Explore Pemuteran

Pemuteran, nestled on Bali’s tranquil north coast, offers a unique diving experience away from the bustling tourist paths. As the gateway to Menjangan Island within the West Bali National Park, this serene village is a hidden gem for divers. The waters around Pemuteran boast awe-inspiring coral reefs and muck diving spots, often free from crowds. Here, divers encounter a spectacular array of marine life, from majestic eagle rays and graceful reef sharks to the occasional whale shark. The macro photography opportunities are particularly rewarding, with sightings of intriguing critters such as frogfish and the elusive blue-ringed octopus. The village itself hosts a collection of dive resorts conveniently located for shore access, while local dive centers offer daily trips to the renowned Menjangan Island.

Known for its breathtaking wall dives, Menjangan provides divers with the opportunity to explore rich coral gardens and abundant sea life. For a touch of luxury, liveaboard options are available, allowing divers to explore multiple dive sites across Bali. An impressive feature of Pemuteran is its artificial coral reef, part of a Biorock restoration project just off the beach, where divers can marvel at species ranging from snappers to clownfish and moray eels. This combination of natural beauty and innovative conservation makes Pemuteran a standout destination for divers seeking both adventure and tranquility.

Courses and Events

Open Water Diver

Open Water Course SSI.The course is built in 3 parts:Theory, pool and ocean divesThe theory can be done online, before you arrive in Pemuteran, just register on www.divessi.com/register/ref/741079Normally, after register, you will receive an e-mail from ssi to confirm. Log in and go to MYSSI , MYCOURSE and you will be able to begin the course online.Or download the app myssi https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divessi.ssi&hl=enhttps://itunes.apple.com/de/app/ssi-3-0/id1249389209?mt=8And log in on the apps with the user name and password that you just created and download the course and have an offline access to itYou can do the 1st 3 chapters and then I need to open the 3 chapters left for you to be able to finish all the theory.You will still have to do a 50 multiple choice exam here on the 1st day of your course, after a tune up with our instructor or do it online at the end of the theoryIf you decide to go with the online part before you arrival, the course takes 3 days otherwise 4.The pool session (6 of them) are generally done in ½ a day. After that, we don’t go to the pool anymore unless you need some more practice.The ocean dives ( 5 of them)1st one from the beach in Pemuteran( to get comfortable in real environment and get practice with equalization and buoyancy.)2nd and 3rd offshore by boat in Pemuteran. (to get use to enter and exit and diving using a boat)4th and 5th @ Menjangan island (to see the national park while knowing to dive already and be able to enjoy it.)Most of the other diveshop offer just 4 dives, we think that 1 more dives when you are beginner is a lot and it give more flexibility to our instructor .Include in this course:Instructor ( max 2 students per instructor)Training material (online) for life time for 3 different media incl videosEquipmentInsurancesDigital Certification on the ssi app)Food for Menjangan trip onlyCoffee and water for free during the entire course

13 February +27 More
EUR 265.28
IDR 5,300,000.00

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course (ITC) incl Instructor Examination (IE)

Special offer 2025 in Pemuteran Follow your dreams and become SSI instructor in Bali Included in this course: 20 days SSI Assistant Instructor and Instructor Training Course (ITC) and instructor exam we can help you to find a cheap but good room close to our divecenter In association with Ocean Dreams Pemuteran 1 dedicated instructor (Swiss) certifier and 1 assistants instructor trainer (Indonesian) Pool and restaurant close by. Beach 200m All digital Material Max 8 student per session 1 session per month from September March 2026 Guarantee to pass or pay just your exam on one of our next sessions PRICE 39’000’000RP, approx. 2000 euros or 2300 us$ Ocean Dreams is operating since 2011 in Pemuteran a small and Quiet village in North’s Bali, 135km from the airport. We are a family own instructor training center SSI with our own instructor trainer/certifier Renaud Wicky#47650. We have 14 staffs from accounting,helper, snorkeling guide, dive guide, dm’s and instructors locals and foreigners to dm instructor in our rank. We offer 1 ITC every 2 months with a max of 4 students per course (our goal is quality training for you) What is included : You will get all the material online ( assistant instructor, ITC , specialty instructor nitrox, perfect buoyancy, stress and rescue, dive guide. Digital Certifications cards for assistant instructor, open water instructor, nitrox instructor, stress and rescue instructor, perfect buoyancy instructor, science of diving instructor As physical material, you will receive the wetnotes for all SSI specialties, open water (pool and open water) try scuba, the wetnotes to teach and evaluate dive guide and a diver roaster. All fees for SSI pro inscription, the fees for the instructor evaluation. All tank (air) weight belt and weights Free shore dives and night dives What is not included: Flight tickets rental equipment ( we can help you to buy with 20% discount on new or rent it to you for cheap price) What are the prerequisites for beginning the course : Be certified divemaster SSI or from another organization Be certified nitrox diver up to 40% (if not we can certify you for 125 us$) Be certified as 1st aid cpr and o2 not older than 2 years (refresh course for 100us$) Have 100 log dives Be medically fit with form sigh by a doctor not older than 1 year Water fitness evaluation not older than 6 months The benefit of been an SSI Instructor: The renewal is cheaper than padi (at least 33% less depending the region of the world where you teach) For every certification you get points that are transforming in money to be deducted from your renewal fees No need to buy paper version of anything, everything is online free to download in 35 languages Full access to student and instructor manual for all courses you are allowed to teach. All the wet slates are in a small waterproof book with all spe and courses of SSI You must be affiliated (be registered under a dive shop) where you get access to pool, equipment rental, classroom and some other benefits. Less ssi instructors than padi so more job opportunities Why us? many of the other itc courses are done in 14 days, where you just learn how to pass your examination. We think that a min of 20 days are mandatory to understand the ssi system and been able to work as an instructor knowing what you do just after the course. We have a 100% pass record on the past 10 years and 100 students Your trainer is certifier so he is examiner and knows what your examiner wants to see from you. We not just want your success during this course but want your success as in instructor in your future

