AMUKTI - Bali

Amukti, near Padangbai, might just be our favourite little wreck dive in Bali. It’s not a huge wreck, more a motor vessel, sitting upright and mostly intact on a sandy slope, topping out around 15 metres. We love that you can see her entire silhouette from a distance, just begging for a closer look. The real beauty here is how marine life has absolutely taken over. Clouds of glassfish ripple around the wheelhouse, and we’ve often spotted a blue-spotted stingray tucked under the stern. Keep an eye out for moray eels peering from every nook and cranny. The visibility is usually pretty good, making it a comfortable dive for anyone who loves exploring a wreck without deep technical requirements. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light filtering through the water really makes the structure pop. If you’re into photography, the resident lionfish make for some striking portraits against the encrusted hull.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.108333, 114.151390
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Wreck History - AMUKTI

Vessel Type
motor vessel
Cause
unknown

The story behind the Amukti wreck remains a mystery, adding a layer of intrigue to this popular Bali dive site. Lying at an accessible depth of 20 meters, this former motor vessel has become a spectacular artificial reef, fully embraced by the vibrant marine ecosystem of the Bali Sea. With no official records of its sinking, divers are left to piece together its past from the silent clues of its decaying structure.

Diving the Amukti is a rewarding experience for all levels. The wreck is upright and largely intact, with parts of the hull and superstructure clearly visible. Over the years, it has been completely colonized by hard and soft corals, creating a colorful playground for an incredible diversity of fish. Schools of sweetlips, angelfish, and batfish swarm the structure, while moray eels and lionfish hide in its crevices. The easy depth and generally calm conditions make it a perfect wreck for underwater photography and for those wanting to experience the magic of how nature reclaims man-made objects.

Best Time to Dive in Bali

The warmest water temperatures in Bali occur in December, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 29.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 30.1°C
  • February: 29.7°C
  • March: 30.1°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.6°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.1°C
  • September: 29.3°C
  • October: 30.1°C
  • November: 30.9°C
  • December: 30.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Bali

Nearest Dive Centres to AMUKTI

Marine Life in Bali

Home to 528 recorded species including 359 reef fish, 73 hard corals, 42 sharks & rays, 12 other, 12 sea snails & nudibranchs, 11 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for AMUKTI

Based on average water temperature of 30.1°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories