TULAMBEN - NORTH EASTERN BALI - KARANGASEM
Tulamben name comes from BatuLambih which means Many Stones due to the Mount Agung volcanic eruptions.
12 km North west from the office in central Amed
U.S.A.T LIBERTY SHIPWRECK
Liberty was launched on 19 June 1918 by the Federal Shipbuilding Company in Kearny New Jersey. Acquired by the United States Navy as animal transport cargo ship for the World War I [USS Liberty (ID-3461)]. In November 1940, Liberty was one of ten ships taken up by the Unites States Army for defense service during the World War II. Renamed U.S.A.T Liberty for United States Army Transport Liberty. In January 1942, she was in route from Australia to the Philippines with a cargo of railway parts and rubber when she was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine [I-66] south of the Lombok Strait. Two destroyers took her in tow attempting to reach the Celukan Bawang Harbour in Singaraja but as the ship was too damaged they decided to beach her in the north-eastern coast. The Mount Agung eruption from 1963 has led the ship to slip off the beach. She now lies on a sandy slope in a depth of between 4 & 30 meters.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers certified
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 30 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 18 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral reef around the structure – Coral growth on the ship – Sandy slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Groupers – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Black tip reef sharks…
MACRO DIVE: Pompom crab – Mantis shrimp – Frog fish – Nudibranchs – Porcelain crab…
SCUBA DIVING COURSES: Confined water during courses & good for Introduction dives
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 14km [25min]
LIBERTY CORAL GARDEN & SUCI PLACE
Coral nursery projects aimed at expanding coral reefs have been underway along the coastline since the 1980s. These two dive sites are a fine example of preservation and conservation by the local community, with coral gardens in the form of statues and concrete structures promoting coral growth.
With their natural shallow coral reefs, these two sites are a paradise for macro enthusiasts. Suci Place is a gem adorned with statues representing deities from Hindu mythology, created by the Matahari resort as a reef since 2012.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers or beginners
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 18 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 14 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Shallow Coral reefs – Coral gardening on concrete structures – Sandy slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Groupers – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Black tip reef sharks…
MACRO DIVE: Pompom crab – Mantis shrimp – Nudibranchs – Ribbon eels – Nemo fish…
SCUBA DIVING COURSES: Confined water during courses & good for Introduction dives
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 13km [23min]
DROP-OFF TULAMBEN
The wall is a long, steep coral slope, the westernmost part of which is called the Drop-off because of its edge dropping down to 60 meters deep. Subject and thus drawn by the multiple volcanic activities of the sacred volcano Agung, the drop-off and all the Tulamben wall area is a place of encounters as pelagics.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All divers certified or beginners
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 60 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 25 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral wall – Sandy slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Groupers – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Black tip reef sharks – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish…
MACRO DIVE: Orang-outang crab – Leaf scorpion fish – Nudibranchs – Ribbon eels – Nemo fish…
SCUBA DIVING COURSES: Confined water during courses & good for Introduction dives
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 13km [23min]
ALAM ANDA & PALUNG PALUNG
Beyond the drop-off, these two dive sites, accessible only by boat, are still unspoiled. The coral slope extends to over 40 meters deep. The coral is abundant, and a multitude of fish constantly play there. It is also possible to encounter pelagics. One of our jewels…
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers
ENTRANCE: Boat dive
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: +50 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 25 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral wall / slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Groupers – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Black tip reef sharks – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish – Tuna…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 13km [23min] + Boat drive
BATU KELEBIT
Possible encounters with pelagics. Porcelain coral slope. The atmosphere is unique. Groupers are easy to spot. The slope ends at a depth of 30-40 meters on a sandy slope. The colors are darker than at other dive sites.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers
ENTRANCE: Boat dive
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: +40 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 25 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral wall – slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Groupers – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Black tip reef sharks – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish – Tuna…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 13km [23min] + Boat drive
EMERALD
The dive site is located at the end of the Tulamben drop-off, facing the drop-off. It consists of a steep coral slope that ends at a depth of 40 meters on a sandy slope. Access is only by boat, as the beach is home to a temple important to the local community.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers
ENTRANCE: Boat dive
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 40 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 20 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral wall – Sandy slope – A crashed car at 40 meters
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Groupers – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Black tip reef sharks – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 13km [23min] + Boat drive
SERAYA SECRET
Macro spot. Rocky and sandy slope where concrete has been poured to enhance the coral reef’s extension. You’ll find numerous tube anemone and their shrimps here. The current can be strong.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to strong
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 40 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 25 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral reef – artificial reef – Sandy slope
MARINE LIFE: Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish – Leaf scorpion fish…
MACRO DIVE: Leaf scorpion fish – Nudibranchs – Harlequin shrimp…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 11km [18min]
BATU NITI
Macro dive on a rocky and sandy slope just outside the parking lot/rest area, and dive on a wall dotted with barrel sponges. A colony of butterflyfish still lurks around some of the rocks. Quiet dive site at the mouth of a river, one of the lava flows from the eruptions of Mount Agung, which gave this slope a canyon-like appearance covered in black lava rocks.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: +40 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 18 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral wall – Sandy slope – Giant barrel sponges
MARINE LIFE: Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Butterfly fish – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish…
MACRO DIVE: scorpion fish – Nudibranchs – Ribbon eels – Nemo fish – Harlequin shrimp…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 10km [18min]
SIDEM
Meaning: a type of Black Ant
One of our best MACRO dive spot. With a diversity of critters on a rocky slope you will always find a gemme. Sometimes you will spot a pelagic while looking on the blue. The parking area is also full of charm.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers – Macro interest
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 30 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 25 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Rocky slope – Artificial structures – Sandy slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Eagle rays – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish…
MACRO DIVE: Mantis shrimp – Sea horses – Leaf scorpion fish – Frog fish – Nudibranchs – Nemo fish…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 9.7km [17min]
BATU BELAH
Meaning: Split Stone
Volcanic rocks form the main landscape, extending underwater. At their feet, a slope of porcelain coral begins, ending in a sandy slope about 30 meters deep. Moray eels are hidden everywhere. The atmosphere is mystical, with sunlight gliding over the coral slope. Eagle rays can be seen here.
RECOMMENDED FOR: All certified divers
ENTRANCE: Shore dive – Pebbles
CURRENT: None to medium
MAXIMAL DEPTH: 30 meters
AVERAGE DEPTH: 16 meters
TOPOGRAPHY: Coral slope – Sandy slope
MARINE LIFE: Napoleon wrasse – Moray eels – Trevally – Triggerfish – Oriental sweet lips – Turtle – Puffer fish – Lion fish – Scorpion fish…
MACRO DIVE: Leaf scorpion fish – Nudibranchs – Ribbon eels – Nemo fish…
DISTANCE from JORO DIVE CENTER: 9.7km [17min]
