8 Scuba Diving Centers in Bali That Helped Me Conquer the Deep
When I was younger, I had thalassophobia or fear of deep water. And before anyone asks, it’s different from aquaphobia—I was teased about being scared of water or taking baths—I was not! I’d just freak out whenever my mom said we were going to the beach.
The thought of swimming in the ocean, when we haven’t explored over 80% of it, used to be unthinkable. But 5 years ago, I finally decided to face my biggest fear before getting married—and having a son. I figured I needed to be strong and set an example.
So I asked my water-loving friends to join me at a scuba diving center in Bali. They were surprised but happy to help. It was tough, but I got distracted when I saw all the lovely marine life I’d been missing out on! Here are the top dive shops we’ve been to so far.
Where can I go scuba diving in Bali?
There are a bunch of spots where you can go scuba diving in Bali! Explore notable dive shops, like S.E.A. Diving Bali, Tulamben Dive, Nusa Dua Dive Centre, Adventure Divers Bali, and Nico Dives Cool Bali for a fun underwater adventure!
S.E.A. Diving Bali
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Website: http://www.seadivingbali.com/
Address: Jl, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung
Contact Details: +62 821 4566 4769, [email protected], [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 10 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 8 AM to 6 PM
- Friday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Fees:
- Discovery Scuba Diving (2 to 3 dives, depending on the location) – Rp 1,950 to Rp 2,900
- PADI Bubble Maker Program – Rp 750
- PADI Sealteam Program – Rp 4,500
- Day Trips (2 to 3 dives, depending on the location) – Rp 1,300 to Rp 2,700
- Courses – Rp 2,500 to Rp 21,000
- Packages – Rp 3,500 to Rp 12,600
- Full Set Equipment – Rp 350
- Extra Dive – Rp 450
S.E.A. Diving Bali is a scuba diving center that offers the best underwater spots on the island. Here, you can try diving, day trips, snorkeling, and courses for kids and beginners.
We’re in awe that the team can show you some of the best marine life, like manta rays, the Mola Mola (sunfish), dugongs, and sharks, as well as hidden habitants, like nudibranchs or sea slugs, octopuses, and seahorses.
And don’t worry if it’s your first time, the diving depth and duration depend on many factors, such as your comfort level and the local dive conditions. Divers here usually go at a max of 12 meters (40 feet) deep, lasting around 1 to 2 hours.
| Pro tip: Save a lot of time by registering at S.E.A. Diving Bali online! This diving center manages the booking, liability release, and other necessities there so you can focus well on the day of the dive! |
Tulamben Dive
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Website: https://tulambendive.com/
Address: Tulamben, Kubu, Karangasem Regency
Contact Details: +62 819 1569 9681, +62 821 4479 1405, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 6 AM to 9 PM
Fees:
- Fun Dive or Certified Divers (per person)
- 1x Dive – Rp 450,000
- 2x Dive – Rp 850,000
- 3x Dive – Rp 1,200,000
- 4x Dive – Rp 1,600,000
- Refresh Dive (2x Ocean Dive + 1x Pool Practice) – Rp 900,000
- Night Dive – Rp 550,000
- Try Scuba (Beginner Scuba Diving Program per person)
- 1x Dive – Rp 600,000
- 2x Dive – Rp 1,000,000
- 3x Dive – Rp 1,400,000
- Diving Course (per person)
- Open Water – Rp 4,700,000
- Advanced – Rp 4,500,000
- Stress and Rescue – Rp 5,000,000
- Nitrox Specialty – Rp 3,000,000
- React Right course/First Aid – Rp 3,000,000
Love discovering new things about history? Tulamben Dive is a local scuba diving service provider near the USAT Liberty Wreck, the most famous dive site in Bali.
Divers of all levels are welcome here, so anyone can try scuba, macro diving, and snorkeling. You can also play “I Spot” with numerous creatures, like harlequin shrimp, hawksbill, lionfish, clownfish, bumphead fish, and grouperfish!
