Bali Diving Academy

Bali Diving Academy PADI 5-Star dive center in Bali offering safe dives, PADI courses, fun dives and marine adventures.

Not all Mola Mola encounters are created equal. 🌊Bali has three genuinely world-class spots to see them — each with its ...
04/09/2026

Not all Mola Mola encounters are created equal. 🌊

Bali has three genuinely world-class spots to see them — each with its own conditions, currents, and difficulty level. Crystal Bay is the reliable classic. Blue Corner is for divers who want the drift dive thrill alongside the sighting. Gili Tepekong & Gili Mimpang, tucked in Amuk Bay between Padang Bai and Candidasa, bring cold currents and serious pelagic action.

Save this before you plan your next trip. 🐟

Peak season is happening right now — July through October. No guarantees with nature, but when it happens, you won't forget it.

📍 Nusa Penida, Lembongan & Amuk Bay, Bali
🎓 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 Book your Mola Mola dive — link in bio

Which site is calling your name? Drop it below 👇

Saw a Mola Mola? Here's what to actually do. 🌊Peak season is happening right now in Nusa Penida — but a great encounter ...
01/09/2026

Saw a Mola Mola? Here's what to actually do. 🌊

Peak season is happening right now in Nusa Penida — but a great encounter isn't just about being lucky enough to see one. Stay calm, keep your distance, never touch it, and let your guide do what they do best.

The calmer we are, the longer they stay.

📅 Mark your calendar: September 5th — we're heading out to catch this season at its peak. Spots are limited, and this window won't last forever.

📍 Nusa Penida, Bali
🎓 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 DM us to book your spot for the Sept 5th trip

Who's coming with us? Tag your dive buddy 👇

Meet the strangest fish in the ocean. 🌊The Mola Mola — also called the ocean sunfish — is the heaviest bony fish on the ...
27/08/2026

Meet the strangest fish in the ocean. 🌊

The Mola Mola — also called the ocean sunfish — is the heaviest bony fish on the planet, can weigh over 2,000kg, and comes up from the deep specifically to get cleaned by reef fish. Even its name is a little unexpected: "Mola" is Latin for millstone, referencing that flat, round shape.

It looks like it was designed by committee, and we mean that as a compliment.

Right now is peak season to see one in Nusa Penida. Swipe through for more 👉

📍 Nusa Penida, Bali
🎓 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991

Did you know Mola Mola visit cleaning stations on purpose? Drop a 🤯 if this surprised you.

The reef is full of things that look harmless — and aren't. 🐠⚠️Fire coral that isn't actually coral. A "rock" that's rea...
19/08/2026

The reef is full of things that look harmless — and aren't. 🐠⚠️

Fire coral that isn't actually coral. A "rock" that's really a stonefish. A gorgeous shell hiding a venomous harpoon. Most of Bali's reef hazards aren't aggressive — they just don't like being touched, and neither should you touch them.

Save this before your next dive. Good buoyancy is still the best protection there is. 🤿

📍 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 Dive safely with us — link in bio

Ever had a close call with one of these? Tell us what happened 👇

Padang Bai doesn't get enough credit for its macro life. 🔍🌊This trip alone gave us a peacock mantis shrimp flexing every...
17/08/2026

Padang Bai doesn't get enough credit for its macro life. 🔍🌊

This trip alone gave us a peacock mantis shrimp flexing every color in the book, and a scorpionfish so perfectly camouflaged we almost swam right past it.

Swipe through — and try spotting the scorpionfish before you read the caption. It took our eyes a second too. 👀

Padang Bai isn't just a crossing point to the Gilis. It's one of Bali's most underrated macro dive sites — patient divers get rewarded here. 🐠

📍 Padang Bai, Bali
🎓 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 Book your dive — link in bio

Which one did you spot first — the mantis shrimp or the scorpionfish? 👇

06/08/2026

Yes, tec diving looks intense. 😅 No, you don't need to be a superhero to try it.

It's really just more tank, more time, more to explore down there. Once you get past the gear, it's honestly one of the most fun things we do.

If you've ever wondered what's a little deeper than your usual dive — this might be your sign. 🤿

📍 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 DM us — happy to answer any questions, no pressure

What's your first question about tec diving? Ask us anything 👇

You've got your Open Water card. Here's what you're actually missing. 🌊18m felt like everything the first time. But that...
29/07/2026

You've got your Open Water card. Here's what you're actually missing. 🌊

18m felt like everything the first time. But that's just the surface of what Bali has to offer.

Advanced Open Water takes you to 30m — deeper wrecks, walls, and drop-offs that Open Water divers simply can't access. You'll learn navigation so you're not always following behind a guide. Drift dives, deep dives, night dives — all unlocked.

Most divers upgrade within their first year. Because once you've seen the reef, you start wondering what's below it. 🤿

📍 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 Book your Advanced course — link in bio

Still diving at 18m? What's stopping you from going deeper? 👇

Ever wondered what your dive guide is actually looking at when they pause mid-dive? 🪸🌊Discover Reef Check is a one-day i...
22/07/2026

Ever wondered what your dive guide is actually looking at when they pause mid-dive? 🪸🌊

Discover Reef Check is a one-day introduction to marine conservation in Pemuteran — one of Indonesia's leading destinations for coral reef restoration. You'll learn how real reef health surveys work, identify key indicator species, and put it into practice on a guided dive.

No science background needed. Just curiosity.

📍 Pemuteran, North-West Bali
⏱️ 1 day · 1–2 dives
✅ Open Water certified? You're ready.

📩 DM us or email [email protected] to book.

🎓 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991

Ever spotted a Reef Check diver at work underwater? Drop a 🪸 below 👇

Certified. 🎓🌊Another set of divers just completed their PADI Open Water course with our instructor — and the smiles sa...
16/07/2026

Certified. 🎓🌊

Another set of divers just completed their PADI Open Water course with our instructor — and the smiles say it all.

From first breath underwater to holding that certification card, this is what we love most about what we do. Welcome to the underwater world — you're official now.

Ready to write your own story? 🤿

📍 Bali Diving Academy | PADI 5★ | Since 1991
🔗 Book your Open Water course — link in bio
Tag someone who needs to see this and finally get certified 👇

The last 4 chances to become a PADI Instructor in 2026. 🎓🌊If you've been thinking about it, this is the year to actually...
13/07/2026

The last 4 chances to become a PADI Instructor in 2026. 🎓🌊
If you've been thinking about it, this is the year to actually do it. Four IDC dates left before 2026 wraps up — train in Bali, teach anywhere in the world.

📅 IDC Dates:
5–18 August
10–25 September
16–30 October
20 November–4 December

📝 IE Exam Dates:
19 August · 26 September · 31 October · 5 December

Small groups. Experienced Course Director. PADI 5★ CDC since 1991.
📩 For any info, get in touch with our Course Director Mark
✉️ [email protected]

Which date works for you? Drop it below 👇

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Jalan Sekuta Gang Kalpataru, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar
Denpasar
80228

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

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