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Bali Scuba Diving: Tulamben and Padang Bai

06/24/19 | Bali, Indonesia, Scuba Diving, Solo Travel, Travel

Bali Scubadiving - Kelly Diving in Tubalum

In addition to diving in Nusa Pendia and the Gili Islands I also spent two days diving on mainland Bali – opting for intensive days with four dives in total.  And to be honest, i tried to organize these photos the best I could, remembering which ones are from which days (especially of the fish and coral) but at a certain point they get a bit hazy, but hey, I was the only one there and I think you’ll get a sense of the underwater beauty even if I do mess a few up. 😉  And of course, time for more Bali scuba diving pictures, because that is what you are really here for: 

Bali Scubadiving - Bali Scuba MapBali Scubadiving - Diving in Tubalum

 

The first dive site was Tulamben, located on the North East side of Bali, a three hour bumpy ride from the dive shop but well worth it. The USS Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben is concerned the most popular dive site in Bali and I’m glad i got to do two dives here. Our first was around the ship and the second was inside! Shipwrecks are my favorite kind of dive but I don’t think I’ve ever seen intact cannons before – so cool!

Bali Scubadiving - Yellow FishesBali Scubadiving - Coral and Colorful FishBali Scubadiving - Eels in Tubalum

^ Believe it or not these are eels popping up from teh sand!Bali Scubadiving - Coral and FishBali Scubadiving - Kelly Inside the Tubalum Ship WreckBali Scubadiving - Yellow FishBali Scubadiving - StingrayBali Scubadiving - Kelly in TubalumBali Scubadiving - Palm Trees

The fourth day of diving  was my least favorite, diving in Padang Bay. It’s hard to say why as the giant sea turtles were gorgeous but the water was certainly colder and my left ear was having trouble equalizing. The Blue Lagoon at Padang Bai is known for the colorful coral but most of it is below 60 feet which technically I am not certified for. The two dives there were still gorgeous and while I only saw a baby shark (do-do-doo-doo) in the distance, I certainly did get up close and personal with the turtles! 

If you are diving here I HIGHLY recommend going in a long wet suit, not a shortie like I am wearing below both because the water currents can be very cold 60+ feet under and because I got stung on my forearm by a jellyfish – it would have been much better if I had a long wetsuit on!  But enough of that, here is a look at some more Bali scubadiving: Bali Scubadiving - Giant Sea Turtle 01Bali Scubadiving - Blue StarfishBali Scubadiving - Giant Sea TurtleBali Scubadiving - Fish and CoralBali Scubadiving - Lunch in Padang BaiBali Scubadiving - Bali Scuba MapBali Scubadiving - Kelly with TurtleBali Scubadiving - Padang Bai Selfie

Would you go diving in Bali? 

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Comments

  1. Liza says

    June 25, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Shipwreck dives are the best. All the coral, fish and creatures that gravitate to them make for great diving. Never mind seeing how the wreck decomposes and trying to imagine what it looked like before it sank.

    I always wonder how they sank, did anyone survive, is there any treasure still aboard. Really interesting.

  2. Mary says

    June 25, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    Absolutely I would go diving in Bali, what a silly question. I would need to get certified first.

    Where did you get certified and how long did it take? I am a little freaked out by the water but after following your blog for a while and seeing all the things you have gotten to see I want to take the plunge. Get it???

    Looks like so much fun.

  3. Aimee says

    June 25, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    The photos of you and the turtles are crazy good. I dive and I know how hard it is to get both you and the marine life in sync and for the clarity to allow you to have a really clear photo. Kuddos to whomever took them of you.

  4. Kevin says

    June 25, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Those eels would have freaked me out a bit. Did they move at all or just sway in the current? Did they hang like that so that they could attack for food or so that they could scoot back down if they got scared?

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