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- AucklandWizAuckland, New Zealand2,256 contributions
Jemeluk Beach in Amed is like the old Bali still and so we're very happy to be here. We came here from Lovina and as I really did not like Lovina, and so Jemeluk Beach and Amed was a nice surprise.
It is a large curved black sand beach with lots of fishing boats and Warungs and inexpensive simple accommodation on the beach front. The beach is black sand but surprisingly the beach was clean and the swimming was really nice. Black sand bottom beaches are not that enticing but I snorkeled, and there were quite a few fish to keep me entertained. The water was warm. But I do not rate the coral in the bay, as there is a lot of dead coral. I believe the snorkeling is good further out but as we have snorkeled in beautiful places like The Barrier Reef in Australia, and Japanese Gardens in Tonga and so I do not need to set myself up to be disappointed so stuck to the inner bay.
While there, we watched a fishing boat pull in, and he had some Mahimahi, so we settled on a price to come back and go fishing.
We came back a week later from Seminyak arriving at 4am. It was a little hard to find at that time of the morning as pitch black. Ended up parking in a nearby place, which turned out not to be their parking and the owner of that Warung was a little annoyed with us despite there being plenty of room.
The trip out to the Bombie was in the pitch black. We got there, and the water was a little rough. Therefore, I did not want to fish, so I left that to my husband. We got 3 fish and decided to head back to get out of the slop of the waves. It was a wet trip back, and luckily, the skipper had a dry bag as the bottom of the boat and us got absolutely soaking.
I did also have to ask him for life jackets, which he obligingly put in our boat but it was not an automatic thing to do.
We had a rinse off on the beach front dive place/Warung and gave our Mahimahi fish x 3 to Beten Enjung Home Stay & Waroeng and she cooked it whole for us and served it with a salad and sauce. It was really tasty. We ate it right on the beach and had a swim/snorkel afterwards before heading back to Seminyak. The owner and her brother run the homestay/warung and fishing boat. They were good communicators (everybody here uses Whats App) and friendly.Written September 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - adventuremedWashington DC, DC177 contributionsSmall beach. Two chairs and an umbrella will cost 100k rupiah. Very closely packed. Pebbly beach with black sand. The reef is very close to the beach and pretty, if you want to be able to actually float over it, find a passage and go to deeper water (close and easy to do). You get haggled on the beach as usual: saru, boats, massages, bracelets etc. but not too terrible.Written September 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CarolynDVSydney, Australia32 contributionsSuch an easy and mesmerising spot to snorkel. The shipwreck is very close to the shore. Make sure you have reef shoes. The pebbles hurt!
The nearby warung is locally run. A small fee means you can leave your bags. We found it to be safe. Look out for Ketut (picture attached) who will help arrange a boat to take you out to other snorkelling sites. You can hire an underwater camera/video from here too. Highly recommended. We managed to capture some great shots.
Ketut was so helpful we went back the next day and he took us out to another spot (pyramids) where we saw incredible fish and lots of turtles.Written October 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kristian SRy, Denmark64 contributionsWent 4 persons from Gili Air to Padang Bai. Ferry was 30 minutes late, but ride was slightly faster than estimated. No issues.
The boat carries the company name, so easy to recognize when in port.
When arriving at the doc, there is 1 billion taxi drivers and people trying to sell. We never use these as we don’t want to support that behaviour.
We used Gojek - which is not allowed in Padang Bai port - guess to limit price competition, but we used another address slightly away from port and agreed pick-up with the driver.Written July 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - robin1 contributionI have had the pleasure of being coached by 3 of the instructors (Mathaeus, Kumo & Alejandro (apologies if have misspelled) all of whom have shown patience and great guidance. The restaurant is also amazing, the food is outstanding and the service is awesome all done with a smile. Thank youWritten December 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Terry AAuckland, New Zealand317 contributionsGood massage and nice atmosphere
Little touches like Ginger Tea before and raspberry tea after were appreciated.
Massage was outside and under shade which was very pleasant
Only small negative was pesky flies kept landing on me which I guess you can’t do much about if you’re outdoors, but it did spoil the experience a littleWritten September 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - julie jPerth, Australia453 contributionsGreat spa on main road in Amed. Massage starts with Tea Drinking and choosing your oils. Well priced massages in a beautiful setting, great for couples as has 2 massage beds side by side where you look out into the garden. Very relaxing - really peaceful vibe. Is busy so book in for your treatment.Written June 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aneesha K12 contributionsI went to life in Amed for a yoga class. The shala is very cozy and overlooking an ocean. Our teacher was nice and gentle, we did some breath work, postures and long relaxation. People were very friendly and we had a good chat after the class. I felt very energized for the rest of the day. Highly reccomended. Great experience.Written January 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jaz SVienna, Austria28 contributionsWe messaged Dede on WhatsApp, just days before we wanted to make the tour and he replied immediately with a lot of great ideas. We even changed the itinerary the day before our tour and it was no struggle at all.
