ALPHINE

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

PKK-003 Bangkalan

Why dive here

With 515+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays - ALPHINE offers some of Bali's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, November, December.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Bull Sharks, Giant Moray Eels and Manta Rays · 515+ species recorded

Water29-31°C · warmest April, November, December

CharacterWreck dive · max 19m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Alright, let's talk about the Alphine. It's not the grandest wreck in Bali, but we’ve always had a soft spot for it. Lying at a comfortable 19m, this old motor vessel is perfect for a relaxed extended bottom time, making it our favourite choice when we want to just drift and soak it all in. You’ll find the Alphine reasonably intact, a good-sized cargo ship that now feels more like a living reef than a steel hulk. The superstructure is still there, and you can duck into the cargo holds, where sunlight streaks through, illuminating schools of glassfish that swirl like liquid silver. Look closely in the darker corners and you’ll often spot a shy reef shark or a cruising eagle ray passing overhead. We love exploring the bow section; the mast is a magnet for barracuda, and we’ve seen some seriously large groupers lurking under the deck plates. It’s a pretty easy dive, even if you’re newer to wreck diving, and the currents here are generally mild. We’d suggest going in the morning to catch the best light filtering into the holds, it really brings the wreck to life.

Typical ALPHINE Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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ALPHINE Wreck History

Vessel Type

cargo ship

Cause

unknown

The story of how the motor vessel Alphine came to rest on the seabed off Bali is shrouded in mystery. With no official record of its sinking, it remains an enigmatic destination for divers. What is known is that it sits at a shallow and inviting depth of 19 meters, making it a perfect site for divers of all levels. Its classification as a 'dangerous wreck' suggests it may be broken up, with sharp metal and collapsing sections, demanding careful buoyancy and awareness from those who explore it.

Rather than a deterrent, this broken state has created a spectacular artificial reef. The warm, nutrient-rich Balinese waters have encouraged prolific coral growth across its scattered remains, and the structure provides a perfect habitat for a huge variety of marine life. Divers can expect to find scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull, moray eels in pipes, and clouds of colorful reef fish swarming the wreckage. The Alphine is a testament to the ocean's power of transformation, turning a forgotten vessel into a thriving underwater ecosystem.