Water Sports in Bali

Some great spots for snorkelling in Bali are Nusa Penida, Padangbai and Tulamben.  You can spot oceanic sunfish (Mola Mola) and giant Manta rays. Padangbai offers a variety of water sports in Bali including its snorkeling sites in Blue Lagoon and Bias Tugel. It is famous for the variety of marine life one gets to witness underwater. Tulamben draws snorkelers with something very unique - its the site of the USS Liberty Ship Wreck.
Best Places: Nusa Penida, Padangbai, Tulamben

Diving is on of the most popular watersports in Bali. Diving hotspots in Bali include Menjangan island, Amed beach and Sanur. One of the most coveted diving spots in the world, the U.S.S Liberty Shipwreck is also found off the coast of Bali. Menjangan island has both shallow reefs and sites such as the "eel garden" and the "anchor wreck". Amed and Sanur also have some of the beautiful man-made reefs.
Best places: Menjangan island, Amed beach, Sanur

Bali can easily be dubbed a surfer's paradise. For beginners, Kuta and the nearby beaches of Legian and Seminyak have a number of surf schools  such as Odysseys Surf School (Kuta) and Quicksilver School of Surf (Legian). Advanced surfers looking for a challenge should not miss Impossible and Suluban beaches. With waves that average 3 - 5ft and a sharp reefs, this water sport in Bali makes for a thrilling experience.
Best Places: Kuta, Legian, Seminyak

Banana boating in Bali is a fun water sport in Bali. A rubber, lightweight boat shaped like a banana is strapped to a speedboat and taken for a ride. These have a capacity of five people, and most tourists go with 4 members and 1 tour guide. Safety is ensured through life jackets and the presence of guides on both the banana boat and speedboat. The most famous site for this is Tanjung Benoa beach, whose calm waters and cheap rates draw visitors in hordes.
Best Places: Tanjung

Jet Skiing  is an exhilarating water sport in Bali, as you race through the waters and experience your own mini-James Bond moment. Most operators include the cost of a lifejacket and jet-ski instructor within the ticket price, while insurance is usually excluded. The ride lasts 15 minutes and is an exciting way to spend your vacation on the island. Popular hotspots include Tanjung Benoa, Kuta and Seminyak.
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa, Kuta

Parasailing is a must-try water sport in Bali for any adventurous spirit visiting the place. Beginners can try tandem parasailing, wherein the parachute accommodates a guide to accompany you, while those looking to fly solo can go for single parasailing. Guides are present on the speedboat leading the parachute in either case, and all measures are taken to ensure the safety of the parasailers.
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa beach, Kuta, Seminyak

White water rafting and river rafting are exciting water-adventures that await you in Bali. Ayung River is the best river to get started, being Bali's largest and longest river. Providing class I and II rapids, most rafters take off either from Petang village or from Campuhan. Telaga Waja river in East Bali is another popular site for this water sport in Bali, providing class II and II rapids for moderate difficulty
Best Places: Ayung River, Telaga Waja river

A great alternative to Scuba Diving is this epic water sport in Bali called Sea Walking. You  climb down the ladder and walk on the seabed. There are no air tanks required, with air being transported to your helmet instead, making the experience much more freeing and enjoyable. Sanur and Tanjung Benoa are the two places that offer this activity. Instructors accompany you on the tour, which lasts 30 minutes long.
Best Places: Sanur, Tanjung Benoa

A relatively new addition to this list is the rolling doughnut. A doughnut-shaped raft pulled by a speedboat cruises over the water, giving you a fun-filled ride over the waves. Two-seater doughnut rafts provide a greater adrenaline rush due to their light weight and are ideal for youngsters or solo travellers. Four-seaters are more stable and suitable for families. This water sport in Bali is offered at Tanjung Benoa Beach.
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa Beach

