The 15 Best Dives in Bali

1.Padangbai Blue Lagoon Beginner’s Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 8 hours · from $112Our pick

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bali’s south coast to Padangbai, learning scuba basics, and completing two guided underwater sessions at Blue Lagoon. You’ll use a traditional jukung boat, see coral and reef fish, and may spot rays, turtles, octopus, or moray eels. Patient instructors such as Ari, Made, AK, and Adi work closely with beginners.

“Amazing company and guide - what an incredibly unforgettable experience! Highly recommend!”

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2.Scuba Diving in Nusa Penida – Manta Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $175Top rated

Join Neptune Scuba Diving for a certified scuba day from Sanur to Nusa Penida’s Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and nearby sites. Your guide may include a pool refresher, then lead two or three underwater sessions in groups of up to three per guide. Hotel transfers, gear, boat transport, snacks, lunch, towels, and insurance are included.

“I was only in Denpasar, Bali for a day during a cruise ship stopover. Neptune Scuba Diving went out of their way to coordinate and organize a 2-tank dive experience at Nusa Pendida for me, The staff went above.and beyond the normal! My dive guide Mulee was very gracious and his expertise was evident. The lunch was very tasty as well. The cost of the dive included the round trip pick up and return from the Benoa.Cruise Terminal.”

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4.Day Trip certified divers – 3 Dives in Tulamben (pick-up & drop-off included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $149

Leave your South Bali hotel at 7am for Tulamben, where an instructor such as Rifki, Komang, or Yoko guides three scuba sessions: the USS Liberty wreck plus two sites of your choice. Equipment, lunch, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, and return transport are included. Expect a long road day, especially on the way back.

“It had been 5 years since our previous dive, so we did the refresher course with our first dive. Our Instructor, Rifki? was very patient and supportive. Our second and third dives were with Komang. Komang gave us great pre dive briefs and hRead more”

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5.Nusa Penida Day Trip for 3 dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $190

Join Bali Scuba for three guided scuba sessions around Nusa Penida, reached by speedboat from Sanur. Expect strong currents, cooler water, manta rays, reef life, and a chance of seasonal mola-mola. Transfers, lunch, tanks, weights, and two Nitrox tanks are included, while equipment hire is extra.

“I have been with BaliScuba since I started my discovery diving last Oct 2024 and taken my Padi open water Diving course in April 2025. It was a fantastic experience with my instructor Mr Farish and his teammates Mr Sila and the rest ! Each diving and snorkeling makes a different experience in different locations .”

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6.Bali Diving Day Trip-Manta Point/Tulamben Shipwreck-Fun Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $95

Start with a 7 a.m. pickup and travel from Sanur to Tulamben for two guided shore sessions at the USAT Liberty, a World War II wreck covered in coral. The package includes equipment, lunch, water, porter fees, and transfers from Sanur, Kuta, or Seminyak. Groups are capped at six, with no more than three people per divemaster.

“Absolutely awesome experience for non-divers, everything is explained and it is very easy for a beginner to experience a great dive on a stunning ship wreck site. We felt safe and are happy we did this on our vacation here in Bali.”

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7.3-Days PADI Open Water Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 3 days · from $409

Learn scuba skills with Bali Diving in a small group of up to four. You will study, train in a pool, then complete four ocean sessions at Padang Bai’s Blue Lagoon and Tulamben’s USAT Liberty wreck. Instructors such as Ari, Eka, Ketut, and Tunas teach in English or Indonesian, with transfers, meals, equipment, and PADI materials included.

“Best thing ive ever done and Eka made it even more enjoyable. He was a brilliant instructor and made you feel safe. Hope to come back and do my advanced open water.”

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8.2 Days & 1 Night – 2 Dives in Lembongan/Penida (for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $222

Travel from south Bali to Nusa Lembongan by speedboat, stay one night, then join two guided scuba sessions at Manta Point and Crystal Bay. Certified instructors such as Kiff, Dadi, Ratno, and Silvere have earned praise for careful briefings and attentive guidance. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and lodging are included.

