Bunutan Dive Site – Amed, Bali

Site Overview

Bunutan is one of Amed's most dynamic and rewarding dive sites, offering a thrilling drift along a healthy coral reef slope that showcases the full diversity of Bali's eastern coastline. Unlike the more sheltered sites of Jemeluk Wall and Lipah Bay, Bunutan is exposed to the gentle currents of the Lombok Strait, which bring nutrient-rich waters that sustain spectacular coral growth and attract a wider variety of pelagic life. The reef slope at Bunutan is a beautiful tapestry of hard and soft corals, with massive table corals, barrel sponges, and gorgonian fans creating a three-dimensional landscape that teems with marine life. Whitetip reef sharks patrol the sandy channels between the coral formations, while hawksbill turtles glide gracefully over the reef crest. Schools of barracuda hover in the current above the reef, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse cruises through the bommies in search of a meal. The site's moderate current and varied topography make it an excellent drift dive, where divers can relax and let the current carry them along the reef while enjoying a scenic tour of the marine landscape. Bunutan is often described by experienced divers as the best 'all-rounder' dive site in Amed, combining the accessibility of a shore dive with the excitement of a drift dive and the biodiversity of a pristine coral reef.