Top 13 Discover Scuba Diving in Bali

1.Padi Discover Scuba Diving In Amed Bali

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Discover Scuba Diving Tulamben Bali For Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $206

You’ll travel from Kuta to Tulamben for pool training and two guided ocean descents at the USAT Liberty, a World War II wreck close to shore. A PADI professional handles the basics, equipment, and safety, while lunch, towels, transport, and underwater activity insurance are included. Devin, Phoebe, and other Blue Season Bali instructors have helped first-timers feel at ease.

“The staff at Blue Season is extremely professional, attentive and caring. We did the PADI certification class with them. The class was super fun and they also made us feel safe. Highly recommended.”

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5.Full-Day Discover Scuba Diving Tour for Beginners in Tulamben

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $154

Spend about 11 hours learning scuba with a certified instructor in Tulamben. After shallow-water practice, you visit Coral Garden and the USS Liberty wreck. Equipment, lunch, tea or coffee, Wi-Fi, showers, lockers, and hotel pickup from Ubud and parts of south Bali are included. Photos and video cost extra.

“One of the greatest experiences of my life thanks to these guys. No issues with pick up or drop off. Friendly and funny staff. Instructors know what to do and how to make you feel at ease and confident even if you’re a beginner.”

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6.Try Scuba Diving at Padang Bai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $99Best value

Spend a full morning learning basic scuba skills before two boat sessions at Padangbai. Bali Diving supplies equipment, safety gear, towels, lunch, drinks, transfers, and a leader for every two beginners. Pickup covers Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, and Nusa Dua. No certification is required, but you must be comfortable in the water.

“Geweldige excursie! Het personeel is vriendelijk en kundig. Er is de mogelijkheid om na het duiken te douchen. De lunch was heerlijk.”

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7.Try Diving in Tulamben – Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $240

Learn basic scuba skills in a pool, then travel from Kuta to Tulamben for up to three guided underwater sessions at the Liberty wreck, Coral Garden, and another local site. Guides such as Agus, JoJo, Adi, and Robert work closely with beginners. Gear, lunch, drinks, insurance, and hotel transfers are included from select areas.

“First to say it was my first dive and I was nervous. JoJo was my dive master and he showed great patience and made sure I was comfortable before moving to deeper water. Also mask with prescription are available and Gopros can be rented. Overall a memorable highlight of Bali. Hoping to come back and try the PADI course with Neptune.”

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8.Day Trip Discover Scuba dive in Nusa Penida 2 dives (From Sanur – South Bali)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $195

Start with pool training in Sanur, then take a fast boat to Lembongan for two beginner-friendly ocean sessions near Nusa Penida. A certified instructor guides you throughout. Mantas and Mola Molas are possible, not guaranteed. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and small groups of up to eight are included.

“We, family of 2 girls 10 and 12 years and 2 adults, had 2 dives with Bali diving academy together with Mark Cornell.”

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9.Try Diving in Blue Lagoon Padangbai Bali for non-certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $180

Travel from Kuta toward Padangbai for a beginner-friendly scuba day at Blue Lagoon. A PADI instructor supervises no more than two people, with equipment, hotel transport, water, lunch, Wi-Fi in the vehicle, and two boat outings included. Expect an early start, a 9-hour day, and a medical form before entering the water.

“We had a great day diving at Blue Lagoon with Zero Gravity. I can’t say enough about how great the staff is. We are certified divers, but hadn’t been underwater for a while so we opted for this “beginners” dive. It was a full two tank dive iRead more”

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10.Try Scuba Diving at Tulamben Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $104

Spend a full day learning scuba skills and exploring two sections of the USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben. No certification is needed. Your instructor handles a maximum of two people, and the package includes equipment, insurance, reef tax, lunch, and shuttle transport from Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Legian, or Nusa Dua.

“This was our first time diving, and we had a great time. The dive site is about a 2-3 hour drive from Kuta/Sanur but it’s worth it to see the shipwreck.”

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11.Daytrip to Padangbai Blue Lagoon fun diving or try diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $130

From Sanur, you’ll travel to Padangbai for guided scuba at Blue Lagoon, Jepun, or Bias Tugel. Certified divers bring or rent their gear, while first-timers receive instruction and equipment. Coaches such as Putu Sumardika, Jacqueline, and Putu Sumatra are known for patient, confidence-building guidance. Lunch, fruit, drinks, and a towel are included.

“nice experience with our coach 「putu sumardika」. He is nice and kind. He knows how to make your own confidence .Thanks to his assistance, we got our OW certification without any difficulty. Thanks to the ocean and putu, we've got so much fun. I highly recommend him for your enjoyable learning at bali diving academy.”

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12.Try Scuba Diving day trip to Nusa Penida pool+2 dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $221

Start with pool practice and safety skills at Bali Diving Academy, then travel from Sanur to Nusa Penida for two guided scuba outings. You need no certification, and an English-speaking PADI instructor stays with your small group of up to eight. Manta Point may be visited when sea conditions permit.

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13.Try Dive with Manta Rays in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $233

Start with hotel pickup around 7:00 am, then ride a speedboat from Sanur to Nusa Penida for two supervised beginner scuba sessions. Look for manta rays, turtles, and healthy coral at sites such as Manta Point and Crystal Bay. Zero Gravity Diving limits the group to 10 people, and a third session may be available.

“Me and my friend had never been diving before so we were a little nervous. But the team and our dive instructor were amazing! Seeing the Manta Rays was truly amazing and if you can go do it!”

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