Originally Posted by
BLTan
Hi,
I'm going to be in Bali this July and need a few recommendations on:
- Where to stay? (Somewhere not too pricey, but slightly above average)
- Where do dive? (I'm a new diver but PADI certified)
- What to do? (We're there for 4 days; looking for rest and relaxation)
I know these are pretty generic questions, but I've never been before and could use the recommendation.
Any and all help, advice, and tips would be great, so let me know! Thanks!
There is diving all over Bali. The wreck off Tulamben on the north end is a great dive. They usually do a two-pack, one on the wreck and then another local dive that's pretty bland. Be sure to specify you want two dives on the wreck.
I'm a divemaster and haven't been impressed with the safety of diving shops up in Tulamben - are they really certified divermasters or did they just tag along with their buddy for awhile and learn it?
Since you're certified it isn't a big deal (technically you are competent to dive on your own), but I wouldn't recommend anyone you're with doing those 'discovery' dives unless the instructor is a westerner.
Also good diving on Nusa Lembongan (mantas and mula's in season). Gili diving is very overrated.
Peace,
Ryan