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Planning a diving trip to Bali, Indonesia’s top dive travel destination? Download ZuBlu’s free guide to the best dive sites in Bali.

Known worldwide for its surf spots and sunsets, cafes and culture, Bali is equally captivating beneath the waves. The island offers a huge diversity of dive sites, from the Tulamben wreck and muck dives, to Lembongan and Penida's current-swept cleaning stations visited by manta rays and mola mola.

The island’s well-established tourism industry and easy road and boat transfers mean you can explore Bali’s top dive destinations in a single trip.

A free guide to Bali’s world-famous dive destinations

We’ve created a comprehensive guide to diving in Bali that includes everything you need to know when booking your next dive trip to the island.

The guide includes:

  • Breakdown of Bali’s best dive destinations
  • Detailed descriptions of each destination’s top dive sites
  • How to get there and travel around
  • Seasons and weather


Download our guide for free and start planning your dive holiday to Bali!

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Free Bali dive destination guide

Discover the top dive sites, the best seasons and other tips in this comprehensive guide to diving in Bali.

Article written by
Matthew Oldfield
Co-founder, dive travel expert

Matthew has lived in Indonesia and Malaysia for the last 20 years, and explored some of the world’s best scuba diving destinations as a photographer. He is our resident expert at finding the perfect dive resort, the best time of year to explore, and destinations with the best street food!

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