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Until something happens, then you are confronted that you did something which is forbidden by Indonesian law.Sorry, but I have never stayed at the Alam Batu Resort. We "shore dive" exclusively without a guide and we always stay at the Ocean View Resort in Tulamben. We rent a car, pack it full with tanks and dive wherever and whenever we like. Diving freedom....
Dear Indah,Until something happens, then you are confronted that you did something which is forbidden by Indonesian law.
Yes, legally, a local dive guide or instructor is required to accompany or supervise recreationally scuba diving in Indonesia. Clearly stipulated in the Peraturan Menteri (Minister Regulation) no. 7 2016, appendix SOP. Solo diving is not allowed.Dear Indah,
Thank you for commenting and I am not challenging your assertions. I just wanted to clarify that I always have a dive buddy (my lovely wife!). Solo diving may be regulated, but I have never heard of anyone
discriminating against two (or more) certified divers respectfully enjoying the local reefs without a guide.
We get our tanks from a New Zealand expat (married to an Indonesian national) who owns an in-house/private compressor. Please advise.
Thank you Indah!