Tulamben & Amed

On Bali's northeast and east coast you will find some of the island's most popular diving destinations – Tulamben and AmedBoth areas offer unique experiences below the surface and are perfect to combine during your diving trip to Bali.

Tulamben is perhaps Bali's most famous diving area and a small fishing village that attracts divers from all over the world. Here is the famous wreck USS Liberty, which sank in 1963 and is now home to a fantastic marine life. The beaches are lined with black volcanic sand from nearby Mt Agung and the area offers both easy shore dives and exciting boat trips. For families or beginners, Tulamben is an excellent choice – there are several easy dive sites and good opportunities to take a diving course. We recommend, for example Bali Dive Resort & Spa, a Swedish-run resort with a pool, house reef and Swedish instructors.

Further south on the east coast lies Amed, a charming village with a relaxed atmosphere and volcanic beaches. Offering everything from colorful coral reefs to unique underwater landscapes, Amed is the perfect combination of adventure and tranquility. There are courses for beginners in the calm waters, while experienced divers can embark on exciting trips to places like Jemeluk Bay and Gili TrawanganFor those who don't dive, Amed offers beautiful nature, yoga, charming restaurants and crystal clear water for snorkeling.

Together, Tulamben and Amed form a a must for anyone who wants to experience Bali's best diving – from spectacular wrecks and colorful reefs to relaxation in a truly Balinese environment. Feel free to combine your trip here with other places in Indonesia for an even more unforgettable diving holiday.

Would you like a free travel proposal?

Fill out the form with as much information as possible.

One of our travel advisors will contact you shortly with a personalized proposal.

diving around Tulamben & Amed

Several of our resorts are located around the diving destination Tulamben, and from here there are plenty of diving sites within a 30-minute radius. They are well suited for both diving, snorkeling and freediving. Tulamben is best known for the wreck of the USS Liberty. She was a 120 meter steam cargo ship which in 1942 was shelled by the Japanese navy and towed to Tulamben for repairs. Once on the beach, she took in water and remained lying alone until the year 1963. Then the Agung volcano had a major eruption that broke the USS Liberty's bow and stern and she slipped into deeper water. The wreck is today about 30 meters from the beach at a depth between 5 and 30 meters. Around the wreck there is a rich marine life with coral in all its forms as well as rays, triggerfish, pufferfish, dragonfish, bumphead parrotfish, clownfish, scorpionfish, emperor fish, barracuda and even sharks. The wreck has several penetration possibilities and swim through.

Tulamben also has a lot to offer, here is the spectacular slope of Batu Kelibit, beautiful wall diving and colorful coral gardens. The Amed dive site is only 20 minutes away and offers great current dives, impressive coral reefs and the chance to see large pelagic species. Unfortunately there are none liveaboard which runs in Bali but all dive sites can be reached from land and day trips.

Amed in Bali is a diving paradise with a large selection of dive sites within easy reach. Just 20 minutes from Tulamben, Amed is particularly popular for its fantastic stream diving, colorful coral reefs and the opportunity to see larger pelagic species. While Tulamben is best known for the historic wreck of the USS Liberty, which lies at a depth of between 5 and 30 meters and offers rich marine life and several swim-throughs, Amed also has its unique highlights.

The dive sites around Amed are suitable for both beginners and advanced divers, and here you can experience coral gardens, wall diving and fascinating underwater life. The area is home to a variety of marine species, from beautiful corals to fish species such as bumphead parrotfish, clownfish and sometimes even small reef sharks. The dive sites are easily accessible from land, making the area perfect for day trips without the need for liveaboards.

Amed is not only a place for diving; with its tranquil atmosphere, volcanic beaches and proximity to impressive natural experiences, it is an ideal destination for divers and snorkelers who want to experience Bali's maritime wonders in a relaxed and comfortable way.