12.27.2008

Bali Diving - Padang Bay

Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a multi-purpose site that will appeal to divers of all abilities. Many novices take their dive courses here and certain places have excellent snorkeling. There is a massive range of marine life on show including some rarer species. If the currents are not too strong then a night dive around the full moon could be exciting. Wonderful colours and many schools of fish will make endless photo opportunities.

Highlight:
- Sandy Bottom
- Assorted Soft Corals
- Octopus, Squid and Blue Ribbon Eels
- Slight to Moderate Currents
- 10-20 Meters Visibility
- All Levels of Diver


Mimpang


Mimpang offers great variety in both Coral and fish life. There are some beautiful Gorgonian Fans and Staghorn as well as many different types of Ray and Shark. Many locations around Bali offer unforgettable dives but few match the diversity of Mimpang. Exploring amongst the ridges and rocks the time will pass so quickly that you will soon be back again. Sharks are relatively common here so bring your camera.
Highlight:
- Reef and Rocks
- Assorted Hard and Soft Corals
- Trumpet Fish, Trigger Fish and Moray Eels
- Moderate to Strong Currents
- 10-25 Meters Visibility
- All Levels of Diver


Tepekong

This site is for experts only as the currents regularly exceed 4 Knots. Only the most able drift divers should be on the boat for this journey. However, Bali once again rewards all the years of training with an exhilarating dive. Be sure to wear the correct suit, as this is one of the coldest dives in Bali. The good news is that this same current brings a broad range of animals to the area. Tepekong is also known as The Canyon and it is through this underwater valley that the current sweeps you. One of the best dives in Indonesia.

Highlight:
- Coral Walls
- Assorted Hard and Soft Currents
- Bat Fish, Napoleon Wrasse and Sweetlips
- Strong Currents
- 5-15 Meters Visibility
- Experience Divers

Biaha

This is another site for experts only and although popular, it is not as crowded as some other places in Bali. There is a beautiful reef with many stunning Corals and a sizeable cave that occasionally hides Shark. With so many options available, it is possible to take several dives here and never become jaded. Only dive here if you have the required abilities, as this is not the place to be caught by the unpredictable currents.

Highlight:
- Island, Multiple Dive Sites
- Assorted Hard and Soft Corals
- Nudibranchs, Leaf Scorpion Fish and Angel Fish
- Strong Currents
- 10-30 Meters Visibility
- All Levels of Diver