Bali Sharks
An independent field guide to scuba diving in Bali.

The Best Dive Sites in Bali: A Complete Guide by Region

Bali's best diving falls into three regions. Tulamben and Amed in the northeast offer calm, shore-entry wreck and macro dives, led by the shallow USAT…

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Courses & Safety

Advanced Open Water in Bali: Cost, Sites, Is It Worth It?

The PADI Advanced Open Water course in Bali typically costs about US$300-450, takes two days, and consists of five adventure dives with no exam.

Where to Stay

Amed vs Tulamben: Which Is the Better Dive Base?

Choose Tulamben when repeated, early access to the USAT Liberty is the trip's priority.

Trip Planning

How Much Does Diving in Bali Cost? A Realistic Budget

At operator menus checked on 5 September 2026, two certified shore dives in Tulamben or Amed cost IDR 890,000–1,000,000; two dives with an island-based…

Dive Sites

Bali Diving for Beginners: 6 Easy Sites and How to Start

Bali is one of the best places in the world to start diving.

Trip Planning

Bali Diving Itinerary: 7 Days Across 3 Regions, Day by Day

The best 7-day Bali diving itinerary runs one direction: fly in and transfer straight to Tulamben, spend days 2-3 on the USAT Liberty wreck and black-sand…

Trip Planning

Planning a Bali Diving Trip: The Complete Guide

Plan a Bali diving trip in five passes: choose the season, match regions to recent experience, assign realistic travel days, compare complete IDR quotes,…

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