In Reply to: BIKES & SNORKELLING posted by georgelieber on Saturday, 10. July 2010 at 14:47 Bali Time:
I am pretty sure you can hire snorlelling gear in the Lovina area - we did many yonks ago & I am sure it would be much easier now. Hopefully someone will provide you with more recent info. If not here then try BaliChatForum.
Now this is important - if you don't have an International Driving Lic your Travel Insurance (without which you shouldn't travel) will NOT cover you if you have an accident. The Lic must be endorsed for whichever vehicle you choose to use - if you are riding a motorcycle then the Lic MUST be endorsed for motorcycles.
Be aware that if you have an accident without valid insurance cover it can cost (depending on the extent of your injuries) up to AUD$200K to be medivacced to Darwin. More to other States.
Without valid insurance Medical Centres in Bali that cater mainly for tourists - such as BIMC - won't even look at you in all probablilty. If you or your family can afford this sort of money then don't bother with either an International Lic or Travel Insurance. Otherwise you would be a dill to not get a valid International Lic and Travel Insurance. Southern Cross seem reasonable - plenty to choose from.