Scuba Diving in Tulamben: Discover Scuba Course

Breathe underwater for the first time at Coral Garden and the USAT Liberty shipwreck

The Discover Scuba Diving course in Tulamben is a half-day initiation for anyone who has never dived before, combining classroom basics with two open-water dives at Coral Garden and the USAT Liberty shipwreck. A certified instructor guides you through the learning curve in progressive steps, starting in shallow water where you can stand, then moving to depths of 12 meters. Pickup and drop-off are included for Amed and Tulamben surroundings. All equipment, wetsuit and weight belt come with the course. Children from age 10 are welcome. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French.

The experience

The course starts with a short briefing on diving basics, then your instructor takes you to Coral Garden in shallow water where you'll practice essential skills (assembling your gear, controlling your breathing, moving with the equipment) before exploring the site itself. The learning happens at your pace, with the water shallow enough to stand in while you build confidence. Coral Garden is described as an enormous aquarium, and once you're comfortable with the fundamentals, you'll have time to look around.

After a break back at the dive center to rest and eat (a restaurant and warung are on-site, though food costs are separate), you head out to the USAT Liberty shipwreck. This is the second dive of the day, and by then the skills you practiced in shallow water will feel natural. The wreck sits at a maximum depth of 12 meters, well within the limits of a first dive. Breathing underwater for the first time is the sensation people remember. The shipwreck gives you something substantial to look at while you're doing it.

The dive center provides mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy control jacket, regulator and other instruments, plus wetsuit and weight belt. Facilities include WiFi, toilet, shower, locker and change room. Pickup and drop-off are arranged for hotels in Amed and Tulamben, so you don't need to arrange transport separately. The whole course runs about seven hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Certified instructor in English, Spanish or French.
• all diving equipment including mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy control jacket, regulator and other instruments.
• wetsuit and weight belt.
• two dives at Coral Garden and the USAT Liberty shipwreck.
• dive center facilities with WiFi, shower, locker and change room.
• pickup and drop-off from Amed and Tulamben hotels.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (21 to 44 years) · Senior (45 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dive Concepts Bali

Is this one for you?You do the diving yourself under direct instructor supervision, not watching from a boat or sitting in a classroom. This is a hands-on course where you're in the water practicing and exploring from the start. It suits anyone who has half a day free and wants to know what breathing underwater actually feels like, without committing to a full certification course.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years); Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually do on the Discover Scuba Diving course in Tulamben?

You learn to assemble diving equipment and practice basic underwater skills in shallow water at Coral Garden where you can stand, then explore the reef. After a rest at the dive center, you dive the USAT Liberty shipwreck at 12 meters depth with your instructor watching over you the whole time.

Do I need diving experience or certification to take this course?

No. The Discover Scuba Diving course is designed for people who have never dived before. The instructor takes you through each step progressively, starting in water shallow enough to stand in so you can build confidence before going deeper.

What's included in the course price?

The course includes a certified instructor, all diving equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy control jacket, regulator), wetsuit, weight belt, dive center facilities (WiFi, shower, locker, change room), and pickup and drop-off from Amed or Tulamben hotels. Food and drinks at the on-site restaurant are separate.

How long does the half-day course take?

The Discover Scuba Diving course runs about seven hours total, including the briefing, two dives, the break at the dive center, and travel time to and from your hotel.

What is the USAT Liberty shipwreck like?

The USAT Liberty is a famous wreck dive site in Tulamben that sits at a maximum depth of 12 meters. It gives you a substantial underwater landmark to explore on your second dive of the day, after you've practiced the basics in shallow water.