Secret Bay (Gilimanuk)

Best time to dive

January to December; April to November

What you might see

• Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Mimic octopusLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not recommended - muddy/silty bottom, boat traffic near the harbor, and best sightings require scuba + guide

Safety notes

Tidal current surges, cold thermoclines, boat/ferry traffic near Gilimanuk harbor, sea snakes, silt-outs from careless finning

Permits & fees

- (outside West Bali National Park boundary - no park entrance fee)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Gilimanuk