Bali is Indonesia's most popular dive location, with lovely and interesting dives, as well as a great general vacation location with beauty, interesting sites, and stunning local artwork. Good shore-based diving includes everything from coral reefs to shipwrecks. Bali lies between Java and Lombok, and is accessible by air from many major Asian airports. Modern tourist facilities, great historical palaces and temples, gorgeous volcanic landscapes, beautiful beaches, as well as the stunning dives make Bali a popular destination for divers and those looking for an exotic vacation alike.
The waters around Bali offer varied dive conditions, including reef and lots of coral, although some of it has been damaged. Growing efforts to conserve the underwater ecology around Bali are allowing for the recovery of the corals. Volcanic outgrowths, shipwrecks and steep banks offer variety and interest to a diver in Bali. A number of smaller islands also add interest.
Two of the best dive areas in Bali are Nusa Dua and the waters around Menjangen Island. Nusa Dua offers luxurious accommodations, stunning beaches and crystal clear waters. The coral reefs around Nusa Dua in the south and the waters further out offer wonderful dives that illustrate the biodiversity of the clear waters around Bali, and shallow dives are an option for beginners. At the northwest tip of Bali, the waters around Menjangen Island offer some of the best dives in the region in this protected marine park.
The most interesting and best specific dive site in the Bali area is the Tulamben shipwreck. The Tulamben shipwreck is the site of the American U.S.A.T. Liberty, which sank during World War II after a torpedo attack by a Japanese submarine. The Tulamben wreck is one of the best shipwreck dives in Asia. The hull is mostly intact and has, over time, formed an artificial reef that is home to a wide variety of underwater life. The shallower parts of this wreck make this an accessible dive for beginning divers as well as more experienced scuba divers.
Scuba diving is viable year round in the waters around Bali. Typically gentle currents allow for diving opportunities even for those just beginning. The water is calm, and the temperatures range from nineteen to twenty-six degrees Celsius.
Bali offers excellent dive opportunities in gentle waters for beginner or advanced divers. From stunning coral reefs to the historical interest and biodiversity of the Tulamben wreck, diving in Bali is an ideal vacation whether you have scuba dived before or are just learning. Excellent tourist facilities and a beautiful landscape and culture complete your Bali excursion. There are a number of excellent dive operators in Bali who offer a range of diving excursion and courses. As normal, it is worth taking the time to talk with a couple of them before deciding which dive operator best suits your requirements.
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