Diving
LIST OF THE LOCAL scuba diving, EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM VILLA ADI
Amed area offers a variety of dive sites for all levels and abilities. There are dive sites for new divers and Advanced divers alike. Dive on healthy coral reefs, encounter amazing sea life just about everywhere. Visit the USAT Liberty wreckand dive into history or enjoy a fast drift dive along the coast. Dive profiles range from 5 – 40 meters and conditions vary due to currents. Boat and shore diving options are available. A fantastic resource and reference guide is Diving Bali – The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia.
Japanese Wreck
20 minutes by Car / Scooter
Located just off shore at Banyuning beach – this charming coral encrusted wreck sits in 3 – 12 meters depth. Teeming with fish and corals this makes for an excellent dive and great snorkel. The slope away from the wreck is extremely rich in gorgonians – look out for pelagics at the point and watch the current.
USAT Liberty Wreck
10 MINUTES
By far the most famous dive in Bali, the Liberty Wreck rests at a depth of 7 -30 meters just off the beach in Tulamben. The ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and beached while under tow. The wreck is easily accessible from the shore and offers great conditions with amazing coral growth and abundant reef fish. A must dive while in Amed!
Jemeluk Bay
5 MINUTES by car / Scooter
A very popular dive site attracting divers of all levels. The eastern reef is one of the richest in Bali, with huge gorgonians and barrel sponges. Reef sharks, Napolean wrasse and pods of bumphead parrot fish are often seen here.
Gili Selang
30-45 MINUTES by boat
A spectacular dive along sloping coral walls -large gorgonians, black corals, soft corals rich in sea life and protected from current. Be careful on the outside point, there is strong current. Access the site by a local jukung organized through one of the dive centers.
Dive Courses
WORLD CLASS DIVING
Diving is one of the most amazing experiences you can have in your life : At White Sand Divers, we will teach you all the things you need to know to fully enjoy diving in small groups (usually 2 students ; maximum 3) with a flexible schedule i.e. no rush if you need more time for some skills. Our team of permanent dive instructors can teach all Padi courses in French, German, English, Spanish and Bahasa Indonesia. We are a family-run dive center and what matters for us is Quality not Quantity : Our instructors are all experienced and passionate teachers ; White Sand Divers is famous in Bali for the quality of its dive courses : check our Trip Advisor and try us !
For Dive courses, our students usually start the theory online before arrival with the Padi eLearning (for the Open Water course we recommend you to at least learn chapters 1, 2 & 3 before arrival). A down payment (via Wise or a bank transfer) of 1.000.000 IDR is requested in this case and we will assist you to get your access to the Padi eLearning.
During your Training with us, we will pick you up at your hotel in Amed at around 8am and you will be back before 2pm.
Intro Dives
Try diving for the first time with just a bit of theory and a minimum of dive skills.
PADI Open Water Course
Become a certified diver and dive to a depth of 18m in just 3 days.
PADI Advanced Open Water
Extend your diving knowledge in deep diving, navigation and more topics of your choice…
PADI Rescue Course
Learn how to help others & yourself and how to cope with underwater emergencies.
PADI Divemaster Course
Become a PADI Pro and learn how to guide certified divers and assist instructors.
PADI Specialty Courses
Padi Specialty courses are opportunities to expand and improve your scuba skills.