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Anchor Wreck

The Anchor Wreck is one of those sites that quietly delivers. It's not the biggest wreck in Bali, but we think it’s one of the most atmospheric. You start in a shallow, sandy patch at around five metres, which gives way to a gentle slope dotted with soft corals before you hit the main event. We’ve always found the visibility here to be reliably good, often pushing past 20 metres, which is a real bonus for photography. The wreck itself, a small wooden fishing boat, lies broken up across the slope, resting at its deepest point around 20 metres. It’s been down there long enough for the structure to become completely encrusted, a patchwork of orange and purple soft corals and some impressive sea fans. Look closely, and you’ll spot yellowstripe monocle bream schooling just above the deck, while red sea butterflyfish flit through the gaps. Our favourite part is peeking under the larger pieces of hull; it’s a good spot for finding moray eels tucked away, and sometimes a grumpy frogfish blending perfectly into the sponges. The resident banded sea krait often makes an appearance, too, slithering gracefully over the coral-covered timbers. This site is fantastic for macro lovers and photographers who appreciate a wreck that feels more like a living reef than an artificial structure. It’s generally a calm dive, making it suitable for newer divers looking for their first wreck experience without strong currents.