6 Bali Diving Trips Worth an Early Start

1.Open Water Course in Tulamben – Get Certified in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $376Our pick

Learn scuba skills with a private SSI instructor in Tulamben, then put them to use at the USS Liberty wreck and Tulamben Beach. The two-day course includes equipment, at least five shallow-water practice sessions, four ocean sessions and an exam. Budi has taught the course, but confirm who will instruct your dates.

“Budi was my diving instructor, it was a well organized course with 4 ocean dives at a shipwreck and beautiful coral gardens. The dive center has lockers, bathrooms,showers and a nice french style warung inside with good service and prices as well, so you literally don't have to worry about anything.”

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2.Bali Diving for Beginners: Tulamben Liberty Wreck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $89Best value

At Tulamben’s USAT Liberty wreck, you’ll learn basic scuba skills with your own instructor, practise in shallow water, then visit a coral reef and the wreck. The roughly five-hour outing includes equipment, lunch, hot drinks, water, changing facilities, and, if requested, round-trip transfers from Amed or Tulamben. Madi is one instructor associated with the team, but assignments aren’t guaranteed.

“Staff was very friendly and helpful during the instructions in the pool and inside the ocean. Fantastic experience.”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving in Tulamben – Diving Initiation in Bali best diving sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $89

Spend about seven hours learning scuba basics in Tulamben with a private instructor. Start with shallow-water practice, then visit Coral Garden and the Liberty wreck. Equipment, wetsuit, and pickup in the Amed and Tulamben area are included. Instructor Budi is one name associated with the experience, though your assigned instructor may differ.

“Was really great experience! Our instructor did an amazing job in explaining and supporting us first time divers. Seeing the shipwreck was great and was a highlight of the trip.”

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4.Advanced Open Water Course – Advanced Certification in Tulamben

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $335

Build on your Open Water certification in a two-day course at Dive Concepts Tulamben. You’ll complete five underwater training sessions: one focused on depth, one on navigation, and three chosen with your instructor. Gear is included, and instructors such as Yogi, Theo, and Budi have earned strong praise for clear guidance and care.

“I did the advanced adventurer with instructor Yogi and it was super! Nice dives and good communication before and after diving. Recommend 100% if you want to dive in Bali.”

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5.5 Fun Dives in Tulamben (for certified divers) – Discover famous diving sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $166

Over about two days, certified scuba divers explore five Tulamben sites, including the USAT Liberty wreck, Boga wreck, Coral Garden, a lava-formed Drop-off and macro spots. Equipment and an instructor are included, with pick-up and drop-off in the Amed and Tulamben area. Ask whether guide Ketut is available if tiny marine life is high on your list.

“Very good! super good experience with James!!!highly recommend, better to go with James for his kindness and he will sing the Chinese song for you!!! A really good dive master here. Highly highly recommend remember to find him here at Dive concepts”

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6.Padangbai Blue Lagoon Scuba Diving Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

PAPAS DIVE CENTER takes certified scuba participants from Denpasar to Padangbai for two underwater sessions at Drop Off and Blue Lagoon. Expect a private instructor, included gear and tanks, lunch, and a chance to spot turtles or sharks. Pickup is around 7:30am, with the drive taking about 90 minutes each way.

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