About Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay is Bali's most famous dive site and one of the best places in the world to encounter the elusive Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish) during the season from July to November. The bay features a stunning coral garden sloping down to a sandy bottom, with massive bommies covered in soft corals. Beyond the sunfish, divers regularly spot reef sharks, eagle rays, and dense schools of tropical fish. The crystal-clear waters that give the site its name offer visibility up to 30 meters on good days.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–40 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: reef
• Current: Can be strong and unpredictable, especially below 20m. Cold thermoclines common during Mola Mola season.
• Best time: July–November
• Region: Bali

Highlights

• Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish)
• Pristine coral gardens
• Eagle rays
• Reef sharks
• Crystal clear visibility

Marine Life at Crystal Bay

• Mola Mola
• Reef Manta Ray
• Pygmy Seahorse
• Green Turtle
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Whitetip Reef Shark
• Blacktip Reef Shark
• Blue-ringed Octopus