Bali Tulamben

Once a quiet, sun-drenched fishing village tucked into the arid folds of Karangasem, Tulamben has transformed into one of Bali’s most sought-after dive destinations—yet it still holds the soul of its humble beginnings. The turning point came in the 1980s, when the sunken WWII cargo ship USAT Libertywas discovered just offshore. Since then, divers from around the world have flocked here to glide along its coral-encrusted hull, now teeming with life and mystery. But Tulamben is far more than a single wreck. Within a 15-minute radius of Bali Dive Resort & Spa, you’ll find dozens of dive sites offering everything from dramatic walls and sloping reefs to world-class muck diving right on our House Reef. It’s a paradise for underwater photographers—nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, and rare critters await in the volcanic sand, while nearby sites like Seraya and Melasti deliver endless macro magic.

Above the depths, Tulamben’s waters are typically calm and crystal clear, making it ideal for all levels of divers. In the shallows, cleaning stations buzz with activity as fish line up for their daily grooming, and deeper down, sea fans and soft corals sway gently in the current—or lack thereof. Whether you're here for a single dive or a week-long immersion, Tulamben offers a rhythm of exploration that’s both exhilarating and meditative, wrapped in the quiet charm of Bali’s northeast coast.