Explore Bali

Bali, often referred to as the Island of the Gods, is a diver's paradise nestled in the Indonesian archipelago. With its prime location at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali offers an unparalleled underwater experience. Divers can explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with life, dramatic drop-offs, and even a few fascinating wreck dives such as the famous Liberty Wreck in Tulamben. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, the island caters to all with its diverse range of dive sites, from the calm waters of Sanur for beginners to the exhilarating drift dives around Nusa Penida.
Marine life in Bali is both abundant and diverse, making it a hotspot for underwater enthusiasts. The region is renowned for encounters with majestic manta rays, elusive mola mola (oceanic sunfish), and even the occasional whale shark. The waters around Bali are home to a plethora of macro critters, perfect for underwater photographers eager to capture the unique beauty of pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish. The island's location near the equator ensures warm tropical waters year-round, while the dry season from May to September offers optimal diving conditions with excellent visibility ranging from 30 to 40 meters/98 to 131 feet.Bali is not only a place of natural beauty above water with its lush paddy fields and towering volcanoes but also a sanctuary beneath the waves. Whether opting for shore dives or embarking on liveaboards departing from Bali, divers are treated to a world of wonder and excitement. With so much to explore, Bali remains a top destination for divers seeking adventure and the thrill of discovering one of the most biodiverse marine environments on the planet.

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    Diving in Bali

    With so many dive locations on the mainland and surrounding archilpelagos, while scuba diving in Bali you are spoilt for choice. Nusa Dua, Padang Bai and Pemuteran offer beginner divers the chance to enrol in dive courses while there are a number of locations for more adventurous divers.

    At the four rocky islands of Gili Tepekong, Gili Biaha, Gili Mimpang and Gili Selang, reached from Candi Dasa, fierce currents will test your buoyancy as you dirft around unusual rock formations. For those who love to drift dive, you will find yourself pushed by the force of the ocean at almost every dive site in Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Dive dramatic deep walls at The Drop Off in Tulamben after diving the famous USAT Liberty Wreck or head to Menjangan Island to investigate the long-lost cargo of the Anker Wreck.

    Excellent macro sites can be found at Blue Lagoon in Padang Bai, Seraya Secrets at Tulamben or the Secret Bay at Menjangan Island while thriving corals can be found everywhere while scuba diving in Bali. To showcase Bali diving at its best, liveaboards stop at the fantastic dive sites in every region of the Island of the Gods.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Bali

    Take a traditional ‘jukung’ boat out into the depths at Tulamben or the tricky dive sites at Candi Dasa to be confronted with hammerhead sharks and oceanic sunfish watching you from the blue. At locations with strong currents, find yourself immersed in the world of schooling dogtooth tuna, giant trevally and barracuda as a myriad of small reef fish flit around. To witness two incredible underwater giants, head to the Nusa Islands where you can find manta ray in numbers and mola mola bathing in the cool water. Reef sharks frequent most of Bali’s dive locations and the rare cat and wobbegong sharks have been spotted at Candi Dasa and Padang Bai.

    The keen-eyed divers among us definitely won’t be disappointed. At muck dive sites frogfish, dragonets, juvenile cuttlefish, scorpionfish, stonefish and a myriad of nudibranch all lurk in the sandy depths. In Tulamben watch the squat anemone shrimp doing his signature dance while mimic octopus fool even the most knowledgable of macro divers who pass by without noticing the stealthy presence.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle

    27k Sightings
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    1.5k
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    1.5k
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    2k
    A
    2.1k
    M
    2.1k
    J
    2.4k
    J
    3.5k
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    3.5k
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    3k
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    2.5k
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    1.6k
    D
    1.5k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel

    25k Sightings
    J
    1.5k
    F
    1.4k
    M
    1.8k
    A
    2.1k
    M
    2k
    J
    2.3k
    J
    2.9k
    A
    2.9k
    S
    2.8k
    O
    2.3k
    N
    1.9k
    D
    1.6k
    Reef Manta Ray

