Liberty Shipwreck Cruise - Tulamben Bay

In the shadows of the majestic Agung Volcano lays one of the best wreck dives in the world.  The “Liberty”is a 120 meter (400 ft) freighter commissioned by the U.S. Army to transport supplies during WWII.  In January 1942, the ship took a torpedo hit from the Japanese submarine I-166.  Her tragic story is yet another gift on the “Island of the Gods.”  Day or Night - this dive is awesome !

Amazingly enough, the hull and structure are still intact, forming a mysterious artificial reef that provides a home to thousands of marine creatures, fish and breathtaking corals.  This dive site starts very shallow and reaches a depth of 28 meters (93 ft), with visibility ranging from 25 – 50 meters (75 – 200 ft).  These conditions make it perfect for the beginner and more experienced divers alike.  The calm, warm water also makes it great for snorkelers. 

Diving from the “back porch” of your live-aboard yacht enables you more luxurious freedom to explore this remarkable shipwreck.  And . . . it is a Under Water Photographer’s Paradise ! 

The bay and surrounding area of Tulamben are also home to numerous other exhilarating dive sites.  The Bay itself is home to massive schools of jack-fish while the Wall at the end of the bay plummets from the surface to 60 meters (200 ft) and is covered with giant gorgonian fans, huge barrel sponges and an array of colorful soft corals.  Again, this is a photographer’s utopia with a kaleidoscope of macro creatures such nudibranches, frog fish, sea horses, long nose hawk fish, ghost pipe fish, gobys, cowries and many exotic crustaceans.    Around the corner are numerous hidden sites – Great fun for the more adventurous diver.