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Diving in Menjangan Island, Bali – Complete Guide to the Best Dive Sites

Why dive in Menjangan?

Menjangan Island is one of Bali’s most pristine and peaceful scuba diving destinations. Located inside West Bali National Park, this protected marine area is famous for its healthy coral reefs, calm conditions, and excellent visibility. Unlike many other dive areas in Bali, Menjangan is known for its relaxed dives, making it ideal for divers who want to enjoy long, comfortable underwater explorations.

The island is especially renowned for its spectacular wall dives, where colorful hard and soft corals grow straight down into the blue. Large sea fans, sponges, and vibrant reef fish create impressive underwater scenery, while the gentle conditions allow divers to fully enjoy the dive without stress from strong currents.

Menjangan diving suits a wide range of divers, from beginners and Open Water divers to underwater photographers and experienced divers looking for calm, high-quality reef diving. The protected status of the area means marine life is abundant, visibility is often very good, and dives feel untouched and natural.

For divers seeking clear water, beautiful walls, and a peaceful atmosphere, Menjangan Island offers a very different experience compared to busier dive sites in Bali

Where is Menjangan & How to get there?

Menjangan Island is located in northwest Bali, inside the protected West Bali National Park, near the village of Pemuteran. Due to its remote location, Menjangan is not recommended as a daily dive trip from South Bali (4 to 4.5 hours by car, depending on traffic). The long road transfer makes it tiring and limits time on the island. Instead, Menjangan diving is best enjoyed as part of a custom dive package, multi-day stay, or diving safari, with accommodation in Pemuteran or nearby.

When staying in Pemuteran, divers have several departure options to reach Menjangan Island:

Pemuteran Beach
Some dive centers depart directly from Pemuteran. This option is convenient but limited, and availability depends on sea conditions and boat access.

Bangsal Harbor (~15 minutes from Pemuteran)
A small and less-used harbor with only a few boats operating toward Menjangan.

Labuan Lalang Harbor (~30 minutes from Pemuteran)
The historic and most well-known harbor for Menjangan diving and snorkeling. It hosts many traditional wooden outrigger boats (jukung) and some fiberglass boats. This has long been the main access point to the island.

Banyuwedang Harbor (~20 minutes from Pemuteran)
Now one of the most popular departure points, located near Mimpi Resort. It offers easier access and faster logistics compared to Labuan Lalang.

From these harbors, the boat ride to Menjangan Island usually takes:

30–45 minutes by traditional wooden outrigger boat
Around 20 minutes by faster fiberglass boat

Once at Menjangan, boats use mooring close to each dive sites, making entries easy and surface conditions generally calm. The combination of limited access, protected status, and organized boat departures helps keep Menjangan one of Bali’s best-preserved diving areas.

Menjangan - POS 1
Surface Interval in the Heart
of Bali Barat National Park

Menjangan Diving Conditions & What to Expect Underwater

Menjangan Island is known for some of the calmest and clearest diving conditions in Bali, making it suitable for both certified beginners and experienced divers. Because the island sits inside a marine protected area, fishing pressure is low and marine life is well preserved. Most dive sites are wall dives or gentle slopes, often starting shallow and dropping into deeper blue water.

Visibility in Menjangan is usually excellent, commonly ranging from 20 to 40 meters, especially during the dry season. Currents are generally mild to moderate, far less challenging than areas like Nusa Penida or the Gili of Candi Dasa. This makes Menjangan ideal for relaxed exploration, underwater photography, and long bottom times. Water temperatures are typically 28 – 30°C year-round, and surface conditions are often calm thanks to the island’s sheltered position.

Menjangan diving focuses more on quality reefs, wide-angle scenery, and calm immersion rather than strong currents or adrenaline dives. It is especially popular with divers looking for peaceful diving, great visibility, and pristine coral environments.

What you can see diving in Menjangan?

