Welcome to Tu l a m b e n Wr e c k Di v e r s Resort and Beach Front Villas Your stay

Tulamben wreck diver guest As our guest, please enjoy the Your comments in our visitors’ information comforts we offer and the variety of book at the dive centre before Thank you for choosing to spend dives and services available to you. you leave would be appreciated. (Good or bad!!) time with us here at During your stay you are also Wreck Divers Resort, Restaurants invited to participate in a number Safe travelling, safe diving and and Beachfront Villa Suites. of alternative activities apart from best wishes to you all. We endeavour to provide our diving. All other activities are visitors with the best service listed further on. Tony & Dot Medcraft, Wayan Ambek, dive guides, instructors, possible and hope all your Thank you for honouring us with hotel and Villa staff. requirements are met. your visit and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Tulamben Wreck Divers

Tony Dot Wayan Accommodation

Accommodation choice Entertainment A few (little) rules consists of three locations; All rooms are equipped with TV Please do not hang towels, Tulamben Wreck Divers resort sets and DVD players. The latest clothes or dive gear within the dive shop premises, movies are available for purchase over the balconies. Beachfront Villa Suites on the at the dive shop for a minimal Smoking is permissible in the waterfront, and Superior Rooms cost. located at the Tulamben Wreck rooms if you wish... Divers Restaurant premises, Hotel & Villa security with caution and with open approximately 30 metres walking windows please. The Villas have a security man, Mr distance from the dive shop. Sanitary items must be put in bins Kalar, at all times. provided under the hand basin in All locations have their own The hotel has two security men the bathroom ... unique style and provide a attending every night. relaxing atmosphere and pool (Not down the toilet please). Tulamben has an excellent area. Enjoy the swimming pools at any reputation as a very safe area, time, keeping noise to a minimum Room service however we do expect that you and respecting other guests’ take all necessary precautions privacy. Rooms are cleaned every day by with your valuables and personal our resort staff. items. Young children should be supervised at all times and be Linen is replaced every three days All care and no responsibility is alerted to the fact that all the and clean towels are given every taken by management. day. ceramic tiles are very slippery Please use your room safe to when wet. Extra towels are available on protect your valuables Please notify any of the staff of request. if you are concerned. any faults or damage in your room Refrigerators are stocked with Checking out so they can be remedied as soon a selection of cold drinks and as possible. replaced daily with the costs put Rooms are normally vacated on your room bill. Extra drinks can by 11am however if your dive Drink prices from the be obtained at the dive shop up schedule extends past this time, mini bar until 9pm. a late checkout is no problem on See separate price list. Bottles of wine and a selection of the proviso that new incoming spirits can be purchased in the guests are not waiting to occupy Tipping the dive guides or ‘Toko’ (supermarket) across the the room. hotel staff road from the dive shop. Should this be the case your Tipping is not the ‘Australian or Tea and coffee is complimentary luggage will be safely looked after Balinese way’ therefore we do not in rooms and if more sachets are inside the dive shop by the staff encourage this. until you leave. wanted, just ask any of the staff. Some of our guests like to offer Anything else you may like to a reward to their dive guides for know? doing a great job for them. This is purely a personal decision by the Please feel free to ask any of our guest and is always appreciated if staff. They are there for everybody the service warrants it. and are only too willing to be of assistance. Penthouse

Penthouse overlooking pool Bedroom with adjoining day area Bathroom

Superior rooms

Superior rooms Bed and living area Balcony overlooking pools Deluxe rooms

Outside area Bedroom bathroom Accommodation

Beachfront Villas

One of the villa pool areas Villa room Ocean views

Villa overlooking pool One of the Villa rooms View from villa outside area

Restaurant Superior rooms

Accomodation at the restraurant Bedroom Pool Meals

Breakfast Restaurants A tasty hot cooked breakfast As well as our two restaurants, is prepared for you every there are numerous local morning in the restaurants at eateries around Tulamben that the Villas or hotel overlooking adequately cater for lunches the swimming pools. Breakfast and dinners. time is between 7.30am and We all provide a very good 10.30am. choice of local and Western dishes. Our staff can guide you Note: If checking out earlier to their localities. than this, a continental breakfast basket can be made the night before and kept in your refrigerator overnight. Please inform the staff the day before should you require this. Diving

