Known as the Island of the Gods, Bali is Indonesia’s number one tourist destination. Travelers from all over the world converge on the island to enjoy the famous Balinese hospitality, pristine surrounds, shopping and spirituality. With the Bali Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south and the Lombok and Bali straits on each side, the island offers travellers a great range of environmental beauty both within its shores and off them. Unforgettable diving is just moments away from just about any location within Bali.
To the north are the crystal clear waters of Amed, the renowned muck diving of Seraya and Tulamben’s USAT Liberty wreck and the famed Drop Off, a sheer cliff of marine beauty. To Bali’s south are Nusa Panida and Nusa Lembongan islands - drift diving meccas. Two species of note for this area are magnificent manta rays, which congregate near “Manta Point” on the south-west side of Nusa Penida and can be seen basically year-round, and oceanic sunfish which are more likely to be seen between August and early October. The area is one of Bali's most frequented dive sites. Dive conditions can be challenging here due to the Indian Ocean’s influence on the island’s tides and currents.
From the colorful ceremonies and cultural tradition inland to the majestic beauty within the seas surrounding her, Bali offers photographers and filmmakers a great stroke of inspiration and subject matter that won’t soon be forgotten.