The reefs around Menjangan are famous for healthy coral, bright reef life, and relaxed encounters rather than big-adrenaline action. The underwater scenery is made of steep walls, soft coral gardens, giant sponges, and beautiful fans that create perfect habitats for reef fish and small critters.

You can regularly see:

Turtles (green & hawksbill)
Reef sharks (mostly white-tip and black-tip, calm and curious)
Schools of fusiliers, snapper, jackfish, and trevallies
Bannerfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and anthias
Large groupers and batfish near the walls
Moray eels and lionfish hiding in crevices
Beautiful gorgonian fans with occasional pygmy seahorses
Octopus, cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and nudibranchs

From time to time, divers may also encounter eagle rays, barracuda schools, or large trevallies hunting in the blue, especially near reef corners and channels.

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Pygmy seahorse bargibanti in menjangan pemuteran dive

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Menjangan Dive Sites Overview

Menjangan Island offers a wide variety of dive sites concentrated around the protected Bali Barat marine park, making it one of the most consistent and well-preserved diving areas in Bali. From long vertical walls and gentle coral slopes to shallow reefs and calm snorkeling zones, Menjangan 12 dive sites are known for excellent visibility, rich coral growth, and relaxed diving conditions. Each site has its own character, whether you are looking for wide-angle wall dives, macro life, or easy dives suitable for all levels. Below, you’ll find a detailed guide to the main dive sites around Menjangan Island, based on real dive experience and local knowledge.

Map of Menjangan dive sites

EEL GARDEN

Eel Garden Dive site - Menjangan

Eel Garden is one of Menjangan’s most impressive and varied dive sites, known for its changing scenery and rich marine life. Located on the north-western side of Menjangan Island, this site combines a dramatic wall, open sandy areas, and shallow coral gardens in a single dive.

The dive usually begins along a beautiful wall covered with large gorgonians, sponges, and healthy coral growth. Depths here remain comfortable, generally not exceeding 30 meters, making it suitable for many certified divers depending on conditions. As the dive progresses, the wall gives way to a wide white-sand slope where a large colony of garden eels can be found gently swaying in the current, an iconic highlight of the site and a favorite for photographers.

When there is moderate current, Eel Garden truly comes alive. The crossing currents attract larger marine life, and this is often the best moment to spot giant trevallies, barracuda, reef sharks, and other pelagic fish moving through the blue. On calmer days, the dive can extend further west and finish in shallow coral gardens, hopping between colorful coral bommies and sandy patches filled with reef fish and turtles. Because of these variations, Eel Garden can be adapted to different diver levels and conditions, offering a different experience almost every time.

Garden Eel - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, wall, slope & coral garden
Depth Range: 4 – 40 meters
Current: None to sometimes strong (site selection depends on conditions)
Visibility: Usually good to excellent
Temperature: 28°C to 30°C
Marine Highlights: Garden eel colony, dramatic wall, pelagic encounters, huge sea fans
Marine Life: Garden eels, turtles, reef sharks, trevallies, barracuda, tuna, schooling fish, pygmy seahorse
Recommended Level: All levels (beginner to advanced, depending on conditions)
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

ANCHOR WRECK

Anchor Wreck Dive Site - Menjangan

Anchor Wreck – Dramatic Wall Diving with Pelagic Action

Anchor Wreck is one of our favorite dive sites in Menjangan, not because of the wreck itself, but for the spectacular wall and rich marine life that surround it. The dive begins near a large anchor resting in shallow water, which once belonged to an old wooden boat believed to date back to the 19th century. Only scattered remains of the boat are still visible today, and the wreck plays more of a historical reference point than a main attraction.

The real highlight is the steep wall and reef structure that drops away nearby. Covered in large gorgonian sea fans, sponges, and healthy corals, this area is full of life. Depending on the season and conditions, light current can create a gentle drift, often carrying divers toward the Eel Garden area. During mid-year months, when southern winds are stronger, this drift can make the dive especially dynamic and exciting.

