Diving Bali in the rainy season means warmer water, more mantas and fewer crowds. The honest site-by-site breakdown, plus booking tips.

Mika TakahashiApr 17, 2026

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.

Mika TakahashiMar 9, 2026

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

Mika TakahashiMar 6, 2026

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.

Mika TakahashiFeb 28, 2026

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

Mika TakahashiFeb 18, 2026

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

Mika TakahashiFeb 16, 2026

Bali's mola mola season runs July to October, peaking in August and September. Where to find them, how cold it gets, and what to expect.

Mika TakahashiFeb 14, 2026

Are manta rays dangerous? No. They carry no sting and no teeth worth worrying about, and here is how to share the water with them.

Mika TakahashiFeb 12, 2026

Bali's reefs hold more than 1,300 fish species. The ones you will actually see, where they live, and how to tell the lookalikes apart.

Mika TakahashiFeb 7, 2026

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