Bali has long been known as a world-class diving destination with incredible muck diving and open water diving, wrecks, coral gardens, and steep walls. Overall, there is a global rise in people taking dive certifications, but family diving is the fastest-growing area of the industry. This is likely because of the desire for families to reconnect, detox from digital life, and enjoy adventures together.

The educational value of diving for children cannot be stressed enough. Marine conservation awareness, confidence building, and love for sport are just a few of the positive effects of diving.

Lotus Bungalows Candidasa and Gangga Divers have seen the rise in families diving with kids and have shown themselves as leaders in safe, kid-friendly scuba diving experiences. Let’s talk about why Gangga Divers are the best choice for diving with kids in Bali.

Why Choose Bali for Family Diving?

Bali has very varied diving, but thankfully, there are plenty of dive sites with gentle currents and colourful reefs that are perfect for diving with kids. The east coast of Bali, from Candidasa to Tulamben, has some of the best diving for beginners and younger divers.

There could even be opportunities to see some of the most majestic creatures in the ocean, including manta rays, oceanic sunfish, reef sharks, and sea turtles.

About Gangga Divers at Lotus Bungalows Candidasa

Lotus Bungalows is located in Candidasa, a seaside town on Bali’s east coast. Although Candidasa is a tourist town, it has a much more relaxed vibe than Bali’s southern tourist hotspots. This makes it a great choice for families that prefer a relaxing and quieter environment.

Gangga Divers opened its doors more than 25 years ago and has upheld their excellent reputation for safety and professionalism ever since. In fact,as well as being a PADI 5* Dive Resort, they were also named a PADI Eco Dive Center and a Green Fins Silver Member in 2025.

The dive centre features a training pool, air-conditioned classrooms, and purpose-built dive boats equipped with eco-friendly amenities.

Safety First: Diving with Kids

Gangga Divers’ instructors are professional and trained in handling divers of all ages. There is properly sized equipment available so your children can dive comfortably and safely, and the low student-to-instructor ratio ensures personalized supervision.

Lotus Bungalows has a pool for dive training, and once they are ready, controlled, shallow dive sites are chosen for kids.

The instructors are well-versed in emergency preparedness and adhere strictly to safety protocols.

Programs for Young Divers

• The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is the first step we offer for potential divers aged 10+. This includes basic theory via PADI e-Learning and 2-3 hours of pool training. The second day offers 2 Discover scuba dives at Tulamben or Padang Bai.
• PADI Junior Scuba Diver from 10 years old and PADI Scuba Diver from 15 is a similar 2-day course to the Discover course but goes a little deeper into open water diving.
• For children younger than 10, there are always fun snorkelling options

If you are thinking of a family holiday with purpose, look no further than a dive trip to Candidasa, Bali. Gangga Divers at Lotus Bungalows allows families to bond during their time in the water, as well as in the family-friendly hotel facilities.

Everything from PADI Dive Training, to transport and family activities can be arranged by the hotel staff so you don’t have to stress about anything. And you can rest assured that the dive instructors are professional and take your family’s safety seriously.

Combine fun, adventure, family time and safety with a family dive trip to Bali by booking now!