Dive into exciting water sports activities in Bali. Plan your adventure today!
Bali is a wonderland, from beaches to an exquisitely green landscape, it offers everything. But what makes Bali a tourism hotspot is the myriad number of adventure water sports. Every year thousands of adventure seekers throng to Bali to enjoy and play in the deep blue Indian ocean waters. Bali boast numerous water sport centers that not only provide training to beginners but also let people select from a wide range of water sports.
Top water sports in Bali:
Rolling donut Bali: You do not require much experience to try out the rolling donut boat in Bali. This is a very simple activity to do and is available even for people who don’t know how to swim. The rolling donut is affordable and the best spot to try out this is on Tanjung Benoa Beach. The best season for it is April and September.
The principle behind the ride is relatively straightforward. You sit in a big rubber ring (like you would at a water park) and then get towed (rapidly) by a speed boat.
If you fall out, you will be wearing a life jacket and will float until the boat can pick you up.
Jet Skiing: If you're in the mood for something that's better suited for adrenaline seekers, then you might be in the mood for jet skiing. Jet skiing has been so popular in movies now, that it's the benchmark of beach when it comes to water sports. Fortunately, Bali is not as bad in terms of jet ski scams as it is in Thailand and you can rent a jet ski in Bali without a problem at most resorts. The most popular place for this is Tanjung Beona Beach and you should be cautious as it’s very expensive to rent a jet ski. We’d really urge you to put on and buckle up a life jacket when playing around with jet skis. If you fall and hit the water while jet skiing it can cause heavy impacts.
Snorkeling: You can find the occasional shipwreck to swim around if coral reefs become too ordinary for you. You don’t actually need to be able to swim to snorkel in Bali. You’re basically just floating and kicking your feet but it’s a good idea to have some basic swimming competence. The snorkelling gear is cheap, but hiring a boat to take you out to the best spots tends to be more costly than most other sports but it's 100% worth it. Go to Menjangan Island, Sanur Beach, Blue Lagoon, Tulamben and & Amed for the top snorkelling areas of Bali.
Surfing: Bali and surfing are synonymous and you’ll be able to find surf schools on nearly every beach on the island. That doesn’t mean, however, that every beach is ideal for surfing. If you’re a learner then beaches like sanur Beach can make it very easy to master the basics. But an expert surfer is likely to be bored to tears in Sanur and they will much prefer Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Impossibles, Balangan, Medewi, Kuta, etc.
If you are lucky enough to have your own board then surfing is free to go. If you have to rent a board this can be done cheaply enough. We will mention that you need to be a confident and good swimmer in order to learn how to surf. Drowning is never a good idea.
Water Skiing: Water skiing is actually quite challenging and you should never try water skiing if you do not know how to swim. But if you do know how to swim, then water skiing is a thrill a minute and a wonderful way to experience the waters and beaches of Bali. We would advise strongly that even good swimmers use a life jacket at all times when participating. Good places to ski on the water are, Uluwatu, Kuta Beach and Tanjung Benoa Beach.
Fly Fishing: Fly fishing in Bali is a specific Balinese water sport derived from the motion of the flying fish, a dominant feature of Balinese marine life. You effectively travel in a big flat rubber boat, when fly fishing, which mimics this action as it is pulled along by a speed boat. Fly fishing is a highly safe and simple method for spending time in Balinese waters and note that you don't even need to be able to swim to enjoy it.
The best spot for this is Tanjung Benoa Beach and the best time of year is April or September. As usual, you must be wearing your life jacket while participating in Fly Fishing. If you have children, they will enjoy this fantastic water sport.
Parasailing: If you wish to fly high up from the diverse sea life of Bali's ocean then go parasailing. This most popular water sport is a real fun. While it looks pretty dangerous, it's really quite simple to begin parasailing (as simple as the banana boats, in fact) and you will still receive pictures like you are a part of an extreme water sport.
Basically, you wear a harness and a speed boat takes you out on the water and then over that water utilizing the wind produced by the drag of the boat to lift you parasailing. If you're wearing your life jacket and willing to pay a relatively low price, you may find yourself parasailing before you even know it.
Scuba Diving:
This incredible water sport is one of the most popular water sports on the planet and it's the best way to view the abundant marine life in Bali's tropical waters. If you're visiting Nusa Islands, you can scuba dive with manta rays (swimming with manta rays is a unique experience) or the huge mola mola fish. But don't head out on a boat just yet - it's wise to take some training first to learn how to dive safely. Scuba diving is a highly hazardous water sport if you're not properly trained to dive and ascend safely.
You should seek out a PADI-rated school among the numerous dive centres in Sanur Beach, Amed, Menjangan Island or Tulamben to learn how to dive safely among the captivating marine life and coral reefs of Bali’s underwater world.
