Diving the USS Liberty wreck in Tulamben, Bali
The USS Liberty wreck has put north Bali – specifically, the small village of Tulamben – firmly on ...
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BaliEncounter manta rays and mola mola, dive the Liberty wreck and explore some of Indonesia's most beautiful landscapes and fascinating cultures.
Diving Highlights
- Dive the world famous Liberty Wreck in Tulamben
- Encounter Mola Mola and manta rays around the rugged island of Nusa Penida
- Search for Rhinopias, mimic octopus and frogfish on Bali’s amazing ‘muck’ sites
- Take some time out and immerse yourself in Bali’s unique culture
- Combine a dive holiday with yoga or free diving classes in Amed
With a fascinating mix of culture, arts, beaches and waves, all set against a stunning backdrop of rice fields, temples and volcanoes, the beautiful island of Bali has something for everyone. Many visitors stay in the south to relax on the beaches, bask in the waves and sip cold beers and cocktails. But Bali is much more than just a beach lover’s heaven. The island’s unique culture and religion - known as Agama Hindu Dharma - gives the island a very different feel to the rest of Indonesia and visitors can learn about Balinese spiritual beliefs in the thousands of beautiful temples that dot the island.
Destinations in Bali
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Top Bali experiences
April to June, September to November
Explore the Liberty wreck at Tulamben
Dive the world-famous USAT Liberty shipwreck - one of the world’s most accessible wrecks and home to a myriad of fish and critters!
July to October
Encounter mola mola and manta rays
Cruise alongside manta rays while keeping an eye out for the elusive mola mola at Nusa Lembongan and Penida.
July to October
Go muck diving at the Padangbai Jetty
It’s macro critters galore at Bali’s top critter-hunting site, where seasoned guides can spot even the tiniest of specimens.
April to November
Learn to dive in Pemuteran
An excellent choice of dive centres, ideal dive conditions and Menjangan’s fantastic reefs make this a superb place to take the plunge for the first time.
April to November
Combine yoga and freediving in Amed
Experience Bali’s magnificent underwater world on a single breath from Amed’s freediving schools.
Year round
Immerse yourself in Bali’s unique landscapes
Experience modern Balinese culture and spirituality, which remain an important part of everyday life on the island.
When to dive Bali, Indonesia
The weather in Bali revolves around two distinct seasons. The best diving conditions are during the dry season from April to October, when conditions are good all over Bali. Between May and September, the monsoon winds pick up and there are upwellings of cold water, particularly around Bali's southeast. This can make conditions slightly more difficult but produces perfect conditions for mola mola!
December through to March is the rainy season, which tends to reduce visibility, particularly in Bali's north and northwest. Given Bali’s location in the tropics, you're likely to have some rain whatever time of year you visit. Along the coast, day time temperature is normally 30-32C, with high humidity. During the windy summer months, nights are cooler and the humidity drops - perfect Balinese weather. Water temperatures are typically 24-28C, but the currents around Bali can create very strong upwellings of cold water - which can be below 20C. Bring a 5mm wetsuit if you are planning on diving around Nusa Penida in the summer months.
The busy tourist seasons are also worth considering. Prices will rise and hotels may be booked out during the major holiday periods such as school summer holidays, Christmas and New Year, and Chinese New Year. Indonesian national holidays, in particular Eid el-Fitr, can also mean hotels are very busy. Also be aware of Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, when the entire island shuts down for 24 hours. The exact date of Nyepi changes every year, so be sure to check in advance.
