We care about our Community Environment Culture
West Bali Diving & Snorkeling was conceptualized by Komang Suparta Yasa, Chairman of POKDARWIS in Sumberkima, with the aim of generating profits from diving, snorkeling, and land tourism to benefit the community.
Members agreed that POKDARWIS should invest in opening a new dive center at Sumberkima Harbour, offering a variety of scuba diving, snorkeling, and land activities to international and domestic tourists.
What is POKDARWIS?
POKDARWIS is the abbreviation for Tourism Awareness Groups formed in villages across Indonesia. They are self-help and self-initiated groups that grow from, by, and for the community. Through promoting the cultural, natural, and historical heritage of the village, POKDARWIS aims to:
- Increase economic growth
- Improve people’s welfare
- Eradicate poverty
- Overcome unemployment
- Preserve the natural environment and its resources
A New Kind of Dive Center
While many of Indonesia’s dive operators are foreign-owned and/or operated, West Bali Diving & Snorkeling is the first business owned by POKDARWIS, aiming to set a model for other villages throughout Bali and Indonesia. When you book an adventure with us, you support the community directly because we:
- Funnel profits directly to POKDARWIS and the village community
- Employ and train local Sumberkima residents
- Support POKDARWIS conservation programs, including coral restoration, mangrove planting, and waste reduction
Our Team
Komang
Komang’s friendly smile and helpful nature will greet you upon arrival at West Bali Diving & Snorkeling. Komang was born and raised in Sumberkima, Bali, and worked as a boat captain, surf instructor, snorkel guide, and divemaster before becoming a PADI Instructor in 2019 and co-founding West Bali Diving & Snorkeling in 2025. He has explored Indonesia’s waters, including Bali, Lombok, Komodo, the Banda Islands, and Raja Ampat. While he’s lost count, we estimate he has done at least 9,000 dives, and he looks forward to sharing his passion with you.
Ketut
Ketut offers a warm welcome and photography tips at West Bali Diving & Snorkeling. Ketut was born and raised in Sumberkima, Bali, and worked as a snorkeling guide, divemaster, and dive operations manager before becoming a PADI Instructor and co-founding West Bali Diving & Snorkeling in 2025. He has experience at luxury hotels in South Bali, providing top-notch customer service and guiding divers and snorkelers at Nusa Penida and Lembongan. When you send us an email, expect Ketut to send you a friendly reply and assist you with your booking!