Diving and snorkelling The Liberty is an awesome For those who have wanted to We offer diving from our first class hulk; home to an abundance of try diving, why not do a ‘Resort PADI scuba facility; we only use marine life and wonderful coral Dive’. A one-off dive opportunity the best equipment, along with formations. It is always a treat to in an ideal location, and very trained dive guides who are more see the large herd of bumphead safe. parrot fish grazing around the than capable of escorting you to For the less adventurous, wreck very early in the mornings our many dive sites and know just snorkelling is a wonderful option, before they head up to the Drop what creatures to show you. with both the Wreck and Coral Off for the day. Particularly famous is our U.S.A.T. Gardens being clearly visible from wreck dive, located only All dive courses from PADI Open the surface. We have snorkelling a short distance from the dive centre Water to Dive Master are available gear at the dive centre for hire and a few metres from shore. with our qualified instructors. any time.

The drop off

Kubu wreck Coral gardens Mystery rocks

Mystery rocks Suggested dive sites to consider (all dives can be suited to your own schedule)

Liberty ship from 10 to 30 metres, teeming with marine life.

The drop off from 10 to 40 metres, fantastic wall dive, beautiful corals.

Coral gardens from 5 to 15 metres, amazing variety of creatures and coral.

Batu Kalibit from 10 to 25 metres, very comfortable and surprising drift dive. Excellent nudibranchs here.

Kubu from 10 to 30 metres, prolific life and different corals and new wreck.

Malasti from 5 to 24 metres, wonderful macro life.

from 10 to 40 metres, our newest site with wonderful terrace formations, fresh water cave and a Mystery rocks different array of marine life on each level. from 10 to 25 metres, ideal for the macro buffs here with fantastic photo opportunities. Many Seraya unusual critters to be seen.

Further afield, diving can be arranged for , Tepang, Tepakong, Nusa Penida. From mid July to mid October full day ‘Mola Mola’ Sunfish and Manta Ray tours can be organised for those who want a dive of a lifetime. (Experienced divers only).

Seraya Coral gardens Malasti

Kubu reef Marine life

Just a sample of the kind of marine life you might encounter during your visit, all taken locally.

Angler fish

Pygmy seahorse

Tiny nudibranch Blue ribbon eel

Harlequin ghost pipefish Soft coral crab Hairy shrimp

Squat lobster

Tiger shrimp

Triplefin goby on seapen Liberty wreck site

The wreck is directly situated near the beach on ’s northeast coast – literally a short walk from the front door of Tulamben Wreck Divers. The 120m long wreck of what used to be an American supply ship rests on a 90 degree angle with the deck facing the open sea. The USAT Liberty Anchored off the coast of Lombok, the ship was hit by a Built: 10th June 1918 Japanese torpedo during World War II. Miraculously nobody Tonnage: 13,130 was hurt, but the damage turned the ship into a non- Speed: 11knots/20 km/h functioning and useless hull. Armament: 1 x 6inch turret 1 x 3inch turret The American Navy’s plan to tow the ship to The wreck is easily accessible from the beach and Singaraja harbour (north Bali) failed as the is also an excellent site. harbour was completely occupied, so the ship The wreck is an absolute underwater wonderland was intentionally stranded on the rocky beach of of marine life – schools of Trevally, Bream, Fusilier Tulamben, where it was unloaded. and Anthias mill all over and around the wreck In 1963 Mount Agung (the volcano which towers – often following you during the dive. Batfish, over Tulamben) erupted and the magma flow large Sweetlips, Angelfish, Butterfly fish and pressed the ship back into the sea where it Anemone fish (with resident anemones of course) presently rests at a depth of 3 to 30 metres. hover under edges and in crevices. Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Hawkfish, Pufferfish and Coral Trout Since then coral has coated the wreckage turning are everywhere – as are the Gobies, Blennies, it into a new home for an extraordinary number of Shrimps and Dottyback out on the sand flats. fish, coral and invertebrates. Bumphead Parrotfish, Napoleon Wrasse and Barracuda are regularly The wreck is simply alive with life; Corals, Sponges spotted around the wreck. and Gorgonian fans are breathtaking along with the thousands of invertebrate life within them. Liberty wreck site

