BALI DIVING LOCATIONS REVIEWS

      Divers in Indonesia can observe a greater concentration of different tropical marine species than anywhere else in the world. New species are found regularly. The reason for such diversity is that the Indonesian archipelago is strategically sited in the exact center of the oceanic area encompassing the
Indian and Pacific oceans. This area (called Indo Pacific) is home to the same species as those found in Hawaii and the Red Sea. While it would be rare to find species from the Red Sea in Hawaiian waters and vice versa, in Indonesia all types of species are flourishing together. An excellent reason to come
diving here.
       Bali has some impressive dive sites. With pleasant temperatures of average 27'C year round and good visibility, the best time of year for diving is the dry season from April to October. The wet season from November to March can be quite torrential.
A lot of the diving and snorkeling areas are very close to the shore with lots of colorful hard and soft corals and an amazing range of tropical fish. For the moment the reefs are mostly unspoiled and a wide variety of marine life such as dolphins, rays, turtles, Sperm and Blue whales, sea snakes and moray eels can be found here.
     The main diving and snorkeling areas in Bali on the East Coast are at Padang Bai and Candi Dasa and further north at Tulamben and Amed. Following the coastal road in the north of the island is Lovina. Slightly further along is Pemuteran and in the western tip of Bali is Labuan Lalang, the kick-off point to Menjangan Island, an uninhabited island with some of the best diving on Bali. Nearly 7000 hectares of coral reef and coastal waters are protected as part of the Bali Barat National Park including Menjangan Island.
In southern Bali, there's a reef in Sanur and the island of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and the Gili islands off Lombok are all popular diving destinations. Bali has an abundance of dive operators - many based in Southern Bali who will transport you to the main dive areas or you can also stay at most of the locations to save on travelling time. You can get certification if required. Certifications available are PADI, SSI, CMAS and the local POSSI certification.

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