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Paradise Diving

Paradise Diving. The name sounds a bit much, doesn't it? But honestly, we think it earns it, at least on a good day. Tucked away on Bali’s east coast, this site really shines when the current is gentle. Drop in and you’re instantly surrounded by the sound of Glassy Cardinalfish schooling in the Branch corals, a shimmering silver curtain that parts as you drift through. We love finning slowly here, keeping an eye out for the smaller stuff. You'll often spot Bicolor nudibranchs inching across the coral rubble, their vibrant colours popping against the muted background. Look closely in the sandy patches and you might just catch a Slender Snake Eel poking its head out, curious and quick to retract. The Staghorn corals here are impressively dense, a maze of branching structures that house countless tiny gobies, like Stobbs' Pygmygoby and Palebarred Reefgoby. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light is often best, illuminating the deep blues and purples of the Small Giant Clams. The biggest downside? Sometimes a strong current can sweep through, making it a bit of a workout rather than a leisurely drift. But when it’s calm, this place truly lives up to its optimistic name.