There are about 15 unique diving locations in Tulamben, but we like that the divers can explore as many as they want. Apart from the shipwreck, its other featured dive sites are the Coral Garden, Batu Kelebit, and Melasti—worth exploring too, in our opinion.
| Our recommendation: Need help with accommodations? Consider staying at Tulamben Dive’s villa—it’s only 400 meters from the beach and the main road to Tulamben! If you’re coming with a big crew, you may also rent 2 double rooms or the entire villa for 6 persons upon request. |
Nusa Dua Dive Centre
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Website: https://www.nusaduadive.com/
Address: Jl. Pratama Jl. Nusa Dua No.37XX, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung
Contact Details: +62 811 389 420, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 7 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 8 AM to 5 PM
Fees:
- PADI Courses (per person)
- Scuba Diver – Rp 4,100,000
- Open Water Diver – Rp 5,300,000
- Open Water Referral – Rp 4,100,000
- Emergency First Response or “E.F.R.” – Rp 2,800,000
- Rescue Diver – Rp 5,500,000
- Advanced Diver – Rp 5,300,000
- Dive Trips (2x per person)
- Liberty Wreck Dive “Tulamben” – Rp 1,400,000
- Padang Bay Blue Lagoon – Rp 1,400,000
- Amed – Rp 1,500,000
- Nusa Penida and Lembongan Islands – Rp 2,600,000
- Nusa Dua Point – Rp 1,100,000
- Gili Tepekong Shark Point – Rp 1,700,000
- Menjangan Island “National Park” – Rp 2,500,000
- Introductory Dive (per person)
- Beginners Diver – Rp 1,100,000
- Padang Bay Blue Lagoon – Rp 1,400,000
- Tulanben Wreck Dive – Rp 1,400,000
Want to stay all day (or more)? Nusa Dua Dive Centre provides a good number of day trips so you can maximize your stay on the island.
Depending on the creatures you’d like to see, you can select from the Liberty Wreck Dive, Padang Bay Blue Lagoon, Amed, Nusa Penida and Lembongan Islands, Nusa Dua Point, Gili Tepekong Shark Point, and Menjangan Island National Park.
We love the introductory dives for newbies as well! This can be a half or full-day course. It includes pool training to practice basic skills and direct diving at the selected beach or lagoon. If you want something easier. snorkeling is an option for underwater fans too!
| Cool idea: Seeking a different type of thrill? Try Nusa Dua Dive Centre’s night dives! We reckon it might be a lot more daunting than day dives. However, you’ll be assisted by a bunch of pros so you can easily bask in the beauty of marine life in the dark. In our opinion, this is a great addition to your bucket list! |
Adventure Divers Bali
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Website: http://www.adventurediversbali.com/
Address: JI, Amed, Jl. I Ketut Natih, Purwakerti, Kabupaten Karangasem
Contact Details: +62 813 5313 6113 (WhatsApp), +62 (0)81 916 654 874, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 8 AM to 7 PM
Fees:
- 1 Dive Trip
- Day Dive – starts at USD 35 (approx. Rp 558,871.25)
- Night Dive – starts at USD 50 (approx. Rp 798,387.50)
- 2 Dive Trips
- Tulamben – USD 60 to USD 70 (approx. Rp 957,990.52 to Rp 1,117,655.61)
- Amed – USD 60 to USD 70 (approx. Rp 957,990.52 to Rp 1,117,655.61)
- Nusa Penida – USD 150 (approx. Rp 2,395,162.50)
- Dive Packages
- 3+ days (minimum of 2 dives a day) – 5% Discount
- 5+ days (minimum of 2 dives a day) – 10% Discount
- Dive Courses
- Refresher – USD 70 (approx. Rp 798,387.50)
- Try Scuba – USD 85 (approx. Rp 1,357,258.75)
- Scuba Diver – USD 230 (approx. Rp 3,672,582.50)
- Open Water – USD 330 (approx. Rp 5,269,357.50)
- Advanced – USD 280 (approx. Rp 4,470,970)
- First Aid/CPR – USD 115 (approx. Rp 1,836,291.25)
- Rescue – USD 315 (approx. Rp 5,029,841.25)
- Nitrox (Dry) – USD 100 (approx. Rp 1,596,775)
- Deep – USD 245 (approx. Rp 3,912,188.15)
- Wreck – USD 140 (approx. Rp 2,235,536.09)
- Divemaster – need to contact for details
Adventure Divers Bali is a dive shop located at the meeting point of the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. This puts it right at the heart of what’s known as the “Indonesian Throughflow.” For us, this gives it a strategic diving location with amazing biodiversity!
