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Bali, as divers saw it.

173 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

173
Sightings logged
mola mola
Most spotted
Indonesia
Country

Species confirmed at Bali

mola mola 35
harlequin shrimp 34
nudibranch 25
manta ray 22
pygmy seahorse 19
ghost pipefish 14

Recent sightings

Harlequin Shrimp · 18 Aug 2026 ♥ 28 View post →
Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 50 View post →
Pygmy Seahorse · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 36 View post →
Frogfish · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 25 View post →

Estimate your Bali dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 26 dive operators' own published rates in Bali — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Bali

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 26 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Bali Reef Divers
gear included
Open Water$295
Advanced Open Water$310
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Bali FUN Diving
gear included
Open Water$400
Advanced Open Water$371
Visit Bali FUN Diving →
Atlantis Bali Diving
gear included
Open Water$500
Advanced Open Water$383
Visit Atlantis Bali Diving →
Ecodive Bali (Amed)
gear included
Open Water$375
Advanced Open Water$325
Visit Ecodive Bali →
Bali Dive Resort & Spa (Amed)
gear included
Open Water$324
Advanced Open Water$295
Visit Bali Dive Resort & Spa →
World Diving Lembongan
gear may be extra
Open Water$384
Advanced Open Water$349
Visit World Diving Lembongan →
Ceningan Divers (Nusa Lembongan/Ceningan)
gear included
Open Water$411
Advanced Open Water$371
Visit Ceningan Divers →
Scuba Center Asia (Nusa Lembongan)
gear included
Open Water$366
Advanced Open Water$349
Visit Scuba Center Asia →
Blue Corner Dive (Nusa Penida/Lembongan)
gear may be extra
Open Water$332
Advanced Open Water$331
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Let's Dive Tulamben
gear included
Open Water$270
Advanced Open Water$276
Visit Let's Dive Tulamben →
Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa
gear included
Open Water$495
Advanced Open Water$291
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Geko Dive Bali (Padang Bai/Candidasa)
gear may be extra
Open Water$349
Advanced Open Water$312
Visit Geko Dive Bali →
Nusa Penida Dive Center
gear included
Open Water$366
Advanced Open Water$310
Visit Nusa Penida Dive Center →
Purple Dive Penida
gear included
Open Water$385
Advanced Open Water$335
Visit Purple Dive Penida →
Diving Nusa Penida (diving-penida.com)
gear may be extra
Open Water$360
Advanced Open Water$310
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Pure Dive Resort (Nusa Penida)
gear included
Open Water$383
Advanced Open Water$326
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Legend Diving / Diving Penida (Lembongan-based)
gear may be extra
Open Water$383
Advanced Open Water$326
Visit Legend Diving / Diving Penida →
Sianmay Candidasa Diving
gear included
Open Water$425
Advanced Open Water$325
Visit Sianmay Candidasa Diving →
Joe's Gone Diving (Sanur)
gear included
Open Water$365
Advanced Open Water$278
Visit Joe's Gone Diving →
Adventure Scuba Diving Bali
gear may be extra
Open Water$315
Advanced Open Water$318
Visit Adventure Scuba Diving Bali →
Bali Diving School
gear may be extra
Open Water$490
Advanced Open Water$450
Visit Bali Diving School →
Ocean Gravity Bali
gear included
Open Water$433
Advanced Open Water$422
Visit Ocean Gravity Bali →
Scuba Go Indonesia (Sanur/Padang Bai)
gear included
Open Water$445
Advanced Open Water$388
Visit Scuba Go Indonesia →
Tulamben Scuba
gear included
Open Water$388
Advanced Open Water$422
Visit Tulamben Scuba →
Easy Divers Bali (Pemuteran/Menjangan)
gear included
Open Water$270
Advanced Open Water$214
Visit Easy Divers Bali →
Nico Dives Cool Bali (Sanur)
gear may be extra
Open Water$428
Advanced Open Water$400
Visit Nico Dives Cool Bali →

Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Bali?

Mola Mola is the most frequently confirmed species at Bali, with 35 of the site's 173 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Bali have?

173 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Bali, Indonesia, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Bali particularly known for?

Bali is particularly known for mola mola — it accounts for 65% of every confirmed mola mola sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.