Visibility around the Island is almost always excellent. Combined with the protected environment, Menjangan has become renowned as a great location no matter what your ability level. The wall diving cannot be beaten for both depth and variety. Those seeking a challenge can try out the Anker Wreck. Corals are omnipresent in Menjangan with an excellent range of both hard and soft. Cold currents are largely anonymous here which makes for outings that are more comfortable.
Garden Eel Point
This diverse site really does have something for everyone. The hard and soft Corals are simply incredible and have to be seen to be believed. Colourful and beguiling the Corals often trick the eye with their sheer beauty. Amazingly, Garden Eel Point has the best of both worlds because the fish here are equally as impressive. Scorpion Fish can be seen in abundance along with Reef Shark, Trevally and the occasional Turtle. There is some wonderful diving to be had here.
Highlight:
- Reef and Wall
- Assorted Hard and Soft Corals
- Trigger Fish, Clown Fish and Trevally
- Moderate Currents
- 5-20 Meters Visibility
- All Levels of Diver
Pos II
Pos II offers myriad dive opportunities as there are walls, reefs and caves to choose from. It will almost certainly be a drift dive as the currents here are noted for their consistency. Do not expect to be traveling quicker than 1-2 Knots. This gives plenty of time to observe the diverse breadth of flora and fauna. The site also has a startling display of large Gorgonian Fans.
Highlight:
- Wall and Reef
- Assorted Hard and Soft Corals
- Emperor Angel Fish, Manta Rays and Trigger Fish
- Moderate Currents
- 10-25 Meters Visibility
- All Levels of Diver
The Anker Wreck
This is one of the deepest dives in Bali and must be treated with respect; ample recovery time must be taken. The wooden boat is completely smothered with Coral life that houses over 400 different species of fish. There is also an interesting wall to explore for those who can conserve their air. Do not worry if you think you haven?t seen everything in one dive, as you will be coming back again anyway. Experienced divers will have no problems at The Anker Wreck.
Highlight:
- Wreck Dive
- Assorted Hard and Soft Corals
- Ghost Pipefish, Angel Fish and Longnose Hawk Fish
- Slight Currents
- 10-30 Meters Visibility
- Experienced Divers
Secret Bay
The muddy bottom at Secret Bay is what attracts muck-divers from around the globe. There is no other site like this in Bali; macro-photographers will be in their element as there are unique opportunities for incredible pictures. Remember to swim carefully as any extraneous movement will reduce visibility. Clouds of volcanic dust can swirl through the water and ruin an entire dive. Many rare species have been found at Secret Bay so you never know your luck.
Highlight:
- Muck Diving
- Seahorses, Pipe Fish and Bat Fish
- Moderate to Strong Currents
- 5-15 Meters Visibility
- Experienced Divers
Pemuteran
Pemuteran is a really good all-around dive site. Currents are almost non-existent so nobody need feel intimidated by the changeable conditions. Night diving can be excellent here but it is best done in the week surrounding the full moon. There are several bommies and banks to be explored that contain many schools of small fish. This site is a superb introduction to Bali for the novice diver.
Highlight:
- Coral Banks and Reef
- Assorted Hard and Soft Corals
- Angel Fish, Trigger Fish and Sweetlips
- Slight Currents
- 10-30 Meters Visibility
- All Levels of Diver