Seminyak Diving
Seminyak’s streets, home to boutique shops and restaurants, also host a number of dive centers. Sign up to scuba diving trips in Seminyak to find yourself in fast currents at the Nusa Islands, completing dive courses in Padang Bai or descending upon the famous Liberty Wreck at Tulamben.
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We don't currently have any dive centers or liveaboards in Seminyak, but that might change. In the meantime, take a look at other dive experiences nearby in Bali.
Diving in Seminyak
Seminyak is located in the hub of Bali’s tourism centre, with world-class hotels and restaurants lining the wide sandy beach. Scuba diving in Seminyak itself is not possible as there are no dive sites located offshore however dive centers offer the chance for divers to head further into Bali toward a number of incredible dive locations.
Along the southeast coastline, discover a range of macro creatures in Padang Bai’s dive sites or take the ferry to the nearby Nusa Islands. Here, you can dive alongside manta rays and the oceanic sunfish in swift currents. Seminyak dive operators can also take you to Amed, where you’ll search black volcanic sands for the mimic octopus or dive the famous Liberty Wreck closeby at Tulamben.
Best time to dive
The best time to book scuba diving in Seminyak’s dive centres is in the transition period between the rainy and dry season, around April or October. During this time, the seas are calmer and the winds are gentle, which creates the best visibility.
To see mola mola at the Nusa Islands or Candi Dasa, dive into the Bali’s waters between July through to November. It’s possible to observe manta rays all-year-round at Nusa Penida, yet the prime time is April through to May.
Types of diving
If you intend to partake in dive courses during your trip to Seminyak, you may find yourself completing the open water portion of the course in the calm seas of Nusa Dua or Padang Bai. At Tulamben, experience what is known as Bali’s best wreck dive, the Liberty Wreck or head into the strong currents at Nusa Penida for a variety of leisurely drift dives along slopes and walls.
Search incredible muck dives at Amed and night dive at the Blue Lagoon dive site in Padang Bai among vibrant nudibranch and shrimps.
What to see
Taking a dive trip from Seminyak to Bali's famous dive spots allows you to witness a whole host of strange macro critters at Amed and Padang Bai. Underwater photographers can capture the elusive mimic octopus, ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorse, frogfish and scorpionfish on camera as sea turtles ascend to the surface. One of the largest of reef fish, the Napoleon wrasse, can be found patrolling deep walls while crabs hide in rocky crevices.
At the Nusa Islands dive sites which can be exposed to the strong currents found here, divers can encounter a range of pelagics. Manta rays are residents to Nusa Penida year-round while the incredible oceanic sunfish visit the Nusa Islands, and occasionally Candi Dasa or Padang Bai, annually. Schools of dogtooth tuna, bumphead parrotfish, and lone eagle rays inhabit these areas while at Tulamben you can turn your eye to spotting the cool smaller stuff found in the black volcanic sands.
Best places to dive
Descend into the depths of Jepun dive site in Padang Bai, home to an artificial reef as well as a stunning natural reef. The area is well known for blue-spotted rays and sea snakes while you may even encounter frogfish or scorpionfish. At Amed Walls, drift the rocky surfaces adorned with sea fans and nudibranch with the chance to spot sharks as well as the occasional mola mola.
Crystal Bay at Nusa Penida has ideal conditions for viewing oceanic sunfish while a trip to the Liberty Wreck will find you exploring the long lost metal remains finning through swim-throughs and overhangs. Also at Tulamben, traverse a wall sculpted with overhanging rocks as white-tip reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse pass by.