Fish life here is impressive, with schools of fusiliers, hunting blue fins and giant trevallies, reef sharks cruising the blue, and turtles regularly passing by. Macro lovers will also enjoy searching the wall and reef for nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, and even seamoths on the shallow sandy plateau at the end of the dive.

The dive often finishes in shallow, bright water, where white sand, coral patches, and excellent light create a beautiful and relaxed ending, perfect for both wide-angle scenes and careful critter spotting.

Anchor Wreck - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, wall & reef
Depth Range: 4 to 30+ meters
Current: None to mild (occasional light drift)
Visibility: Good to excellent
Temperature: 28°C to 30°C
Marine Highlights: Dramatic wall, large sea fans, pelagic activity
Marine Life: Turtles, reef sharks, trevallies, fusiliers, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, seamoths
Recommended Level: Open Water and above (drift experience recommended in certain conditions)
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

DREAM WALL

Dream Wall Dive Site - Menjangan

Dream Wall – Menjangan’s Iconic Coral Wall Dive

Dream Wall is one of Menjangan Island’s most scenic and rewarding dive sites, known for its long walls, coral-covered slopes, and impressive sea fans. Located on the northern side of the island, between Anchor Wreck and Sandy Slope, this site offers a classic Menjangan wall-diving experience with excellent visibility and rich marine life.

The dive typically begins in shallow water, already full of hard corals and colorful reef fish, before gradually following the wall deeper. Large gorgonian fans, sponges, and soft corals cover the reef, creating a dramatic underwater landscape that feels vast and open. Even during safety stops or snorkeling, the shallow sections remain lively and visually stunning.

Dream Wall is also well known for its pelagic activity. Schools of mackerel, giant trevallies, and snapper often patrol the wall, while turtles—both green and hawksbill, are common sightings. With a bit of luck, divers may also encounter eagle rays, reef sharks, or bumphead parrotfish, especially when there is light current bringing nutrients along the reef.

Thanks to generally mild conditions and clear water, Dream Wall is suitable for a wide range of divers and is equally appreciated by wide-angle photographers, relaxed recreational divers, and snorkelers enjoying the shallow coral sections.

Dream Wall - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, wall & reef
Depth Range: 5 – 40 meters (deeper sections available for advanced divers)
Current: None to medium
Visibility: Good to excellent
Temperature: 28°C to 30°C
Marine Highlights: Long coral walls, massive sea fans, soft coral gardens
Marine Life: Turtles, reef sharks, trevallies, barracuda, snapper, tuna, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses
Recommended Level: All levels
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

SANDY SLOPE

Sandy Slope Dive Site - Menjangan

Sandy Slope – A Relaxed Reef & Slope Dive in Menjangan

Sandy Slope is a calm and enjoyable dive site located between Coral Garden and Dream Wall, offering a gentle underwater landscape ideal for relaxed dives and skill practice. As its name suggests, the site features a wide sandy slope mixed with coral patches, sea fans, and healthy reef sections.

The dive usually starts in shallow water, where soft and hard corals, reef fish, and bright natural light make it a pleasant area for snorkeling, beginner dives, or refresher sessions. The top of the reef is colorful and lively, with good visibility and minimal current most of the time.

As you move deeper or swim toward the northern side, the slope gradually steepens and leads to a drop-off reaching around 40 meters, offering a change in scenery for certified divers who wish to explore deeper sections. The sandy bottom and open space make this site comfortable and easy to navigate, while still offering interesting marine life.

Sandy Slope is known for its peaceful atmosphere and versatility. Divers can expect to see batfish, moray eels, angelfish, butterflyfish, unicornfish, and occasional turtles cruising through the reef. The combination of sand, coral patches, and gentle depth changes makes it a good site for both observation and photography, especially in shallow water.