Dede and his girlfriend were incredibly nice and you were able to talk about the balinese culture as well as everything else of interest. They gave us a lot of freedom concerning the schedule and even stopped multiple times for an ATM as well as clothing.
We could not have wished for a better tour in Amed, thank you guys!Written February 25, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HT1024Singapore, Singapore1,093 contributionswe were looking for a good massage around Amed and decided to enquire with the lady at the reception. The place looks Ok but not too luxurious. We asked if the masseurs are strong and she said we can request for right amount of force. Indeed we had a great relaxing massage that unknotted many of our tight muscles.Written April 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michelle VPerth, Australia4 contributionsI’ve already spoken so highly about Adventure Divers Bali to my friends and family! I had an amazing experience. I went by myself as a first time diver and they made me feel so welcome and comfortable. Firstly, the safety briefing was very clear and knowledgeable, they even managed to make it fun which made it easier to remember!
During the dive, my instructor made sure to point out all the cool creatures and sights that I might have otherwise missed (turtles!!).
The diving equipment and wetsuits were clean and well maintained. Breakfast and lunch were included and delicious, which was an added bonus! Everyone was so friendly and helpful, definitely recommend this to anyone thinking about trying out diving in Amed!Written December 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tom DPhuket, Thailand4 contributionsAbyss were excellent and I will definitely use them again. They were not the cheapest dive school in Amed but my experience was very good and I really liked all the instructors. My partner and I did two shore dives with them to explore the Liberty Wreck. I found them on TripAdvisor and saw that they had excellent reviews so chose this company. It is a French dive school but the staff spoke fluent English. They were very responsive on WhatsApp in all communications and collected us from our hotel. The dive school is conveniently located on the main road in Amed, which is easy to find. They were close to Rumba cafe (I recommend going to this cafe for breakfast!).
The price includes an edited Go Pro video of your dive experience and delicious crepes! This was a really nice touch.Written November 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tom H8 contributionsI had an amazing experience completing my PADI divemaster course and certification with Amed White Sand Divers over the course of 4 weeks. I am from the US and was originally planning on taking the course in Cairns, Australia; however, I found the operation there impersonal and focused on using trainees for scut work. In contrast, the training at AWSD was super high-quality, very reasonably priced, and a true pleasure. I was so happy I pivoted to Bali!
I looked into several dive shops around Bali, and Pierre from AWSD was super quick to respond and hop on a call with me to discuss the course and logistics. After talking with him, I knew I would be in great hands and have an experience focused on my learning and skill improvement. I love that the shop is Balinese owned by Sasa—he's fantastic—and most of the instructors and guides are locals.
Pierre was my primary instructor: he's very experienced and is a tec diver as well, so he had a ton of knowledge. He was always super supportive, and he also pushed me to work hard to refine and practice my knowledge and craft. I found this combination of high standards and encouragement to be ideal. He didn't just want me to get through the course, he wanted to teach me to become a true professional.
I frequently accompanied and assisted some of the other great guides and instructors, including Brong, Kadek, Rauh, and Sunir. I learned from all of them, and it was awesome being able to hone my skills by assisting with real clients and students.
In addition to doing the course requirements, I got in a ton of dives, asked to learn about the business and things like repairing gear and filling cylinders, and really enjoyed getting to spend time with both the locals and visitors in Amed.
11/10, no notes, absolutely dive with AWSD. I hope to come back soon.Written November 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michael SWhangarei, New Zealand2 contributionsAwesome place to get your PADI Open Water Cert 👍 Including 2x spectacular dives in Tulumben. The Wall & USS Liberty WreckWritten September 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Iris ChoiHong Kong, China2 contributionsI can't thank Ketut and his team enough for making our trip to Bali truly memorable! We arranged for an airport pick-up and return from Amed about a month before our arrival, and everything went smoothly.
Komang was our driver to Amed (and back), and his experience made all the difference! The roads in Bali can be quite challenging, with heavy traffic and steep inclines, but we felt safe and secure throughout the journey.
During our day trip, Made took us around, guiding us to local markets, suggesting a fantastic local restaurant for lunch, and visiting various attractions. He was patient and kind, and we genuinely enjoyed his company.
Before our flight home, Ketut went above and beyond by checking our transport arrangements for the early morning trip to airport. He made sure everything was on time, which we greatly appreciated.
Transport is key when visiting Bali, and Ketut and his team provided us with peace of mind throughout our stay. Highly recommend their services!Written November 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
