Jemeluk Bay is a sheltered reef dive site in Amed, known for calm conditions, shallow depth and relaxed diving. It is an easy site to enjoy and works well as a checkout dive, refresher dive or unhurried reef exploration.
The dive begins over a sandy bottom before transitioning into reef and artificial structures. This layout makes it a comfortable and visually interesting dive from start to finish.
Jemeluk Bay is popular because of its gentle profile and protected location. The sandy entry allows divers time to settle in and fine-tune buoyancy before reaching the reef.
In the shallow waters, the reef includes artificial structures such as statues and concrete reef features. These add visual interest while providing shelter for marine life.
It offers plenty to see without requiring depth, making it ideal for relaxed dives and confidence-building experiences.
Jemeluk Bay offers a mix of sandy-bottom species and reef life. Divers regularly encounter:
Schools of batfish are often seen cruising through the bay, and seahorses are occasionally spotted in sheltered areas.
The variety of terrain keeps the dive interesting without needing to venture deep.
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 to three dives per day. Jemeluk Bay is often included for training dives, refresher dives or relaxed reef exploration. We meet at 8am at the dive centre before heading to the site. Two-dive days usually finish around lunchtime, while three dives conclude at approximately 2pm.
Regularly used for Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water training and refresher dives.
Yes. The shallow reef areas close to shore make Jemeluk Bay suitable for snorkelling when sea conditions are calm. Snorkellers can often see coral formations, reef fish and other marine life without needing to swim far from the beach.
Yes. Jemeluk Bay can be an excellent night dive due to its sheltered conditions and shallow profile. At night, divers may see increased activity from octopus, crustaceans and hunting reef fish. Night dives are planned carefully and are suitable for certified divers.
Yes. The mix of sandy-bottom areas, artificial structures and colourful reef sections provides a variety of photography opportunities. Photographers can capture macro subjects on the sand as well as reef scenes and marine life along the coral formations.
Jemeluk Bay is most commonly dived from shore, with entry made directly from Jemeluk Beach before descending onto the reef. It can also be dived by boat using traditional jukung boats, depending on the dive plan and group preference.
Yes. Jemeluk Bay is well suited to beginner divers thanks to its relatively shallow depth and sheltered location within the bay. Calm conditions and easy access make it a popular site for training dives and first-time diving experiences.
Jemeluk Bay ranges from approximately 4 metres in the shallow reef areas to around 20 metres in the deeper sections of the bay. The gradual slope and moderate depth make it comfortable for relaxed dive profiles and longer bottom times.
Interested in diving Jemeluk Bay? Contact us to check availability. If you would like to include Jemeluk Bay in your dive plans, get in touch and we can advise on the best way to fit it into your schedule.
