TRISILA PRATAMA - Bali

The Trisila Pratama is a landing craft, not a huge one, but it’s got that eerie, ghost-ship vibe we really go for. It sank during a storm while on passage, and you can tell from its position, sitting upright on the seabed at 25 metres. We love how the deck is still mostly intact, allowing you to peek into the hold, where schools of glassfish often swirl like a living cloud. It’s a proper wreck dive, dark and moody in places, especially if you venture into the engine room, which is still surprisingly accessible. What makes this special for us is the way the currents have sculpted the wreck over time. You’ll find some fantastic soft corals, bright oranges and purples, clinging to the rails, and the bow section has become home to some impressive resident sweetlips. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the darker recesses. We’d suggest going early in the morning; the light filtering down through the water column then really makes the silhouette of the Trisila Pratama pop. It’s a great dive for those who appreciate the history behind a wreck and don’t mind a bit of current to get there.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.153142, 114.433450
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m

Marine Protected Area: Bali Barat

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 TRISILA PRATAMA

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 TRISILA PRATAMA

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