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Try scuba for the first time on Bali’s accessible USAT Liberty Wreck. This guided day trip includes brief training, two dives (Coral Garden or Drop Off and the Liberty), equipment, lunch, and hotel transfers.
Try scuba for the first time on Bali’s accessible USAT Liberty Wreck. This guided day trip includes brief training, two dives (Coral Garden or Drop Off and the Liberty), equipment, lunch, and hotel transfers.
You step off the black sand at Tulamben with salt on your lips and a reef stretching like a living wall beneath the surface. Morning sun slants across the USAT Liberty’s barnacled hull; fish thread through the wreck’s ribs and a dive master signals readiness. The sea here is immediate—warm, clear, and full of curiosity.
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Operated by Let's Dive Tulamben · Tulamben, Bali
You step off the black sand at Tulamben with salt on your lips and a reef stretching like a living wall beneath the surface. Morning sun slants across the USAT Liberty’s barnacled hull; fish thread through the wreck’s ribs and a dive master signals readiness. The sea here is immediate—warm, clear, and full of curiosity.
Tulamben’s Liberty is a piece of 1940s history: a U.S. cargo ship torpedoed and grounded in 1942 that now serves as one of the world’s most accessible wreck dives. The coastline’s volcanic origins—ash and lava from nearby Mount Agung—have created steep drop-offs, black sand, and coral gardens that shelter turtles, reef sharks, and octopus. Local fishing villages and the growing dive community have shaped a low-key marine culture focused on small operators and reef stewardship.
On a beginner day trip you’ll receive supervised pool-style training, practice in shallow water, then two guided dives—typically Coral Garden or Drop Off plus the Liberty wreck itself. Expect 5 hours from pick-up to return, surface intervals by the dive center, and a Balinese lunch afterward.
Practical notes: bring a towel, swimwear, and a light long-sleeve rashguard for surface time, hydrate before arrival, and equalize early and often on descent. Operators require at least moderate fitness, a minimum age of 12, and an 18-hour no-fly window post-dive. Respect marine life—no touching, no feeding—and favor reef-safe sunscreen. For new divers, Tulamben offers an efficient, memorable introduction to wreck and reef diving under the guidance of a certified PADI professional.
moderate.
5 hours.
Moderate fitness and basic swimming ability; comfortable treading water and following instructions.
No—this trip is designed for beginners with in-water training and a personal dive master who supervises both dives.
Participants must be at least 12 years old to join the dives.
Yes—SCUBA equipment is included, along with briefings and surface support; you should still bring your own mask if you prefer a custom fit.
Operators require a minimum 18-hour surface interval before flying to reduce risk of decompression sickness.
The USAT Liberty was torpedoed in 1942 and later beached at Tulamben; decades of coral growth have turned the wreck into a diveable reef and local landmark.
Operators here often support coral-restoration and strict no-touch policies; use reef-safe products and follow your dive master’s lead to minimize impact.
Let's Dive Tulamben operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the black sand at Tulamben with salt on your lips and a reef stretching like a living wall beneath the surface. Morning sun slants across the USAT Liberty’s barnacled hull; fish thread through the wreck’s ribs and a dive master signals readiness. The sea here is immediate—warm, clear, and full of curiosity.
You step off the black sand at Tulamben with salt on your lips and a reef stretching like a living wall beneath the surface. Morning sun slants across the USAT Liberty’s barnacled hull; fish thread through the wreck’s ribs and a dive master signals readiness. The sea here is immediate—warm, clear, and full of curiosity.
Tulamben’s Liberty is a piece of 1940s history: a U.S. cargo ship torpedoed and grounded in 1942 that now serves as one of the world’s most accessible wreck dives. The coastline’s volcanic origins—ash and lava from nearby Mount Agung—have created steep drop-offs, black sand, and coral gardens that shelter turtles, reef sharks, and octopus. Local fishing villages and the growing dive community have shaped a low-key marine culture focused on small operators and reef stewardship.
On a beginner day trip you’ll receive supervised pool-style training, practice in shallow water, then two guided dives—typically Coral Garden or Drop Off plus the Liberty wreck itself. Expect 5 hours from pick-up to return, surface intervals by the dive center, and a Balinese lunch afterward.
Practical notes: bring a towel, swimwear, and a light long-sleeve rashguard for surface time, hydrate before arrival, and equalize early and often on descent. Operators require at least moderate fitness, a minimum age of 12, and an 18-hour no-fly window post-dive. Respect marine life—no touching, no feeding—and favor reef-safe sunscreen. For new divers, Tulamben offers an efficient, memorable introduction to wreck and reef diving under the guidance of a certified PADI professional.