Sandy Slope - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, reef & gentle slope
Depth Range: 6 – 30 meters (drop-off nearby to ~40 m)
Current: None to medium
Visibility: Good to very good
Temperature: 28°C to 30°C
Marine Highlights: Sandy slope, coral patches, bright shallow reef
Marine Life: Turtles, batfish, moray eels, angelfish, butterflyfish, clownfish, nudibranchs, flounders
Recommended Level: All levels (ideal for beginners and training dives)
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

CORAL GARDEN

Coral Garden Dive Site - Menjangan

Coral Garden – A Relaxed & Colorful Reef Dive in Menjangan

Coral Garden is one of the easiest and most enjoyable dive sites around Menjangan Island, located on the northeastern side of the island. As the name suggests, this site offers wide coral-covered areas with a mix of hard coral colonies, soft coral carpets, and large sea fans, spread across a gentle slope.

The dive usually begins on a shallow coral plateau, where the reef is healthy and full of reef fish. From there, the bottom slowly slopes down and eventually leads to a small drop-off, making the dive smooth and comfortable for all levels. Currents here are usually very mild or absent, which is why Coral Garden is often chosen when conditions are less favorable elsewhere around the island.

This site actually includes several coral sections, offering variety throughout the dive. Whether drifting gently along the slope or swimming slowly across the reef, divers can expect a calm and rewarding experience. The shallow areas are especially lively and are often explored during the safety stop, where light, colors, and fish activity are at their best.

Marine life is abundant and varied. Turtles are frequently seen resting or cruising the reef, while schools of triggerfish, batfish, angelfish, and Moorish idols add constant movement. With some luck, divers may also spot hunting trevallies, large groupers, reef sharks, or even eagle rays passing through the blue.

Coral Garden is a great choice for beginner divers, relaxed fun dives, and wide-angle photography, offering beautiful reef scenery without strong currents or technical challenges.

Coral Garden - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, reef & gentle slope
Depth Range: 4 – 30 meters
Current: None to mild
Visibility: Good to excellent
Temperature: 28°C to 30°C
Marine Highlights: Wide coral gardens, shallow plateau, gentle slope
Marine Life: Green & hawksbill turtles, batfish, triggerfish, angelfish, Moorish idols, glass shrimp, schooling redtooth triggerfish, groupers
Special Sightings: Eagle rays, reef sharks, schools of mackerel, giant trevallies
Recommended Level: Beginner to Advanced
Macro Level: ⭐⭐☆☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

TEMPLE POINT

Temple Point dive sites (Ganesh Corner)

Temple Point (Ganesh Corner)
Sacred Reefs at Menjangan’s Northeast Tip

Temple Point, also known as Ganesh Corner, is located at the northeastern tip of Menjangan Island, just below the coastal temples of Taman Kelenting Sari and Kahyangan Jagat Giri Segara. From the boat, divers can already spot the impressive statue of Ganesh divinity, standing above the sea and overlooking the reef below, an iconic and unique setting for a dive.

The dive usually starts on a gentle sandy slope, making the entry relaxed and easy. As the dive progresses, the reef becomes richer, with healthy coral growth and plenty of reef fish.
Divers can then choose between two main profiles depending on conditions and preferences:

West side: a sloping reef with coral gardens and calmer terrain
East side: a more vertical wall section, with cracks and overhangs

Light to moderate current may be present, most often coming from the southeast. On some days, wind and surface waves can make the sea slightly choppy, and in these conditions the boat captain usually prefers to start and stay on the sloping part of the dive site for better comfort and safety. When conditions allow, the dive can naturally continue toward Bat Cave. If the current is less favorable, the dive is turned back along the wall or finished higher on the reef, exploring areas not yet covered.

The wall section is particularly interesting for shark encounters, with both blacktip and whitetip reef sharks often seen cruising or resting near the reef. Turtles are common, and eagle rays may appear in the blue. The mix of slope, wall, and coral garden makes Temple Point a versatile dive, suitable for relaxed exploration or more dynamic profiles depending on the day.

