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BIDP Dive Shop in Sanur, Bali
Overview: Asking if there’s good diving in Bali is like asking if there’s anything pretty to see in Bali. An emphatic YES! Bali is one of the world’s most sought after diving destinations. It has over 80,000 square kilometers of coral reef. Bali doesn’t just boast colorful fish and extensive corals reefs, Bali’s topography offers steep, volcanic drop-offs, wrecks and more.
Some of Bali’s best dive spots are in Tulamben, Amed where there are two shipwrecks and reef sharks to check out. Off the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, you’ll find sunfish. Menjangan offers calm waters and a chance to swim with seahorses.
You can check out this link, http://www.bidp-balidiving.com/eng/dive-sites/index.html, for a directory of Bali’s incredible dive sites.
Because there is a lot of information on the web about diving in Bali, I’ll recommend a dive shop and talk about a dive instructor that I researched online and in person. This Bali diving recommendation is for disabled divers in particular but everyone should make use of this particular dive shop.
DIVE SHOP RECOMMENDATION
Here’s my recommendation: BIDP – Bali Diving (Bali International Diving Professionals). I researched online for dive shops in Bali that gave diving instructions to disabled divers. BIDP came up and they had videos to prove their qualifications and experience. I visited this shop in person in Sanur, Bali and met up with the owner, Avandy. To say that Avandy and his staff are qualified dive instructors is an understatement. I was impressed not only with Avandy’s array of diving qualifications, including specialty licenses and certifications and 25 years of experience, but also with his experience with teaching disabled people to dive. He’s taught over 20 physically disabled people how to dive. He even taught a blind woman and said it was one of the most rewarding experiences. I quizzed Avandy on his methods and logistics of teaching disabled divers to get an idea of his knowledge. For instance, on a boat, how do you help someone who doesn’t have good balance put on air tanks? How does that same person get into the water? Avandy passed my quiz with flying colors!
Location: Jalan Danau Poso No. 26, Sanur, Bali 80238
Website: www.bidp-balidiving.com
Email: avandy@bidp-balidiving.com
Ph: 62 361 285065
Cost: You can check out the BDIP website for rates for day dives, fun dives and certification courses.
Open Water Course: $405
Accessibility: Avandy and his team at BIDP are experienced professionals and have the equipment and vessels to give dive instructions to physically disabled divers.
Getting There: If you’re staying in Sanur, you’re likely to be staying close to this dive shop. Otherwise, you can contact the BIDP for transportation or take a cab.