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Bat Cave

Bat Cave isn't the prettiest dive in Bali, we'll tell you that upfront. It’s a bit of a weird one, actually, and that's precisely why we love it. The name gives it away: you’re not here for sprawling coral gardens. You're here for the cave itself, a dark, slightly spooky chamber where hundreds, maybe thousands, of fruit bats hang upside down. Entry is usually a shore dive, a bit of a scramble over some rocks, and then a fin out across a sandy, seagrass bed. Don’t rush this bit; look for Bloodspot pipefish or those tiny Yellowskin Dwarfgobies darting into their holes. We often spot Common Sandpipers foraging near the water's edge before we even get wet. Once you hit the cave opening, it’s a gentle swim in. The light quickly fades, and the air above you fills with the faint squeaks and rustling of bats. It’s an eerie, cool sensation, a real shift from the bright tropical sun. Our favourite part is looking up from below, seeing their silhouettes against the distant daylight, a ceiling of leathery wings. It’s a unique sensory experience, something you won’t get many other places. It suits divers who appreciate the unusual, the atmospheric, and aren't solely chasing vibrant reef scenes. Come for the bats, stay for the strange sense of wonder.