Lap 2015 - Bali

Lap 2015 isn't just a wreck, it's a feeling. We love how this relatively shallow wreck, sitting at just 12 meters, truly feels like a journey back in time. You descend onto what feels like a skeletal hull, almost completely encrusted now, and the silence is punctuated only by the distant hum of your regulator. It’s an intimate site, perfect for divers who appreciate the quiet conversation a historical wreck has with the ocean. This isn't a massive freighter; it's more like a ghost ship, inviting exploration of its corroded beams and the small nooks that have become homes for a surprising amount of macro life. Look closely for the decorator crabs, their camouflage almost perfect, and the tiny porcelain crabs tucked into anemones nearby. We'd suggest going early in the morning, before the dive boats from Candidasa start arriving. The light filtering through the water onto the wreck at dawn creates an almost ethereal glow, and the reef fish, usually fusiliers and damselfish, seem less skittish. Be aware, currents here can pick up without much warning, so keep an eye on your guide and the local conditions.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.137751, 112.673195
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

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 Lap 2015

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 Lap 2015

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