Fun to challenging, never leave out water activities in Bali from your bucket list or itinerary while visiting this well-known “paradise on earth” island.
Dubbed the haven on earth, Bali offers unforgettable experiences, ranging from natural beauty to cultural to culinary, not to mention popular water activities in Bali that have attracted numerous visitors.
Bali is the best destination for fun to adrenaline-pumping water activities, from splashing to high-altitude actions. They are varied, even beyond mere beach strolling or swimming.
This island is home to places or points for water experience seekers, such as Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Menjangan island, and many more.
Some of Bali’s best water escapades are as follows
· Water sports
· Diving and snorkeling
· Rafting
Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua is celebrated as the de facto playground for water activities in Bali – fun and adventurous. Located at the southern tip of Bali Island, you can get to this beach about a 30-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
In addition to its sparkling white sand, Tanjung Benoa Beach has very calm waves, making it perfect for a family vacation with children or group tours. Having an average of 6-meter depth, this beach is safe for swimming and other water sports, especially for beginners.
Along the beach, from the north end to the south end, you can find a lot of water sports operators offering packages of water sports and a wide selection of fun game rides. Try to look for an operator that has a larger beach area, so other family members can still play along the shore even though they don't try water sports.
The water activities range from surfing to wakeboarding, jet skiing to flyboarding, banana boats to rolling donuts, parasailing to flying fish, banana rafting to disco boat, scuba diving to ocean walking, etc.
Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan offer their famous snorkeling spots, such as Manta bay, Crystal bay, and Toyapakeh wall, not to mention Gamat bay (Ceningan point) and also the Mangrove point.
There is also Tulamben, popular for its snorkeling visit to the USAT Shipwreck and its coral garden. Or else, you can go to Padang Bai with its snorkeling sites of Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun.
Bali offers its best diving sites for all levels of scuba diving experience. Some best spots with mild or no waves are, among others, Tulamben, Padang Bai, Menjangan, and Amed. For advanced levels, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Candidasa are some magnificent spots to experience.
Full of fun and adrenaline rush! Indeed, all of those water activities in Bali invite all wet-action enthusiasts, from fun seekers to adrenaline junkies. So, are you ready to get a splash?