Temple Point - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, reef, slope & wall
Depth Range: 6 – 30 meters
Current: None to mild + (direction-dependent)
Visibility: Good to excellent
Temperature: 28°C to 30°C
Marine Highlights: Ganesh statue viewpoint, wall with cracks, coral gardens
Marine Life: Green & hawksbill turtles, reef sharks (blacktip & whitetip), eagle rays, schooling reef fish
Recommended Level: Open Water to Advanced
Macro Level: ⭐⭐☆☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

BAT CAVE

Bat Cave dive site - Menjangan

Bat Cave is located on the eastern side of Menjangan Island and takes its name from the small coastal caves above the waterline, where bats can often be seen resting during the day. Underwater, this site is known for its impressive walls, rich marine life, and frequent gentle drift conditions.

The dive is most often done starting from Pos 2 and drifting east toward Bat Cave, following the natural flow of the current. The topography is dominated by a dramatic vertical wall dropping into deeper water, covered in massive sponges, large ear sponges, and huge gorgonian sea fans. Reef fish gather along the wall in large numbers, creating a constant sense of movement and life.

When the current is light, the dive is relaxed and smooth, ideal for enjoying the scenery. If the current picks up, divers can slow the pace by using cracks and small ledges along the wall, which are also excellent spots to observe reef fish, lobsters, and macro life (Pygmy seahorse, electric clams, Shrimps…). This area is well known for big fish encounters, and it’s one of the best places in Menjangan to spot reef sharks cruising in the blue.

Bat Cave Point is consistently one of our favorite dive sites in Menjangan, offering a perfect mix of dramatic underwater landscape, healthy coral growth, and the chance for memorable pelagic sightings. One of the greatest Menjangan dive site for wide angle photography.

Bat Cave - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, wall & drift
Depth Range: 5 to 45 meters
Current: Low to medium (occasionally stronger)
Visibility: 10–30 meters
Recommended Level: All levels (depth adapted to experience)
Marine Highlights: Vertical wall, massive sponges, large sea fans
Marine Life: Reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, tuna, jacks, redtooth triggerfish, pygmy seahorses
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

POS 2

POS 2 dive site - Menjangan

Pos II, also known as Pos Dua, is one of Menjangan’s most scenic and versatile dive sites. The dive starts near the jetty area, which is actively used today by pilgrims traveling to the island’s temples.

This area serves as the main entry point for both Pos II and Bat Cave, depending on the dive plan and conditions.

The entry is made close to the wall, near a natural crack in the reef that allows divers to descend smoothly into deeper water. When the sea is calm, the entry is straightforward. However, if waves are present, boats may not be able to use the mooring, and the back roll entry can be more dynamic and sporty, requiring good control and awareness.

From this entry point:

Heading east, following the wall, leads divers toward Bat Cave, usually as a gentle drift.
Heading west, staying along the wall, keeps the dive within Pos II, where the wall becomes more broken and sculpted, with many cracks, small caves, and overhangs.

This western section is particularly appreciated for its play of light, varied textures, and protected areas where divers can slow down and search for critters hiding in the crevices. The combination of dramatic wall structure, light effects, and rich marine life creates a very immersive dive atmosphere.

Pos II is also well known for occasional pelagic encounters, so keeping an eye on the blue is always recommended, especially when current is present.

POS 2 - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat dive, wall & drift
Depth Range: 6 – 30+ meters
Current: Light to moderate, surge possible
Visibility: Usually good to excellent
Recommended Level: Open Water and above (depth adapted to experience)
Marine Highlights: Giant gorgonians, sponges, soft corals, dramatic wall
Marine Life: Reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, schooling fish, frogfish, lion fish
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

CAVE POINT

Cave Point dive site - Menjangan

Cave Point sits along the same reef system as Pos II, further east along Menjangan Island. Because it is too far to reach by drifting from Pos II, dives normally start directly at Cave Point using its own mooring. The dive follows a beautiful wall and shallow cave area, offering calm conditions and excellent marine life.

