Bali Phinisi Diving Charter — Liveaboard Diving from Benoa Harbor
Charter a phinisi yacht with full PADI dive operations from Bali. Reef mantas at Nusa Penida, manta rays at Komodo’s Manta Alley, Raja Ampat’s Cape Kri (highest fish density on Earth), or Banda Sea’s pristine walls. Our liveaboard diving operation is run with onboard compressor, certified instructors, and 12L tanks across all multi-day charters.
Five Bali Phinisi Diving Routes Ranked by Marine Life
All routes depart from Benoa Harbor in Bali. Best dive months align with the Indonesian dry season for Bali/Komodo (May–October), reverse for Raja Ampat (October–April). Match your trip dates to the route, not the other way.
1. Bali → Raja Ampat (10–14 nights)
The crown jewel. Misool, Wayag, Dampier Strait — the world’s highest marine biodiversity. Cape Kri holds the record for most fish species in a single dive (374). Mandarin fish, walking sharks, schooling barracuda. Best Oct–Apr. From IDR 320M, premium phinisi.
2. Bali → Komodo (5–7 nights)
Manta Alley — guaranteed manta encounters May–Nov. Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Batu Bolong — all advanced drift-dive sites. Strong currents (suitable AOWD+). Komodo dragon land excursion included. From IDR 168M, standard phinisi.
3. Bali → Banda Sea (8–10 nights)
Hammerhead sharks, hammerhead schools at Banda Neira, pristine walls at Suanggi. Add-on for Bali → Raja Ampat charters. Best Sep–Nov. Quoted on request.
4. Bali → Moyo (4 nights)
Lighter dive itinerary suitable for OWD divers. Reef sharks at Satonda, manta cleaning station season-dependent. Family/diver mix friendly. From IDR 95M.
5. Bali Day Cruise (Penida)
Manta Point + Crystal Bay day diving. 2 dives included with day cruise upgrade. Excellent for warm-up dives or trying liveaboard concept. +IDR 1.5M per diver added to day cruise rate.
What’s Included in Diving Charters
Every multi-day charter includes the dive operation infrastructure. Per-dive costs are added on top of the charter rate.
Standard Dive Package
Onboard compressor (refills overnight), 12L aluminum tanks, weights + weight belts, dive guide leading 4 divers max. +IDR 1.2M per dive per person. Open-water cert minimum required.
Bring Your Own Gear
Most experienced divers bring their own BCD, regulator, dive computer, and wetsuit. We provide standard kit if you prefer to travel light. Wetsuits 3mm minimum for Komodo (current + depth = colder water).
Tek + Nitrox
Nitrox available on premium phinisi vessels (+IDR 250K per fill). Technical diving (trimix, sidemount, rebreather) by advance arrangement only — quote per trip.
Discover Scuba (Non-Certified)
For non-certified guests on a charter who want to try diving. Max 12m, supervised by instructor, 1-day intro. +IDR 1.5M per session.
Open-Water Certification Course
3-day OWD certification can be arranged through our Bali partner dive shops in Sanur or Padangbai before your charter (+IDR 6.5M per person, including all materials and shop diving).
Underwater Photography
Photo-diver-friendly operation. Smaller dive groups (max 4), longer bottom times where conditions allow, dedicated camera rinse tanks on deck. Bring your own rig — we don’t rent UW cameras.
Bali Phinisi Diving — Common Questions
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