Tanjung Benoa and water sports

Tanjung Benoa adjacent to Nusa Dua proved to have its own uniqueness. It was a blessing to have an Amid quiet sea in this coastal region. Tanjung Benoa is located in the southeastern tip of the Island of Bali and Nusa Dua adjacent to the region. It Can be reached within 35 minutes from Kuta, 40 minutes from Sanur and 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport. Tanjung Benoa is a perfect place for water sport activities. Beaches in this area are very quiet unlike in Kuta, Sanur or Uluwatu. It makes this region the only place for these fun games. Water sports that we can enjoyed here such as :

1. Jet Ski
2. Parasailing
3. Banana Boat
4. Scuba Diving
5. Snorkeling
6. Glassbottom plus a visit to Turtle Island
7. Flying Fish
8. Seawalker
9. Water Skiing
10. Rolling Donut
11. Wake Board

Activities here usually begin in the morning around 8AM to 2PM, because after that the water will recede and you  can’t even enjoy the games anymore because  the boat wasn’t operated at that time. With a reliable instructors, will provide assurance of safety and comfort while you enjoy the game here. Here are the definition about the watersports above :

• Jet Ski

It seems that everyone are familiar with this sport although they haven’t tried it yet. Jet Ski use a vehicle on the beach like a motorcycle. You can’t drive the vehicle here by yourself,  you should be accompanied by an instructor, think of there are many boats and other water sport activities here at Tanjung Benoa beach. So the collisions can be avoided. Do not worry, the instructor will only drive from the beach toward the middle of the sea. And then you drive the  rest. The games duration is around 15 minutes. If you want an exciting ride, you should try an actions  with the waves. Then you will feel the sensation of driving this vehicle. Interesting isn’t it?

• Parasailing

Parasailing is a game where you will be wearing a parachute and the parachute is pulled by speedboat draw round Tanjung Benoa Beach. So just like real skydiving. This game duration is 4 minutes in the air (1 Lap). Height of the rope that connect the parachute with a speedboat approximately 80 meters. Pretty high huh? It is very challenging and full of fun. For those who are afraid of heights should not try this game.

• Banana Boat

This game is the most amusing game here I think. This game uses a single rubber boat pulled by a speedboat around the coast within 15 minutes. Banana boat max capacity is 5 people (including one person as an assistant instructor). It certainly wouldn’t be fun if you didn’t fall into the sea in this game. So, you should try and ask the speedboat driver to accelerate the boat speed until you all fall into the sea.

• Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving is a tour dive. Diving is better than snorkeling. You will be given a complete diving equipment. Ranging from clothing, oxygen tank, etc. To dive, you don’t have to know how to swim. The tourists will be accompanied by an instructor under the water, so don’t worry. Before you dive, you’ll be brief about the right way to dive. The depth for beginners ranging between 3 – 7 feet in the water for about 40 minutes. You will see the beauty of an underwater scenery full of beautiful coral reefs and colorful ornamental fish .

• Snorkeling

Snorkeling is swimming while you are looking at the underwater scenery. The main requirement is you should be able to swim. By Using a mask and fins, you will see many beautiful coral reefs and colorful ornamental fish. Remember, the game duration is 1 hour. It’s long enough for you to explore the natural beauty of Tanjung Benoa itself.

• Glassbottom plus a visit to Turtle Island

Glassbottom plus a visit tot Turtle Island, is the most suitable tour if you have children who are still a kid. With a boat underneath which there is clear glass, you will be invited to sail to see the underwater aquarium which located at Tanjung Benoa beach. As he (boat man) threw the bread out of the boat, the fish will rise and chase the food. Hundreds of tails and colorful. Similarly, with lovely views of sea coral reply. Once you are satisfied at the sight, the boat will slide into Turtle Island to see the location of breeding TURTLE, quite rare animal existence. Here you’ll see a sea turtle eggs are incubated, and turtles which are still small, teen to adult turtle turtle which are ready to become a parent. There are several types of turtle. In addition, at this location there are also other animals such as birds, bats, snakes, etc. Which are very tame, so can you hold them to be photographed. This activity lasted about 1 hour.

• Flying Fish

Flying Fish is recently in Bali. 3 pieces of banana boat put together with additional rubber boat across the front and there is a kind of left wing on the right side. Flying Fish is played by 3 people max (1 instructor in the middle, and passenger on left and right side). Flying Fish will be attracted by high speed speedboat in opposite direction with the wind. The Flying Fish would fly over the water for about 2 meters or more. It depends on the wind speed (just like a kite). For those who like challenges, don’t miss this game. It Sure really fun! But, this game lasted only for about 15 minutes.

• Seawalker

Seawalker is walking on the sea floor using a water-resistant helmets. When we walk on the seabed, the water will not enter into the helmet. We don’t even need to remove glasses when we were under water. To breathe, we will be assisted by oxygen gas that is channeled through wires that connect to the helmet that we use. By walking down the stairs for about 7 meters, we will reach the sea floor and can walk around to see the fish and beautiful coral reefs in the sea Tanjung Benoa. This activity lasted only 30 minutes.

• Water Skiing

Water skiing is one of maritime tourism which is quite challenging. By stepping on a board you will be attracted by speedboat, be a sport like skiing or surfing. This game is an addict one, so you should prepared to be addicted by this game. This game is lasted for about 15 minutes.

• Rolling Donut

Rolling Donut is one of most favorite game on Tanjung Benoa. You will sit in a buoy which have shaped like a donut and pulled by speedboat. This fun game is lasted only 15 minutes.

• Wake Board

Wake board is a challenging game on Tanjung Benoa which pump off your adrenaline as well. You will be drawn by speedboat and sliding with the board. Although this game is only lasted for about 15 minutes, this game is still very exciting and challenging you know. Try it !