The main highlight is a shallow underwater cave, located at around 12–14 meters, set into a dramatic wall that faces the deeper waters surrounding Menjangan Island. Inside and around the cave, divers can often find electric clams, moray eels, and schools of reef fish. In the right conditions and season, juvenile white-tip reef sharks may rest inside the cave.

The wall itself is rich in gorgonian sea fans, sponges, and hard corals, with large schools of fish moving between the reef and the blue. Into the blue, there is always the possibility of pelagic encounters, such as trevallies, barracuda, reef sharks, and occasionally eagle rays. Currents are usually none or really light, making the site accessible while still exciting.

Cave Point offers a beautiful mix of wall diving, light drift, marine life, and atmosphere, with stunning light effects filtering through the cave entrance and cracks, making it equally appealing for divers and snorkelers when conditions allow.

Cave Point - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Boat, wall dive, light drift
Depth Range: 3 – 35 meters
Current: None to low
Visibility: 10–30 meters
Recommended Level: All levels
Marine Highlights: Shallow cave, dramatic wall, pelagic sightings
Marine Life: White-tip reef sharks (seasonal), electric clams, moray eels, barracuda, trevallies, groupers, reef fish
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Macro Level: ⭐⭐☆☆☆☆

BLUE CORNER

Blue Corner dive site - Menjangan

Blue Corner – The Turning Point Where Reef Life Gathers

Blue Corner is located along the southeastern stretch of Menjangan Island, where the wall gently curves and forms a natural corner. As the reef narrows and turns, currents tend to concentrate here, bringing nutrients, fish activity, and occasional surprises from the blue.

The dive usually begins along a vertical wall decorated with sponges and sea fans. As you continue, the wall bends slightly and the scenery opens up, giving you a perfect view into deeper water while still staying close to the reef. This is where schooling fish often gather, using the changing current lines as shelter and feeding zones.

Expect calm moments along the wall mixed with livelier drift sections depending on tides. When conditions are right, Blue Corner is one of the best places on Menjangan to spot trevallies, juvenile barracudas, small reef sharks, and large schools of reef fish cruising past. Closer to the reef, turtles, snappers, and anthias are common, with plenty of cracks and ledges to explore.

Blue Corner Menjangan is also well known for snorkeling and Free diving operators.

Blue Corner - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Wall & occasional drift
Depth Range: 5 to 35+ meters
Current: None to slow (changing with tides)
Visibility: Affected by tide (10 to 20 m)
Temperature: 27–30°C
Difficulty: Beginners to experienced
Marine Highlights:
Reef corner with schooling fish, pelagic sightings, scenic wall
Marine Life:
Turtles, barracuda, trevally, reef sharks, tunas, snappers, anthias, morays
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

MANGROVE

Mangrove dive site - Menjangan

Mangrove – Calm Slopes with a Wild Coastal Feel

Mangrove sits along the southeastern coastline of Menjangan Island, close to the shallow mangrove trees that give the site its name. While snorkelers can enjoy views of the mangroves at high tide, divers stay slightly offshore, following a gentle wall and sloping reef.

The dive begins on a shallow plateau that quickly drops into a mix of coral-covered rocks, sandy patches, and small ledges. Because of the nearby mangroves, visibility can sometimes be a little lower than other Menjangan sites, but this same nutrient flow attracts plenty of marine life.

This is a relaxing dive when conditions are calm, with chances to drift lightly toward Blue Corner if the current runs along the reef. Expect to encounter schooling reef fish, occasional sharks, and lots of smaller reef life hiding among the cracks and corals.

Mangrove is not about dramatic walls; instead, it offers a quieter, more natural landscape, perfect for slow exploration and enjoying the softer side of Menjangan diving.

