"Best Snorkelling Spots in Bali"

The best snorkeling spots in Bali:

Bali is much more than beautiful rice paddies and temples. But the true magic of Bali is also discovered when you put your head underwater. The island boasts incredible biodiversity, and offers sumptuous coral gardens and incredible wildlife that anyone can explore, and only a few meters from the shore. You don't need a scuba tank to fall in love with Bali's underwater world. You don't need a scuba tank to fall in love with Bali's underwater world

Snorkeling in Amed with turtle

Here we will tell you the best snorkeling spots that you absolutely must discover, whether you are looking for turtles, manta rays, shipwrecks or reef fish

1. Amed and Jemeluk Bay (East)

Amed and Jemeluk Bay, in the northeast of the island, are very famous places. Amed is known for its volcanic black sand beach that makes the corals even more colorful. In Jemeluk Bay, you'll find an underwater temple submerged in water, making it a great place with a unique Balinese touch you won't find anywhere else. Green sea turtles are frequently spotted here, often completely unbothered by snorkellers.

2. Tulamben and its wreck the Liberty

Located in the North-East of Bali, 20 minutes from Amed, take the road to Tulamben for the USAT Liberty wreck is one of the few shipwrecks in the world that snorkellers (not just divers). You will have the opportunity to snorkel on a wreck dating from 1963 located between 5 and 28 meters where aquatic life has appropriated the place. This reef is therefore visible from the surface. It is a perfect spot to learn about snorkeling. You'll share the water with batfish, bumphead parrotfish, and if you're lucky, a resident turtle that's been spotted here for years.

3. Blue Lagoon in Padang Bai (East)

Close to the port of Padang Bai, is the Blue Lagoon which is a sheltered cove with clear water and a sandy bottomideal for snorkeling and observing clownfish (the famous "Nemo"), angelfish and sea turtles. The access is easyf roma short walk from the car park,and the snorkelling is consistently good year-round. (Best for family)

4. Manta Point in Nusa Penida (Southeast)

For an experience rich in emotions, we suggest Nusa Penida. This is the most dramatic snorkelling experience Bali has to offer. Manta rays gather at Manta Point is a truly moving experience and meet the majestic manta rays that live here all year round to feed and be cleaned by small fish. The sight of these manta rays hovering beneath you is truly unforgettable. (Note: the currents here can be strong, so we offer this spot iwith an experienced guide)

5. Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida — Coral Garden & Sunfish Season

Crystal Bay lives up to its name. Visibility frequently exceeds 20 metres in this sheltered bay, and the coral plateau is close enough to the surface to explore without diving. From July to October, this is also where the famous Mola Mola (ocean sunfish) come to be cleaned (an extraordinary sight even from the surface).

6. Menjangan Island (Northwest)

Menjangan Island, located in the northwest of Bali, is truly a treasure of the Bali National Park. The waters are calm and visibility often exceeds 40 meters. The coral walls drop dramatically from the surface, offering an impressive view even from the surface of the water.

The little extra: the island's resident deer often wander down to greet visitors

Combining Snorkeling and Diving

Can Divers and Snorkellers Go Together?

Absolutely. At Bali Breizh Divers, we regularly organise mixed outings where divers explore the depths while snorkellers enjoy the shallows above. The Liberty wreck in Tulamben and Manta Point in Nusa Penida are both perfect for this.Everyone can share the same spot at the same time. Just ask us when you book and we'll set it up.

• The USAT Liberty Wreck in Tulamben : This is one of the few places in the world where a 120-meter-long wreck is only 5 meters deep. Snorkelers can see the ship's structure from above, and divers can venture inside the holds at a depth of 20 meters

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• Crystal Bay and Manta Point in Nusa Penida : this is a beautiful site where the coral plateau is very close to the surface, ideal for snorkeling. Divers can descend lower to try to spot the famous sunfish (Mola Mola) in season. For Manta Point, divers will be below to admire the manta rays, while snorkelers will see them from the surface

Plan Your Snorkelling Trip:  All snorkelling spots listed above can be arranged directly through Bali Breizh Divers. We provide transport from Sanur, quality equipment, and a safety briefing before every session. Get in touch to plan your day on the water.

So, are you ready to put on your fins? The island of Bali is waiting for you for a truly unforgettable adventure between land and sea.