Plongée à Tulamben — Indonesia

Tulamben's USAT Liberty — a WWII cargo ship torpedoed in 1942 — is one of the most accessible wreck dives on Earth. Sitting in 5–30m right off the black sand beach, it's encrusted in soft corals and swarming with bumphead parrotfish at dawn. The adjacent coral garden and drop-off are world-class muck sites.

Score
62.7
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
24–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, October
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Tulamben
IndonesiaAsia-Pacific
62.7

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-8.2789°N

115.5943°E

Tulamben's USAT Liberty — a WWII cargo ship torpedoed in 1942 — is one of the most accessible wreck dives on Earth. Sitting in 5–30m right off the black sand beach, it's encrusted in soft corals and swarming with bumphead parrotfish at dawn. The adjacent coral garden and drop-off are world-class muck sites.

Home of the Liberty Wreck

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature24–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$70
Best MonthsApril, May, October, November
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML40.0CH71.0VIS70.0SV70.0TMP69.0DA56.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL60.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

40.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
40.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
70.0
Water Temperature
69.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
60.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

reefdriftmuckshorepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkeling the Liberty WreckMount Agung trekkingTirta Gangga water palacefreedivinglocal warung dining

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace
  • Besakih Mother Temple

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — Sanglah Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Denpasar
Nearest Hospital50 km

2-hour drive to Denpasar for chamber; basic clinic locally

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Tulamben Wreck Divers

PADI

4.8
350 reviewsNITROX

Liberty Dive Resort

PADI

4.7
290 reviewsNITROX

Dive Concepts Tulamben

SSI

4.6
180 reviewsNITROX