UTAMA 9 - Bali

Utama 9 is a curious little dive, a barge sunk deliberately in about eight metres of water. It's not a deep dive, which we love, making it perfect for longer bottom times and really soaking in the details. You can swim right through the cargo hold, which is now home to a flurry of cardinalfish and the occasional grumpy lionfish tucked into a shadowed corner. It’s an easy swim, no real current to worry about, just gentle undulations pushing you around a bit. We think Utama 9 is ideal for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of an artificial reef and the critters it attracts. On our last visit, we spent ages watching a pair of clownfish defending their anemone on the wreck’s superstructure, their feisty little charges a joy to observe. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs too; they love grazing on the algae that’s slowly reclaiming the metal hull. It's a relaxed site, a quiet counterpoint to some of Bali's more bustling dives, and our favourite for an easy second or third dive of the day.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.895467, 112.732960
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
8m

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 UTAMA 9

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 UTAMA 9

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