River Rafting:
All water sports are not sea-based sports. If you wish to pursue river rafting then you'll have to come inland to the spiritual heart of the country – Ubud. Water sports enthusiasts travel from all over the world to participate in this popular water sport in Bali. There are three major rivers for this sport the Melangit River, the Ayung River and the Telaga Waja River and the peak season is between November and March when the rivers are full. We would mention here that children and elderly people should not try river rafting because it can be lethal or harmful if you are unable to response properly if the boat is overturned. Life jackets as always are suggested and mandatory for this activity.
Underwater Scooter Ride: This is a quite new sport and very costly, but it's a ton of fun and a perfect water sport for someone who is a bit burnt out and likes less traditional to try. A ride on an underwater scooter is a wonderful way to meet the sea creatures of Bali and you can go down in your own scooter or share a tandem scooter with a friend (this comes with a head bubble suit rather like that used for sea walking).
The place to try this water sport for the first time is Banjar Pujung Kelod and it is very costly but worth it.
Water Tubing: Water tubing is another non-marine water activity. It is all about sitting in an inflated rubber tube and then allowing the water to do the rest.
Bali boasts a relatively good safety record for water tubing compared to other Southeast Asian countries and there are plenty of streams, rivers and canyon that you can find easily to attempt this sport on. It's rather pricey, and the best time to attempt it is from December to March. They claim that you do not have to be able to swim in order to like water tubing but we'd advise that you have some basic swimming skills at least, there are no life jackets in this sport.
Subwing: A subwing is a contraption that uses two wing-like boards to attach a rider to a speedboat. Unlike with the majority of speed boat-pulled aquatic games, a subwing does not travel above the water, it travels below it. The rider grasps the boards and receives a brief underwater tour of the local beach and marine life habitat.
The best location to attempt this sport is in the Gili Islands that are very popular for their fine and affordable water sports activities. You should know how to swim to engage in this sport, as there is a possibility that you release the board and have to reach the surface independently.
Stand-Up Paddle Board:
Stand-up paddle boarding or SUP, as it’s known to its fans, is an excellent way to get around on the waves. You don't have to know how to swim to participate in SUP but we would advise you to be somewhat proficient in swimming, otherwise, it could be difficult to make your way back onto dry land if you happen to fall off. The best time of year to participate in Sup is from December to March when the rains are seriously coming down in Bali.
Water Jetpacks – Flyboards:
Yes, this is one of the newest and most radical sports to come to Bali. If you're looking for a water sport where you can behave like Aquaman in the films, then you may find operating water jetpacks scratches that precise itch for you. It is, literally what it sounds like. They strap you into a jet pack that then shoots water out the back in a very focused, high-pressure stream and this then propels you into the air. 10-15 meters up in the air, in fact. If you train with water jetpacks, you can be performing some trulyjaw-dropping stunts on them. The most popular spot to attempt this water sport is Tanjung Benoa Beach in Nusa Dua and it’s not expensive as you might expect.
Kite Surfing:
Kite surfing has been a super fashionable water sport in the last few years but we're not going to lie – it's a super difficult sport to learn. It's sort of taking surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding and paragliding and putting them all together in one sport and then having to learn all of them simultaneously. Mastering the fundamentals of kite surfing can take months unless you have significant experience with other water sports.
You should be a strong swimmer if you wish to learn kite surfing. It is very costly to rent the equipment and learn, and you might like to purchase your own board if you are willing to take up the sport.
Windsurfing:
Windsurfing does feel a bit retro with all of the other new water sports activities available in Bali but it's still one of the most exciting water sports that you can learn.
You require actual body strength to do this water sport in highly windy weather which is why it is an ideal location to learn in Bali – the wind is far more manageable. You must know how to swim if you wish to learn how to windsurf and you must be a good to very good swimmer, preferably. The best winds in Bali are from December to March.
Kayaking:
You may go sea kayaking or river kayaking in Bali but clearly not in the same location.
If you'd like to strike a beach for your kayaking lessons, then Livadi Beach is a good spot for it. If you'd rather have a river, then Ubud's Ayung River is good for kayaking. You will need two people for most kayaks in Bali and this means that you will share the cost of the kayak rental, so it is a very affordable water sport. Swimming is certainly advisable for kayakers but it is not necessary and if you kayak in gentle currents, it's not the most difficult water sport to learn.
Free Diving:
Free diving is an extremely extreme water sport. It's one that needs some proper experience of scuba diving after which you can begin and you will also need to be an extremely strong swimmer. But if you are up to challenge Nusa Penida, Tulamben or Amed you can discover some incredible diving sites.
Final Thoughts on Water Sports in Bali:
If you’re looking to learn a water sport or to improve your current skill level at a water sport, Bali is a great place to do it.
It will be cheaper than at home and the environment is ideal to enjoy all types of water sports in Bali. You can also observe some of the most thrilling marine life and vibrant coral reefs in the world as you do.
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