USS Liberty (Tulamben)
World War II wreck lying about 30 m from shore, between 5 and 30 m deep.
Marine life & flora: Schools of bumphead parrotfish at dawn, barracudas, trevallies, turtles, pygmy seahorses (rare).
Destination guide
Indonesia: Bali
Macro, coral gardens and manta rays
Beach-accessible wreckWarm waterMacro
Indonesia: Bali — Macro, coral gardens and manta rays. This destination suits beginner-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from May to October. During this period the water is between 26 and 28 °C; over the year it ranges from 26 to 28 °C.
Must-dive sites include: USS Liberty (Tulamben), Manta Point (Nusa Penida), Crystal Bay (Nusa Penida).
At a glance
- Recommended level
- beginner
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 26–28 °C
- Dive centres open
- May – October
- Indicative budget
- 1 890€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Manta Point (Nusa Penida)
Manta ray cleaning station on the south coast of Nusa Penida, sightings almost guaranteed all year round.
Marine life & flora: Manta rays, turtles, sometimes reef sharks.
Crystal Bay (Nusa Penida)
The most technical site on Nusa Penida, sought after for mola-mola in season (Jul–Oct).
Marine life & flora: Mola-mola in season, reef sharks, marked thermoclines.
Jemeluk Bay (Amed)
Sheltered bay at Amed, with a submerged Balinese temple.
Marine life & flora: Shallow coral reefs, reef fish, nudibranchs.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 28 °C |
| February | 28 °C |
| March | 28 °C |
| April | 28 °C |
| May | 28 °C |
| June | 27 °C |
| July | 27 °C |
| August | 26 °C |
| September | 27 °C |
| October | 27 °C |
| November | 28 °C |
| December | 28 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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