Dive the USS Liberty from the shore at Tulamben—two guided dives that take you through a WWII wreck now smothered in coral life. This certified-diver trip includes gear rental, lunch, and transfers from major Bali hubs.
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The morning light at Tulamben slants across black sand as divers shoulder tanks and test regulators; the USS Liberty’s rusted hull waits just off the shore, encrusted with coral and life. Shore entries are efficient here—walk, descend, and the wreck appears, hulking and alive, its portholes framing schools of snapper and waving anemones.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours (full day)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; you should be comfortable with repeated short swims and surface swims, and able to carry basic equipment short distances.
Wildlife
History
The USAT Liberty was torpedoed in 1942, later moved offshore by the 1963 Mount Agung eruption, and has since become one of Bali’s most accessible wreck dives.
Conservation
Local operators collect an environmental management charge to fund reef care; divers are asked to avoid touching coral, use reef-safe sunscreen, and support single-operator trash removal efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Bali Scuba Diving trip at Tulamben for Certified Diver today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring proof of certification
Operators require visible proof of your dive certification and logged dives if recently qualified.
Use a dive computer
A dive computer helps track no-decompression limits on a wreck with variable depth; rent one if needed.
Wear booties for shore entry
The beach is often cobbled volcanic sand—booties protect feet during the walk and entry.
Choose morning pickups
Early departures usually mean calmer seas and better visibility around the wreck.
Mask and snorkel
Your own mask improves fit and comfort during back-to-back dives.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and bottom time on a wreck with sections down to 30m.
Booties
Protect feet on the volcanic pebble shore entry and during surface swims.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin from sun while minimizing damage to coral and marine life.