Nusa Penida, Lembongan & Ceningan · 5–35 m
Karang Sari: Bali underwater in detail.
An easterly coral slope with terraces and lively current.
Dive site at a glance
Does Karang Sari fit your diving holiday?
An easterly coral slope with terraces and lively current.
Fusiliers, trevally, turtles, tuna and sea snakes.
Orientation point: -8.6910, 115.5530
Underwater scenery at Karang Sari
- Region
- Nusa Penida, Lembongan & Ceningan
- Typical depth
- 5–35 m
- Suitable for
- Advanced drift divers
- Current
- moderate to strong
- Access
- Boat dive
Character & experience
What a dive at Karang Sari feels like.
An easterly coral slope with terraces and lively current.
An unhurried and observant pace pays off underwater: fusiliers, trevally, turtles, tuna and sea snakes. Route choice depends on entry, tidal window, visibility, current and experience, keeping the dive both memorable and controlled.
Speedboat logistics, tides, swell and current shape the day. Final site choice follows live conditions and may differ from the wish list.
Who is this site for?
Our classification is: Advanced drift divers. 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 5–35 m, with current classified as moderate to strong. 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 Karang Sari
How much experience do I need for Karang Sari?
The site is typically suited to Advanced drift divers. Final assessment considers current conditions, recent dives, buoyancy and personal comfort.
What marine life may I see at Karang Sari?
Fusiliers, trevally, turtles, tuna and sea snakes. Wildlife encounters are natural events and can never be guaranteed.
Can I dive Karang Sari from Padang Bai?
Speedboat logistics, tides, swell and current shape the day. Final site choice follows live conditions and may differ from the wish list. We confirm destination and schedule in your personal proposal and reassess conditions on the day.
How deep is a dive at Karang Sari?
The known range is approximately 5–35 m. Your profile stays within training, experience, no-decompression limits and the agreed plan.
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