One of the most recommended things to do when visiting Bali is to have adventure in the water. There are so many beautiful beaches in Bali where you can do your favorite activities including snorkelling. There are plenty of places accessible for snorkelling in Bali which also provide natural wave barriers suitable for snorkelling. Beach holiday experience in Bali is highly recommended, and here are some of the best recommendations of places for snorkelling during your visit to Bali:

Nusa Lembongan

This is one of the most recommended places for snorkelling especially if you want to be in more tranquil area and less crowded. Nusa Lembongan is about forty minute boat transfer southeast from Sanur Beach and Benoa Harbor. The water here is relatively calm which is great for snorkelling around. This place is also a tending field of local fisherman and seaweed farmers, along with its sister island, Ceningan. During high tide, the beaches here get no deeper than a meter with clear visibility. Hence, it is considered very safe for snorkelers even the beginners. 

Amed and Tulamben 

There are many interesting sites in this area where you can snorkel freely. Amed especially has immense spread of coral reefs. There is also Banyuning, which is a site where Japanese shipwreck located. It has become home to tropical fish, reef sharks and napoleon wrasses. There is also Tulamben, where the USAT Liberty wreck offers the main attraction snorkelers can enjoy. 

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is home to exclusive resorts so the areas tend to be more private and calm. The beaches are considerably quiet and well kept because of the lack of crowd. The waters are also calm which is why this place is perfect for snorkelling. The water is calm due to the long-stretching Nusa Dua reef that breaks the big swells surged from the open sea. The most favorite spot for snorkelling is a bay with blue water. Or, you can also go further south to Greger Beach and enjoy natural blue pool surrounded by white sand. 

Padangbai

Padangbai offers interesting areas where you can go diving and snorkelling. It is the quiet east coast retreat of Candidasa that where you can find best spots for snorkelling included Bias Tugel, Blue Lagon, and Padangbai itself. You can snorkel in Jepun, located within Blue Lagoon, that features white sand bottom and artificial coral garden. You can see amazing marine life while snorkelling around various sites. However, be careful of the possible strong currents in some areas. It is recommended to visit these snorkeling sites during dry season which falls between may and September. 

Menjangan Island and Pemuteran

This is where you can find tranquil seascape and perfect site for snorkeling. Menjangan Island offers coasts featuring shallow waters and great visibility. You can enjoy the thriving coral garden along with tropical marine habitats. You can also go 3km east and find Pemuteran, which is another snorkeling hot spot. It is where you can also see a bio-rock coral reef project as well as pearl farms.