Mangrove - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Wall / gentle slope
Depth Range: 5 – 25+ meters
Current: None to moderate (can turn into a light drift)
Visibility: Variable (can drop slightly near mangrove areas)
Temperature: 27–30°C
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Marine Highlights:
Calm reef slopes, mangrove-influenced habitat, relaxed exploration
Marine Life:
Triggerfish (nesting season), reef sharks, moray eels, octopus, batfish, snappers, nudibranchs
Macro Level: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆

POS 1

POS 1 dive site - Menjangan

Pos 1 – Calm, Shallow Slopes and a Perfect Mid-Day Stop

Pos 1 (Pos Satu) takes its name from the nearby ranger station, one of the only places on Menjangan Island where visitors can go ashore. With its white-sand beach and beautiful views toward the volcanoes of Java, it’s also a popular lunch stop during day trips (enjoy the deers).

Underwater, Pos 1 is a gentle sandy slope with scattered coral patches, making it one of the easiest sites around Menjangan. The entry can be made from the beach or the small jetty, and divers follow the shallow reef while staying close to the coastline.

Although it is often used for beginner dives and training, Pos 1 can still surprise experienced divers. The sandy bottom is a great place to search for stingrays, flounders, and camouflaged critters, while the coral garden along the edge shelters turtles and reef fish.

Currents here are usually light, but they can occasionally pick up, especially toward the channel, so dive planning is important.

Pos 1 is not about dramatic walls; instead, it’s an easy, relaxed dive that works perfectly as a first dive, refresher, or final shallow dive of the day.

POS I - Dive site infos

Type of Dive: Sandy slope with scattered coral
Depth Range: 2–20+ meters
Current: None to moderate (can increase near the channel)
Visibility: Often very good
Temperature: 28–30°C
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Marine Highlights:
Calm conditions, sandy macro life, easy navigation
Marine Life:
Flounders, stingrays, crabs, juvenile batfish, turtles, lion fishes, garden eels, nudibranchs
Macro Level: ⭐⭐☆☆☆☆
Wide Angle: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆

Diving Menjangan Island
Clear water, coral walls, unforgettable views

Who Is Menjangan Diving Best For?

Menjangan Island is perfect for divers who enjoy relaxed, scenic dives without strong currents. With calm conditions, clear water, and easy wall profiles, it’s especially well-suited for:

Beginner divers and families
Refresher dives after a break from diving
Snorkelers who want shallow coral and good visibility
Photographers who prefer time and stability over speed

Many divers say Menjangan is one of the most comfortable and enjoyable places to dive in Bali.

More experienced divers also appreciate Menjangan’s deep walls, occasional pelagic visitors, and the ability to make long, relaxed dives. Whether you like wide-angle reef scenery or searching sandy patches for macro life, Menjangan offers something for almost every diving style, just without the stress of strong currents.

Best Time to Dive Menjangan (Seasons & Visibility)

Menjangan Island can be dived all year, thanks to its protected location. However, conditions change slightly with the seasons.

From April to November: Dry season usually offers the best visibility, often reaching 20 to 30 meters. The sea is calm, currents are manageable, and this period is ideal for relaxed wall dives and snorkeling.
December to March: During the rainy season, dives are still enjoyable, but visibility can drop when wind or rain stirs the water. Water temperatures generally range from 27–30°C, and strong currents are rare compared to other Bali dive areas. Overall, Menjangan remains one of Bali’s most reliable sites for beginners, photographers, and anyone who loves clear, easy diving.

Crowds & Seasonality at Menjangan

Tourist numbers at Menjangan generally follow Bali’s high and low seasons.

High season: July, August, September and October
During these months, there are more snorkelers and dive boats, and popular mooring spots can feel busier. The lunch area at Pos 1 on the island may also get crowded, as many tours stop there at the same time. Underwater, however, dive sites still feel comfortable because groups spread out along the walls.
Low season: November to May
There are fewer visitors, more flexibility with timing, and boats are easier to book. Diving is often more relaxed, and you may even enjoy dive sites with very few other groups.

