Bali Diving Guide
Bali is perhaps better known for what happens on top of the water - surfing - than what happens under it. But there are a number of good dive sites around the island and its close neighbors. At least, that's what I hear. I haven't dived any of them yet, but will soon!
Bali's combination of good dive sites, cultural attractions, and other adventure options makes it great destination for those looking for lots of different experiences. You can dive on a World War II shipwreck one day, visit a serene Hindu temple on the shores of a volcanic lake then next, and then go white-water rafting the day after that.
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Many people are surprised to hear that Bali has such good diving, since it's better known for surfing, and as most divers know, the geography that makes for good surfing usually makes for bad diving. That's still true in Bali, where the best surfing is along the southwestern coast, while the best diving is along the northeast coast.
The most popular dive area is around Tulamben Bay, on the northeast coast, while other dive centers are the Menjangan Park in the far northwest and around Nusa Penida island off the southeast coast of Bali.