01 March +10 More
EUR 1,952.05
IDR 39,000,000.00

Dive Activity

Diving in Pemuteran


The gentle diving conditions in Pemuteran Bay are perfect for introductory dives and dive courses. Novice divers will often find themselves entering by shore into shallow reefs with sandy patches ideal for practicing underwater skills. For divers with a little more experience under their weight belts, you can descend down onto a pristine reef up to 40 meters/131 feet deep or try out some of the fantastic night diving on offer. There are plenty of night dives in Pemuteran Bay or if the conditions are right, head further offshore to Napoleon Reef where you can search the sloping reef for a wide variety of night-dwelling creatures.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Pemuteran

While scuba diving in Pemuteran, you can observe both the big and the small. Divers may watch as sea turtles graze on seagrass or leaf scorpionfish disguise themselves cleverly against coral bommies. Napoleon wrasse patrol wall dive sites while frogfish and blue ringed ocotopus lie in wait for their next moment of fame underneath the camera.

As you glance out into the blue after tearing your eyes away from Pemuteran’s stunning coral growth, you may be gifted with the chance to spot an eagle ray or reef shark gliding past. Very lucky divers may even see a whale shark, which they’ll be very happy to tick off their bucket list. Ghost pipefish as well as the very rare catfish have all been known to visit the area, enticing hopeful divers back into the water with the potential of their presence.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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

Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

146 Sightings
J
6
F
0
M
3
A
8
M
20
J
18
J
10
A
12
S
18
O
35
N
16
D
0

Green Turtle

135 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
17
M
21
J
15
J
19
A
11
S
14
O
16
N
22
D
0

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Total number of species: 28

Clownfish

773 Sightings
J
46
F
28
M
37
A
40
M
78
J
56
J
86
A
53
S
105
O
112
N
80
D
52

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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

545 Sightings
J
27
F
22
M
28
A
11
M
56
J
22
J
61
A
39
S
68
O
96
N
66
D
49

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Total number of species: 12

Lionfish

534 Sightings
J
28
F
3
M
23
A
9
M
56
J
42
J
73
A
57
S
77
O
76
N
50
D
40

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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

525 Sightings
J
38
F
22
M
18
A
15
M
51
J
43
J
59
A
33
S
71
O
78
N
47
D
50

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Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

446 Sightings
J
25
F
5
M
10
A
9
M
56
J
37
J
52
A
25
S
57
O
82
N
47
D
41

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Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

381 Sightings
J
17
F
3
M
4
A
1
M
49
J
37
J
55
A
27
S
67
O
67
N
29
D
25

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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

366 Sightings
J
15
F
3
M
13
A
1
M
44
J
32
J
45
A
23
S
56
O
71
N
33
D
30

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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish

357 Sightings
J
17
F
3
M
16
A
7
M
46
J
21
J
31
A
27
S
61
O
77
N
29
D
22

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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

284 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
18
A
7
M
41
J
28
J
23
A
11
S
51
O
52
N
34
D
19

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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

229 Sightings
J
11
F
0
M
11
A
6
M
19
J
15
J
12
A
15
S
25
O
64
N
24
D
27

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

226 Sightings
J
19
F
0
M
5
A
2
M
39
J
5
J
30
A
7
S
26
O
44
N
25
D
24

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Total number of species: 3

Trumpetfish

222 Sightings
J
1
F
8
M
7
A
8
M
27
J
22
J
35
A
8
S
36
O
37
N
18
D
15

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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

171 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
43
J
6
J
23
A
7
S
25
O
56
N
10
D
0

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Total number of species: 85

Surgeonfish

154 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
22
J
6
J
30
A
9
S
25
O
33
N
12
D
17

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Total number of species: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

117 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
20
J
7
J
14
A
0
S
27
O
27
N
0
D
22

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

109 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
17
J
1
J
14
A
0
S
12
O
25
N
17
D
23

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Total number of species: 130

Pipefish

94 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
16
J
13
J
21
A
4
S
1
O
21
N
17
D
0

Whitetip Reef Shark

64 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
6
A
14
M
0
J
8
J
26
A
0
S
10
O
0
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species: 25

Boxfish

45 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
3
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
11
A
0
S
12
O
19
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

40 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
2
J
0
J
15
A
0
S
11
O
11
N
0
D
0

The best Months to dive in Pemuteran

It is possible to dive in Pemuteran all year round, however, Pemuteran diving is best during the transition between the rainy season and dry season. The winds are weaker during this time so surface conditions and visibility are at their peak. Dive in October and April for the greatest visibility while to see a baby whale shark, the best time to visit is the rainy season, from April through to October - you’ll often see them passing on your surface interval enjoying the cooler water temperatures.

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