USAT Liberty Wreck⚠ data unverified

Indonesia · Asia · Bali Sea

4.0
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wreck diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.
🏆 Best wreck dive
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
4.5
Facilities
4.5

Pros

  • Good visibility around 15 m
  • 4 standout marine species
  • Diveable year-round

Cons

    Best for

    Wreck diversNew and casual diversShore diving

    Plan your trip

    $$
    🛏️
    Suggested stay
    3–4 days
    💸
    Cost level
    Relative cost $$ · ≈ $64/day
    Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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    Where to stay
    Shore diving from a beachfront resort or dive lodge, often just steps from the water. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
    🧭
    Real daily cost in Indonesia
    Around $64/day per person · food $23 · hotel $58
    Good to know
    • Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
    • Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
    • Accessible to Open Water divers.
    USAT Liberty Wreck
    📷 Tilonaut · CC BY 3.0
    Depth
    3–29 m (10–95 ft)
    Visibility
    15 m (49 ft)
    Water temp
    26–29°C (79–84°F)
    Current
    Mild
    Best season
    Year-round
    Certification
    Open Water
    Dive shops
    20
    Live sea temperature · (Open-Meteo)

    Why go

    USAT Liberty Wreck lies in the Bali Sea off Indonesia and is centred on wreck dives, turning sunken vessels into reef-like habitat. Dives run to 29 m with around 15 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 26–29°C. Marine highlights include WWII US Army transport, turtles, giant grouper and schooling fish. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by shore. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.

    Site type
    Wreck
    Access
    Shore

    Marine life

    WWII US Army transportturtlesgiant grouperschooling fish
    Coordinates
    -8.28, 115.60
    Country

    Notes from divers

    Traveler

    Clear water and the chance of schooling fish — what more do you want?

    Instructor

    I bring my OW students here. The mild current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.

    Anonymous

    Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.