Bali Dive Site Synopsis |
|
| Bali The worlds most exotic island! The jewel in Indonesia's crown! Bali is a tiny island with a huge reputation. From her rice terraced mountain slopes to her golden and black sand beaches; from Five Star hotels to Backpacker 'Losmen'; world class boutiques to family owned 'Warungs'; 300 passenger power Boats to little fishing 'Jukungs' there is literally something for everyone. The following pages have more detailed information: Menjangen Island, Tulamben, |
 |
 © Prem Bhaven |
Tulamben At the foot of the volcano Gunung Agung and 30 metres from the beach, lies the wreck of the USS Liberty. The bow is in 30m of water and the stern in 3m, broken up and covered with invertebrates, she is host to a superb variety of species of marine life. Excellent wall dive to 50m and wonderful coral Gardens for snorkelling and night diving. According to the world renowned naturalist, Dr. Gerry Allen, it is the sheer number of species and the black sand background which provide unparalleled photographic opportunities. In fact, Tulamben is an ideal dive site for both the experienced diver and the novice. See also: Tulamben, Liberty Wreck |
| Menjangan Spectacular 60m walls provide the backdrop for an outstanding dive experience. For divers and snorkellers alike this is truly paradise. The island itself is inhabited mainly by deer and the fish have no fear of divers! A copper clad Dutch trading vessel lies in 40m on the north side of the island. Its Admiralty Pattern anchor remains where it was dropped on the reef in 6m, now considered by the local invertebrates as "Prime Real Estate". Fantastic limestone formations covered with a hugely diverse selection of corals. Sponges and soft corals are able to flourish on the protected south side of the island. See also: Menjangen Island |
 © Kayo Chandel |
 © Prem Bhaven |
Nusa Penida An intensely vibrant reef with a different range of species, reflecting the cooler waters and sometime strong currents of this island in the channel between Bali and Lombok. The northern side faces Bali and banks steeply down to 600m and out into the depths of the Badung Strait. The southerly side faces the Indian Ocean and naturally this is where the big fish hang out. There are regular sightings of Dolphin, Giant Turtles, Barracuda, Mola-Mola, Shark and Manta Ray. Yos and his modern high-speed dive boats provide an excellent service to these dive sites. See also:Nusa Penida |
| Amed The little village of Amed lies on the north east coast of Bali, about twenty minutes by road east of Tulamben. To the east of the bay, a headland drops steeply to the sea, surrounded by very rich coral gardens which again drop steeply down a magnificent wall to around forty meters. We cover this wall in two dives. See also: Amed The first half we can easily reach by swimming from the beach, along the wall, and returning through the shallow coral gardens, with all their wonderful surprises. It is difficult to describe what you might see here, the variety is so astounding. That's what I love about diving, there is always something new and surprising. For the second half, one of the local fishermen will take us in a 'Jukung' outrigger canoe. A trip in one of these sturdy little craft with a local fisherman is always such a joy. A poem in functionality, a glimpse into the life of coastal Indonesia. |
 © Wally Siagian |