Fun Diving Bali – Explore Bali’s Best Dive Sites for Certified Divers
Fun Diving Bali Welcome to Bali Dive Center – Fun Diving Bali. Our fun diving programs are designed exclusively for certified divers (Open Water, Advanced Open Water, or equivalent certification). We provide professionally guided dives across Bali’s most iconic dive destinations, combining safety, local expertise, and unforgettable underwater experiences.
What Is Fun Diving in Bali?
Fun Diving in Bali refers to guided recreational dives for licensed scuba divers who want to explore Bali’s diverse marine environments without participating in a training course. These dives are conducted according to your certification level, experience, and daily ocean conditions.
Suitable for:
- Open Water certified divers
- Advanced and Deep certified divers
- Experienced divers seeking guided local expertise
- Traveling divers who want organized dive trips across Bali
All dives are planned according to certification depth limits and dive experience.
Tulamben – The Legendary USAT Liberty Shipwreck
Located on Bali’s northeast coast, Tulamben is one of the most famous dive areas in Indonesia. It is best known for the iconic USAT Liberty Shipwreck, accessible directly from shore.
Dive Highlights:
- USAT Liberty wreck (5–30 meters depth)
- Coral‑covered steel structure with easy navigation
- Calm conditions and excellent visibility
- Macro sites and coral slopes
Marine Life:
- Bumphead parrotfish
- Reef sharks and turtles
- Frogfish, nudibranchs, and pygmy seahorses
- Large schools of jackfish and sweetlips
Tulamben is suitable for Open Water divers, while deeper sections of the wreck are ideal for Advanced divers.
Padang Bai – Macro Life & Reef Diversity
Padang Bai offers a mix of coral reefs, sandy slopes, and small walls, making it one of Bali’s most diverse dive regions.
Dive Highlights:
- Blue Lagoon reef
- Jetty dives with macro subjects
- Calm bays protected from strong currents
- Short boat rides to sites
Marine Life:
- Blue‑spotted stingrays
- Leaf scorpionfish and frogfish
- Moray eels and reef sharks
- Cuttlefish and octopus
Padang Bai is ideal for Open Water divers and underwater photographers.
Amed – Healthy Reefs & Relaxed Shore Diving
Amed features beautiful coral gardens and gradual reef slopes with easy shore entries.
Dive Highlights:
- Vibrant hard and soft corals
- Gentle currents
- Artificial reef structures
- Clear water conditions
Marine Life:
- Sea turtles
- Lionfish and angelfish
- Macro critters and reef fish schools
Amed is excellent for relaxed fun dives and extended bottom times within certification limits.
Candidasa & Gili Tepekong – Dramatic Topography
Candidasa and Gili Tepekong are known for stronger currents, dramatic underwater landscapes, and pelagic encounters. These sites are generally recommended for Advanced certified divers.
Dive Highlights:
- Deep walls and rocky pinnacles
- Drift diving opportunities
- High fish density
- Seasonal pelagic activity
Marine Life:
- White‑tip reef sharks
- Giant trevally
- Tuna and schooling barracuda
- Colorful coral formations
Site selection is based strictly on daily ocean conditions and diver experience.
Kubu – Artificial Reef & Quiet Diving
Located near Tulamben, Kubu is a quieter dive destination featuring an artificial reef structure and healthy coral growth.
Dive Highlights:
- Artificial reef installation (18–30 meters)
- Less crowded sites
- Clear water and stable conditions
Marine Life:
- Turtles and reef fish
- Macro species and crustaceans
- Healthy coral colonies
Kubu is suitable for both Open Water and Advanced divers.
Nusa Penida – Manta Rays & Big Ocean Life
Nusa Penida is famous for crystal‑clear water and large marine species. Conditions can include stronger currents and temperature changes, making some sites better suited for experienced divers.
Dive Highlights:
- Manta Point (year‑round manta encounters)
- Dramatic reef slopes and plateaus
- Excellent visibility
- Drift diving experiences
Marine Life:
- Manta rays
- Reef sharks
- Large schools of fish
- Seasonal mola mola (sunfish)
Dive sites are selected based on certification level and ocean conditions.
Menjangan Island – Pristine Coral Walls
Located within West Bali National Park, Menjangan Island offers some of Bali’s healthiest coral reefs and calm diving conditions.
Dive Highlights:
- Vertical coral walls
- Exceptional visibility
- Minimal currents
- Protected marine environment
Marine Life:
- Dense reef fish populations
- Sea fans and sponges
- Occasional reef sharks and turtles
Menjangan is suitable for all certified levels and ideal for scenic reef exploration.
Safety, Standards & Professional Guidance
At Bali Dive Center, all fun dives include:
- Certified and experienced dive guides
- Small group ratios
- Well‑maintained, high‑quality equipment
- Detailed dive briefings
- Dive planning according to certification and experience
Your safety, comfort, and underwater enjoyment are our highest priorities.
Book Your Fun Diving Bali Experience
Explore Bali’s most iconic dive sites with professional local guides. Whether you want to dive the USAT Liberty in Tulamben, encounter manta rays in Nusa Penida, or explore coral walls in Menjangan, Bali Dive Center delivers safe, organized, and memorable fun diving experiences for certified divers.
Contact us today to organize your fun diving trip in Bali.