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Underwater Cave

The Underwater Cave on Bali’s north coast is one of those sites that always makes our "best of" list, even if it’s a bit of a trek to get to. It's not a true cave, more a deep overhang with a series of swim-throughs, but the light play inside is phenomenal. We love drifting into the main chamber, watching the shafts of sunlight pierce the surface, illuminating the redlight eviota and yellowskin dwarfgoby that often shelter in the shadowy crevices. Look carefully, and you might spot a banded sea krait slithering through the staghorn coral. Entry can be a bit choppy sometimes, but once you descend, the water usually calms down, and the visibility opens right up. Our favourite part is the feeling of entering a different world, the shift from bright reef to the muted blues inside the cave. We'd suggest going in the late morning, around 10 or 11 AM, when the sun is high enough to really put on a show. It’s a great site for photographers or anyone who appreciates dramatic underwater scenery, though beginners might find the swim-throughs a little tight.