Ocean Sunfish in Tulamben?

[Hintermann]

I am going back to Bali for more diving in September-October 2015 and want to maximise my chances of seeing the Mola Mola. I will be based in Padang Bai with 5 dive days, one of them definitely a trip to Nusa Penida. I was hoping to remain in Padang Bai for the remaining 4 dives but am now wondering if it might be an idea to go to Tulamben also on one of those days. Do the Molas come there?

 

[divewench1]

Mola2 have been seen in Tulamben, as have Whaleshark. But this is unusual rather than the norm. I'd suggest Tepekong, Mimpang or the Ferry Channel out of Padang Bai. This year seems to be fantastic for Mola2, with sightings of 7+ each dive over the last couple of days, mostly in Crystal Bay.

 

[Mike Veitch]

I concur with Amanda

 

[Zippsy]

I concur with Mike

 

[Wisnu]

I concur with Zippsy

 

[gekodivebali]

I concur with Wisnu

 

[Hintermann]

Thanks guys but the point is, do the Mola Molas concur with all of you?

 

[gekodivebali]

They concurred with me in Toyapakeh today... Such an amazing site that one, becoming my all time favorite along with Tanjung Sari! None of these are in Tulamben though...

 

[Hintermann]

OK, point taken. I'll forego the long Tulamben trip - been there this year, done that and got the T-shirt (well, shorts actually). Next year I'll stick to Padang Bai diving and the Nusa Penida trip.