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Villa Markisa
Diving at Villa Markisa
Villa Markisa – 7 nights
Far East, Indonesia · 7 nights · choose your own dates
Flexible dates: travel any time between 01 Jan 2027 and 31 Dec 2027. Tell us your preferred dates and we'll check availability and confirm the exact price for you.
From £1,695 *
Why divers love Villa Markisa
Stay directly beside Seraya Secrets, one of Bali's celebrated macro sites, with fascinating critters just a shore entry from the dive centre.
There are only 8 rooms at Villa Markisa - choose comfortable rooms or private Deluxe Bungalows with garden bathrooms, with Villa Sonea offering two rooms suited to friends travelling together.
Balinese and Indonesian specialities as well as international and vegetarian cuisine are served in the water front restaurant.
Relax between dives with the swimming pool and Jacuzzi, Balinese spa treatments, freshly prepared meals and evening drinks at the beach bar.
Dive with experienced guides at a ratio of two divers per guide, giving photographers time and personal attention to seek out smaller subjects.
Explore Tulamben's famous USAT Liberty wreck, reached in around five minutes by speedboat, alongside coral gardens, walls and rewarding muck sites.
Our standard resort holiday includes 7 nights the deluxe room (room 4) 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
Discover Bali's extraordinary critters from Villa Markisa, an intimate boutique dive resort on the north-east coast near Tulamben. Set among tropical gardens beneath Mount Agung, this peaceful seafront retreat combines comfortable accommodation, personal service and excellent access to some of the region's most rewarding diving.
Seraya Secrets lies directly in front of the resort, putting celebrated macro diving on your doorstep. Search the volcanic slopes for unusual nudibranchs, delicate shrimps, camouflaged fish and other tiny inhabitants with experienced guides. A ratio of two divers per guide gives photographers personal attention and time to appreciate the smaller details.
For a change of scenery, Tulamben's famous USAT Liberty wreck is around five minutes away by speedboat. Coral gardens, walls and further muck sites add variety, while your diving package includes unlimited unguided house reef diving with a buddy. Nitrox is complimentary for certified enriched-air divers.
With just eight rooms across several accommodation styles, Villa Markisa has a quiet, personal atmosphere. Our standard holiday is based on Deluxe Room 4, with a spacious terrace overlooking the pool, gardens and sea. Upgrade to a Deluxe Bungalow for more privacy and a garden bathroom, or choose the upstairs Master Bedroom for elevated views. Villa Sonea's two rooms share a generous living area, making them an appealing option for friends travelling together.
Full-board dining includes Balinese and Indonesian specialities alongside international favourites. Between dives, relax beside the swimming pool and Jacuzzi, enjoy a traditional Balinese massage or settle into a sun lounger with a book. The seafront bar is a welcoming spot for an evening drink and a catch-up on the day's discoveries.
For time away from the water, excursions can introduce you to Bali's temples, markets, rice terraces and volcanic landscapes. Whether you are concentrating on macro photography or enjoying a varied week of diving, Villa Markisa offers a comfortable, intimate base with Seraya Secrets just steps away.
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 USAT 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 deluxe room 4, 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
Travel any time 01 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027 · 7 nights · from £1,695 pp · Ref TRP 51428
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