DIVE SITES
Don Yeng Wall
North-West Lombok
30 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Don Yeng Wall, part of a group of sites including Cave Wall, Blue Bay, and Batu Will, is located off the northwest coast of Lombok. The top of the wall begins at around 42 meters and drops steeply beyond 130 meters. The wall is covered with pristine corals, blue tube sponges, large coral bommies, and sea fans. Marine life includes reef sharks, groupers, and pelagic species. A notable feature is a swim-through at 56 meters. Due to its depth and conditions, Don Yeng Wall is suitable for technical divers seeking deep exploration.
Average Depth: 30m
Maximum Depth: 150m+
Hayabusa Maru Japanese WW-II Wreck
North-West Lombok
30 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
The Hayabusa Maru is a World War II Japanese patrol boat located off the northwest coast of Lombok. Resting at a depth of approximately 45 meters, the wreck is now collapsed and encrusted with corals, serving as a habitat for diverse marine life such as batfish, trevally, snappers, groupers, and fusiliers. This dive is recommended for experienced divers due to the depth and is often conducted as a decompression dive, preferably on enriched air nitrox. The wreck offers excellent opportunities for underwater photography and is suitable for those interested in technical diving.
Average Depth: 42m
Maximum Depth: 46m
Linda's Reef
North Of Gili's
15 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Linda’s Reef is situated north of the Gili Islands and provides an exciting experience for advanced divers. The dive begins at a depth of 43 meters, with a sheer wall dropping down to over 100 meters. The reef is abundant in hard and soft corals, and marine life. Upwelling currents bringing nutrient rich water which attracts large schools of surgeon, snapper and bannerfish. This in turn increases your chance here to see larger pelagic life such as hammerheads, thresher sharks, oceanic black tips, grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, marble rays and sea snakes.
Average Depth: 60m
Maximum Depth: 100m+
Pyramids
North-West Lombok
35 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Pyramids is a deep dive site favored by technical divers. The dive begins at around 30 meters on a narrow ridge that slopes downward, with the east side dropping into a wall covered in gorgonian fans and black coral. The topography includes ledges and massive boulders forming pyramid-like shapes that descend to depths of 130 meters. Marine life is abundant, with sightings of pelagic species and a variety of reef fish. The site also features flat sandy areas with swim-throughs and canyons, offering a thrilling experience for experienced divers.
Average Depth: 60m
Maximum Depth: 130m
Will's Reef
Gili Trawangan
7 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Discovered by Will Goodman, Will's Reef (also known as Thunder Reef) is situated south of Gili Meno. This dive site features a series of large pinnacles connected by ridges, starting at depths of 24 meters and extending down to 40 meters or more. The reef is adorned with table corals, sea whips, and an array of marine life, including hundreds of fusiliers, red-toothed triggerfish, stingrays, and banded sea kraits. Strong currents are common, making it suitable for advanced divers comfortable with drift diving.
Average Depth: 32m
Maximum Depth: 40m
Umeeds
North-West Lombok
30 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Umeeds is a deep wall site, located off the North West coast of Lombok. Known for its extensive coral gardens, expansive range of Gorgonian fans and lively marine ecosystem. The site hosts large schools of colorful fish and offers occasional sightings of pelagics. Suitable for experienced technical divers.
Average Depth: 45m
Maximum Depth: 65m
Turbo & Deep Turbo
North-East Gili Trawangan
10 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Located on the northeast side of Gili Trawangan, Turbo is renowned for its strong currents that can give divers a “turbocharged” experience. The site features rolling hills of hard corals and sponges, with depths ranging from 16 to 32 meters. Deep Turbo refers to the deeper sections of the reef, where large sea fans, overhangs, and impressive coral formations can be found. Marine life includes reef sharks, turtles, and occasionally leopard sharks. Due to the currents and depth, this site is best suited for experienced divers.
Average Depth: 22m
Maximum Depth: 45m
Tunang Wall
North-West Lombok
30 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Situated off the northwest coast of Lombok, Tunang Wall is a deep dive site popular among technical divers. The wall starts between 28 and 40 meters and plunges down to over 200 meters. It is adorned with a variety of corals, including gorgonian sea fans and black coral trees. Divers may encounter pelagic species such as thresher sharks, mola mola (sunfish), manta rays, and other large marine life. The site is equipped with a permanent descent line, making it a favored location for technical diving and training.
