Diving and Snorkeling with Easy Divers.

DIVING & SNORKELING

• When should I come to Easy Divers in the morning?

  Menjangan Island, Secret Bay and Marine Park Reefs:
  
  If you have already tried on your equipment, we meet at 8.15 am at Easy Divers. If you still need to select your gear, come a bit earlier (8 am). Before a short van ride, we relax in our garden with some ginger tea, which calms your stomach and makes sure (at least 90% sure) you won’t get sick on the boat going to Menjangan or Marine Park.
  
  Pemuteran Bay & Pemuteran Reefs:
  
  We start at 8.45 am, so be here at 8.30. After a five-minute walk to the beach (your equipment is taken there by our staff), we either board the boat for Pemuteran Reefs (10 min ride), or don our gear and submerge into the blue right from the shore.

• When can I expect to be back?

  If you are snorkeling or doing two dives in Menjangan island, we will be back around 2 pm.
  
  Pemuteran reefs: around 1 pm.
  
  Pemuteran Bay and Muck Bay: around 12 o’clock.
  
  Secret Bay: around 4 pm (if we start around 8.30).
  
  Puri Jati: around 3 pm.
  
  The general rule of thumb is to add two hours for any additional dive.

• When should I come to Easy Divers in the morning?

  Menjangan Island, Secret Bay and Marine Park Reefs:
  
  If you have already tried on your equipment, we meet at 8.15 am at Easy Divers. If you still need to select your gear, come a bit earlier (8 am). Before a short van ride, we relax in our garden with some ginger tea, which calms your stomach and makes sure (at least 90% sure) you won’t get sick on the boat going to Menjangan or Marine Park.
  
  Pemuteran Bay & Pemuteran Reefs:
  
  We start at 8.45 am, so be here at 8.30. After a five-minute walk to the beach (your equipment is taken there by our staff), we either board the boat for Pemuteran Reefs (10 min ride), or don our gear and submerge into the blue right from the shore.

• When can I expect to be back?

  If you are snorkeling or doing two dives in Menjangan island, we will be back around 2 pm.
  
  Pemuteran reefs: around 1 pm.
  
  Pemuteran Bay and Muck Bay: around 12 o’clock.
  
  Secret Bay: around 4 pm (if we start around 8.30).
  
  Puri Jati: around 3 pm.
  
  The general rule of thumb is to add two hours for any additional dive.

• What should I bring to Menjangan?

  Generally, all you need is a towel, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle. In certain months when the waves tend to get higher, we recommend you also take a raincoat or water-resistant jacket. We’ll be happy to advise you on that and have some raincoats to spare if you packed light.

• How does the trip to Menjangan look like?

  If you have already tried on your equipment, we meet at 8.15 am at Easy Divers. If you still need to select your gear, come a bit earlier (8 am). Before a short van ride, we relax in our garden with some ginger tea, which calms your stomach and makes sure (at least 90% sure) you won’t get sick on the boat going to Menjangan or Marine Park. Depending on the number of dives and the length of the surface interval, we are back between 2 and 4 pm.

• How does diving Pemuteran Bay or Pemuteran Reefs look like?

  We start at 8.45 am (so be here at 8.30 am) and finish in the early afternoon (around 1 pm). After a five-minute walk to the beach (your equipment is taken there by our staff), we either board the boat for Pemuteran Reefs (10 min ride), or don our gear and submerge into the blue right from the shore. Two one-hour dives and a 1.5 h of surface interval later, and we’re back at Easy Divers around 1 pm.

• Is snorkeling equipment included in the price?

  Yes, the snorkeling equipment rental is included in the price. It consists of a mask, snorkel, a pair of fins and a shorty. If you think you might need a life jacket, we’ll get you one as well, free of charge.

• Do we get lunch with our trip to Menjangan?

  Yes, the trip package includes a light lunch that you can enjoy on the boat or on the island. Our cook Kadek prepares it fresh in the morning before the trip. It consists of mie goreng (fried noodles) or nasi goreng (fried rice) with a sunny-side-up egg. The snack selection includes fruit and cookies, as well as hot coffee and tea to go with it.

• Is it possible to get vegetarian or vegan lunch?

  All of our lunches are vegetarian but we can make sure your lunch is vegan as well. Don’t forget to remind us of it!

• Do snorkelers and divers go on the same boat?

  Snorkelers and divers can share a boat without any problems. When divers do their safety stop, you can use the opportunity to explore the white sandy beaches of Menjangan or take an extra swim with your mask and fins.

• Do we get a snorkeling guide for Menjangan?

