The 5 Try Dives in Bali Worth the Boat Ride

1.Padi Discover Scuba Diving In Amed Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $185Our pick

Spend about six hours learning scuba with No Fear Diving in Amed, Bali. You get two open-water sessions, personal instruction, equipment, towels, drinks, and lunch. Oliver, Wayan, and the team tailor the pace for beginners, including people nervous about breathing underwater. The experience is not a certification, but it can lead into a PADI Open Water course.

“We would like to thank Jonas soo much for teaching us and supporting us to successfully complete our Padi Open Water Diving Licence as a couple! This was my very first diving experience, Jonas was a wonderful, kind and patient teacher! I was soo nervous and sometimes Read more”

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2.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $120Best value

Begin with tea or coffee, learn scuba basics, practice in a pool, then make one guided ocean descent at Coral Garden or the USAT Liberty wreck near Tulamben. Bali Dive Trek supplies gear, towels, water, fruit, and photos. The group is limited to four, with pickup offered, though the listed meeting point is in Amed.

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3.Try Diving in Manta Point – Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $220

Start with hotel pickup, coffee, theory, equipment setup, and private pool training at Neptune Scuba Diving in Sanur. Then head to Nusa Penida for two or three guided ocean sessions at Manta Point, Crystal Bay, and a north drift site. No certification is required, and each beginner has a private PADI instructor.

“The company and the team made it very comfortable the whole time. I couldnt have asked for more ticking this off my bucket list. They even handed out sea sick pills which I was thankful for. The spots we went to were great the manta rays were awesome i even found nemo. I would definitely recommend this to others”

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4.Discover Scuba Diving Tulamben Bali For Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $206

You’ll travel from Kuta or nearby areas to Tulamben for pool training and two guided ocean sessions at the USAT Liberty wreck. Blue Season Bali supplies transport, equipment, lunch, towels, insurance, and a PADI guide. The day runs about 11 hours, with pickup from 6:30 to 7:15 am.

“The staff at Blue Season is extremely professional, attentive and caring. We did the PADI certification class with them. The class was super fun and they also made us feel safe. Highly recommended.”

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5.Bali: Try Scuba Diving day trip to Nusa Penida pool+2 dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $221

You’ll start with pool training at Bali Diving Academy, then travel from Sanur to Nusa Penida for two guided ocean descents. The small group, English-speaking PADI instructor, included transfers, gear, lunch, and snacks make this a practical first scuba experience. Manta Point is possible when sea conditions allow, but the captain chooses the final sites.

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