Black Water Diving

[Ardy]

Anyone done any blackwater diving in Tulamben?

 

[Cali_diver]

@bvanant has at Villa Markisa

 

[Ardy]

Thanks, I know bill did BWDiving but didn't realise he had done it in Bali.

 

[Cali_diver]

I am pretty sure they have blackwater pictures and videos on there website from their trips to Indonesia.

 

[Luko]

I did a few in Tulamben on a bonfire basis (private organization with my free lance guide)
Utama Villa does blackwater as well.

 

[Brant Emery]

I did several while I was at Alam Batu. Great operation and I had a great time, would definitely recommend.

 

[Ardy]

Thanks guys. How deep did you go on these dives? I'm in my late 70's and don't go deeper than 25m with the occasional touch of 30.

 

[Searcaigh]

Maximum depth on blackwater dives is usually around 10m.

The lights are hung from a boat or buoy to attract the critters and you just drift along with it. As long as you can maintain neutral buoyancy you just drift along with the lights.

 

[Cali_diver]

When we have done it we would go as deep as 22+m but usually stay between 12-20m... then slowly shallow up. But you can usually stay at whatever depth you want.

 

[Ardy]

Great I'll give it a go whilst I am there. I have a 30mm lens for my Oly setup.