“I had a nice diving yesterday with Silvere here. I love it a lot, which I was a bit hesitating to do this. Silvere explains you everything and gives you safe feeling. I enjoyed with him underwater by showing each others cute fishes. I was also so scRead more”

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9.Tulamben Bay Beginner’s Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 hours · from $119

Travel from southern Bali to Tulamben Bay for beginner scuba training in shallow water, followed by two guided underwater sessions near the USAT Liberty wreck. Guides such as Yoda, Toto, Erwin, Dewa, and Nyoman have helped first-timers feel calm and safe. Lunch, equipment, transfers, porters, and park fees are included.

“Great instructor for diving. He was patient and always made sure we were safe. He helped us with all the equipment which was pretty heavy. It was amazing seeing the inside of the ship wreck. We got to see so many different types of fish to include several barracudas. The drive is very long from Seminyak to Tulamben so please take that into account (6 hrs round trip).”

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10.Padi Discover Scuba Diving In Amed Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $185

Spend about six hours learning scuba basics and completing two open-water sessions in Amed, Bali. No Fear Diving customizes the pace for beginners, including people with water anxiety. PADI instructors such as Oliver, Wayan, Jonas, and Ben provide instruction, equipment, lunch, drinks, and towels. The experience can also lead into a PADI Open Water course.

“Do yourself a favor and book a dive or certification with the team at No Fear. When you see 687 five-star ratings for a dive shop, you know that it's not a typo. Oliver, Jonas, and Amanda run a professional operation; so there's never a doubt that things will go as planned. Read more”

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11.Tulamben Bay and the USAT Liberty Wreck Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 9 hours · from $109

Spend nine hours with Bali Diving on Tulamben Bay’s famous USAT Liberty wreck, with two shore-entry scuba sessions, lunch between them, and an English-speaking instructor. Small groups are limited to three people. The wreck sits close to shore, while nearby reefs offer extra marine life and night scuba is also popular in the area.

“The tour was perfect. A bit far away, but the car was comfortable as well as ride. Our instructor was with us all the time and he was very kind and patient. I would recommend this tour for sure. Zrinka & Frano”

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12.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $120

Start with tea or coffee, learn basic scuba rules, practice in a pool, then make one ocean descent at Coral Garden or the USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben. Bali Dive Trek supplies equipment, towels, refreshments, and photos or video. Pickup is offered, but confirm arrangements because the listed start point is in Amed.

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13.Try Diving in Manta Point – Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $220

Start at Neptune Scuba Diving in Sanur with theory, equipment practice, and private pool training. Then travel to Nusa Penida for two or three guided ocean sessions at Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and a north drift site. A PADI instructor stays with each beginner, with lunch, snacks, insurance, and hotel transfers from select areas included.

“The company and the team made it very comfortable the whole time. I couldnt have asked for more ticking this off my bucket list. They even handed out sea sick pills which I was thankful for. The spots we went to were great the manta rays were awesome i even found nemo. I would definitely recommend this to others”

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14.Scuba Diving Nusa Penida Manta Point 3 dives for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $233

Join Zero Gravity Diving for a certified-scuba trip from Kuta to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. Expect a 45-minute speedboat ride, manta sightings at Manta Point, and possible mola-mola at Crystal Bay, with PADI-qualified leaders, hotel transfers, lunch, fruit, water, and Wi-Fi. Confirm equipment costs and the number of underwater sessions before booking.

“Had a brilliant time today. Small group but packed with enjoyment! No nonsense approach, has a 'safely first' image. Modern van and own boat used. Pickup and drop off included. So much better than the other diving company I used last week! Happy to recommend no doubt!”

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15.PADI Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $530

Train with Neptune Scuba Diving in a group of no more than three, starting with classroom work and pool skills before four open-water sessions at Padang Bai and Tulamben. Instructors such as Gede Ariawan, Muli, Sia, and Agus are assigned based on availability. Hotel pickup, meals, equipment support, and certification training are included.

“It took us 3 days to finish the OW course with 4 dives followed by another 8 dives with Neptune Scuba Diving Club, our instructor Sia as well as dive guide Agus was so patient and professional, the whole support team also took good care oRead more”

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