On Bali's northeast volcanic coast, the USAT Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben sits in just 5 to 30 metres of water where green and hawksbill turtles rest on coral-encrusted gun turrets and graze the adjacent reef slope. Shore-entry diving makes this one of Southeast Asia's most accessible wreck sites, and snorkelers floating above the shallow bow section see turtles daily. April through November dry season delivers the best visibility and up to 88% turtle sighting rates on morning dives.
On Bali's northeast volcanic coast, the USAT Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben sits in just 5 to 30 metres of water where green and hawksbill turtles rest on coral-encrusted gun turrets and graze the adjacent reef slope. Shore-entry diving makes this one of Southeast Asia's most accessible wreck sites, and snorkelers floating above the shallow bow section see turtles daily. April through November dry season delivers the best visibility and up to 88% turtle sighting rates on morning dives.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Tulamben: USAT Liberty Wreck (Bali, Indonesia). Best months: June, July, May.
April through November dry season offers the clearest water and up to 88% turtle sighting probability on Liberty wreck dives, with turtles present every month.
Yes. The shallow bow section sits in 5 to 10 metres, visible to snorkelers floating above while divers explore the deeper stern and cargo holds.
Open Water is sufficient for the Liberty wreck main profile. Deep penetration and night dives require Advanced Open Water and local guide accompaniment.
Two-tank shore dives with guide typically run 900,000 to 1,400,000 IDR (2026 prices). Snorkel sessions with gear rental cost 200,000 to 400,000 IDR.
Green turtles rest on the wreck structure and graze nearby reef, while hawksbills appear on the coral slope east of the wreck on morning dives.
