Explore Amed
Situated in North-East Bali is the calm found in the village of Amed. Often acting as a base for divers who want to dive the Liberty Wreck at Tulamben, make sure not to overlook the dive sites which can be explored directly off of Amed shores. Muck dive in black sands to discover ghost pipefish and pygmy seahorse or head further out by traditional ‘jukung’ boat to spot sharks and the occasional oceanic sunfish basking in the current.
Amed dive sites can be accessed from plenty of dive centres and dive resorts in the area, who all want to showcase the very best of Amed diving. The colourful, calm reefs and seabeds offer a great opportunity for new divers to partake in dive courses and training. If you want to dive deeper into Indonesia’s underwater world, jump onto one of Bali’s visiting liveaboards where you are able to visit Amed as well as many other stunning sites.
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Diving in Amed
Scuba diving in Amed is known to be a great place to search for macro creatures as there are a number of incredible muck dive sites in the area’s volcanic black sand, namely Ghost Bay. As there is very little to no current in sites close to shore, Amed is also an excellent place for those who want to complete dive courses. Head out to the Liberty Wreck to dive Bali’s most famous wreck dive or explore the Japanese Wreck and its many different corals, sea fans and sponges.
There’s opportunity to dive in from the shore into beautiful reefs or enjoy easy drift dives at the Amed Wall or Pyramids. A traditional ‘jukung’ boat ride further into the blue to Bunutan will find you among big fish while you drift along a gentle sandy slope. For those planning to dive the Liberty Wreck, it may be best to dive from a liveaboard where divers have the advantage of already being on the water.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Amed
Descending into black volcanic sands will find underwater photographers among fascinating subjects. The mimic octopus, ghost pipefish and cute pink pygmy seahorse all inhabit the area. In easy drift dives you can discover sea turtles, reef sharks and blue-spotted stingrays as stronger currents invite barracudas to school and perhaps even draw in the incredible oceanic sunfish.
Where there is coral in Amed, it is thriving. Many gorgonian sea fans cover the surface of wrecks while hard and soft corals adorn steep walls and sandy seabeds. Peer into soft corals for your chance to uncover harlequin shrimp as nudibranch, crabs, and pipefish all hide in the rocky walls many cracks and crevices. Along with abundant coral life comes abundant fish life, with everything from lionfish, and triggerfish to the napoleon wrasse.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 200
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
753 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28
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Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
5.3k Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
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The best Months to dive in Amed
Scuba diving in Amed is best during the transition between the rainy and dry seasons. From April to July and October through November, the visibility is greatest as surface conditions are their calmest. On a good day of Amed diving, the visibility stretches to as much as 40 meters/131 feet—bringing to light every creature, from the very big to the very small.
If you’ve come to Amed to visit the Liberty Wreck at Tulamben, it is best to arrive early in the morning to beat the crowds. This way, you’re likely to get a much more intimate experience diving in one of Bali’s top dive sites.