Whether you want to see rare nudibranchs or sea slugs, spot the elusive pygmy seahorse, or dive with majestic mantas and Mola Molas—all can be done easily from here! What’s more, we like that the staff can take photos for you without extra charge.
We also think it’s commendable that there are many courses to dive into. This includes Try Scuba, Open Water Diver, Refresher, Advanced, Rescue and First Aid, Divemaster, and other specialty courses to cover all diving skill levels and preferences.
| Insider scoop: We say be quick to book your dives at Adventure Divers Bali! There are only 5 bungalows to stay in, so we feel it wouldn’t hurt to reserve weeks (or even months) in advance. After all, it would be much easier to cancel later if you have to. |
Nico Dives Cool Bali
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Website: http://www.nicodivescoolbali.com/
Address: Jl. Sekuta No.114, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar
Contact Details: +62 813 3755 9228, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 7 AM to 5 PM
Fees:
- Diving Day Trips
- Tulamben (2 to 3 dives) – Rp 1,900,000 to Rp 2,550,000
- Padang Bai (2 to 3 dives) – Rp 2,000,000 to Rp 2,500,000
- Nusa Penida (3 dives) – Rp 3,000,000 to Rp 3,100,000
- Amed (2 to 3 dives) – Rp 2,100,000 to Rp 2,600,000
- Candidasa (Sharks, 2 to 3 dives) – Rp 2,300,000 to Rp 2,800,000
- Kubu (Shore, 2 to 3 dives) – Rp 1,900,000 to Rp 2,400,000
- Packages
- 3 Days, 8 Dives – Rp 6,700,000
- 2 Days, 6 Dives – Rp 5,450,000
- Custom Safaris – need to contact the staff directly
Nico Dives Cool Bali has an experience for everybody—Try Diving course for beginners, Fun Diving for certified divers, and snorkeling sessions for marine life lovers. These options also occur in long hours, so we bet you’ll get lots of value from the experience.
You can access 15 diverse diving destinations from here via land or boat, so we think you won’t easily get bored.
Our top pick is diving at Nusa Penida and Gilis for the cool contrast of slow and strong currents. Otherwise, we suggest having a go at Menjangan Island to experience wall diving with incredible marine visibility!
| Hot idea: Are you in charge of your underwater itinerary? Nico Dives Cool Bali can organize your trip by personalizing all the fun activities! So if anyone’s birthday is coming up or someone just got promoted, we recommend looking into its pre-planned trips soon—a lot less hassle than just winging it, in our opinion. |
Bali Aqua Dive Center
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Website: http://www.baliaqua.com/
Address: Bali Aqua, Jl. Sekar Waru No.1 lt 1, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar
Contact Details: +62 812 3777 9099, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 7 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday – 7 AM to 2 PM
- Sunday – Closed
Fees:
- Daily Dive Trips for Certified Divers – Rp 1,700,000 to Rp 2,700,000
- Bali Dive Packages – Rp 3,100,000 to Rp 7,300,000
- Bali Dive Safari – need to contact the staff directly
- Open Water Diver Course – Rp 6,500,000
- PADI Scuba Diver Course – Rp 4,800,000
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver – Rp 5,500,000
- Emergency First Response – Rp 2,200,000
- PADI Divemaster Course – need to contact the staff directly
- Discovery Diving – Rp 1,950,000
Bali Aqua Dive Center boasts a spacious and modern dive center in Bali for exciting daily scuba diving trips. It offers a PADI (scuba diving certification) dive course, safari, and package, as well as snorkeling trips so you can maximize your dive excursion.
