Diving Bali: The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Periplus Action Guides)

Diving Bali: The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Periplus Action Guides)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

For this new edition of Diving Bali, maps and images have been added, and the text has been revised throughout to incorporate new oceanographic data and changing conditions on the island's reefs. The result is an entertaining and essential resource that provides a wide-ranging exploration—oceanographic, geological, biological, historical, and even cultural—of Bali's dive sites and diving community.

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About the Author

David Pickell is a writer, editor and cartographer, and has been diving for 29 years. He lives in Berkeley, California.

Wally Siagian is one of Indonesia's sport diving pioneers. He first dove Bali in the 1970s and his long-term knowledge of the island's reefs is unmatched by anyone working today.

Product Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; 2 Revised edition (September 10, 2010) Language: English Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Diving Bali : The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Peripl,April 11, 2000 By  Christopher Neill (Pohnpei Micronesia) - See all my reviews This review is from: Diving Bali: The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Periplus Action Guides) (Paperback) I received my copy of Diving Bali : The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Periplus Action Guides)yesterday, and lost a good night's sleep reading it. My only regret in buying this book is that I didn't get it before going diving in Bali last summer. The pictures are outstanding and the maps are of a very high quality. I think I'll be cancelling my diving trip to the Philippines in July and returning to Bali instead! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a novel, May 3, 2002 By A Customer Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Diving Bali: The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Periplus Action Guides) (Paperback) Best dive guide I've read about any location. Get this one if going to Bali.  2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The best dive guide ever, October 27, 2002 By  Cary Gordon (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Diving Bali: The Underwater Jewel of Southeast Asia (Periplus Action Guides) (Paperback) I know that this sounds like hyperbole, but this book is so far above and beyond any other dive guide I have used that I cannot resist. The maps are works of art and acurate, to boot. After reading this book, my dives at the Liberty, the Tulamben drop off and Batu Kelebit seemed like visits with old friends. As a terrific bonus, you can even dive these sites with Wally Siagian (+62 363 41869, persistantly) as I did.

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Bali and the Komodo Region (Pisces Diving & Snorkeling Guides)

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Bali and the Komodo Region (Pisces Diving & Snorkeling Guides)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This colour guide takes the reader to 31 diving and snorkelling sites around Bali, including Lombok, Rinca and Komodo islands. Details for each site include: depth; visibility; required expertise; bottom terrain; currents; marine life; safety tips; and history, geography and climate.

Diving and Snorkeling Bali and Lombok (Lonely Planet)

Diving and Snorkeling Bali and Lombok (Lonely Planet)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Indonesia's Bali and Lombok islands are the epitome of a tropical getaway. Beautiful beaches, fascinating culture and reliable transportation and accommodations make this an ideal travel destination. Underwater, Bali's reefs, wrecks and walls are home to colorful and diverse marine life. Many of the islands' best diving and snorkeling sites are close to shore, so diving here is not only enjoyable, but convenient. This insiders' guide gives detailed descriptions of 59 sites, with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on:

• dive site depth range, access and conditions
• common, hazardous and unusual marine life
• topside activities and attractions
• comprehensive list of dive services
• 11 easy-to-read maps

From the Publisher

Lonely Planet’s new "Diving & Snorkeling Bali & Lombok" offers detailed information for divers and snorkelers of all levels. It also provides a comprehensive list of dive services as well as gorgeous underwater photographs.• 59 sites in eight dive regions (West Bali & Menjangan Island, Pemuteran, Tulamben, Amed, Central Coast, Sanur, Nusa Penida and Lombok’s Gili Islands) • Extensive list of diving services throughout Bali and Lombok • Helpful sections on drift diving, choosing a dive operator and marine life behavior • Specific underwater photography tips suitable for the region • Colorful sidebars on dive safety techniques, environmental and conservation challenges and progress, top ten snorkeling spots and Indonesian Marine Conservation Organizations • Activities & Attractions section for non-divers or non-diving days, includes hiking, paddy treks, elephant trekking, climbing, ocean rafting, mountain biking, surfing and skydiving • Concise sections on history, geography and culture • 11 easy-to-read maps