Why Divers Love Amed

Amed is a string of quiet fishing villages along Bali's northeast coast, and the diving mirrors that pace. Most sites are shore entries over black volcanic sand, sloping gently into coral gardens between 5 and 25 metres. There's little to no current most days, which makes it a great spot for newer divers, or for anyone who just wants an easy, unhurried dive after a few days chasing currents at Nusa Penida.

The reef here has had decades to recover undisturbed, and it shows: soft coral fans, healthy hard coral coverage, and a steady stream of reef fish, moray eels, and the occasional passing turtle.

The Japanese Shipwreck

A short boat ride from Amed's beaches sits a small WWII-era Japanese wreck, broken but still recognisable, now colonised by soft coral and schooling glassfish. It sits shallow enough (around 5–12 metres) to pair comfortably with a second dive on the coral slopes the same morning.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Best for: beginners, photographers, and anyone wanting a calm, low-current day.
• Entry: mostly shore entries over volcanic sand and pebbles — sturdy booties help.
• Combine it: Amed sits about 20 minutes from Tulamben, so many of our guests dive both in one day.
• Visibility: generally good year-round, with the calmest seas typical in the dry season (May–October).