    Reef Manta Ray

    21k Sightings
    J
    929
    F
    1k
    M
    1.4k
    A
    2k
    M
    2k
    J
    1.9k
    J
    2.2k
    A
    2.7k
    S
    2.6k
    O
    2.2k
    N
    1.5k
    D
    818
    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle

    21k Sightings
    J
    1.2k
    F
    1.1k
    M
    1.4k
    A
    1.8k
    M
    1.6k
    J
    1.8k
    J
    2.5k
    A
    2.5k
    S
    2.3k
    O
    2k
    N
    1.4k
    D
    1.2k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

    Barracuda

    Barracuda

    14k Sightings
    J
    705
    F
    647
    M
    860
    A
    1k
    M
    1.1k
    J
    1.2k
    J
    1.8k
    A
    1.9k
    S
    1.9k
    O
    1.5k
    N
    918
    D
    774

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Octopus

    Octopus

    8.6k Sightings
    J
    502
    F
    577
    M
    708
    A
    997
    M
    726
    J
    549
    J
    711
    A
    688
    S
    861
    O
    971
    N
    802
    D
    464

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    Wrasse

    Wrasse

    8.1k Sightings
    J
    347
    F
    421
    M
    558
    A
    716
    M
    674
    J
    737
    J
    982
    A
    1k
    S
    973
    O
    706
    N
    486
    D
    455
    Ocean Sunfish

    Ocean Sunfish

    3.3k Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    45
    M
    48
    A
    125
    M
    119
    J
    101
    J
    413
    A
    734
    S
    964
    O
    580
    N
    72
    D
    47

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Clownfish

    Clownfish

    46k Sightings
    J
    2.5k
    F
    2.4k
    M
    3.1k
    A
    3.6k
    M
    3.7k
    J
    4.1k
    J
    5.3k
    A
    5.5k
    S
    5.1k
    O
    4.5k
    N
    3.5k
    D
    2.9k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Angelfish

    Angelfish

    38k Sightings
    J
    2.2k
    F
    2k
    M
    2.5k
    A
    2.9k
    M
    2.9k
    J
    3.3k
    J
    4.5k
    A
    4.6k
    S
    4.2k
    O
    3.7k
    N
    2.7k
    D
    2.4k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish

    34k Sightings
    J
    1.8k
    F
    1.8k
    M
    2.2k
    A
    2.6k
    M
    2.6k
    J
    3k
    J
    3.9k
    A
    4.2k
    S
    3.8k
    O
    3.4k
    N
    2.5k
    D
    2k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish

    32k Sightings
    J
    1.8k
    F
    1.6k
    M
    2.1k
    A
    2.7k
    M
    2.5k
    J
    3.1k
    J
    3.8k
    A
    3.9k
    S
    3.4k
    O
    3k
    N
    2.3k
    D
    2.1k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish

    30k Sightings
    J
    1.5k
    F
    1.6k
    M
    2k
    A
    2.3k
    M
    2.3k
    J
    2.7k
    J
    3.6k
    A
    3.6k
    S
    3.3k
    O
    2.9k
    N
    2.1k
    D
    1.9k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish

    29k Sightings
    J
    1.6k
    F
    1.5k
    M
    2k
    A
    2.4k
    M
    2.3k
    J
    2.7k
    J
    3.4k
    A
    3.4k
    S
    3.2k
    O
    2.7k
    N
    2.1k
    D
    1.8k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish

    29k Sightings
    J
    1.4k
    F
    1.4k
    M
    1.8k
    A
    2.2k
    M
    2.3k
    J
    2.7k
    J
    3.3k
    A
    3.6k
    S
    3.4k
    O
    2.9k
    N
    2.1k
    D
    1.7k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish

    27k Sightings
    J
    1.5k
    F
    1.4k
    M
    1.8k
    A
    2.2k
    M
    2.2k
    J
    2.6k
    J
    3.2k
    A
    3.4k
    S
    3.1k
    O
    2.5k
    N
    1.8k
    D
    1.7k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

