The 7 Best Discover Scuba Diving in Indonesia

1.2 Days Discover Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan – Scuba Initiation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $151Our pick

Spend two days learning scuba with Dive Concepts Bali in Nusa Lembongan. You’ll begin with a briefing and pool practice, then descend with an instructor to Manta Point and Crystal Bay, reaching up to 40 feet. Guides such as Hugo, Sara, Romane, Valentine, and Lorine are praised for patient support, though manta access costs extra.

“Had such a great time. We saw mantas, turtle, octopus, box puffer. The team were great and fun to hang out with. Thank you to Valantine and Lorine for looking after us!”

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2.Discover Scuba Diving in Tulamben – Diving Initiation in Bali best diving sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $89Best value

Spend about seven hours learning scuba in Tulamben with a private instructor. Start with shallow-water skills, then visit Coral Garden and the Liberty shipwreck. Equipment, wetsuit, facilities, and pickup around Amed and Tulamben are included. Instructor Budi has earned special praise for clear, patient instruction, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Was really great experience! Our instructor did an amazing job in explaining and supporting us first time divers. Seeing the shipwreck was great and was a highlight of the trip.”

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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Discover Scuba Diving in Pemuteran – Diving Initiation in Bali (Menjangan Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $110

Start at Dive Concepts Pemuteran with a safety briefing and shallow-water practice, then head to Menjangan Island for two supervised scuba sessions to 12 meters. You receive equipment, use the center’s facilities, and have time for lunch on the island. The program suits beginners age 10 and up.

“The experience is great, giving it’s my first dive. Given a brief explanation however the diver is next to me all the time to ensure I am safe while still able to enjoy the dive. A mask is misplaced/lost however upon understanding the situation they didn’t charge us. We are grateful for their understanding. Overall it’s a good experience”

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7.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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