Today, June 8, is World Oceans Day, a yearly event to celebrate the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the ocean. The oceans generate most of the oxygen we breathe, they regulate our climate, they feed us and so much more! Surrounded by coral reefs and beaches, Bali is a mecca for every kind of watersport and we have listed for you some of the best best water activities the island has to offer. So whether you’re going for a dip, surf, scuba-dive, let’s celebrate and honour our oceans and get involved with their conservation.

Surfing

Bali is undeniably a surfer’s paradise with waves to cater to all types of levels. The Bukit peninsula has some of the best breaks in Bali and attract pro surfers from around the world, such as Padang Padang, Bingin, Balangan, Uluwatu and Dreamland. Along Bali’s south-western coast, the sandy beach breaks of Kuta, Legian and Canggu provide ideal spots to learn or improve your wave riding skills. For absolute beginners, there are several notable surf schools with experienced instructors who are determined to get you standing on your board within your first lessons.

Rip Curl School of Surf
Address: Jl. Arjuna, Legian
Contact: +62 361 735858

Odysseys Surf School
Address: Inside Mercure Hotel – Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta
Contact: +62 361 767410

Canggu Surf School
Address: Jl.Pantai Sentosa, Canggu
Contact: +62 361 8004284

Snorkeling and Scuba diving

Bali’s warm waters are abundant with extensive coral reefs that are teeming with tropical marine life, making it one of the best places to dive and snorkel. Bali’s great dive spots are around Nusa Lembongan, Sanur, Amed, Tulamben, Nusa Penida, Menjangan Island and Pemuteran. Bali’s tropical sunshine can be strong, so we recommend wearing long sleeve rash guards and a minimum SPF 30 waterproof sunblock, preferably a natural sunscreen that doesn’t bleach coral. And be mindful about the environment and try to cause minimum impact by taking only pictures and trying not to touch or tread on the corals.

Rafting

Get your adrenaline pumping with white water rafting on the rapids! Experience the ‘real Bali’ as you cruise along on inflatable rafts on either rushing rapids or steady streams while admiring Bali’s tropical jungles. The main rafting rivers in Bali are Ayung River in Ubud and the more challenging Telaga Waja in East Bali.

Sea Walking

For those who wish to go looking for Nemo without a PADI certification may opt for this unique tour which lets you walk at the bottom of the sea with a specially designed underwater helmet that allows you to breath the same way as you do on the surface. Bali Seawalker are based in Sanur and offer 30 minutes dives with certified and experienced guides.

Kite surfing

Kitesurfing combines Surfing with some elements of wakeboarding and even bits of kite-flying. Bali has a good handful of spots for kitesurfing, as well as notable kitesurfing schools. The best coasts for kitesurfing includes some of the regular surfing beaches of Sanur, Nusa Dua and Canggu for the more experienced kitesurfers.

Banana Boat Ride

Get ready for a fast-paced bumpy rodeo ride on these inflatable craft towed by a boat. These rides are a great way to share some thrills on the waves as a group of up to five or six. Banana and donut boat rides are available at Nusa Lembogan, Nusa Dua and the Gili Islands.

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