Menjangan Island Anchor Wreck Dive Site – Bali

Site Overview

The Anchor Wreck is one of Menjangan Island's most unique and historically fascinating dive sites, featuring the remains of a 19th-century Dutch colonial vessel that sank in the deep waters off the island's northern coast. The wreck rests on a coral wall at depths ranging from 15 to 45 meters, with its anchor chain still visible leading down to the massive iron anchor that gives the site its name. Over the decades, the wreck has been heavily colonized by corals, sponges, and gorgonian fans, transforming it into a thriving artificial reef that supports an extraordinary diversity of marine life. Giant moray eels inhabit the cargo holds and interior spaces, while whitetip reef sharks patrol the sandy ledges at the base of the wall. Napoleon wrasse cruise through the bommies, and schools of barracuda hover above the wreck structure. The site's depth and challenging profile make it suitable primarily for advanced divers, but the reward is a unique combination of historical intrigue, dramatic wreck photography, and world-class marine biodiversity within the protected waters of the West Bali National Park. The Anchor Wreck is often combined with the nearby Pos 1 and Pos 2 wall dives for a comprehensive Menjangan Island diving experience.