Fodor's Expert Review Tulamben Bay

The wreck of the Liberty makes Tulamben everybody's favorite dive destination. The World War II U.S. cargo ship sank just off the east coast of Bali, a 2½-hour drive from southern resort areas. For snorkelers and divers alike, exploring the Liberty is like swimming in a crowded tropical fish tank. Fortunate visitors see pygmy seahorses among the dozens of luminescent species and corals. Dive services are available in Tulamben, if you travel here on your own. Or day-trip with dive operators, such as Atlantis International Bali (www.atlantis-bali-diving.com), and enjoy terraced rice-field vistas along the way.