It all started on Lipah Beach in 2006 when I Made Sudarsa alias Sasa started a small rental business of snorkelling gear, first with 5 sets, then 20 sets.
Sasa soon became a snorkelling guide and used Jukung local boats to bring the snorkellers to different spots like the Japanese Shipwreck and Lipah reef. Sasa was also active as a trekking guide to Agung volcano, Pura Lempuyang, and more.
In 2017, Sasa realized that his passion was the ocean and started thinking about running a dive center in Amed Tulamben. At that time, most of the already numerous dive centers in Amed & Tulamben, if not all, were held by Europeans.
However, in 2017, Sasa, a local Balinese man from Amed, convinced his family members to help him financially to take over the dive center Amed White Sand Divers in Amed Lipah.
The dive center in Amed was renovated and operated with a brand new compressor and tanks and 10 scuba sets. A German Padi instructor and diving expert of the area, managed the daily operation of the new dive shop and greatly contributed to its quick success. Sasa always actively supports the local community of Amed by helping local school programs and supporting environmental awareness and conservation programs like the artificial reefs in Lipah.
Amed White Sand Divers is now composed of 12 employees, including 4 permanent dive guides and 3 scuba instructors. Sasa, Totong (maintenance) and Nengah alias Coco (dive guide) started working for the company in 2017 and are still members of WSD.
WSD became in 2022 a Padi 5-star Dive Resort, able to welcome over 150 guests in 6 VIP hotels, and dive courses are now available in 5 languages. WSD is well-known for its friendly service with high regard to Padi safety standards.
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WSD is a PADI 5 star Dive Resort in Amed Tulamben / Bali, best known for a friendly service with high regard to PADI safety standards (100% safety record)
Small groups of usually 2 fundivers/students (max ratio 1:3) with passionate instructors. All PADI courses are available in 5 languages.
Diving – Tauchen – Plongée – Buceo – Menyelam !
Our Team
12 passionate professionals to welcome you and make your underwater experience safe and unforgettable !
I Made Putu Jaya, alias Totong is our In-House Aqualung certified technician for Aqualung Calypso regulators. At WSD, all our regulators and other dive gear are serviced by a Professional Technician.
We are also one of the rare Dive Centers in Amed/Tulamben to own and operate its dive compressor : we fill our tanks and we control the air quality which is of great importance for safe diving.
Dive safe : only dive with fresh air and professionally serviced dive gear !
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