, licensed guide/instructor, drinking water and light snacks.
• Basic insurance with reputable dive centers (always confirm your coverage).
• Optional GoPro photos/videos – often available as add-ons or part of premium packages.

Always check the detailed inclusions: hotel pickup, lunch, park fees, towel, locker, photos and insurance can vary from one operator to another.

• In general, April–October (dry season) brings calmer seas and better visibility in many areas.
• Manta rays: can be seen year-round near Nusa Penida; calmer weather makes boat rides and surface conditions more comfortable.
• Mola mola (sunfish): typically July–October near Nusa Penida, recommended only for advanced divers due to depth and currents.

• Always check sea conditions and currents – Nusa Penida in particular can have strong up- and down-currents.
• Choose licensed PADI/SSI centers and check your gear for proper fit and condition before entering the water.
• For Discover Scuba, be honest about any health conditions and follow your instructor’s briefing closely.
• Hands off: don’t touch coral or marine life; keep respectful distance from mantas and other creatures.
• Use reef-safe sunscreen and consider seasickness tablets if you’re prone to motion sickness on boats.
• Respect the no-fly rule: wait at least 18–24 hours after your last dive before flying.

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