Jimbaran Trip Overview
The US Liberty was a cargo ship used during both WW I and WW II. After being torpedoed by the Japanese, The Liberty, made its way to the shores of Tulamben where it still lies today. The eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 devastated surrounding villages and pushed the beached US Liberty to the bottom of the sea where it now lies on a black sand slope from 6 to 30 metres. This 120 metre long wreck lys only at few metres from the beach and is one of the safest wreck dives in the world. Now covered with a striking array of coral and home to a myriad of marine life this site provides great opportunities for both wide and macro photography. With easy conditions it’s a great place for all level divers.
Depth : 4-40 meters
Visibility : 10-30 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Shore dive
Difficulty : Beginner
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Jimbaran, Indonesia
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Other Water Sports
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The US Liberty was a cargo ship used during both WW I and WW II. After being torpedoed by the Japanese, The Liberty, made its way to the shores of Tulamben where it still lies today. The eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 devastated surrounding villages and pushed the beached US Liberty to the bottom of the sea where it now lies on a black sand slope from 6 to 30 metres. This 120 metre long wreck lys only at few metres from the beach and is one of the safest wreck dives in the world. Now covered with a striking array of coral and home to a myriad of marine life this site provides great opportunities for both wide and macro photography. With easy conditions it’s a great place for all level divers.
Depth : 4-40 meters
Visibility : 10-30 m
Currents : Zero to mild current
Type : Shore dive
Difficulty : Beginner
Itinerary
Tulamben is one of Bali’s most famous diving areas, hosting many dive sites such as the US Liberty Wreck, Coral Garden and The Drop Off. All sites can be reached with easy access from the beach. The Liberty was used during WW I and WW II as a cargo-ship. After being torpedoed by the Japanese The Liberty made it’s way to the shores of Tulamben.
Stop At:
• Tulamben Beach, Tulamben Indonesia
