YITRUS - Bali

YITRUS, off Bali, is a strange one. Most people zip right past, chasing the deeper wrecks, but we think that’s a mistake. This isn't a grand, intact vessel, not anymore. She’s a motor vessel, sunk back in '94 after a battery shorted and she caught fire near Tanjung Perak. What you have now is a broken, scattered remains of a wreck, splayed across a mere 6 meters of water. This makes YITRUS an ideal shallow dive, perfect for extended bottom times or even a casual snorkel if the mood strikes. We love YITRUS for its sheer accessibility and the way it shows nature reclaiming something man-made. The superstructure is gone, but the hull sections, engine block, and various twisted metal pieces are all there. Look for the prop shaft and rudder; they’re often surrounded by schooling bannerfish and batfish. The coral growth is surprisingly good, particularly on the more stable sections, and we’ve spent ages just watching the nudibranchs graze. The light here is usually fantastic, painting the wreckage in shifting blues and greens. It’s a photographer’s delight, or just a very relaxing place to poke around without worrying about deco limits. Our tip? Go early to have it mostly to yourself.

Location
Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-7.181179, 112.722270
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

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 YITRUS

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 YITRUS

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