Snorkeling
There is good snorkeling in the bay, though the snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon is much better. Many of the local dive operators organise trips to this spot but you can easily walk (see section Beaches above). If the waves are large, don’t bother snorkeling as the current is extremely strong and visibility will be 1 to 3 metres at best. On a calm day expect lots of fish and great visibility. Buoys mark the furthest point snorkelers should go. For even better snorkeling you can charter a boat.
Several places in Padang Bai rent snorkeling equipment.
Diving :
Padangbai is noted for its diving and the friendly dive centres are right on the beach with their own bars for after-diving refreshments.
Absolute Scuba, Jl Pantai Silayukti, ☎ +62 363 42088. 7AM-9PM.. Teaches both PADI and SSI up to and including instructor course, in English, German, Italian, Russian and Indonesian. 3 metre deep training pool, classroom, 22 air conditioned rooms, 1 speedboat, 1 small boat. edit
Geko Dive Bali, Jl Pantai Silayulkti (northern end of the bay), ☎ +62 363 41516, e-mail: info@gekodivebali.com. Five star PADI dive resort and TecRec dive centre, which has been awarded GoEco operator status by Project Aware. Offers full range of courses and fun dives. Very active in the community and with environmental projects. Maximum of four divers to each divemaster. This ratio is reduced if requested or needed. Dive groups are welcome. Courses taught in English, French, German, Spanish and Indonesian. 2 speedboats, 1 large outrigger boat and a variety of smaller boats used as needed. Also has a cafe called Cafe Deco.
Nico Dives Cool, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai (Sanur), ☎ +62 81 337 559 228, e-mail: nicodivescoolbali.com. PADI and SSI dive center, Nico Dives Cool is all about sustainability and customer satisfaction. Offers full range of courses and fun dives. Regularly doing beach clean ups, this family dive center can teach in English, French and Indonesian and always keeps the goups of divers smalls . Safari and packages available. 115 US$ for 2 dives