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TJILANTJAR

TJILANTJAR. Just the name sounds a bit mysterious, doesn't it? This isn't your average recreational dive. We're talking about a serious wreck, a deep one, and definitely for those with the training and a real appreciation for maritime history. Sunk in 1964, the Tjilantjar lies well beyond the typical limits, a motor vessel now fully given over to the ocean. What we love about this wreck is the sheer scale and the way it’s settled, upright and relatively intact despite the years. Dropping down, you feel the water cool, and the light changes, growing dimmer, until the dark silhouette of the ship emerges from the blue. It’s a proper expedition, and you’ll want to allow ample bottom time, managed carefully, to properly appreciate it. The superstructure is still discernible, and there are holds to peer into, though penetration requires specialist training and calm conditions. We've seen some impressive groupers lurking in the shadows, and schools of jacks often swirl around the mast, a stark contrast to the quiet permanence of the wreck itself. This site is for advanced technical divers, those who understand deep diving and want to experience a significant piece of Bali’s underwater past.