Sampalan

Pristine drift dive renowned for its exceptional table corals.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located east of Nusa Penida, is renowned for its exceptional table corals – some of the finest to be found in Indonesia. It’s a drift dive typically conducted from south to north along a sloping reef. The area boasts pristine coral formations and large barrel sponges. Expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life including turtles, schooling sweetlips, bannerfish, triggerfish, angelfish, and fusiliers. This makes it one of the most visually stunning dives in the region.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divecoral reefturtlewide angle

Marine Life

turtleschooling sweetlipsbannerfishtriggerfishangelfishfusilierstable coralbarrel sponge

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Drift dive characteristics require some experience beyond the beginner level.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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