One of the more challenging water sports of Bali is wakeboarding. The wakeboard is a little narrow board with shoe bindings on it, travelling across the ocean pulled by either a speedboat or a cable system. Stamina and balance are essential for this activity. While Tanjung Benoa beach offers this activity, the Bali Wake Park in Denpasar is a big attraction for wakeboarders who are trying it out for the first time.
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa beach, Bali Wake Park

Fly in the sky with water jetpacks, also known as flyboarding, is an experiential water sport to enjoy year-round in Bali at Tanjung Benoa Beach in Nusa Dua. Wearing specially designed jetpacks, helmets and gears, you fly 10 or 15 meters above the water surface. If you are familiar with this activity, you can even perform insane manoeuvres and stunts.
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa Beach

Also called paddleboarding, stand-up paddling is an exhilarating way to slide on waves and be surrounded by the raw charm of tropical beaches and fishing bays in Bali. From December to March, Kuta Beach, Tanjung Benoa Beach and Sanur Beach are frequented by families, tourists and water sports lovers for stand-up paddling, available at cheap rates of just IDR 650,000.

As one of Bali's most unique activities for adrenaline enthusiasts, subwing lets you glide effortlessly inside the ocean, holding two wing-like boards attached to your speedboat. No swimming is required as all the work is done by the speedboat while you glide past coral reefs and fishes. With magnificent reef rings, Gili Islands is a popular subwing destination.
Best Places: Gili Islands

Water tubing in Bali allows one to explore rivers cascading amidst forested mountains, coffee plantations, national parks and canyons. Revel for hours in the voluptuous Ayung and Telaga Waja Rivers if you are an expert, or unwind along Pakerisan or Penet Rivers' gentle falls for your first time. You can get your own white-water rafting tube and professional guide.
Best Places: Ayung and Telaga Waja Rivers

As an emerging trend in Banjar Pujung Kelod region's colourful reefs, the underwater scooter ride is an amazing water sport  in Bali to enjoy in groups or with your friends. Riders board a single-seated tandem scooter which features individual head bubble suits and plunges into the ocean, giving you exquisite views of corals and marine life. Rates begin from 13,70,000 IDR.
Best Places: Banjar Pujung Kelod

Fly fishing is among the newest water sports in Bali loved by locals and tourists alike . Ride a flat, air-filled rubber boat in the air as it is pulled by another speed boat. Tanjung Benoa Beach is an excellent choice for fly fishing in Bali from March to August, offering pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waves and reefs to admire.
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa Beach

Bali delights travellers with its white-water rivers, pristine beaches and reefs. Kayaking is perfect for exploring Bali's rainforests, mountains, canyons and beaches, especially from March to August. From tandem kayaking near Livadi Beach's cliff jumping spots, the indoor Bali Marine Walk park, and East Coast to challenging Ayung River's downstream rapids, kayaking is a rewarding water sports in Bali.
Best Places: Livadi Beach

Although an old-school water activity, windsurfing is one of the most enjoyable ways to admire Bali's pearly white beaches and rainforests during summer. One controls the wind while balancing themselves on water. The tropical waters of South Bali are ideal for amateur windsurfers, while Canggu, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Legian offer stronger and more thrilling currents. Swimming is compulsory.
Best Activities: Canggu, Kuta, Nusa Dua

For those who wish to experience a fusion of many water sports in one, kitesurfing is the perfect activity in Bali from December to March. Kitesurfing comprises wakeboarding, surfing, windsurfing, and paragliding in one sport, making it one of the most sought after activities among families in Bali. Sanur Beach, Nusa Dua, and Canggu are Bali's top kitesurfing hubs.
Best Places: Sanur Beach, Nusa Dua

Take to the sea to explore the scenic coastline with water skiing, a not-to-miss water soprts in Bali beat the summer heat in style. Ride the blue waves on a ski board as you are pulled by a powerboat along verdant white sand beaches. Bali's most famous water skiing destinations include Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua, the Kota area, and Uluwatu. 
Best Places: Tanjung Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua