Amed & south-east coast · 8–40 m
Bunutan: Bali underwater in detail.
A long coral slope with sponges and fans where current often determines the route.
Dive site at a glance
Does Bunutan fit your diving holiday?
A long coral slope with sponges and fans where current often determines the route.
Barracuda, trevally, fusiliers, garden eels and occasional eagle rays.
Orientation point: -8.3550, 115.6910
Underwater scenery at Bunutan
- Region
- Amed & south-east coast
- Typical depth
- 8–40 m
- Suitable for
- Advanced drift divers
- Current
- often pronounced
- Access
- Boat dive
Character & experience
What a dive at Bunutan feels like.
A long coral slope with sponges and fans where current often determines the route.
An unhurried and observant pace pays off underwater: barracuda, trevally, fusiliers, garden eels and occasional eagle rays. Route choice depends on entry, tidal window, visibility, current and experience, keeping the dive both memorable and controlled.
Amed works as a day trip or relaxed safari module. Local jukungs, shore entries and coastal sites can be combined.
Who is this site for?
Our classification is: Advanced drift divers. Certification and logged dives are not the only factors; recent experience, buoyancy, current comfort, cold tolerance and how you feel that day also matter. After a long break, an easy local check dive may be the better sequence.
Safety, depth and conditions
The typical range is 8–40 m, with current classified as often pronounced. These are not guaranteed daily values. Guide judgement, weather, tides and training limits determine route, maximum depth, turn criteria and any alternative site.
Photography & responsible diving
Match camera setup and subject choice to your buoyancy. Wildlife is never chased, touched, fed or moved for a photograph. At sandy macro sites we watch fin position and distance; at pelagic sites cleaning-station approaches remain clear.
The dive site is alive
No dive is ever a repetition.
Visibility, current, light and marine encounters change a site every day. Our guides read the conditions and plan the dive accordingly.
- Base
- Padang Bai
- Guidance
- Personal
- Languages
- DE · EN
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Bunutan
How much experience do I need for Bunutan?
The site is typically suited to Advanced drift divers. Final assessment considers current conditions, recent dives, buoyancy and personal comfort.
What marine life may I see at Bunutan?
Barracuda, trevally, fusiliers, garden eels and occasional eagle rays. Wildlife encounters are natural events and can never be guaranteed.
Can I dive Bunutan from Padang Bai?
Amed works as a day trip or relaxed safari module. Local jukungs, shore entries and coastal sites can be combined. We confirm destination and schedule in your personal proposal and reassess conditions on the day.
How deep is a dive at Bunutan?
The known range is approximately 8–40 m. Your profile stays within training, experience, no-decompression limits and the agreed plan.
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