Hello everybody.
I know the topic has probably been discussed maybe 100s of times already but the information is scattered over multiple posts hence it is not very helpful.
I just fount out that I will have 12 nights for a solo diving trip from the 13th of March. Traveling to/from Jakarta has to be included in these days.
First a bit of background: I do and enjoy macro photography, but I also enjoy the usual reef/wall dives. Not particularly crazy about pelagics unless the chances of seeing them are high. For example I wouldn't like to do an 1 hour blue water dive looking for mola mola (I think March is not their season anyway). Another "problem" is that I prefer nice relaxed and slow dives rather than dives with strong current or chasing guides. It is not I won't dive strong currents at all, but currents make me stressed and I prefer more relaxed things.
Here is my background from diving in Indo:
- 3 dives just after OW in Padang Bai area (Blue Lagoon, Jepung and a wall nearby). I remember I was not particularly impressed but that's probably because I was a total newbie paired with too high expectations
- 15dives/5 days in Bunaken
- about 45 dives/3 weeks over 2 trips in RA land based
- about 25 dives/1 week in Ambon
Due to my dislike for high currents I think it is better to leave Komodo for later. Hence I was thinking to spend the whole time in Bali. Rough plan is to spend most of the time (a full week or so) around Tulamben and for the rest move to Padang Bai and NL/NP.
What do you people think?? Any alternatives or better plans ??
Also any suggestions for low(er) budget accommodation (for example I can live with no AC) and diving operators/guides are welcome.
I've been to Bali few times hence I am not interested much for top side activities other than good food, a stroll around, some massage, few bintangs here and there and such.
Thanks a lot in advance.
I know the topic has probably been discussed maybe 100s of times already but the information is scattered over multiple posts hence it is not very helpful.
I just fount out that I will have 12 nights for a solo diving trip from the 13th of March. Traveling to/from Jakarta has to be included in these days.
First a bit of background: I do and enjoy macro photography, but I also enjoy the usual reef/wall dives. Not particularly crazy about pelagics unless the chances of seeing them are high. For example I wouldn't like to do an 1 hour blue water dive looking for mola mola (I think March is not their season anyway). Another "problem" is that I prefer nice relaxed and slow dives rather than dives with strong current or chasing guides. It is not I won't dive strong currents at all, but currents make me stressed and I prefer more relaxed things.
Here is my background from diving in Indo:
- 3 dives just after OW in Padang Bai area (Blue Lagoon, Jepung and a wall nearby). I remember I was not particularly impressed but that's probably because I was a total newbie paired with too high expectations
- 15dives/5 days in Bunaken
- about 45 dives/3 weeks over 2 trips in RA land based
- about 25 dives/1 week in Ambon
Due to my dislike for high currents I think it is better to leave Komodo for later. Hence I was thinking to spend the whole time in Bali. Rough plan is to spend most of the time (a full week or so) around Tulamben and for the rest move to Padang Bai and NL/NP.
What do you people think?? Any alternatives or better plans ??
Also any suggestions for low(er) budget accommodation (for example I can live with no AC) and diving operators/guides are welcome.
I've been to Bali few times hence I am not interested much for top side activities other than good food, a stroll around, some massage, few bintangs here and there and such.
Thanks a lot in advance.