Bunutan dive site

Amed

Bunutan Diving

Mild to moderate, normally running parallel to shore; can strengthen with tide. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Drift, Coral slope, and Reef
Experience level
Advanced

About Bunutan

Bunutan is a drift, coral slope, reef dive in Amed, with a working depth range of approximately 5–30 m. The site is known for garden eels, barrel sponges, moray eels, stingrays, and trevally. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Drift, Coral slope, and Reef profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include garden eels, barrel sponges, moray eels, and stingrays
  • Mild to moderate, normally running parallel to shore; can strengthen with tide

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent with drift-diving experience

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
26–29 °C
Visibility
15–25 m

Mild to moderate, normally running parallel to shore; can strengthen with tide

Best months to dive

April–November generally offers drier weather and calmer surface conditions; the area remains diveable year-round when daily conditions permit.

Diveable year-round; April–November generally offers drier weather and calmer surface conditions, while daily wind, rain and tide still matter.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Garden eels
  • Barrel sponges
  • Moray eels
  • Stingrays
  • Trevally
  • Barracuda
  • Reef sharks
  • Reef fish

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Jukung boat; live drop for a drift along the slope

Boat departure point
Amed local boat departure point
Boat travel time
5–20 min

Safety notes

Maintain group contact during the drift, watch depth on the descending slope and use an SMB for the boat pickup.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Maintain group contact during the drift, watch depth on the descending slope and use an SMB for the boat pickup.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Bunutan dive site planning map

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