  Snorkeling guide is always with you in the water – not just to point out interesting marine life, but also to pay attention to your safety or answer any questions you may have. Larger groups or groups with children will usually have two snorkeling guides.

• Can I dive deeper than 30 m?

  If you have a proper certification and diving skills in your pocket, we can explore deeper parts of reefs (up to max 40 m). However, due to more extensive preparations and additional tanks required, the price is higher.

• Who will be diving with us at Easy Divers?

  Heri and Rafi are leading most of the dives. Rafi has a natural touch for divers who are not that comfortable in the water yet, and is at the same time an amazing spotter for UW photographers. During the years, Heri has also developed into a fine dive guide, although he is our go-to snorkeling guide who’s especially good with kids. We all did hundreds, if not thousands of dives together and they are as good as they come. They worked hard to get their PADI certificates and we are proud to say they are one of the best in Pemuteran.

• I often get seasick. Can I take the pill before diving?

  Many motion sickness medications have a sedative effect and can affect your cognitive abilities, so we advise against taking them in the morning before diving. You want to be clear-headed and have your wits about you under the water. Check the pills you want to take and if they belong to this group, you can take them the night before; if not, morning is fine as well. Should you want to stay on the safe side, however, you’ll be glad to hear that some studies have confirmed ginger (tea) can help with these issues as well.

OUR DIVE CENTER

• Do you have accommodation available?

  There is a lot of wonderful homestays and villas available in Pemuteran, suitable for any pocket, and we like to cooperate with the local community, so no, we do not have rooms available at our premises. You can check out some of our recommendations here.

• Can I clean my equipment at Easy Divers?

  Diving with us, you don’t need to worry about carrying or cleaning your equipment. Our staff will do it for you, so you can take it Easy.

• Can I store my equipment at Easy Divers?

  Yes, our staff will clean and store your equipment. If you are diving on your last day here, you can also pick it up right before heading onwards (to give it at least a couple of hours to dry as much as possible).

• I have a DIN regulator and my wife uses INT. Do we need any adapters?

  No, our tank valves are DIN and we have INT adapters for INT regulators.

• Nitrox?

  We don't have a nitrox filling station at our premises but diving with nitrox is possible upon prior request.

• When were your tanks last hydrostatically tested?

  We take special care of our tanks, making sure they are properly washed at the end of each diving day. They were last tested in 2021 and 2022. They should be good for a while.

• Where do you fill your tanks?

  We have our own compressor (Coltri) with a clear air intake from a special room with constant temperature and low humidity. This is how we make sure the air you breathe is pure and safe which also helps to keep our tanks in excellent condition.

• We were checking several diving offers in your area and some dive operators are cheaper. Why should we choose you and pay more?

  Scuba diving functions in accordance with the same economic principles as anything else. A dive operator spends a lot of time, money and effort to offer guests what they expect – and what they should get. Professional competences, up-to-date certifications, decent equipment, safety protocols, well-trained staff – they all cost money. However, most divers have never seen the inside of a regulator or scuba tank. You maybe don’t know what makes a compressor a pure air station or don’t remember to check your dive guide’s credentials. Have they actually paid the national park fee? And why should you know and inquire about all this? It should be the duty of the responsible dive center you put your trust in. But many low-cost operators cut corners when it comes to these invisible costs – at the expense of your safety. We don’t. Cheap or good and safe? In the end, the choice is entirely up to you.

USEFUL INFORMATION

• What is the best way to pack my regulator for the flight?

  If possible, carry your regulator in carry-on luggage. This way you can make sure it will be safe and reach the final destination with you.

• Can I bring a scuba torch on the plane?

  Be aware that you cannot bring some diving torches onto a plane. Check with your airline if it is possible and how to properly pack them.

• Can I dive on my last day in Pemuteran?

  If you intend to travel to the south of the island after diving in Pemuteran, select your route carefully. The hills in the middle (passing Munduk) count as flying, so you have to wait at least 18 to 24 hours after your last dive to go that way. However, you can still take the toll road passing Gilimanuk without any problems. It will take just about half an hour longer. See Route 3: The Diver's Safe Passage.

• Are there any ATMs in Pemuteran?

  Yes, there are three in total so don't worry if your homestay doesn't accept credit cards. You can withdraw up to Rp 2,500,000 in one go (but you can immediately withdraw another Rp 2,500,000, up to your bank's daily limit).

• What are 5 top things to do in Pemuteran?

  There are more than it seems, you just need to keep your eyes open. Our favorite top 5 things to do in Pemuteran are: diving or snorkeling in Menjangan island, turtle hatchery, sunset at Batu Kursi hill, snorkeling at BioRock, and live music night at La Casa Kita.