Location: Eastern Bali
Visibility: 10-25m
Depths: 4-37 m (15-120ft)
Diving Conditions: Drift dives, tricky diving mainly for advanced divers.
Travel time to site: 2.5 hours by mini-bus and 40 min. by traditional boat
Underwater Topography: This large rock outcrop is separated from the mainland by a narrow, shallow channel. Divers normally enter from in front of the village in the protected area near the rock. For those wanting a little action, swim to the outer wall north-east of the island. The brisk current here generally sweeps south. As you drift near the islands outer face soft corals dramatically increase and carpet the wall in exotic colour. If the currents aren' t too strong take a ride at a depth of 18 to 24 m along this wall and look for pelagic life. This is not a beginner' s dive. Watch out for up and down currents. The outgoing currents at the point can carry divers out to sea. Stay close to your Bali International Diving Professionals instructor who has vast experience of this area.
Marine life: Whitetip sharks, grey reef sharks, moray eels, occasional hammerhead shark, mackerel, jacks, dogtooth tuna and bumphead parrotfish. Large eels and big snappers.
Main Attractions: An adrenaline ride, macro photographers and big marine life enthusiasts. |