Bali Diving Guide: Where is the best place to dive in Bali?
Bali is one of the islands in Indonesia and has many labels, such as the Island of Flowers. Who doesn’t want to go to the beach for a water vacation in the hot summer? We only know that Bali is a tourist destination, but we don’t know that Bali is also a good place for diving. Let me give you a detailed introduction to the diving places in Bali. Which months are better to go
Bali is suitable for diving all year round. There will be heavy rainfall from mid-December to February of next year, which will affect underwater visibility, but the water temperature during this period is the warmest.
There will be cold currents from July to October, and the clear and cold water will make the visibility of dive sites surprisingly good, such as Crystal Bay, Panida Island and Padang Bay, Nusa Lembongan. Manta rays are on Panida Island all year round, but if you want to see the sunfish (Mola
mola), you need to go from July to October. For photography enthusiasts, there are wonderful animals to photograph year-round. Preparation of items for diving in Bali
Jellyfish clothing: mainly for sun protection and protection against poisonous jellyfish
Sunscreen oil: It is best to use high-power sunscreen
Snorkeling tools: Snorkeling goggles, snorkel and diving socks. It is recommended to buy snorkeling goggles and snorkels, do not rent them, they are unhygienic. You must buy diving socks, they don’t have to be expensive. The main reason is that there are many corals on the seabed in Bali, and you may bleed if you accidentally scratch them.
Underwater camera: If conditions permit, you can buy a GoPro, or you can choose to rent. There are all kinds, Canon, Nikon... But if you want to rent, you must rent a good one, otherwise it will affect Shooting effect. If you really want to save money, you can buy a waterproof mobile phone case and take pictures with your mobile phone.
Learn about deep diving equipment: WETSUIT, BC, primary regulator (REGULATOR), secondary regulator (REGULATOR), diving instruments (3
< p>GAUGES), gas cylinders, weights (WEIGHTS), hooks, quick release buckles, diving boots (BOOTS), diving knives, underwater lights, and underwater record boards.1. Visa
Bali belongs to Indonesia. Just bring your passport and buy a round-trip ticket and you can set off. After landing at the airport and before going out of customs, there will be a very eye-catching You can apply for a visa on arrival here, which seems to cost 35 US dollars, and you can stay for two months. But in fact, Bali already has a visa-free policy with China, and you can also directly enter with a visa-free stamp. Departure tax is already included in the ticket and does not need to be paid again.
2. Air ticket
I flew directly from Shanghai to Bali, and the round trip cost almost 2,000 yuan. But in fact, you can also choose to depart from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, etc.
Flying to China’s southern coastal cities will not be ridiculously expensive as long as it is not during the National Day or Spring Festival. Ctrip and Tuniu have a lot of low-cost air tickets. Now this field is very mature, so there won’t be any big problems. I personally recommend that the best time to go to Bali is from April to September. This period is the dry season in Bali, with little rainfall, sunny weather and a comfortable mood. But if you go there in January-February every year, the water temperature will be very cold, and it will be freezing to play in the water.
3. Accommodation
The competition among hotels in Bali is very intense. Because of this, its overall room price is not high. A hotel stay of one or two hundred days is already very comfortable, with good service, beautiful decoration, good food, and a large swimming pool. There are basically many large swimming pools, and hotels in Bali have them. You can take your children to play in the swimming pool. Because of my work, I lived in the Sanur area of Bali. It was a nice B&B with a rent of just over 1,200 a month, which was very economical. The Sanur area is also relatively densely populated, with many hotels and many local restaurants where you can eat. Like Bali, where I work
Neptune, the number one dive company, provides a partner hotel that is also very cheap, in the style of a B&B, and only costs over 100 a day. It is quite suitable for young people to travel on a budget and save money to have more fun. Recommended diving area
Diving area one: Tulamben and Amed Tulamben Amed
Located in the northeast of Bali, the water temperature is 26-29 degrees throughout the year. There are many types of diving here species, such as wreck diving, cliff diving, macro diving, garbage diving, etc. The diving points here range in difficulty from high to low, and are suitable for both beginner and intermediate diving. The best season for diving is from October to January, and the best diving time of the day is from sunrise to noon. Not only can you see a lot of fish, but you can also take beautiful diving photos.
Diving Area 2: Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Pedida
Located in the southeast of Bali, it is the best diving area in Bali. Generally, you have some experience. divers will choose here. The best diving season is from August to October, because this time happens to be the winter in the southern hemisphere and the water temperature is very cold. You can see the legendary sunfish coming out to bask in the sun and clean themselves during this season. In addition, you can also see manta rays and many other fish that are difficult to see normally.
Diving area three: PadangBaiCandidasa
This area has a rare white sand beach in Bali, and is very close to the airport, only a 2-hour drive . There are not only the less difficult dive site Blue
lagoon, but also the more difficult Tepekong. The water temperature of the dive site is 18-26 degrees throughout the year, making it very suitable for diving in any season. The marine life that can be seen here is sea turtles, white tip reef sharks, various sea hares, frog fish, etc.
Recommended dive sites: Bluelagoon, Tepekong, Biaha