BUDI MURNI

Good diving all year

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 - BUDI MURNI offers some of Bali's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, November.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

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

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

CharacterWreck dive · max 8m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Budi Murni. There's a name that doesn't scream "amazing dive site," but trust us, this wreck is a quiet star in Bali's underwater line-up. It's a shallow ferry, sunk in 1992 after a collision in rough seas. We love it for how accessible it is, sitting upright at just 8 meters. You can spend a whole hour here, slowly circling, poking your head into the old passenger cabins. The wreck itself is a playground for macro life. Look closely at the deck, especially around the former bridge structure, and you'll spot nudibranchs, often several different species on a single sponge. Schools of yellow-striped snapper hover in the shade of the superstructure, and if you're patient, a grumpy stonefish might reveal itself camouflaged on a barnacle-encrusted beam. The visibility is usually decent, and because it's so shallow, you get fantastic natural light playing across the corroded metal. It’s perfect for new wreck divers or anyone who just wants a relaxed, interesting dive without the depth or current worries.

Typical BUDI MURNI Dive Profile

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

Safety Notes

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

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BUDI MURNI Wreck History

Year Sunk

1992

Vessel Type

ferry

Cause

collision

The Budi Murni was an inter-island ferry that served the waters of Indonesia. Its career came to an abrupt and tragic end on July 6, 1992. While navigating the often-turbulent seas of the Bali Strait, the Budi Murni was involved in a serious collision with the Indonesian motor vessel Tjipta Rahardja. In the rough conditions, the damage proved fatal, and the ferry quickly succumbed to the sea, sinking beneath the waves.

Resting at a very accessible depth of just 8 meters, the Budi Murni is now an excellent wreck dive for novice divers and snorkelers in the Padang Bai area of Bali. Its shallow grave means it is bathed in natural light, accelerating the growth of a new coral reef on its superstructure. The wreck is broken up but provides a fascinating underwater playground, home to a burgeoning population of reef fish, moray eels, and countless macro critters. It serves as a perfect introduction to the world of wreck diving, combining recent history with the vibrant marine ecosystem of Bali.

Nearest Dive Centres to BUDI MURNI

Dive shops near BUDI MURNI

Surabaya Diving

44km away

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Sekolah Selam Indonesia

45km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BUDI MURNI

BUDI MURNI Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for BUDI MURNI, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-7.5, 113.18) (20km away)