Discover insights, tips, and stories about scuba diving in Indonesia. From Bali to Komodo and beyond.

Nyepi, pronounced "nyeh-pee", is the sacred Hindu holiday that marks the start of the Balinese Saka calendar year.

How a try dive in Bali works: Discover Scuba Diving explained, what happens on the day, and how to carry it into the Open Water course.

Mixing scuba diving and alcohol is quite dangerous and can turn a fun dive into a life-threatening disaster.

Bali, Indonesia's current local time is based on Indonesia Central Time Zone (WITA), which is always UTC+8.

Diving Nusa Penida puts you face to face with manta rays and mola mola. The sites, the seasons, the currents, and how to dive it from Sanur.

Snorkeling in Sanur: the best spots on the protected reef, the tide timing that decides your day, and why it suits families and beginners.

Fifty fun facts about Bali, from ancient temples and the silence of Nyepi to the reefs that make it one of Asia's best dive destinations.

Snorkeling versus diving: what each one actually feels like, what they cost, the training involved, and which suits your trip.

The PADI Divemaster course in Bali: what the training involves, how long it takes, real costs, and where it leads as a diving career.