Garden Eel Point dive site

Amed

Garden Eel Point Diving

Mild to strong and tide-dependent; this Bunutan sector is commonly planned as a drift when current is running. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
6–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Drift, Sandy slope, Garden-eel habitat, and Wall
Experience level
Intermediate to Advanced, condition-dependent

About Garden Eel Point

Garden Eel Point is a drift, sandy slope, garden-eel habitat dive in Bunutan, Amed, with a working depth range of approximately 6–30 m. The site is known for large garden-eel colony, barracuda, trevally, reef fish, and macro life. 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, Sandy slope, Garden-eel habitat, and Wall profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 6 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include large garden-eel colony, barracuda, trevally, and reef fish
  • Mild to strong and tide-dependent; this Bunutan sector is commonly planned as a drift when current is running

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent with recent drift-diving experience when current is running

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
26–30 °C
Visibility
10–25 m

Mild to strong and tide-dependent; this Bunutan sector is commonly planned as a drift when current is running

Best months to dive

Year-round when daily weather, tide and sea 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

  • Large garden-eel colony
  • Barracuda
  • Trevally
  • Reef fish
  • Macro life
  • Occasional reef sharks

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Short jukung ride from Amed or Bunutan; exact live drop is selected for the tide

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

Safety notes

Current at Bunutan can strengthen or change with the tide. Use a guide familiar with the entry window, maintain close buddy contact and carry 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 6–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Current at Bunutan can strengthen or change with the tide. Use a guide familiar with the entry window, maintain close buddy contact and carry 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

Garden Eel Point dive site planning map

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