Top 4 Scuba Diving for Beginners in Indonesia

1.Bali Diving for Beginners: Tulamben Liberty Wreck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $89Our pick

Learn scuba basics in Tulamben, practice in shallow water, then visit the Coral Garden or Drop Off and the USAT Liberty Wreck with your own instructor. The five-hour experience includes equipment, hotel transfers from Amed or Tulamben, lunch, hot drinks, water, and changing facilities. Madi is one instructor praised for calm, safe guidance.

“Staff was very friendly and helpful during the instructions in the pool and inside the ocean. Fantastic experience.”

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2.Padangbai Blue Lagoon Beginner’s Dive Experience

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

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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3.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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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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