KRAKATAU - Bali

Krakatau is a deep-water wreck dive, a ferry that went down in rough seas back in 1983. She now rests upright at 54 metres, a dark silhouette against the blue, which means this one is strictly for experienced technical divers. We love the sheer scale of the wreck; you can still make out the superstructure, the passenger decks, and even some of the cargo holds if your bottom time allows. Descending onto Krakatau feels like stepping back in time, a poignant reminder of its tragic journey. The hull is now a giant artificial reef, covered in soft corals that sway gently in the currents, attracting schools of jacks and barracuda that circle the mast. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics cruising by in the deeper blue. Our favourite part has to be the bridge area; it's heavily encrusted, but you can still imagine the chaos of that night. Visibility here can be excellent, often reaching 30 metres, which helps with the sense of scale. Best dived early in the morning before any significant current picks up.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.583334, 113.150000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
54m

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 KRAKATAU

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 KRAKATAU

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