Bali is one of the Indonesia’s premier diving destinations for good reason, and people head to the island from right across the globe to take their turn in one of life’s most magical of experiences. For all the beauty that this gorgeous island is able to boast above ground β the verdant jungle, mighty volcanoes, and soaring sea cliffs β there are just as many astonishing wonders beneath the waves off its coast. And with the surface of the moon still better understood than the depths of the oceans, diving in Bali is very much about exploring the Earthβs last unknown wilderness as it is a simple leisure activity.
Those who dive in these tropical waters for the first time are always astounded by the sheer abundance of life beneath the waves, where fine sandy sea beds give way to extensive coral reefs. These reefs are home to huge numbers of colourful fish, and attract larger nomadic species including endangered sea turtles and the giants of the deep β a variety of shark species, huge oceanic sunfish (mola mola), and pelagic fish including whip-fast tuna.
Nor are you limited to a handful of overcrowded dive sites in Bali, since its warm waters offer up almost two dozen major dive sites and many more besides. Whether youβre taking your first tentative drop into the sea with breathing apparatus, or you’re returning to the wonders of Baliβs waters, there are new experiences to be shared every time you slip on your mask and turn on the flow of oxygen.