3 Dives in Tulamben: US Liberty Wreck, Coral Garden & Drop Off

Dive three legendary Tulamben sites and surface with stories the reef itself tells.

A small-group scuba dive at three of Tulamben's premier sites—the US Liberty shipwreck, the coral garden and the Tulamben drop-off—with a certified English-speaking instructor, all equipment, lunch and dive center facilities. The dive runs about 10 hours total; hotel pickup is available as an option, or meet the instructor at the beach if you're staying nearby. Minimum age is 12, and moderate fitness is required.

The Experience

You arrive at the meeting point and get a full briefing from a certified dive instructor before heading to the beach. Porters and shuttles take you from shore to the first dive site. The three dives unfold across the morning and afternoon: the US Liberty, a shipwreck that sank roughly a century ago and now sits as an artificial reef thick with fish and coral; the coral garden, a unique formation that draws divers for its structure and life; and the Tulamben drop-off, where the seafloor falls away and wild plants and rare fish congregate. Between dives you rest, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and use the dive center's pool, locker and shower facilities.

Tulamben's eastern location means the water is clearer and richer in marine life than the southern Bali dive sites most tourists visit. You're exploring three distinct underwater landscapes in one day rather than repeating a single reef. The shipwreck alone justifies the trip—it's the kind of wreck that holds your attention for an entire dive, with enough penetration opportunity and surrounding ecosystem to keep the experience varied. The coral garden and drop-off add range: one is a close study of formation and small life, the other a wall dive with the open water below.

If you're staying in Jimbaran or Uluawatu, the drive to Tulamben takes 2–3 hours, so hotel pickup and drop-off are included as an option to handle the logistics. If you're already in the Tulamben area, you can choose the dive-only rate and meet the instructor at the beach instead. Either way, you bring only your certification card and a moderate level of fitness; everything else—wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights—is provided. Lunch and drinks are included, as are entrance fees and porter assistance.

What’s included

• All scuba equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights, BCD).
• three dives at the US Liberty shipwreck, coral garden and Tulamben drop-off.
• certified dive instructor.
• lunch with drink.
• dive center facilities (locker, shower, towel, pool, rest area).
• entrance fees, porter assistance and shuttle to the dive site.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (available with the transport option only).

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Book the option with hotel pickup if you're staying in Jimbaran or Uluawatu and want the drive handled; choose the dive-only rate if you're already in Tulamben and can meet the instructor at the beach. Either way, you're diving three distinct sites in a single day instead of repeating one reef, which is what makes Tulamben worth the journey from southern Bali.

Top questions

Can I dive in Tulamben if I've never dived before?

No, this dive requires current certification. Tulamben's three sites are intermediate-level dives with depth and current, so you'll need to have logged dives before. If you're new to diving, look for an open-water certification course in Bali first.

What is the US Liberty shipwreck like underwater?

The US Liberty is a cargo ship that sank in 1942 and now sits at a depth where recreational divers can explore it safely. The wreck is colonized by coral and fish, so you're diving both a historical structure and a thriving reef ecosystem. It's the centerpiece of the day and the reason many divers choose Tulamben over other Bali sites.

How long is the drive from the airport, and do I have to arrange my own transport?

Tulamben is in eastern Bali, roughly 2–3 hours from Jimbaran or Uluawatu. If you book the option with hotel pickup, the driver collects you and returns you after diving is done. If you're staying in Tulamben itself or prefer to drive yourself, you can choose the dive-only rate and meet the instructor at the beach.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The dive includes all scuba equipment, a certified instructor, three dives at three different sites, lunch with a drink, use of the dive center's facilities (locker, shower, pool, rest area), and all entrance fees and porter assistance. Bring your certification card, a towel, sunscreen and a light layer for the boat ride.

Is there a minimum group size, and can I book this as a solo diver?

The minimum booking is three adults. You can join a group dive if you're traveling alone, or you can book with two other people to meet the minimum.

What level of fitness do I need for three dives in one day?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Three dives with surface intervals means you're in and out of the water multiple times, and the Tulamben drop-off involves current and depth. If you have cardiovascular concerns, spinal injuries, asthma or sinus issues, this dive is not recommended.