Scuba Diving in Indonesia: 37 Dive Sites | Tidefall

Dive Sites in Bali

Large gorgonian sea fan coral on reef wall, characteristic of the dramatic wall diving at Amed, East Bali

Wall Beginner 40m max

Mola mola (ocean sunfish) swimming in open blue water, the signature species at cleaning stations like Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida

Reef Intermediate 40m max

Anemonefish in purple sea anemone on coral reef, representative of the sheltered reef environment at Gamat Bay, Nusa Penida

Reef Beginner 18m max

Coral-encrusted wreck structure with marine growth, representative of small shipwreck dive sites like the Japanese Wreck at Amed, Bali

Japanese Shipwreck Amed

Wreck Beginner 15m max

Colourful Nembrotha nudibranch on coral reef, representative of the diverse macro subjects found along Kubu's gentle reef slopes in East Bali

Reef Beginner 25m max

Pristine coral reef wall with diverse marine life, typical of the protected reef walls around Menjangan Island, North Bali

Menjangan Island

Wall Beginner 40m max

Reef shark patrolling beneath schooling jacks, representative of the shark encounters at Mimpang's rocky pinnacles, Bali

Reef Advanced 35m max

Healthy coral reef crest with diverse marine life, representative of the reef systems near Mangrove Point, Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan Mangrove Point

Drift Intermediate 20m max

Reef manta ray gliding over coral reef, representative of the pelagic encounters at SD Point, Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida SD Point

Drift Intermediate 30m max

Mola mola (ocean sunfish) at cleaning station near Nusa Penida, a rare pelagic encounter at the current-swept dive sites of this region

Nusa Penida Sental

Reef Beginner 18m max

Shallow tropical coral reef with clear blue water, characteristic of the sheltered Blue Lagoon at Padang Bai, Bali

Padang Bai Blue Lagoon

Reef Beginner 15m max

Biorock reef restoration structure with coral growth in Indonesia, an innovative electrical reef rehabilitation technique used at Pemuteran Bay, North Bali

Pemuteran Bay (Biorock)

Reef Beginner 15m max

Parrotfish school swimming over shallow coral reef, typical of the accessible and gentle reef diving at Sanur, South Bali

Reef Beginner 14m max

Pygmy seahorse camouflaged on gorgonian sea fan, representative of the exceptional macro diving and critter hunting at Secret Bay, Gilimanuk

Secret Bay (Gilimanuk)

Muck Intermediate 12m max

Fire coral and goldfish on steep reef wall, characteristic of the challenging current-swept diving at Tepekong, Bali

Reef Advanced 40m max

Dense school of reef fish over coral formation, typical of the vibrant drift diving at Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida

Drift Beginner 25m max

Shallow coral garden with diverse hard coral formations and reef fish in clear tropical water, typical of Tulamben's sheltered reef areas

Tulamben Coral Garden

Reef Beginner 15m max

Blue sea star on coral reef wall with tropical fish, representative of the rich marine life along Tulamben's steep drop-off

Tulamben Drop Off

Wall Intermediate 60m max

Coral-encrusted shipwreck structure with schooling fish, iconic wreck diving scene characteristic of the USAT Liberty in Tulamben, Bali

USAT Liberty Wreck

Wreck Beginner 30m max

Dive Sites in Gili Islands

Coral reef restoration structure with new coral growth, similar to the Biorock artificial reef technology at Bio Rocks dive site

Reef Beginner 15m max

Coral growth encrusting a shipwreck structure underwater, typical of artificial reef ecosystems like the Bounty Wreck

Wreck Beginner 18m max

Acropora table coral formation underwater, representative of the basket-shaped coral structures found at Coral Basket dive site

Reef Beginner 40m max

Scuba diver exploring coral formations in deep blue water, similar to the deep reef environment at Deep Turbo dive site

Reef Advanced 30m max

Large gorgonian sea fan coral on a reef wall, characteristic of the wall diving environment at Gili Air Wall

Wall Intermediate 30m max

Purple anemonefish sheltering in sea anemone on tropical reef, a common sight at Good Heart dive site in the Gili Islands

Reef Beginner 25m max

Colourful coral reef formation with diverse hard and soft corals, representative of the vibrant reef ecosystem at Halik Reef

Reef Intermediate 40m max

Colourful hard coral formations in Indonesian waters, representative of the diverse reef ecosystem at Hans Reef

Reef Beginner 24m max

Giant oceanic manta ray swimming in open water, the signature species encountered at Manta Point dive site

Reef Intermediate 22m max

Elegant sea fan coral on a reef slope, representative of the gorgonian-rich habitat at Meno Slope dive site

Reef Beginner 20m max

Scuba diver exploring a reef wall formation, similar to the vertical reef structure at Meno Wall dive site

Wall Intermediate 25m max

Pristine coral garden with diverse marine life, representing the unspoilt reef environment at Secret Reef dive site

Reef Intermediate 35m max

Coral reef ecosystem with vibrant marine life, typical of the underwater landscape at Shark Point dive site in the Gili Islands

Reef Intermediate 35m max

Peach-coloured soft coral (Dendronephthya) in Indonesian waters, representative of the vibrant reef life at Simon's Reef

Reef Advanced 30m max

Reef scene with coralline algae and tropical fish, typical of the shallow reef habitat found at Sunset Reef

Reef Intermediate 22m max

Giant barrel sponge with fire coral on a tropical reef, similar to the marine life found at Takat Malang pinnacle

Reef Intermediate 40m max

Green sea turtle swimming gracefully above coral reef, frequently encountered at Turtle Heaven dive site

Reef Beginner 30m max

Dive Sites in Komodo

Reef sharks schooling near coral pinnacle, characteristic of Komodo's dramatic current-swept dive sites like Batu Bolong

Reef Advanced 70m max