Scuba Diving · By Donald Redana · 8 min read · Updated 2026

Scuba Diving in Candidasa & East Bali: Sites, Season & Marine Life

East Bali boasts the most thrilling and bio-diverse scuba diving on the island, ranging from calm world-famous shipwrecks to exhilarating oceanic drift dives.

Scuba Diving in Candidasa & East Bali: Sites, Season & Marine Life

Gili Tepekong & The Canyon

Located just 15 minutes offshore from Candidasa, Gili Tepekong features dramatic volcanic swim-throughs, steep drop-offs, and "The Canyon"—home to resident white-tip reef sharks and schooling trevallies.

Gili Mimpang (Shark Point)

A cluster of three small rocks where cold nutrient-rich upwellings attract oceanic sunfish (Mola Mola) between July and October, alongside year-round reef shark encounters.

USAT Liberty Shipwreck (Tulamben)

Located 45 minutes north of Candidasa, this WWII American cargo ship lies just 30 meters off a black pebble beach, starting at 5 meters depth. An absolute must-dive for all certification levels.

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