Menjangan, Pemuteran & North Bali · 5–30 m
Close Encounters: Bali underwater in detail.
A broad coral slope with sandy channels that suits both wide-angle and macro observation.
Dive site at a glance
Does Close Encounters fit your diving holiday?
A broad coral slope with sandy channels that suits both wide-angle and macro observation.
Turtles, bluespotted rays, morays, nudibranchs and dense reef fish.
Orientation point: -8.1450, 114.6700
Underwater scenery at Close Encounters
- Region
- Menjangan, Pemuteran & North Bali
- Typical depth
- 5–30 m
- Suitable for
- Beginner to advanced
- Current
- mild to moderate
- Access
- Boat dive
Character & experience
What a dive at Close Encounters feels like.
A broad coral slope with sandy channels that suits both wide-angle and macro observation.
An unhurried and observant pace pays off underwater: turtles, bluespotted rays, morays, nudibranchs and dense reef fish. Route choice depends on entry, tidal window, visibility, current and experience, keeping the dive both memorable and controlled.
North-west Bali is distant from Padang Bai and works best as a multi-day safari module with short local transfers.
Who is this site for?
Our classification is: Beginner to advanced. Certification and logged dives are not the only factors; recent experience, buoyancy, current comfort, cold tolerance and how you feel that day also matter. After a long break, an easy local check dive may be the better sequence.
Safety, depth and conditions
The typical range is 5–30 m, with current classified as mild to moderate. These are not guaranteed daily values. Guide judgement, weather, tides and training limits determine route, maximum depth, turn criteria and any alternative site.
Photography & responsible diving
Match camera setup and subject choice to your buoyancy. Wildlife is never chased, touched, fed or moved for a photograph. At sandy macro sites we watch fin position and distance; at pelagic sites cleaning-station approaches remain clear.
The dive site is alive
No dive is ever a repetition.
Visibility, current, light and marine encounters change a site every day. Our guides read the conditions and plan the dive accordingly.
- Base
- Padang Bai
- Guidance
- Personal
- Languages
- DE · EN
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Close Encounters
How much experience do I need for Close Encounters?
The site is typically suited to Beginner to advanced. Final assessment considers current conditions, recent dives, buoyancy and personal comfort.
What marine life may I see at Close Encounters?
Turtles, bluespotted rays, morays, nudibranchs and dense reef fish. Wildlife encounters are natural events and can never be guaranteed.
Can I dive Close Encounters from Padang Bai?
North-west Bali is distant from Padang Bai and works best as a multi-day safari module with short local transfers. We confirm destination and schedule in your personal proposal and reassess conditions on the day.
How deep is a dive at Close Encounters?
The known range is approximately 5–30 m. Your profile stays within training, experience, no-decompression limits and the agreed plan.
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Your diving holiday
Tell us how you want to experience Bali.
Share your travel dates, hotel area, diving experience and wishes. We reply personally from Padang Bai with a suitable proposal.
- Personal, no-obligation planning
- German or English support
- Combine diving, courses, transfers and travel modules