Explore the iconic USAT Liberty wreck and nearby Coral Garden on a private full-day dive trip from Tulamben. Two guided dives, full gear, and a local lunch make this a focused wreck-and-reef experience for certified divers.
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You push off from the black sand and the sea cools against your wetsuit as the shore drops away. Sunlight shafts through clear water and the silhouette of a rusted hull appears—barnacled, fragile, home to ribboned corals and darting reef fish. This is Tulamben: a dive day that balances historical wreck exploration with lively reef life.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 hours (full-day)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to carry basic kit, perform surface swims, and tolerate repeated dives; not recommended for those with recent medical issues.
Wildlife
History
The USAT Liberty was torpedoed in WWII and later moved near Tulamben; volcanic activity in 1963 exposed the wreck to open water and coral growth turned it into a prime dive site.
Conservation
High visitor numbers put pressure on reefs; support operators who brief on no-touch practices, use mooring lines, and encourage reef-safe products.
Reserve your spot on the Tulamben Private Fun Dive for Certified Diver at Shipwreck and Coral Garden today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a dive computer
A reliable dive computer helps manage bottom time across two dives and accounts for variable depths (avg 12–18 m).
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Top up with mineral-based sunscreen or a rash guard to reduce reef stress and UV exposure during surface intervals.
Check your log and certification
You must present a dive certification and recent dive log; instructors will ask about your experience and comfort with wreck dives.
Plan for black sand transfer
Launches and shore entries on volcanic sand can be slippery—sturdy sandals and water shoes make beach exits easier.
Dive computer
Tracks no-decompression limits and manages repetitive-dive calculations for safety.
Mask and snorkel (personal)
Personal fit reduces leaks and fogging; important for surface swims and safety stops.
Shorty or 3mm wetsuit
Protects against sun and minor scrapes in warm tropical waters; choice depends on comfort with 26–29°C seas.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen or UV shirt
Protects skin during surface intervals while minimizing chemical impact on coral.
summer