Tulamben Day Trip
One Day Diving Trip to Tulamben
Welcome to the enchanting world of Tulamben diving, where captivating underwater landscapes, marine life and adventure await you. Located in Bali, Indonesia, Tulamben is the most popular dive site of the island and for good reasons. Its exceptional dive sites, impressive visibility, and moderate water temperatures.
Another reason for its popularity is that it is a great diving destination that allows you to make a one-day diving trip. Tulamben offers a remarkable experience that will leave both seasoned and novice divers in awe of its beauty and diversity.
Water Temperature:
Throughout the year, the water temperature in Tulamben is between 26°C to 29°C (79°F to 84°F). We recommend divers use a 3mm wetsuit to dive in these sites comfortably.
Visibility:
One of the highlighted aspects of Tulamben diving is its exceptional visibility. It depends on the dive site, but generally, the waters boast clear visibility ranging from 10 to 30 meters (32to 100 feet). This clarity allows divers to witness the vibrant coral reefs, mesmerizing shipwrecks, and marine life in detail.
The excellent visibility also makes it an ideal destination for underwater photography enthusiasts, capturing underwater scenery and marine life activiities with ease.
Minimum Dives Required:
Tulamben is a destination that caters to divers of all skill levels, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced divers alike. No minimum number of diving is required to dive in this area. It is a popular destination both for those who want to learn diving and for advanced divers who wish to explore the USAT Liberty Wreck, drop off, coral garden, and even for muck dives!!
If you’re not a certified diver, and wish to explore the underwater realm, consider taking a Discover Scuba Diving course. DSD is a beginner-level program that allows you to experience diving under the guidance of an instructor and can be used as a credit if you wish to continue take an Open Water Diving Course later on.
Tulamben Diving Site
Tulamben boasts an array of captivating dive sites, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. Here are some of the most popular dive sites you can explore:
- The USAT Liberty Shipwreck
Arguably one of the most famous dive sites in the world, the USAT Liberty Shipwreck is also listed among the world’s Top 10 wreck dive sites. It lies close to the shore, starting from 5 m depth and is accessible from the beach, which also makes it a perfect site for snorkelers to explore.
The wreck stretches over 120 meters (394 feet) and is covered in an abundance of colourful corals, sponges, and sea fans. What was once a cargo ship for the American army during WWII is now home to an incredible diversity of marine life. As you explore the ship’s remains, you’ll encounter reef fish, parrotfish, and even occasional sightings of larger species like turtles and barracudas.Depth : 4-40 meters Visibility : 10-30 m Currents : Zero to mild current Type : Shore dive Difficulty : Beginner
- Coral Garden:
Coral Garden is a shallow dive site with vibrant coral formations, perfect for underwater photography enthusiasts. This site is teeming with a variety of macro marine life, such as nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and colourful shrimp. The relatively shallow depth around 5 to 15 meters (16 to 49 feet) makes it an excellent spot for all levels of divers to enjoy.
