Frequently Asked Questions
Good to Know Before You Dive
Every dive starts with a few decisions. Where should I dive? Which course is right for me? Can I join alone? What if I’ve never dived before?
Here you’ll find straightforward answers based on how we actually dive and run our trips in Bali. If your plans or situation are a little different, just get in touch. We’ll help you figure out what works best for your experience and time in Bali.
Diving in Bali
Scuba diving in Bali is exceptional for several reasons.
Firstly, Bali boasts plenty of diverse marine life and varies of underwater topography, such as a wall dive, volcanic black sandy bottom in Tulamben, shore diving, drift diving and many more. The waters visibility is mostly clear and home to coral reefs, tropical fish, and manta rays. Bali Diving is all year round.
Secondly, diving in Bali offers warm water temperatures all year round. Except in Nusa Penida, the water temperature will be colder from July to October. Additionally, Bali offers a wide range of dive sites suitable for beginner divers to all levels. Non-certified or beginner level can try easy dive spots such as Tulamben, Padangbai, Amed and Nusa Penida. Advanced or Experienced divers can dive in Candidasa – The Gili Tepekong and Gili Mimpang, and Nusa Penida.
Lastly, with our friendly, experienced and professional dive team in Bali ensure that divers have a safe and memorable experience during your dive in Bali.
There are several popular dive sites in Bali. These locations offer diverse marine life and stunning underwater landscapes and topography. One such location is the Crystal Bay. It is known for its vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish species, wall dives with the famous Mola Mola during the season on July – October.
Diving in Nusa Penida during July – October, mostly Mola Mola can be spotted in Crystal Bay. Another popular dive site in Bali is the Manta Diving in Nusa Penida, famous for its gentle giant Manta rays which can be spotted almost on every dive, it is the home for The Manta Ray in Bali. Additionally, divers often visit the USAT Liberty Shipwreck at Tulamben, where they can explore the historical sunken ships – It has been there since 1962 and the coral growth varies from hard to soft and becomes home to the fishes, turtles, etc you will encounter a variety of marine creatures too and they are familiar to the divers, very easy to be approached!
We got lucky enough to Diving in Bali life of underwater, we got hundreds of different kinds of coral species, colorful tropical reef fishes, and schooling of fishes such as barracuda, tuna, silver fishes. When you are lucky, you get the chance to see the sharks too in some dive sites such as Nusa Penida and Candidasa, while diving with sharks in Bali is not common, as they don’t like to be interrupted by divers. Even for Underwater Photography lovers, there is a Macro heaven in East Bali, where you can spot tiny nudibranchs, crustaceans, etc. The most favorite sea creatures to be spotted in Bali are The Manta Ray in Manta Point Nusa Penida, and Oceanic Sunfish or Mola Mola in Crystal Bay Nusa Penida during the season of July to October.
For more about the Mola Mola please read this information.
The answer is all year round. The best season to dive in Bali depends on the weather and water conditions. While we can’t predict the season nowadays related to global warming.
Generally, the rainy season starts from November to March, the dry season in Bali, which runs from April to October, is considered the best time for diving in Bali. During this time, the weather is sunny and dry, with calmer seas and good visibility underwater. The water temperature is also warmer, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius, making it more comfortable for all levels of divers. However, it’s important to note as there are several dive sites suitable for different seasons.
First-Time & Beginner Divers
Yes, of course! You can join our program of TRY SCUBA DIVING in BALI. Try scuba is NOT a course or certification program, which means you will not get a diving license. In this program you will be conducted by qualified instructor or dive leader. Our instructor will give you a basic briefing, skills practice, about how to scuba dive. Maximum depth is only 12 meters max and all the way navigating by our dive leader. With a small ratio of maximum 2:1 divers to instructors. Once you try the introduction to scuba dive you can decide whether you want to continue to the open water certification.
Yes, you may still be able to try scuba diving even if you’re not a confident swimmer. Our beginner program starts with a briefing and basic skills in a pool or confined shallow water, with an instructor staying close to you throughout the experience.
However, if you want to become a certified Open Water Diver, you will need to meet the swimming and water-comfort requirements of the certification course.
If you’re unsure about your swimming ability, let us know before booking so we can recommend the right option for you.
