Diving-spot in Tulamben in the northeast of the island is one of the most popular in Bali. During the Second World War an American ferry ship «Liberty» got wrecked there. Nowadays it rests on the bottom of the ocean, and divers from all over the world come here to explore this underwater artifact.
A unique biobubble has formed around this ship in the past years. The vibrant coral reef has spread out in the lagoon on the 30-meter depth. It dazzles with its beauty and variety of creatures and plants which are living there. You can meet there hundreds of tiny coral fish, huge tuna-fish and barracudas, frog-fish, and stone-fish there. The lucky-one will also meet turtles and octopus.
Water here is calm and warm, and there are almost no streams and waves. You can see down up to 10-20 meters. Experienced instructors will make diving safe and comfortable for people with different skills.
Diving at Tulamben will give you a wonderful experiences and amazing impressions!
What To Expect
Morning transfer
You should be on the meeting point – the dive-center of BaliClub company – at a scheduled time.
If you have booked morning transfer, then it arrives at you hotel or villa at a scheduled time. You should wait the driver at the reception of the hotel or in front of the villa.
Transfer takes you to the northeast of Bali. You will go along rice terraces and wild beaches with black volcanic sand. Also a wonderful view on Mount Agung reveals on the road.
Diving
- In the dive-center a guide will give you some tips how to behave under the water, and also he will give you the main safety points. If you don’t feel like being ready for the first diving in the ocean, the instructor will give you a trial lesson in the swimming pool to work on the basic rules and techniques. The individual instructor will guide you during all your diving session.
- The first session lasts about 25-30 minutes. After that you have time to relax and share your impressions with other people. You will be served snacks, tea or coffee, and fruits for lunch.
- After a short rest you go on with exploring the ocean. The second session is a little bit longer – 35-40 minutes.
- At 4 P.M. you are back at the diving club.
Return transfer
If you have booked return transfer, you should go to the parking area of the dive-center. The driver waits for you there. Transfer takes you back to the hotel or villa. The time of arrival depends on traffic and your hotel or villa location.
Important:
- you only can dive in case you don’t have any serious medical problems;
- after diving it’s forbidden to fly airplanes or to climb in the mountains.
