DIVE THE ISLAND OF GODS

Balis underwater world is a paradise for all senses. Bright colors, vibrant reefs, strong currents and the deep blue. Send your senses on a liveaboard trip in Bali.

Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is located east of Java and west of Lombok. Bali is part of the Coral Triangle, the area with the highest biodiversity of marine species. You can find over 500 different reef-building corals here. Bali has some of the best-known dive spots in the world, including wrecks, pelagic animals, muck diving and coral reefs.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BALI

The best time to dive in Bali is between May and November. Manta rays can be seen all year round but in July they have a mating season. The elusive mola can be seen between June and October.

TOP DIVE SITES IN BALI

The USAT Liberty Wreck is probably one of the most famous wrecks in the world and the one with the easiest access. The wreck lays only 25m offshore and can be reached by walking in from the beach. The minimum depth is 5 meters and the deepest point is 30 meters. The American ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1942 during WWII. The wreck was then towed to the beach of Tulamben In 1963, Agung mount, still an active volcano, erupted, devastating mainly the east coast of Bali. The lava flow pushed the wreck underwater just offshore. Today it is home to a school of bumphead parrotfish, countless nudibranchs, sweetlips and other critters.

On Nusa Penida, you find the Manta Point. Here you can dive with the gentle manta rays year-round. The best chance to observe them for the time of a dive is to go to a cleaning station where they come to get their skin cleaned by tiny lipp fish.

Around the corner of Manta Point lays Crystal Bay. Between June and October, you have a good chance to meet the elusive Mola, also known as sunfish, here. But be aware, the currents can be extremely crazy here and the thermocline can flush up some cold water. But isn´t it worth for an encounter with the holy Mola?

Other dive spots in Bali are Amed, the best place for macro-lovers. Nusa Lembongan for great drift dives in Mangroves.

LIVEABOARDS IN BALI

Most liveaboards start or end in Bali and combine the tours with Komodo National Park. That means you will see amazing dive sites in Bali plus the stunning dive spots of Komodo.