Bali Marine Walk report
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On Aug. 15th, 2009, we visited Marine Walk which is the third company we visited, offering the activity of walking under the sea. The point is walking in the sea around Lembongan Island! Moreover, it includes Snorkeling, Cycling around the island, and lunch at the beach restaurant, so you can enjoy not only sea but also island! Aiko & Takumi report again.
It’s the Palace in the Sea! by. Aiko
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Aug. 15th, fine weather. We left our office in Jimbaran at 7:45 am, and go to Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel in Sanur! The reception of Marine Walk is in here. |
| Through the garden pool in the hotel, go to the beach. There are many people enjoy suntan and swimming in the early morning!! Oh, I want to join them |  |
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| Reception is beside the restaurant. They accept cash only in here, if you prefer card payment, it’s available in Lembongan Island. We use dressing room and WC in the hotel, so it’s clean!! |
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Today was low-tide, so we walked for a few min. from the hotel to the port. We have to walk in water when we ride on the boat, so it’s not good idea to wear long pants. |
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Today’s participants are about 20; the speed-boat is full! Half of participants are Japanese, and others from Russia and U.S. Actually, I’m easily to get sick. However, I didn’t get sick this time. It takes just 30 min., and it’s speeding and bumping along the wave, so I liked♪ However, some of participants get sick… it depend on the person, I guess. |
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| The diving point is 200 to 300 away from Lembongan Island. There is a small pontoon floating, so we move there with belongings. | |
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| It’s clear water! We can see the coral reef on the bottom from the boat. Yeah, it’s sea of southern island! We can try Marine Walk and Snorkeling in here!! | |
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| On the pontoon, read the notification and schedule of Marine Walk, and sign the form. | |
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| Put belongings and valuables under the seat. There is no locker in the pontoon. | WC in the pontoon. It’s separated by shower curtain, so you may be surprised. No tissue there. |
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There are only 4 helmets, so diving 4 persons in each time. Today, there are about 20 people, so they held 5 times Marine Walk for 15 to 20 min. each. There is snorkeling equipments, so while waiting, we can enjoy snorkeling and suntan on the roof… it’s nice free time. |
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| When your turn comes, wear shoes and 5 kg weight. | |
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The water temperature in Lembongan Island is lower than Bali, and now is the dry season, so it’s chilly! Someone shouted, “Wow, it’s cold!” They prepared the rush-guard, so it’s better to wear it♪ Then, diving. This is my third time, so I get used to it. I’m fine with the over 35 kg helmet. Dive now （＾□＾）/ |
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| The depth is 4 to 5m, so it’s shallow comparing with other company. But, it’s totally different view… I mean, the color (｀□´|||)ﾉ!! I would say more green than blue, and I was amazed that colorful tropical fish, pink, green, and yellow, etc… The number of fish is not so many, but the variety is the best. It’s really like a marine Palace in fairy tale〜 (≧∇≦)！！ |
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| The instructor supports you when you climb up or down ladder and feed to fish. When you arrive at the bottom, you can walk by alone. |  |
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I spent 15 min. under the sea, it was little bit short. There are only 4 helmets and if many participants joined as today, the diving time for each person might be shorten. The original schedule says 30 min. diving, you should remember that it might be short… |
| Before and after Marine Walk, we have free time. Take a nap on the pontoon roof, snorkeling on the surface of marine Walk, and enjoy your time. You can see the great view by Marine Walk + Snorkeling! |  |
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| After Marine Walk, relax and take a nap on the roof… | Have a break with beautiful view. Takumi looks chilly, he is just convalescent. |
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| Spend about 2 hours on the pontoon, then go back to the land! Here is the restaurant. | |
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| It’s time for snack! They offer us fruit juice and Bali snack. | Lembongan Island is famous for agar-agar, so you see this kind of view everywhere. |
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| Start activity! You choose cycling or kayak. This is your choice to join the activity or not, so you can enjoy your time at the restaurant with beer or whatever. (You have to pay for yourself, though.) Actually, I was looking for the cycling〜! Follow the guide, let’s cycling♪ | |
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| For about 30 min., we ride on bicycle around the village. There is not up-down, so it wouldn’t be tired. It’s calm, slow time〜 I want to stay here for 1 week!! | |
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| There is locker (with key/ without key), cold-water shower, and flush WC. By the way, lock was broken at the time. And the water-tank has problem and we had to wait 15 min. until it was fixed. Well, it’s rural area, Lembongan Island… | |
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| After coming back from cycling, it’s lunch time! Choose one from Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng, Sandwich, and Grilled Chicken. I chose grilled chicken, umm, yummy! French fries, too!!
We had break time after lunch and relaxed, then left Lembongan Island around 2:15 pm and went back to Bali. Oh, I had great time
( ●´▽｀● ) The taken pictures under the sea will be developed and sent by staff to the hotel front, by the next evening. If you check out on the day, it’s possible to send by evening. Please ask more detail to Marine Walk. |
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I experienced three different the undersea walking. The sea around Lembongan Island is really beautiful! It’s totally different water and fish to Bali. |
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Lembongan Island, simple and good. by. Takumi
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Aug. 15th, fine weather. You see all over the tour by Aiko’s report. So, I start from the part of arriving pontoon. There is limited number of helmet, so we try by order. First, Russian couple tried. |
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| While waiting, I tried snorkeling. It’s clear-water, and can see fish and coral reef. Don’t waste your time. For marine Walk, staffs are feeding fish, so there are so many fish. If you are not good at swimming, you can borrow the life jacket. | |
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| It’s the center of Lembongan Island, restaurant. We stay there for 2 hours. You can try cycling or kayak. It’s not necessary to join the activity; it’s also good idea to spend your time in the restaurant with beer. （Beer Big-bottle Rp28.000 Short-bottle Rp 18.000) | |
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At the restaurant, we eat snack. Taste is same as normal cake. One plate for 2 persons. Then, order the lunch menu. They make lunch during activity, cycling or kayak. |
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| We chose cycling. I wish I could try both, though. I didn’t feel tired even I dove. Again, we left to cycling with Russian couple and Japanese family. | |
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| We pass the house in the village. Kids say hello to us! | |
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| Lembongan Island is rural than Bali. It’s relaxing and simple, I like the atmosphere. I was surprised that many Americans riding motorbike there. Accordingly, there are many guest houses and warung. If I have a chance, I want to stay here for a few days. | |
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| On the way, taking picture at Panca Sari temple. | There are many guest houses, and I saw many American and European. |
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| It’s quiet and calm… somehow, familiar view. | |
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| We are done 30 min. cycling. Aiko was also satisfied the tour. |
I wanted to try kayak, too. |
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| Aiko takes grilled chicken, so I ordered Nasi Goreng reluctantly. I’m severe to the taste… it’s taste, well, study more… After lunch, we have 30 to 45 min. free time. I’ll show you the pictures I took during the free time. |
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| Well, it’s almost the time to leave. | |
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| By speed-boat, 30 min. to Bali. | We go back to Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel, wash feet, and wipe face by the cool wet towel. |
First time to visiting Lembongan Island and Marine Walk. I enjoyed both, Not only Marine Walk, snorkeling is also fun because of the sea around Lembongan Island. |
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Marine Walk
Focus Point
- 1. Beautiful sea and fish!
- 2. Try Snorkeling, too!
- 3. Enjoy Lembongan Island!
Report Memo
To Lembongan Island, we ride on the speed-boat. It’s bumping severely so ladies shouted during sailing.
