The 6 Best Beginner Scuba Dives in Indonesia

1.Bali Diving for Beginners: Tulamben Liberty Wreck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $89Our pick

Learn scuba basics with a personal instructor before exploring Tulamben’s Coral Garden and the USAT Liberty Wreck. This five-hour outing includes equipment, shallow-water practice, lunch, hot drinks, water in reusable cups, and transfers from Amed or Tulamben hotels. Madi is one instructor praised for calm, careful teaching.

“Staff was very friendly and helpful during the instructions in the pool and inside the ocean. Fantastic experience.”

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2.Bali: Padangbai Blue Lagoon Beginner’s Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend about eight hours learning scuba in Padangbai’s shallow water before two guided underwater sessions at Blue Lagoon. A small group, patient English-speaking instructors, equipment, lunch, marine fees, and hotel transfers are included. You may see rays, turtles, octopus, moray eels, and colorful reef fish. The experience can count toward PADI Open Water training.

“There were two of us and we had no diving experience at all. Everyone was very friendly and helpful with us. We had an excellent guide who explained everything to us in detail and was able to take away any fears or panic we had. The introduction in the water was super quick and we were able to start diving straight away and discover so much. We saw clownfishes(&babies :,D), rays, starfishes, coral reefs and many other fishes. Our highlight of the day was seeing a sea turtle. In summary, I can recommend it wholeheartedly, my mum and I couldn't have imagined a better guide!”

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3.Bali: Tulamben Bay Beginner’s Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 hours · from $119

Spend nine hours learning scuba with a small group of up to two people at Tulamben Bay. Practice in shallow water, then take two guided underwater sessions near the USAT Liberty wreck. Guides such as Yoda, Toto, Erwin, Dewa, and Nyoman help first-timers stay calm and safe. Lunch, equipment, marine fees, and transfers are included.

“It was very good!! The diving experience was great and the guide also. The conditions were perfect also ! Very good for a peaceful day diving experience and great for beginners!! Thanks again we will recommend you.”

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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.Gili Meno: Discover Scuba Diving for the first time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $86Best value

Meet Divine Divers on Gili Meno at 8:00 for a beginner-friendly scuba session. You’ll learn equipment use and safety, practice in a pool, then spend about 90 minutes underwater among fish, turtles, and coral. Groups are limited to four, with instruction available in English, French, German, Indonesian, or Spanish.

“Divine Divers was definitely the most beautiful experience I’ve had in Gili Meno. I originally booked only a discovery dive and wasn’t planning to go any further… but the professionalism and kindness of the entire team changed everything. A special shout-out to Lois, the best instructor you could ever hope for. Her passion for diving is contagious, her energy is through the roof, and she instantly makes you feel safe and excited to explore the underwater world. Because of her (and the whole team), I didn’t hesitate for a second to continue with my Open Water Diver certification. I just wanted more dives, more learning, and more fun with them.…”

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6.Amed: Guided Scuba Dive for Beginners/Non Certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $129

You’ll travel from selected south Bali hotels to Amed for two guided ocean sessions with professional instructors, equipment support, boat fees, lunch, and return transport. The pace suits beginners and non-certified participants, with English and Indonesian instruction. Coral reefs, tropical fish, manta rays, and sharks are possible sights, though wildlife is never guaranteed.

“The dive master was excellent he took it slow and made the dive comfortable and I felt safe with him beside me”

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