    Lionfish

    Lionfish

    25k Sightings
    J
    1.5k
    F
    1.3k
    M
    1.6k
    A
    2k
    M
    2k
    J
    2.5k
    J
    3k
    A
    3k
    S
    2.7k
    O
    2.2k
    N
    1.9k
    D
    1.5k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Stingrays

    Stingrays

    24k Sightings
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    1.2k
    F
    1.2k
    M
    1.6k
    A
    2.3k
    M
    2.2k
    J
    2.3k
    J
    2.9k
    A
    2.9k
    S
    2.6k
    O
    2.2k
    N
    1.6k
    D
    1.3k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts

    23k Sightings
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    1.3k
    F
    1.1k
    M
    1.4k
    A
    1.8k
    M
    1.9k
    J
    2.2k
    J
    2.7k
    A
    2.7k
    S
    2.5k
    O
    2.3k
    N
    1.5k
    D
    1.4k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish

    23k Sightings
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    1.3k
    F
    1.1k
    M
    1.4k
    A
    1.7k
    M
    1.8k
    J
    2k
    J
    2.6k
    A
    2.8k
    S
    2.5k
    O
    2.3k
    N
    1.6k
    D
    1.5k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    Boxfish

    Boxfish

    19k Sightings
    J
    1.2k
    F
    968
    M
    1.2k
    A
    1.6k
    M
    1.5k
    J
    1.8k
    J
    2.3k
    A
    2.4k
    S
    2k
    O
    1.7k
    N
    1.3k
    D
    1.1k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish

    17k Sightings
    J
    985
    F
    897
    M
    1.1k
    A
    1.3k
    M
    1.3k
    J
    1.7k
    J
    1.9k
    A
    2k
    S
    1.8k
    O
    1.4k
    N
    1.2k
    D
    984

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch

    15k Sightings
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    886
    F
    784
    M
    1.1k
    A
    1.4k
    M
    1.2k
    J
    1.3k
    J
    1.4k
    A
    1.5k
    S
    1.7k
    O
    1.3k
    N
    1.4k
    D
    1k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Damselfish

    Damselfish

    15k Sightings
    J
    813
    F
    696
    M
    953
    A
    1.2k
    M
    1.3k
    J
    1.5k
    J
    1.7k
    A
    1.8k
    S
    1.5k
    O
    1.6k
    N
    952
    D
    936

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

    Snapper

    Snapper

    12k Sightings
    J
    733
    F
    636
    M
    802
    A
    1k
    M
    1k
    J
    1.2k
    J
    1.4k
    A
    1.4k
    S
    1.2k
    O
    1.1k
    N
    747
    D
    786

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Goatfish

    Goatfish

    11k Sightings
    J
    559
    F
    548
    M
    669
    A
    955
    M
    949
    J
    1.1k
    J
    1.3k
    A
    1.4k
    S
    1.2k
    O
    1k
    N
    695
    D
    670

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets

    9.1k Sightings
    J
    508
    F
    536
    M
    615
    A
    673
    M
    774
    J
    822
    J
    1.1k
    A
    969
    S
    865
    O
    894
    N
    679
    D
    658

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish

    8.3k Sightings
    J
    503
    F
    388
    M
    520
    A
    624
    M
    656
    J
    783
    J
    1.1k
    A
    972
    S
    879
    O
    758
    N
    598
    D
    526

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shrimp

    Shrimp

    8.2k Sightings
    J
    458
    F
    446
    M
    523
    A
    730
    M
    615
    J
    704
    J
    837
    A
    912
    S
    968
    O
    890
    N
    682
    D
    463

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Garfish

    Garfish

    7.7k Sightings
    J
    358
    F
    328
    M
    391
    A
    583
    M
    747
    J
    811
    J
    940
    A
    1.1k
    S
    958
    O
    773
    N
    439
    D
    347

