Diving in Tanjung Benoa: Sea walking with helmet

Thirty minutes on the ocean floor without the gear.

Sea walking in Tanjung Benoa is a diving activity where you walk on the seabed wearing a supplied helmet connected to an air tank, descending 15 feet to interact with marine life. No diving experience or certification is required. The activity lasts around 30 minutes underwater, and the full outing takes about 4 hours including instruction, equipment setup and a safety briefing. Hotel pickup is available as an option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea walking underwater experience

• Arrive at sea walking location
• Wear special diving helmet
• Walk underwater at 15 feet depth
• Interact with fish and marine life
• Complete 30 minutes sea walking activity

The Experience

You arrive at Tanjung Benoa and get fitted with a diving helmet—a weighted apparatus connected by hose to an air supply on the surface. A professional instructor walks you through the setup on shore, then guides you into the water and down to the seabed at 15 feet. The helmet stays pressurized and your breathing stays normal; you walk, not swim, across the bottom while fish move around you and you can touch the coral and rock formations. The 30-minute walk is the core of the experience, and the whole session from arrival to changing out of the wetsuit runs about 4 hours.

This is classified as a soft dive system because you wear no conventional scuba gear—no tank on your back, no regulator in your mouth, no buoyancy compensation. The helmet does the work, and that simplicity is what makes it accessible to anyone over 10 years old with zero diving experience. You don't need to be a strong swimmer or have any underwater training. The activity is considered safe even for first-timers, and a professional instructor stays with you the entire time you're underwater.

Hotel return transfer is optional and can be added at checkout; if you arrange your own transport, you'll meet the team at Tanjung Benoa. The package includes all safety equipment, insurance coverage, a locker for your belongings, and the professional instruction. Souvenir photos are available to purchase after the dive if you want a record of the moment.

What’s included

• Professional sea walking instruction.
• diving helmet and air supply.
• safety equipment and insurance coverage.
• locker for belongings.
• 30 minutes underwater on the seabed.
• hotel return transfer (available as an optional add-on at checkout).

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rukmana Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to walk the seafloor without learning to scuba dive—the helmet system lets you breathe naturally while walking, not floating, so you stay grounded and in control the entire time.

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Top questions

Can I do sea walking in Tanjung Benoa if I've never dived before?

Yes. Sea walking requires no diving certification or prior experience. The helmet system is simpler than scuba gear—you walk on the seabed while breathing normally through the helmet, and a professional instructor is with you the entire time.

How deep do you go and how long do you stay underwater?

You descend to 15 feet and walk on the seabed for around 30 minutes. The full outing, including instruction and equipment setup on shore, takes about 4 hours.

What's the difference between sea walking and regular scuba diving?

Sea walking uses a weighted helmet connected to an air supply, so you walk on the bottom instead of swimming. You don't wear a tank on your back or manage buoyancy—the helmet does that for you, which makes it simpler and safer for people with no diving training.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel return transfer is optional and can be added when you book. If you don't add it, you'll arrange your own transport to Tanjung Benoa to meet the team.

What should I know before booking sea walking in Tanjung Benoa?

You need to be at least 10 years old and in moderate physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Bring a swimsuit and be prepared to get wet; the team provides all safety equipment and a locker for your belongings.