CIPTA ABADI - Bali

Cipta Abadi isn't your average Bali wreck dive; it's a deep, dark adventure for experienced divers. This motor vessel went down in a storm back in '82, sitting upright at 60 meters, well past recreational limits. We love how the depth preserves its structure, keeping it largely intact and free from the usual shallow-water destruction. Dropping down, the light fades fast, giving the wreck an eerie, almost ghostly feel. It’s a proper expedition. You'll see massive gorgonian fans clinging to the mast and deck, purple and orange against the steel. Lionfish often hang motionless near the bridge, almost part of the wreckage themselves, while schools of fusiliers swirl around the superstructure, occasionally parting to reveal giant trevally patrolling the perimeter. Our favourite part? The engine room. If you’re qualified and careful, slipping inside feels like stepping back in time, the machinery still recognisable, coated in a thick layer of silty history. This is definitely one for the technical crowd, a challenging but incredibly rewarding dive that shows you a different side of Bali.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.300241, 113.682730
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

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 CIPTA ABADI

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 CIPTA ABADI

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