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    Sand Eel

    Sand Eel

    7.5k Sightings
    J
    374
    F
    306
    M
    422
    A
    524
    M
    530
    J
    692
    J
    982
    A
    1k
    S
    906
    O
    756
    N
    558
    D
    424

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    Jackfish

    Jackfish

    6.3k Sightings
    J
    308
    F
    271
    M
    428
    A
    475
    M
    595
    J
    619
    J
    772
    A
    758
    S
    757
    O
    589
    N
    363
    D
    409

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Flounder

    Flounder

    6.1k Sightings
    J
    336
    F
    265
    M
    417
    A
    458
    M
    620
    J
    688
    J
    648
    A
    752
    S
    618
    O
    526
    N
    431
    D
    376

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Cornetfish

    Cornetfish

    5.9k Sightings
    J
    262
    F
    274
    M
    366
    A
    524
    M
    462
    J
    555
    J
    678
    A
    833
    S
    666
    O
    505
    N
    391
    D
    339

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 20

    Porcupinefish

    Porcupinefish

    5k Sightings
    J
    280
    F
    270
    M
    348
    A
    480
    M
    353
    J
    452
    J
    581
    A
    584
    S
    524
    O
    454
    N
    313
    D
    327

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    Stonefish

    Stonefish

    4.6k Sightings
    J
    265
    F
    188
    M
    289
    A
    367
    M
    309
    J
    405
    J
    535
    A
    626
    S
    518
    O
    501
    N
    363
    D
    219
    Whitetip Reef Shark

    Whitetip Reef Shark

    4.1k Sightings
    J
    149
    F
    176
    M
    267
    A
    294
    M
    312
    J
    340
    J
    443
    A
    538
    S
    596
    O
    497
    N
    301
    D
    212

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    Crab

    Crab

    4.1k Sightings
    J
    301
    F
    205
    M
    210
    A
    371
    M
    199
    J
    344
    J
    491
    A
    404
    S
    472
    O
    464
    N
    352
    D
    277

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish

    3.5k Sightings
    J
    127
    F
    145
    M
    231
    A
    278
    M
    238
    J
    323
    J
    460
    A
    481
    S
    439
    O
    357
    N
    224
    D
    156

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish

    3.3k Sightings
    J
    132
    F
    171
    M
    182
    A
    343
    M
    355
    J
    430
    J
    429
    A
    455
    S
    248
    O
    281
    N
    137
    D
    139

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Tuna

    Tuna

    3.1k Sightings
    J
    117
    F
    117
    M
    159
    A
    144
    M
    225
    J
    244
    J
    388
    A
    568
    S
    540
    O
    361
    N
    136
    D
    134
    Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

    Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

    3.1k Sightings
    J
    157
    F
    93
    M
    158
    A
    179
    M
    229
    J
    319
    J
    391
    A
    409
    S
    334
    O
    348
    N
    252
    D
    211
    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse

    3.1k Sightings
    J
    239
    F
    164
    M
    318
    A
    411
    M
    378
    J
    333
    J
    439
    A
    195
    S
    172
    O
    139
    N
    154
    D
    138

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Emperor

    Emperor

    3k Sightings
    J
    107
    F
    94
    M
    138
    A
    242
    M
    330
    J
    364
    J
    455
    A
    421
    S
    359
    O
    248
    N
    120
    D
    139
    Leaf Scorpionfish

    Leaf Scorpionfish

    2.6k Sightings
    J
    79
    F
    98
    M
    152
    A
    200
    M
    211
    J
    273
    J
    343
    A
    279
    S
    351
    O
    271
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    The best Months to dive in Bali

    Scuba diving in Bali is best during the transition period between the wet and dry seasons. Through April to July and October through to November, the winds are generally weaker, seas calmer and visibility at its peak. At most diving locations diving is possible all year-round but for sites like Candi Dasa, where currents are strong and conditions already rough, it’s best to head out when the sea is calm.

    When the water is cooler, from July through to October, there is the peak number of mola mola, hammerhead sharks, manta ray and whale shark. With the wet season from October to April, you can miss the rain while seeing your favourite megafauna.

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