There are some coral conservation has been established in this dive site; artificial reefs are beautified with miniature temples, stupas, and Buddha statues, and recently several fish statues added to the existing structures.Depth : 4-25 meters Visibility : 10-25 m Currents : Zero to mild current Type : Shore dive Difficulty : Beginner
- Drop-Off Wall:
The Drop Off features an attractive wall that can be a spectacular dive site, offering chances to spot reef sharks, schooling trevally, and barracudas under suitable conditions. For macro enthusiasts, there are opportunities to find pygmy sea-horses, leaf scorpion fish, and ghost pipefish hiding among the black coral bushes on the sea fans. The sandy shallow area near the shore is home to rare nudibranchs, shrimps, and various critters. Keep an eye out for the impressive sight of bumphead parrotfish grazing on the reef or around the wall. This site is suitable for both snorkelers and divers, as it boasts abundant marine life and diverse underwater scenery.Depth : 4-40 meters Visibility : 10-30 m Currents : Zero to mild current Type : Shore dive Difficulty : Beginner
- Seraya:
Seraya secret is an exceptional muck-diving and macro-photography location in Bali. Its shallow black sand bottom provides ample opportunities to search for fascinating small creatures concealed throughout the area. At night, Seraya comes alive, offering a plethora of critters that will surely captivate any photographer. The marine life that can be found here includes Ghost pipe fish, nudibranch, boxer crab, zebra crabs, and Colman shrimps hiding among the fire urchins, frog fish, and the elusive mimic Octopus.Depth : 4-30 meters Visibility : 5-25 m Currents : Zero to mild current Type : Shore dive Difficulty : OWD
- Emerald:
Located on the south east point of Tulamben bay, this site is normally accessed by a short jukung ride, (local fishing boat). The shallow artificial reef made from a sunken Toyota minivan and some other bio rock structures lies on a black sandy slope also full of garden eels. In the deeper areas the reef becomes richer with Gorgonian sea fans and Barrel sponges all good hunting ground for pygmy seahorses and hairy squat lobsters. The small drop-off which is full of Elephant-ear sponges and hard coral makes a good lookout point for spotting reef sharks or cruising napoleon wrasse.Depth : 4-30 meters Visibility : 15-25 m Currents : Zero to mild current Type : Boat dive Difficulty : OWD
- Batu Belah Dive Site:This small white sand lagoon connected to the mini wall is for those who appreciate a combination of coral reef and muck diving. Healthy reefs full of a wide diversity of fish life set on sandy slopes with a rich variety of critters all in one dive site. You will find juvenile emperor angelfish, yellow boxfish, moray eels and schooling juvenile catfish alongside amazing critters such as; long snout dragonet, flying gurnard, devil scorpionfish, ghost pipefish and seahorses.
Depth : 4-30 meters Visibility : 10-25 m Currents : Zero to mild current Type : Shore dive Difficulty : Beginner
How we run our Tulamben diving and snorkeling day trip:
We will pick you up from your hotel at the appointed time and take you to the All 4 Diving Dive Center in Sanur so you can try your dive equipment. Preferably, you visit our dive shop 1 day prior to your diving day to try your diving equipment.
Tulamben is about 2-hours drive from Sanur. The bus will depart at 8:00 AM from our dive centre. Upon arrival, we will set up the dive equipment before the first dive sites.
Divers and snorkelers will visit the same site each time.
Our driver will take you back to your hotel at the end of your dive trip.
Should you wish to fill your dive log with your dive guides, or if you rent an underwater camera and want to copy the pictures you took, you are welcome to stop at the dive centre before we take you to your hotels.
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- Canggu/Ubud area 6:30 – 6:45 AM
- Uluwatu/Jimbaran area 6:45 – 7:00 AM
- Kuta/Nusa Dua/Seminyak/Kerobokan area 7:00 AM
- Sanur area 7:30 – 7:45 AM
Additional Charge to Kerobokan, Canggu, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Ubud areas IDR 600.000
Inclusions:
- Transfers to/from hotels (additional charge to Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Kerobokan areas IDR 600.000)
- Lunch is provided at the restaurant after activities.
- Snacks and cold beverages are on the boat during the surface interval between the dives. Snacks, fruits, water, and soft drinks are available on board
- Towel
- Full set of rental dive equipment and dive computer
- Tanks/weights and a dive guide
- Insurance and safety kit, including Nautilus Lifeline
Please note:
- We encourage the use of our water refill station and staying hydrated throughout the day.
- While not included, Reef Safe sunscreen lotion and a wide range of snorkel and dive equipment are available for purchase should you wish to have your own.
- Practice responsible diving by avoiding touching or disturbing marine life and corals. Follow the guidelines provided by your dive instructor.
2 Day Dives in Tulamben IDR 2.150.000
QUESTIONS?
No matter if you’re up for snorkelling, diving lessons, or planning a diving vacation, we’ve got you covered! Our team is here to help, making sure all your underwater adventures are taken care of.