Top 12 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.Nusa Penida Try Scuba Diving Program – for Non-Certified Divers

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

At Pure Dive Resort, you begin with a 30 to 40-minute safety briefing, then complete a 200-meter swim and 10-minute float test before practicing scuba skills in a training pool. An instructor then leads you by boat to a coral reef in the Indian Ocean. Open-water groups are limited to two people per instructor.

“I did my discovery dive with Pure Dive Resort last week, and it turned out to be one of the most unforgettable experiences I’ve ever had. As a first-time diver, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the whole team made me feel completelRead more”

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5.Try Scuba Diving for Beginners with manta rays (Non – Certified)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $122

Meet Sanctum Dive Center at 8:30 am for 45 minutes of pool training, then head out from Nusa Penida for two beginner scuba sessions where manta rays are likely. Your IDR 1,600,000 fee covers equipment, boat, instructor, lunch, snacks, fruit, and drinks. You need swimwear, reasonable fitness, and a good attitude.

“Very inexperienced coachs and as my first diving experience this was very terrible place to learn. The coach has a bad attitude and very unfriendly dangerous to go with him in the water.”

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6.Try Diving in Nusa Lembongan – Penida. For beginners (with 2 ocean dives)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $125

Learn scuba skills in a pool, then join an instructor for two guided ocean dives around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. The day includes equipment, a lunch box, water, hot drinks, and a small group capped at eight people. Manta rays, turtles, coral, and seasonal Mola Mola sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

“The dive company used the Bali Dive Academy was excellent, with passionate instructors who wanted us to have a great time while not having any negative effects on the creatures or coral. Saw manta rays and turtles plus a great lunch, great value for money.”

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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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8.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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9.Discover Scuba Diving ( beginners) Combined With Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $70Best value

Learn basic scuba skills, then spend 20 to 30 minutes underwater near Tanjung Benoa with an instructor close by. Follow it with a 15-minute jet ski ride along the beach. Hotel pickup, drop-off, equipment, guide, and air-conditioned transport are included. Drivers Joe and Ketut are praised for friendly, prompt service.

“Had any amazing experience with Bali Sun tours, my guide Joe was incredible. He was so nice, and extremely helpful, He's was able to provided me with a device to but my phone in and a way to secure my glasses. Ensuring all of my belongs stayed safe while in the water.”

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10.Gili Meno: Discover Scuba Diving for the first time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Meet Divine Divers at 8:00 on Gili Meno for a four-hour beginner scuba session. You will learn basic skills, practice in a pool, then visit the Gili Islands by boat with a certified guide. Instructors such as Lois and Jens are praised for calm, patient teaching. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Divine Divers was definitely the most beautiful experience I’ve had in Gili Meno. I originally booked only a discovery dive and wasn’t planning to go any further… but the professionalism and kindness of the entire team changed everything. A special shout-out to Lois, the best instructor you could ever hope for. Her passion for diving is contagious, her energy is through the roof, and she instantly makes you feel safe and excited to explore the underwater world. Because of her (and the whole team), I didn’t hesitate for a second to continue with my Open Water Diver certification. I just wanted more dives, more learning, and more fun with them.…”

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11.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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12.Amed: Guided Scuba Dive for Beginners/Non Certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $129

You’ll leave your Bali hotel for Amed, learn the basics with an English- or Indonesian-speaking instructor, then make two guided ocean descents among coral and tropical fish. Hotel transport, boat fees, permits, porter help, lunch, and insurance are included. The group is limited to eight, making this a calm first taste of scuba.

“The dive master was excellent he took it slow and made the dive comfortable and I felt safe with him beside me”

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