Scuba Diving in Tulamben: USAT Liberty Wreck & Coral Garden

Two dives in a single day: the century-old warship and the living coral wall

A full-day scuba diving activity in Tulamben, Bali, where you make two dives (one in the coral garden and one on the USAT Liberty, a warship stranded nearly 100 years ago) with a PADI-certified local instructor, all equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup included. Beginners can join. The instructor works with a maximum of two divers at a time. The dive centre provides shower, restaurant and locker facilities before and after.

The experience

You arrive at the dive centre in Tulamben and spend the first part of the morning in the pool, learning or refreshing the basics with your PADI instructor if you're new to diving. Once you're ready, a porter helps load the gear and a shuttle takes you to the water's edge. The first dive goes into the coral garden, where the reef holds hundreds of fish species and dense marine plants. You're underwater for the time it takes to move through the site at a comfortable pace, then back to the centre for lunch and a rest.

The second dive heads to the USAT Liberty, a military transport ship that ran aground nearly a century ago and has become a reef in its own right. The wreck sits in shallow enough water that you can explore the structure itself (the hull, the deck, the openings where fish now live), and the marine life around it. Your instructor stays with you throughout, and the group never exceeds two divers, so the attention is constant. By the end of the day you've logged six hours on site, including the pool time, the dives, the lunch break and the facilities at the centre.

The dive centre provides everything: SCUBA equipment, a wetsuit if you need one, the shuttle to and from the water, entrance fees, local taxes, lunch and a drink. Your instructor speaks English, Malay or Japanese. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. Diving insurance is part of the package.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return shuttle.
• SCUBA equipment and wetsuit.
• two dives in the coral garden and on the USAT Liberty wreck.
• PADI-certified local instructor.
• pool practice for beginners.
• lunch and a drink.
• dive centre facilities including shower, restaurant and lockers.
• entrance fees and local taxes.
• diving insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Diving without TransportGuide in English, Malay or Japanese · 10:00

Fun Diving, transport includedGuide in English, Malay or Japanese · 07:30Hotel return transport, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 58 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Japanese and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Master Bali Tour

Is this one for you?The instructor works with a maximum of two divers, which means you get consistent one-on-one attention whether you're learning to dive for the first time or refining technique you already have. The pool practice before the sea dives gives beginners the confidence to move through both sites without rushing, and the six-hour structure (with lunch and a rest between dives) keeps the day manageable even if you're new to the activity.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Malay and Japanese.

Can I go diving in Tulamben if I've never dived before?

Yes. Beginners can join this activity, and you'll spend time in the pool with your PADI instructor before the sea dives, practicing the skills you'll need. The instructor works with a maximum of two divers, so you get hands-on guidance throughout the day.

What is the USAT Liberty and why is it a good dive site?

The USAT Liberty is a military transport ship that ran aground in Tulamben nearly 100 years ago. It has become a reef: fish and marine life now live inside and around the wreck structure, making it a site where you can explore both the ship itself and the ecosystem it has become.

How long does the activity take and what's included in the time?

The full day is six hours on site. That includes pool time for beginners to practice, two dives in the sea, lunch and a rest break between dives, and use of the dive centre's facilities (shower, restaurant and lockers) before and after.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the dive centre?

No. Hotel pickup is included, so a shuttle collects you and brings you back. The dive centre is in Tulamben, on the east coast of Bali, which is a different dive area than the southern reefs.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Bring nothing. All SCUBA equipment is provided: tanks, regulators, weights, wetsuit if needed. The dive centre also has a shower and lockers, so you can change and rinse off before heading back to your hotel.

Is this activity suitable for someone who is not a strong swimmer?

Yes. You don't need to be an expert swimmer to join. The instructor will be with you in the water at all times, and the maximum group size is two divers, so support is constant throughout both dives.