Tulamben

US Liberty
Coral Garden, Tulamben
Drop Off, Tulamben
Batu Kelebit
Emerald

US Liberty

US Liberty
Great for: wrecks, small medium large animals, slope dive, uv-photography, macro, drop off.
Depth: 8 - 40m
Visibility: 8 - 30m
Currents: light to medium
Surface Conditions: Usually calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Recommended dive cert. level: OWD, AOW, or higher
Access: Beach & boat.

Take a dive at the popular diving spot in Tulamben, the USS Liberty Wreck.  Liberty is a 120 meter long cargo ship, which was built in 1918 in New Jersey (USA) and operated by the American army during the Second World War.  In 1942, when it was heading towards Lombok Strait, it was hit by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine.  The crew on the ship tried to tow it to Singaraja, but due to too much water, they beached the ship on the beach in Tulamben.  Liberty was on the beach from 1942 until 1963, when an earthquake and eruption from the Mount Agung volcano caused Liberty to slide 40 meters into the water from the beach.  And has now been there for more than 50 years and is one of the most popular wreck dives known worldwide.  Over the years, a beautiful, animal-rich and coral-covered life has formed around the wreck, which has only made it even more worthy of a visit.  The wreck lies at a depth of 5 to 31 meters in depth.  It can be dived by both beginners and experienced divers.  Visibility: 5 - 20 meters depending on weather conditions.

Coral Garden Tulamben

Coral Garden Tulamben
Great for: Small medium animals, slope dive, uv-photography, macro, artificial reef, sculpture.
Depth: 5 - 25m
Visibility: 8 - 30m
Currents: light to middle
Surface Conditions: Usually calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Recommended dive cert. level: DSD, OWD, AOW, or higher
Access: Beach & boat.

Only 30 meters from the beach you will find Coral Garden, which is a low-lying diving site.  The diving site has 10/12 different statues, around which a colorful and rich coral life has formed.  The diving site lies at a depth of 10 to a maximum of 25 metres, and can be dived by both beginners and experienced divers.  This diving spot is also ideal for snorkeling.  Visibility: 5 - 20 meters depending on weather conditions.

Drop Off Tulamben

Drop Off Tulamben
Great for: Drop off, small medium large animals, slope dive, uv-photography, macro, drift.
Depth: 5 - 50m
Visibility: 8 - 30m
Currents: light to strong
Surface Conditions: Usually calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Recommended dive cert. level: OWD, AOW, or higher
Access: Beach & boat.

Drop Off Tulamben.  Is one of the most popular dive sites in Tulamben. Drop Off is also called the Tulamben Wall, as it is a coral reef that has built up from the wake around the rocks. Tulamben drop off, was formed in 1963, by lava from the volcano Mount Agung, but today has a colorful and beautiful coral life. You will find Drop Off after 5 minutes of swimming from the beach. The wall goes from 3 meters down to 80 meters, and is therefore also popular among tech divers. The dive can be dived by anyone, as it is an easy dive, and often without current. Visibility: 5 - 25 meters depending on weather conditions.

Palung - Palung

Palung - Palung
Great for: small medium large animals, slope dive, uv-photography, macro.
Depth: 5 - 30m
Visibility: 8 - 30m
Currents: light to strong
Surface Conditions: Usually calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Recommended dive cert. level: OWD, AOW, or higher
Access: Boat

Batu Kelebit

Batu Kelebit
Great for: Small medium large animals, slope dive, uv-photography, macro, drop off, drift.
Depth: 5 - 50m
Visibility: 10 - 30m
Currents: light to strong
Surface Conditions: Usually calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Recommended dive cert. level: OWD, AOW, or higher
Access: Boat

Batu kelebit is a nice coral dive where you have to go by boat from the beach in Tulamben, but this only takes 3 minutes, you can also jump into the water.  The depth is from 4 to 25 metres.  A bit of current can be expected in this dive.  Can be dived by slightly experienced to advanced divers.  Visibility: 5 - 20 meters depending on weather conditions.

Emerald

Emerald
Great for: Small medium large animals, slope dive, uv-photography, drift.
Depth: 5 - 40m
Visibility: 10 - 30m
Currents: light to strong
Surface Conditions: Usually calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Recommended dive cert. level: OWD, AOW, or higher
Access: Boat

Emerald is also a boat dive from the beach in Tulmaben, it takes a maximum of 5 minutes.  Here you can find a slope of beautiful colorful corals that move around the rocks and the chances of seeing a white tip or black tip shark are good here, as there are colder and stronger currents.  Therefore, this is also a dive that is best for beginners to advanced divers.  The depth starts at 6 meters up to and including 32 meters.  Visibility: 5 to 30 meters depending on weather conditions.