Some of its most popular dive spots are Tulamben for the USS Liberty Wreck, Nusa Penida for the manta rays, Padang Bai for the colorful reefs, and Amed for the pyramid and Japanese wreck.
Besides the regular Fun Dive adventure for 2 or 3 dives, we like that there are packages when you just can’t get enough of the sea. You can opt for a custom Bali diving trip with 5, 7, or 9 dives or a safari with 9, 11, or 13 dives.
| Good to know: Do you easily get dizzy when you’re on a boat? No worries! We suggest asking Bali Aqua Dive Center for sea sickness pills and towels before embarking—these are free here, anyway. |
Diving-Indo
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Website: https://www.diving-indo.com/
Address: Jl. Danau Poso No.53A, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar
Contact Details: +62 823 3904 0200, +62 813 3824 6726, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 7:30 AM to 6 PM
Fees:
- Bali Diving Day Trips
- Tulamben – USD 110 (approx. Rp 1,756,590)
- Nusa Penida – USD 180 (approx. Rp 2,874,420)
- Padang Bai – USD 120 (approx. Rp 1,916,280)
- Menjangan – USD 230 (approx. Rp 3,672,870)
- Bali Dive Safaris & Packages
- Diving Indo 3D – USD 385 (approx. Rp 6,148,065)
- Diving Indo 4D – USD 545 (approx. Rp 8,703,105)
- Macro 3D – USD 325 (approx. Rp 5,189,925)
- Advanced 3D – USD 395 (approx. 6,307,755)
- 5-day Bali Scuba Diving – USD 645 (approx. Rp 10,300,005)
- 6-day Bali Scuba Diving – USD 755 (approx. Rp 12,055,618.71)
- 7-day Bali Scuba Diving – USD 845 (approx. Rp 13,492,712.33)
- Learn to Dive Safari – USD 1,475 (approx. Rp 23,552,367.68)
Diving-Indo is a family-owned and run scuba diving resort in Bali. So for us, it’s no wonder this diving center is among the most welcoming, especially for first-timers. We find it handy that it’s got a multilingual team too, which we bet is great for travelers.
Aside from the first-time course, day trips, and dive packages, we like that there are land tours as well. After having the time of your life underwater, you can soak up the lovely scenery and culture of Bali, as well as enjoy an adventurous day out!
And if you can’t be bothered to rest at a distant hotel, consider staying at this dive shop’s guest house—it’s only 2 meters away!
| Relaxing recommendation: Want to snag the boat for you and your pals? At Diving-Indo, you can charter the whole boat for a whole day of diving, snorkeling, fishing, and relaxing at sea! |
Scuba Tribe Bali
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Website: https://www.scubatribebali.com/
Address: Tulamben, Kubu, Karangasem Regency
Contact Details: +62 811 3996 123, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Open 24 hours
Fees:
- Introduction Dive (1 to 2 dives) – Rp 900,000 to 1,400,000
- 1st Diver Course (PTRD) – Rp 5,100,000
- Open Water Diver – starts at Rp 4,600,000
- Other Courses – starts at Rp 900,000
Scuba Tribe Bali is a dive resort in Tulamben that accepts divers of all skill levels. Plus, the famous USAT Liberty shipwreck is known as its “house reef” as this is directly in front of the entry with just a 3-minute walk!
What’s more, we love that free drinks (coffee, tea, and water), lunch, snacks, and no fixed time schedules are provided here so you can maximize your experience. Just dive whenever you want or are ready—no pressure!
It also offers 8 private rooms (with 5 double and 3 family rooms) and 2 new dormitory rooms (with 4 single beds each) if you need a comfy place to stay.
| Something to consider: Want to impress someone (or prove your strength, just because)? Even if you’re new to diving, you can still get your Open Water certification at Scuba Tribe Bali, so we say go for it if you have the means! |