Average Depth: 30m
Maximum Depth: 200m
The Corner Shop
North Lombok
2 hours by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Positioned at the northern tip of Lombok, The Corner Shop offers a shelf at 42 meters leading to a vertical wall descending to 85 meters. The site is rich in marine life, including reef sharks, eagle rays, snappers, and trevallies. The deeper sections feature overhangs, soft corals, and black coral trees. The site is protected from strong currents, making it a favorable location for technical diving and suitable for divers looking to explore deeper environments.
Average Depth: 45m
Maximum Depth: 130m
Tangga Wall
North-West Lombok
30 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Tangga Wall is situated in the same area as Tunang and Rainbow Reef off the northwest coast of Lombok. The wall starts at 45 meters and descends to depths of 155 meters. It offers a steep descent with unique topography, including ledges and overhangs. The site is home to large tunas, reef fish, and thriving coral ecosystems. The spectacular view from the depths upward makes it a memorable site for technical divers.
Average Depth: 45m
Maximum Depth: 200m+
Takat Malang
North Lombok
25 Min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Takat Malang is a dive site located in North Lombok, renowned for its dramatic underwater topography, including steep walls, overhangs, and swim-throughs. The site is rich in marine biodiversity, featuring species like lionfish, moray eels, and various nudibranchs. Advanced divers will appreciate the strong currents and the opportunity to explore deeper sections. The dynamic environment offers an exciting dive experience.
Average Depth: 20m
Maximum Depth: 35m
Simon's Reef
North Gili Meno
8 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Located off the north coast of Gili Meno, Simon’s Reef is a vibrant dive site known for its series of underwater seamounts rising from depths of around 35 meters. The reef features eight main pinnacles arranged roughly in a figure-eight pattern. Divers can explore a rich variety of hard and soft corals, including stony corals and gorgonian sea fans. The site is frequented by schools of fish, such as fusiliers and bannerfish, and offers the chance to encounter green turtles, cuttlefish, marble rays, eagle rays, and white-tip reef sharks. Due to depths averaging around 25 meters and potential strong currents, Simon’s Reef is suitable for experienced divers and is ideal for those diving with nitrox.
Average Depth: 25m
Maximum Depth: 40m+
Shark Point
West Gili Trawangan
10 Min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Shark Point is one of the most popular dive sites near Gili Trawangan, suitable for divers of all levels. It features a gently sloping reef that descends to deeper areas where white-tip and black-tip reef sharks are commonly spotted. Other marine life includes turtles, parrotfish, angelfish, trevallies, and barracudas. The site can experience strong currents, attracting larger pelagic species and offering an exhilarating dive experience.
Average Depth: 20m
Maximum Depth: 55m
Secret Reef
East Gili Meno
10 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Located between Gili Meno and Gili Air, Secret Reef is ideal for drift diving and is suitable for divers of all levels. The reef’s depths range from 10 to 35 meters, making it perfect for nitrox dives. The site features bright corals and abundant marine life, including stingrays, triggerfish, angelfish, batfish, snappers, and reef sharks. The gentle currents and diverse ecosystem make it a pleasant and accessible dive site.
Average Depth: 15m
Maximum Depth: 35m
Halik/Deep Halik
North-West Gili Trawangan
10 Min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
Halik Reef is situated off the northwest coast of Gili Trawangan and caters to divers of all levels. The shallow sections offer beautiful coral formations, bommies, and gorgonian fans, where divers can spot lionfish, moray eels, groupers, and turtles. The deeper area, known as Deep Halik, features coral ridges and canyons descending to around 40 meters. This section boasts pristine corals and provides opportunities to see reef sharks, eagle rays, and trevally. The site is ideal for nitrox dives and offers exciting exploration for both recreational and technical divers.
Average Depth: 15m / Deep Halik 30m
Maximum Depth: 22m / Deep Halik 40m
Glenn Nusa Wreck
North Gili Trawangan
10 min by dive boat from Blue Marlin
The Glenn Nusa Wreck is a shipwreck located near Shark Point, north-west of Gili Trawangan. Resting at a depth of about 30 meters, the wreck is encrusted with vibrant corals and sponges. Divers can explore the sunken vessel while observing a diverse array of marine life, including barracudas, trevallies, and reef sharks. The site is favored by wreck diving enthusiasts and underwater photographers. Due to currents and depth, it is recommended for advanced divers.
Average Depth: 30m
Maximum Depth: 35m
