Our standard resort holiday includes 7 nights the basic room (room 5) on a full board basis (drinking water, coffee/tea with breakfast) - room upgrades available.
Our favourite dive package is 10 Tulamben dives & unlimited, unguided house reef diving on air.
Free nitrox for certified divers
Return airport transfer from Bali airport
Return airport transfer from Bali airport
7 nights accommodation in the basic room double share (2 people sharing)
7 days of full board meal package with water
10 guided boat dives
5 house reef dives
12lt tanks and weights
Free nitrox
What's not included
Excluded from your package are any additional local services (spa, land tours, additional dives). Soft drinks, alcohol, speciality coffees and ice cream are available at an additional cost. A 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases. As of 14th Feb 2024, there is a Bali tourist tax of 150 000 (prepay via http://lovebali.baliprov.go.id)
kit hire, private guides,and special trips
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to Bali. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures.
Diving extras such as extra dives, night dives, kit hire, private guides
Additional land tours and excursions
Special day trips eg Nusa Penida, Ahmed, Lipah Bay, Gili Selang
Spa treatments
Alcohol, speciality tea and coffee, fresh juice drinks and ice creams
International flights
About Villa Markisa
Villa Markisa is a boutique dive resort, nestled at the foot of Bali's most famous volcano 'Gunung Agung'. The private bungalows offer individual service and great attention to detail as well as having Bali's most famous site, Tulamben's USS Liberty shipwreck just minutes away with the high speed tender boat. The house reef is the famous critter packed, 'Seraya Secrets'. Jump in and explore Bali's top diving from your home away from home.
There are only 8 rooms at Villa Markisa, with 5 grades of accommodation to chose from. All rooms and bungalows are equipped with AC, minibar and room safe. Our standard package is based on the deluxe room number 4. Upgrade to a deluxe bungalow to enjoy those glorious views from your room. For the luxe feeling, upgrade to the master bedroom or one of the two Villa Sonea rooms - we love the open air bathrooms! For the budget conscius, there is the basic room 5 which does not have a terrace or sea view, and cannot be set up for twin beds. All other rooms can have a twin bed set up in addition. All of the bathrooms are equipped with with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion
Between dives tuck into a range of traditional and western meals, served at the resort restaurant overlooking the sea. There is a beach bar open every evening. Or book yourself for a relaxing massage at the spa. The main villa hosts a small shop and library - grab a book and head to the sun deck. Laundry service is available on request (local charge) and wiifi is complimentary in resort. There's no need to move far! Time to sit back and relax, Bali style.
Diving at Villa Markisa
Villa Markisa was built where owner Christiane discovered the now worldwide famous macro dive site 'Seraya Secrets'. Stroll in from the dive centre and discover a wonderful world of crazy critters. Only 5 minutes by one of the speed boats is the unique wreck USS Liberty in the bay of Tulamben. But there is actually much more to be discovered underwater in Bali
The programme is very flexible with speedboat or shore diving. Have a private guide or jump in with your buddy. It's easy to see why so many of our divers love this region and with the dive team at Vila Markisa, you have an experienced team on hand.
2:1 diver:guide ratio as standard
Dive centre only 10 m from the beach
Over 30 dive sites offering wrecks, walls, slopes, coral gardens and excellent muck diving
2 Twin engine speed boats with ladder and roof for 8 and 12 divers including guides
Special trips on request; Padang Bai (Mola Molas and Mantas), Amed & Lipah Bay
1Send an enquiry or call us
Takes a minute. No payment is taken at this stage.
2We confirm and hold your space
Many trips are confirmed the same day; some take 24–48 hours. We'll confirm the price, cabin and flights with you.
3Pay a deposit to secure it
Typically 30% of the holiday cost. You then receive your confirmation and ATOL certificate. The balance is usually due 90 days before travel.
Dive Tulamben - Secrets Bay & the Liberty Wreck at the upscale boutique resort Villa Markisa! Your Bali adventure includes 7 nights in a basic room (double share) on an full board basis (excluding drinks), 10 boat dives in the morning and 5 unguided shore diving. Excluded are local marine park fees, additional dives, special trips, nitrox or any meals or drinks outside of your full board package. Ask for a quote to add flights from the UK
Entry requirements
Country entry requirements for Indonesia
This information is for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government's understanding of Indonesia's current rules for the most common types of travel. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia
To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.
Entry Visa:
You MUST have a visa to visit Indonesia
You can get a 30-day visa on arrival (VOA) for tourism. The VOA costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah, payable in cash IDR or USD.
Manado airport charges 550 000IDR for the VOA
The VOA is valid for single entry only. You must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket.
Due to the user interface for the portal, we do not generally recommend the evisa - it is particularly bad on mobile!
Beware of scam websites and only apply on the official government link https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Indonesia arrival card:
Before travelling to Indonesia, fill out the online customs and health declaration on the All Indonesia arrival card website or app within 72 hours of arrival. It is recommended that you complete this form prior to departure to avoid delays when arriving in Indonesia. https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id
Top tip: Take a photo of your QR code, incase you don't receive the QR by email
Additional requirements for this holiday
Bali tourist levy
The Bali provincial government has introduced a tourist levy of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately GBP8) for all foreign tourists arriving in Bali. You can pay online or on arrival. https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
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Villa Markisa
01 Jan 2040 · 7 nights · from £1,195 pp · Ref TRP 46391
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