Coral Garden Tulamben Bali
Dive into Coral Garden, Tulamben's vibrant reef teeming with diverse marine life and unique underwater statues. Perfect for all skill levels!
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Clearer water, calmer seas
Coral Garden Tulamben Bali
Best Time
Clearer water, calmer seas
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Dive into Coral Garden, Tulamben's vibrant reef teeming with diverse marine life and unique underwater statues. Perfect for all skill levels!
"Easy shore access and abundant marine life make Coral Garden a must-visit for snorkelers and divers in Tulamben."
📸 Free Underwater Photos
Many dive operators offer complimentary underwater photos and videos of your dive!
🤿 All Skill Levels Welcome
This site is great for beginners and experienced divers alike, with mild currents.
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.3 · 52 reviews
Type
Scenic Spot
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Vibrant Coral Formations
Shallow reef areas
Explore a diverse array of corals, from soft to hard, teeming with colorful marine life.
Abundant Marine Life
Throughout the reef
Encounter a rich variety of fish, including Nemo, leaf scorpionfish, and ghost pipefish.
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Underwater Statues
Near the dive site entrance
Discover unique underwater statues that add a whimsical touch to your dive experience.
Plans like a pro.
Thinks like you
Planning Your Visit
Dive In Early for Best Visibility
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📸 Free Underwater Photos
Many dive operators offer complimentary underwater photos and videos of your dive!
🤿 All Skill Levels Welcome
This site is great for beginners and experienced divers alike, with mild currents.
🐠 Combine with Shipwreck
Snorkel or dive the nearby USAT Liberty shipwreck for an even more incredible marine experience.
📍 Easy Shore Access
Jump right in from the beach! Perfect for snorkelers and divers who prefer shore entries.
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📸 Free Underwater Photos
Many dive operators offer complimentary underwater photos and videos of your dive!
🤿 All Skill Levels Welcome
This site is great for beginners and experienced divers alike, with mild currents.
🐠 Combine with Shipwreck
Snorkel or dive the nearby USAT Liberty shipwreck for an even more incredible marine experience.
📍 Easy Shore Access
Jump right in from the beach! Perfect for snorkelers and divers who prefer shore entries.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors praise Coral Garden for its easy shore access, abundant marine life, and suitability for all diving levels. However, some note that the coral health has declined compared to previous years, and some find it less impressive than the nearby USAT Liberty shipwreck. Despite this, it remains a worthwhile spot for snorkeling and diving, especially for its macro creatures and unique underwater statues.
"Snorkeled for five days in Tulamben in 2013. Lots of colorful coral and variety of sea life (shark, ray, bumphead, moray, mantis, etc.). Every day new exciting sights. Returned for one day in 2023. Little coral. Little color. Few fish. Nothing exciting. So disappointed. Will not return to snorkel in Tulamben."
Blair Kingsland
"Definitely worth snorkelling if your in the area. The water was nice and calm and it was easy to access from the shore.
We weren’t wowed by the spot, but I think this is because we snorkelled the USAT Liberty shipwreck (on the same beach) just before. The shipwreck blew us away, it is a must do! We saw so much life and a huge turtle.
Do the shipwreck then have a snorkel here too.
I don’t think the coral is as good as other places in the area: Selang Beach and Jemeluk Beach."
Aneka Truman
"Awesome divespot even for divers that are not totally into macro stuff!"
Erik Willis Garstka
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Coral Garden is located in Tulamben, on the northeast coast of Bali. You can hire a private driver or take a shuttle bus from popular tourist areas like Ubud or Seminyak. Many dive resorts in Tulamben offer pick-up services.
Yes, Coral Garden is known for its easy shore access. You can simply walk into the water from the beach, making it convenient for both snorkelers and divers.
For exploring Tulamben and its dive sites, hiring a local scooter or arranging transport through your accommodation is common. Many dive centers also provide transport to nearby sites.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
While there isn't a specific entrance fee for Coral Garden itself, you will typically pay for dive or snorkel gear rental and potentially a guide fee if you book through a dive center.
Diving and snorkeling are generally possible throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset. Night dives are also popular and can be arranged with dive operators.
Absolutely! Coral Garden is a fantastic spot for snorkeling, offering clear visibility and abundant marine life just a short swim from shore.
Prices vary depending on the dive operator and whether you're doing a fun dive or a course. Expect to pay around $30-50 USD for a guided fun dive, often including gear rental.
🎫 🐠 Onsite Experience
You can see a wide variety of marine life, including colorful corals, anemones, clownfish (Nemo), leaf scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, ribbon eels, nudibranchs, and sometimes even sharks and turtles.
Yes, Coral Garden is an excellent site for beginner divers and those doing their Open Water certification due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
Visibility at Coral Garden is generally very good, especially in the mornings, often exceeding 20 meters. It's known for its clarity.
Yes, there are some interesting underwater statues placed near the dive site entrance, adding a unique element to the underwater landscape.
Night diving at Coral Garden can be rewarding, offering a chance to see nocturnal creatures. However, many find the nearby USAT Liberty shipwreck to be a better night dive experience.
📸 📸 Photography
Many dive operators offer complimentary underwater photography and videography services, allowing you to capture your underwater adventures.
The vibrant corals, diverse fish species like leaf scorpionfish and clownfish, and the unique underwater statues make for excellent photographic subjects.
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