Amed Pyramids is a visually interesting reef dive located almost straight out from Bali Dive Cove. The site offers a mix of marine life and distinctive underwater features within a compact dive area, making it a memorable dive without needing to go deep or far from shore.
The site takes its name from hollow concrete pyramid structures placed on the seabed by local fishermen in the early 1990s as part of local reef enhancement efforts. Over time, these pyramids have become part of the surrounding reef environment and now support an abundance of marine life across the site.
Amed Pyramids is a rewarding dive because it offers a lot within a single site. The pyramids are spread across the area alongside a natural reef, so there’s something to explore throughout the dive.
There is often a current present here, depending on the tides, which can turn the dive into a gentle drift. This movement brings in marine life and creates changing conditions that make repeat dives feel different each time.
It’s a site we return to often because it consistently delivers variety and interesting encounters.
Marine life is abundant and diverse. Divers regularly encounter:
Hawksbill and green turtles are frequently spotted, and with a bit of luck, you may also see giant barracuda, reef sharks or giant trevally moving through the area.
It’s one of our favourite dive sites for a reason.
To kick start our honeymoon we decided to get our scuba diving certifications. We managed to do the open water and the advanced open water in 6 days (including 1 rest day). We did night dives, sunrise dives, shipwreck, drift and deep and lots more. Really good fun and Amed has enough to explore for both courses.
Wow, Wow, Wow! Could not recommend any other place to go if you are looking at diving in Amed. Myself and my friend completed our Advanced Open Water course (followed by a number of fun dives), with Wayan and the team at Bali Dive Cove. The whole experience was seamless!
At Bali Dive Cove, we typically organise two dives per day, pairing sites that work well together based on location, conditions and experience level.
Amed Pyramids is also regularly included as part of the PADI Advanced Open Water course, often as a drift dive.
The site offers a wide range of marine life and underwater features, making it interesting for wide-angle reef scenes and marine life photography.
Amed Pyramids can be dived either from shore or by boat depending on the dive plan and conditions. Shore dives usually involve swimming out across the reef before descending onto the pyramid structures, while boat dives use traditional jukung boats for entry and pick-up.
Most dives at Amed Pyramids last around 50 to 60 minutes depending on the dive profile, depth and individual air consumption. Shallower profiles or calmer conditions can sometimes allow for longer dive times.
Turtles are frequently seen at Amed Pyramids, particularly grazing along the reef or resting near the pyramid structures. While sightings can never be guaranteed, both hawksbill and green turtles are commonly spotted here by divers.
Yes. Amed Pyramids is often included as part of a multi-dive day in Amed. It pairs well with nearby dive sites such as Jemeluk Drop Off or Lipah Beach, allowing divers to experience different reef structures and marine life during the same day.
The site ranges from relatively shallow water down to around 22 metres. This depth range allows for a variety of dive profiles, with shallower sections suitable for relaxed exploration and deeper areas offering more reef structure and marine life.
Amed Pyramids is usually dived by certified divers due to its depth and occasional current. However, it can sometimes be included in certain training dives or advanced course dives when conditions are calm and suitable for the group.
Interested in diving Amed Pyramids? Contact us to check availability.
If you are interested in diving Amed Pyramids during your time in Amed, get in touch and we can advise whether it’s a good fit for your experience level and dive plans.