Courses & Certification
SSI Open Water Diver Course is a comprehensive scuba diving certification program. It is designed to give individuals the necessary knowledge and skills to safely explore the underwater world and become a fully certifoied and qualified scuba diver. This course covers essential topics like dive theory, equipment use, underwater communication, and dive planning and safety protocol including the emergency plan. Through a combination of classroom sessions, pool training, and open water dives, participants will learn how to navigate underwater, control buoyancy, and respond to emergency situations. Upon successful completion of the SSI Open Water Diver course, individuals will get certified by an internationally recognized certification that allows them to dive up to 18 meters with a buddy.
Scuba Schools International (SSI) was established in 1970 with the vision of making it possible for anyone to learn how to dive safely. SSI is one of the world’s largest scuba diving training agency. Bali Fun Diving is one of the official SSI Dive Center in Bali. Get your diving license in Bali with us!
SSI and PADI are internationally recognized scuba diving organizations, and certifications from both are accepted at dive centers around the world. The main differences are in their training materials, course structure, and learning systems, while the essential diving skills and safety standards are very similar.
At Bali Fun Diving, we offer both SSI and PADI courses, so you can choose the certification that best suits your preference. If you’re unsure which one to take, our team can help you decide.
Safety & Requirements
Sure, you can dive with your contact lenses on while you are diving and using a normal scuba mask which included in the package price. Or, you can add a rental for a prescription scuba mask. Let us know when you make a reservation.
The minimum age for scuba diving in Bali is 10 years old in the Open Water. And 8 Years old for a Try Scuba Kids in the pool only. While there is no maximum age limit. This means that as long as you are at least 10 years old, you can participate in scuba diving in Bali. However, it is important to note that scuba diving can be physically demanding, so it is recommended that participants be in good physical health and have a reasonable level of fitness. Additionally, it is essential to complete a medical questionnaire and obtain proper certification before engaging in scuba diving to ensure the safety of all participants.
Please contact us for the medical questionnaire for your reference.
No, you can’t.
Make sure about No FLIGHT TIME/ INTERVAL between your last dive and your flight time with a minimum of 18 – 24 hours interval. This is apply if you plan to hike or going to high altitude too. Most of the scuba diving session will be finished around 2 – 3 pm.
Planning Your Dive Trip
Sanur is a convenient choice because of its location and easy access to many of Bali’s main diving areas. However, you don’t have to stay in Sanur. Our diving packages include hotel pickup and drop-off in Sanur, Denpasar, Legian, and Seminyak, making it easy to join your dive trip from these areas.
If you’re staying outside these areas, contact us and we can help arrange your transfer.
Yes. Family members and non-divers can join selected trips, depending on the destination and available space. At some locations, they may be able to snorkel, relax on the beach, or simply enjoy the trip while you are diving. Let us know when booking so we can recommend the most suitable option.
Absolutely. Many divers travel to Bali on their own. You can join our scheduled diving trips, and we will arrange an appropriate buddy and dive group based on your certification and experience level. For the Open water diver course in Bali and Advanced Diving Course it is possible to enroll if you are a single diver.
Yes, we do. Let us know whether you would like to take a professional photo video services or just simply rent a GoPro with us. The GoPro rent is included the underwater housing, red filter and sticks.
Yes, we do provides halal food, and vegetarian meals too.
lunch in included in the package price. Please let us know if you have some specific request and also if you have any allergic to food.
Booking & Payment
Kindly provide your information as much as you can to help us easily and send you the offers/quotes soon :
- YOUR AVAILABLE DATE (S) OF DIVING / COURSE?
- DATES OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE?
- HOW MANY OF CERTIFIED / NON – CERTIFIED DIVERS?
- YOUR CERTIFICATION LEVEL?
- LOGGED DIVES THAT YOU HAVE?
- DATE OF YOUR LAST DIVES?
- SPECIAL REQUEST OR ANY INFORMATION TO LET US KNOW?
- HOW MANY DAYS OF DIVING?
We accept payment by credit card, and any other payment system gateway too or International Bank Transfer. Payment details or a secure payment link will be provided when you make your booking.
Yes. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking and reserve your diving schedule. Your booking is confirmed once we receive the deposit. The remaining balance can be paid before or on the day of your dive, depending on your booking arrangement.
If your plans change, please contact us as early as possible. Cancellation and rescheduling conditions depend on how close the request is to your scheduled diving date. Different conditions may also apply to dive courses, trips, and cancellations caused by weather or sea conditions. Please check our Terms & Conditions for the full details.