There are also occasional peaks linked to Hindu religious ceremonies, when many local pilgrims visit the island. This doesn’t affect the dive sites themselves, but it can temporarily reduce the number of available boats and make logistics a bit busier.

Dive Trips to Menjangan with Bali Aqua

Menjangan is a fantastic dive destination, but it is far from South Bali. A same-day trip can involve many hours of driving and boat transfer, which is why we usually don’t recommend it as a one-day dive.

Instead, Bali Aqua includes Menjangan as part of our Dive Safaris and custom diving packages. This allows you to dive Menjangan comfortably, stay nearby, and combine it with other great sites such as Pemuteran, Puri Jati, or Secret Bay (Gilimanuk).

Because we specialize in safaris, our team dives this area regularly throughout the year. Our guides know:

All Menjangan dive sites and how to dive them safely depending on the conditions
Where recent marine life sightings have been (we choose sites accordingly)
All logistics, timing, park fees, and permits (already included in our pricing)

This means your dive day is planned smoothly from start to finish, with more time in the water and less time worrying about organization.

We can also arrange flexible itineraries for example, adding dives in Tulamben, Amed, or even continuing the trip down to Nusa Penida. If needed, we can organize pick-ups from the Gilimanuk harbor for divers traveling from Java and integrate Menjangan smoothly into a full Bali dive journey.

With Bali Aqua, Menjangan is not just a day trip, it becomes part of a well-planned, comfortable dive holiday designed around your interests and experience level.

Menjangan Diving FAQ

Is Menjangan good for beginner divers?

Yes. Menjangan is one of Bali’s easiest and most relaxing dive areas. The walls are calm, currents are usually mild, and visibility is excellent. It’s a great place to build confidence, practice buoyancy, and enjoy long, scenic dives.

Are there strong currents in Menjangan?

Currents in Menjangan are generally mild compared to most Bali dive sites.
However, some areas can have stronger flow depending on tides and wind. Our guides always choose the safest site and direction for the day, so dives remain comfortable.

What is the visibility like?

Visibility is often one of Menjangan’s highlights, typically 15 to 30 meters, especially in dry season (April–November). During rainy season it may drop slightly, but remains clear enough for enjoyable wall dives and photography.

How many dives can you do in one day at Menjangan?

Most visitors do two dives, sometimes three if staying nearby like when doing Bali Aqua Safari.
Because travel distances are longer, adding Menjangan to a multi-day safari makes the experience more relaxed.

Is Menjangan better than Tulamben or Nusa Penida

It depends what you like:

Menjangan → calm, easy walls, amazing visibility, relaxed diving
Tulamben → wrecks, shore diving, macro life
Nusa Penida → mantas, colder water, stronger currents

Many divers choose to combine all three during a Bali dive holiday.

Can snorkelers join Menjangan trips?

Yes! Menjangan is fantastic for snorkeling.
Shallow coral gardens and clear water make it ideal for families and non-divers joining the boat.

Are there sharks in Menjangan?

Yes and we love them, mostly small reef white and black tip sharks, seen cruising along the walls. Encounters are calm and non-aggressive. Large pelagic sharks are rare.
And if you are lucky, whale shark are often seen around Menjangan.

Do I need to be advanced certified to dive Menjangan?

Open Water divers are welcome at most sites. Some deeper wall areas and drift sections are better suited to Advanced or experienced divers. we match sites to certification and comfort level.

Can I dive Menjangan as a day trip from South Bali?

Technically yes, but it means many hours on the road.
We strongly recommend visiting Menjangan as part of a Bali Aqua Dive Safari or custom trip, staying nearby so the experience remains relaxed. Start from south in the morning, doing dive on the way to pemuteran or at pemuteran and then can do 3 nice dives the next day.