BUDI MURNI - Bali

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.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.869299, 112.739624
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
8m

Wreck History - BUDI MURNI

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.

Marine Protected Area: PKK-003 Bangkalan

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 BUDI MURNI

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 BUDI MURNI

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