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Bali in a nutshell
With its emerald green landscapes, turquoise waters and black sand beaches the volcanic island of Bali in the Indonesian archipelago is also called 'the Island of the Gods'. Divers sometimes refer to Bali as 'the Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia'.
Bali is situated between two oceans and belongs to one of the world’s richest marine environments. Warm tropical waters in the north and cooler waters in the south mix in the seas around the island, giving home to over 2500 different species of fish and 80 different coral genera, not to mention the huge variety of invertebrate marine life. Divers will see species they have never encountered before. Barrier reefs, walls, reef slopes, offshore rocks formations and a world famous wreck all contribute to the diversity of this unique and breathtaking place.
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Besides the outstanding diving, Bali also offers a unique mix of nature, culture and adventure. This Hindu island with its famous temples, stunning rice fields, superb cuisine and relaxing atmosphere will make everyone feel at home.
Local diving
Every year in the second half of the dry monsoon (August to October) an upwelling of cold, plankton-rich water in the Badung and Lombok Straits attracts pelagic species such as Mola mola (ocean sunfish) and thresher sharks.
There is of course no guarantee of encountering these pelagics but by reducing the amount of noisy bubbles you create while diving you significantly increase your chances of experiencing a breathtaking encounter with these creatures.
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Go beyond Bali on the world's finest liveaboards
A trip on one of these vessels will take you to some of the world best diving areas such as the renowned Komodo National Park, Raja Ampat (West Papua), the Lembeh Strait (Sulawesi) and Kalimatan (Borneo).
Belong to an elite minority that has the opportunity to dive these spectacular sites on a rebreather.
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