KM JOURNEY - Bali

The KM Journey, a casualty of Bali's notoriously strong currents, isn't just another sunken boat. It's a proper wreck, sitting upright and mostly intact at 21 meters, and we love it for its moody, almost spooky atmosphere. Dropping onto the bridge, you immediately feel the scale of this thing, especially on a day with less than perfect visibility – the bow just melts into the blue. It’s an excellent spot for divers who appreciate the structure of a wreck, those who like to poke around, feeling the history of the steel plates. We always suggest taking your time here, letting your eyes adjust to the low light filtering through the decks. You'll find batfish schooling around the mast, and often, a resident marbled stingray tucked beneath a section of the hull. The engine room is a highlight, surprisingly open for exploration, with a few curious snappers darting between the machinery. Keep an eye on your bottom time, as it's easy to get lost in the details here. The current can pick up, so we’d always recommend hitting it on a slack tide for the most relaxed dive.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.150993, 112.673004
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
21m

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 KM JOURNEY

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 KM JOURNEY

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