A shore-dive wreck wrapped in coral.
The dive
The USAT Liberty lies metres off the black-sand beach, encrusted in coral and patrolled by bumphead parrotfish — one of the most accessible great wrecks anywhere.
When to go
Diveable all year; April–November is driest. Dawn dives beat the crowds and the bumphead parrotfish are most active early.
Readiness
Open Water-level site — suits Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | International flight + ~3 hr drive. Fly to Denpasar (DPS), Bali, then drive ~3 hrs to Tulamben on the northeast coast. |
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| Where to stay | Dive lodge (shore diving). Tulamben or Amed dive lodges — the Liberty is a giant-stride from the beach. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Bali operators offering guided shore dives and macro photography support. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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