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I'm heading to Bali in mid April for a friends wedding I will have enough time for 4 consecutive days of diving. Was looking at going to Komodo but not sure whether it's the right time of year to go? Also wondering whether I would be better off leaving Komodo to do another time when I have...

Heck YA!! (There Are LOTS of Reasons!!) The Island of the Gods has everything from culture and customs, temples and tradition, pre and post diving, warm and welcoming locals, festivals and festivities, waterfalls and walking tours, luxury and local dining. There are a many luxury resorts and...

hi! I am travelling to Tulamben in April and wondering if anyone stayed with Bali Reef Divers before? They offered attractive rates and I'm wondering if the equipment/ dive master are good as I would like to take some nice macro pictures :) Also apart from seraya, is there other locations...

Hey fellow awesome people! I want to know what would make you consider diving in Bali. If you've got a minute please let me know! What would encourage you to dive in Bali? Its for my uni and of course i'm personally extremely interested in what floats your boat ;). It should only take about 2min...

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Hello guys, I just like to introduce our new Boating Agency in Indonesia! Barefoot Yachts Indonesia offers Scuba Dive Liveaboards, Private Yacht Charters, Sailing Expeditions and customised Surfing, Yoga and Freediving Cruises on traditional Phinisi Schooners. Our fleet is cruising Indonesian...

Hey, this is my first post so thanks in advance! I am looking for advice regarding a beginner dive in Bali and/or Lombok. I am traveling in late September/early October and will be staying in Ubud, Seminyak, Jimbaran, and Medana Beach/Bay in Lombok. From my research I have learned that the...

9 New Year Resolutions for the Adventurer in You! Let’s face it. Thousands of us make New Year resolutions but only a slim percentage actually follow through with them. If you were one of the few who could keep one of these resolutions, how cool would that be! I RESOLVE TO…take all my vacation...

Hi All, I am fortunate enough to be able to take Long Service Leave (LSL) for 6 months in 2017 at half pay. I am heading off to Gili Air to do my DMT with http://www.adadivinggiliair.com/. I leave Aust in May. I am not a videographer or even a photographer, merely a diver that points their...

Hi there, I've found this site to be a really useful resource so decided to join up :) & this is my first post... Anyway, sorry if this subject's been covered before, but I'm hoping for some advice about a planned 2 week trip to Bali in July. I basically want to know the best place to base...

Hey Divers! :) So my partner and I are spending Christmas this year at Bali Dream Divers in Bali, Indonesia - not going home because...well as special as spending Christmas at 'home' with family may BE, it's still really special to spend Christmas in a tropical paradise like Bali, right!? I...

Hi scubaboard! Here’s a video from our recent trip to Indonesia (Komodo, Tulamben, Padangbai). It was shot with a Sony RX100 IV in a Fantasea housing. The macro shots were taken with a set of diopters (subsee +10 and/or Inon 165 +6), and I (generally) used a red filter on the wide angle shots...

Let me start by thanking everyone on scubaboard for all the fantastic advice I received leading up to the trip. What a great community and unbelievable resource! Here's a video and trip report from our September trip to Tulamben, Padangbai, and Komodo. Enjoy! Indonesia is an amazing country...

beautiful mandarin fish feeding!! :cool:

Hello everyone, I wanted to share my most recent short film. This time focusing on the magical world of Bali Indonesia. This film was one of the lucky 10 minute films accepted into the San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition. It's got a good variety of dialogue, aerial shots, and of course...

Has anyone dived around MER in June? June is considered off season so it is cheaper, but it is still pretty expensive and hard to get to so, wondering about conditions. Is it worth more $$ to go in a different season? We may be going on a Liveaboard in Komodo in early July so we are thinking...

With a 3yr old AND a 11 month old in tow PLUS granny and gramps, you really want to go to a place that you know well and know what to expect.... so it was back to Scuba Seraya (SS) again. This was our third time here, so obviously we enjoy the place. I'm sure there are a few better places in...

I just got back from a great trip to Bali, Indonesia and thought I’d best share the experience with everyone. Four of us departed London and flew to Denpasar airport in Bali, via a short stopover in KL. in total the flight was trouble free 19 hours. At the airport we jumped in a taxi to our...

Have a trip planned to Thailand for October 10th-22nd. I want to spend 3-5 days scuba diving / kayaking / snorkeling. My partner coming with is not certified and I want her to have as plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water as I do scuba diving. What would be the best option given my dates...

Hello Scuba Board, first time post! I'm currently pursuing my Divemaster training in Mozambique, and I would like to continue on to complete and IDC in SE Asia. I've been looking at so many different places and can't seem to decide where is the best place to complete my IDC. Obviously I am...