Menjangan divE SITES

Menjangan Island

Would you like to go diving or snorkeling in Menjangan Island Bali?  Due to the distance from south  Bali we do not recommend this as a day trip, but rather include this in one of our dive safaris. The walls and reefs in Menjangan National park are really stunning and are suited for all experience levels.

Dive Sites In Menjangan

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Bat Cave Dive Site

This site is named after the small bats that inhabit these caves situated on the east coast of Menjangan Island. These caves are very easy and safe to explore, the narrow entrance lies at around 18 metres where it quickly opens into a large cavern full of window openings to the surface. This beautiful play of light makes wide-angle photo opportunities especially with the morning light which creates a very dramatic effect. The surrounding walls are covered with electric clams, Ctenoides ales, nudibranch and blennies living among the corals and tube sponges.

Max Depth : 4-30 meters
Visibility : 10-25 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Boat dive
Difficulty : AOWD
Menjangan The Channel Bali

The Channel Dive Site

This narrow channel leading to Mimpi Resort on the mainland is famous for its Mandarin fish. The hard corals grow in tower-like structures and create a unique and perfect surrounding for this shy and sort after dragonet. The best time to observe this beautiful and shy fish is at sunset when they come out of the reef in search of a mate! Stay nice and shallow between 5-10 metres where the colours and light are the most beautiful.

Max Depth : 4-15 meters
Visibility : 10-25 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Boat dive
Difficulty : OWD + Night experience
Menjangan Secret bay Bali

Secret Bay Dive Site

Located opposite the harbour of Gilimanuk,  Secret Bay is another of Bali’s unique shore dives, offering great potential for new discoveries and fantastic macro photography. Because of the cold and warm water flowing through the channel you will find a unique blend of tropical Indian and Pacific ocean species. The combination of black sand and sea grass slopes create the perfect hunting ground for critters such as; seahorses, nudibranch, dragonets, Pegasus seamoths, ghostpipe fish, scorpionfish and frogfish.

Max Depth : 4-15 meters
Visibility : 3-20 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Boat dive
Difficulty : Beginner
Pygmy seahorse Bali

Anchor Wreck Dive Site

The reference point for this wreck is the anchor that still lies at 6-8 metres on the steep slope.  Follow the anchor chain down the steep slope to the remains of  a shipwreck which lies around 35-40m. The parts of the boat which remain out of the sand are covered in gorgonian seafans which are home to pygmy seahorses or maybe longnose hawk fish. Check out the artifacts, (not souvenirs) from this boat’s cargo, old bottles copper sheeting and other bits and bobs that lie around the sunken ship. Shallowing up to the west, at 7-20 metres is a wall rich with  fish action, reef sharks, giant trevally and dogtooth tuna come in to feed off the smaller schooling fish.

Max Depth : 7-40 meters
Visibility : 10-25 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Boat dive
Difficulty : AOWD or Deep
Menjangan Pos I bali

POS I Dive Site

This is a large dive site that can be dived either from shore or a short boat ride depending on which way the current is running. There is a variety of topography ranging from dramatic drop off to slopping reef flat shallow reef top. Visibility is normally good in this area making it a wonderful dive to enjoy the fish and reef scenery. Bat fish will sometimes accompany you throughout your dive while looking out to the blue dogtooth tuna and reef sharks will pass you by. This is an excellent dive for all level of divers even if there is a bit of a current there is always a protected area near to the jetty. On occasions we have even spotted whale sharks cruising by!!

Max Depth : 4-30 meters
Visibility : 15-30 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Boat dive
Difficulty : OWD
Bali Dive Site Nusa Penida

POS II Dive Site

POS II the south-east coast of Menjangan Island is another spectacular wall dive. The wall is covered in strange sponges, wonderful soft corals and amazing Gorgonian seafans. Take a peak under the overhangs where you may see frogfish, orangutan crabs, lobsters and nudibranch tucked away. Keep an eye out for passing reef sharks or even manta rays and Mola Mola (Sunfish) when the cold water upwelling’s rise from the deep..

 

Max Depth : 4-30 meters
Visibility : 15-30 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Boat dive
Difficulty : OWD