Dive-site story
Resting on a steep volcanic sand slope just off the pebble beach at Tulamben, this World War II cargo ship is heavily encrusted with hard corals, soft corals, and sea fans. Torpedoed during wartime and pushed offshore during the volcanic eruption of Mount Agung, the fractured hull features open swim-throughs and structural framework. Early morning entries offer encounters with resident bumphead parrotfish patrolling the wreck before local dive traffic builds.
Resident school of bumphead parrotfish passing through the wreckage at dawn
Heavily encrusted cargo holds draped in large sea fans and sponges
Dark volcanic sand flats surrounding the hull harboring diverse macro life
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and clear water coincide with the dry season, though diving runs throughout the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common |
Marine forecast
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