Dive courses

Tony and Dot Medcraft are joint An Introductory Dive Advanced Open Water Course owners of Tulamben Wreck An Introductory Dive is a safe Divers with Wayan Ambek. experience with an instructor A perfect way to gain confidence Tony and Dot bring a wealth of and includes a bit of theory, a and extra skills after your open experience, having spent over pool training session and a final water course. This course shows 11 years in Exmouth, Western practice in the ocean. A guided you five different types of diving running their own dive tour of the Liberty wreck site with like night, deep or . stores (Exmouth Dive Centre its outstanding corals and fish life It teaches you better use of a and Ningaloo Reef Dive) and is included. creating the Whale Shark Tours compass, underwater navigation on Ningaloo. Open water dive course and how to safely dive at night or perfect your skills. Tulamben Wreck Divers Resort is It only takes four days and this run to International Standards of dive course includes all theory, The Advanced diver certificate service and safety, at the same PADI student pack, all SCUBA also allows you to dive deeper time offering a fun environment if equipment, pool sessions, PADI than 18 metres and is often a you are thinking of completing any certification to 18 metres and requirement for dive charter boats kind of SCUBA training. four ocean dives on the famous and interesting dive sites beyond Tulamben Wreck Divers are happy Liberty Wreck. the Open Water category. to provide the following courses: The Advanced Course consists Refresher course of 5 dives with 2 core dives: Refresher courses include a navigation and deep dives and 3 practice session in the pool with extra dives including night, wreck an instructor to ensure you and drift dives. are confident with the SCUBA equipment and skills, then one The Advanced course takes 2 to 3 dive on the Liberty Wreck. days and price includes all theory, manual, SCUBA gear, air fills and PADI certification. PADI - Dive Specialty PADI PADI – Enriched Air Courses The rescue diver course provides with Enriched Air Dive Specialty courses are an you with excellent skills to Nitrox. excellent way to build skills and rescue not only yourself but gain experience in particular types also another diver. At the end of The PADI Enriched Air Diver of diving. Some dives, like night this course, you will be able to course is PADI’s most popular competently rescue a or deep, require special skills and specialty SCUBA diving course, or unconscious diver, administer and it’s easy to see why. equipment knowledge to carry CPR, understand accident them out safely and enjoy the SCUBA diving with enriched prevention, manage an accident air nitrox gives you more no adventure without stress. site and rescue, administer basic dive time. This All our specialty courses are and know more than you ever thought possible about means more time underwater, individually designed around diving and rescue equipment! especially on repetitive SCUBA you and your shedule which is dives. why we can only give a price It is also one of the most on application. If you wish to enjoyable courses with divers The Fun Part: Divers complete a specialty which is not working as a team covering a underwater with Nitrox you can on our list – please contact us and variety of scenarios. It is amazing typically stay down longer and get how much information you absorb we will try and arrange it for you. back in the water sooner. whilst laughing! No wonder many divers choose After completing the rescue this as their very first specialty. course, divers say they feel more Enriched air can also improve confident about their ability to safety and keep fatigue at bay rescue themselves and other divers in trouble. when diving multiple dives per day. Rescue Courses take 4 nights / 5 Course includes manuals, gas, days and include all equipment, 1 dive and PADI certification. manuals and PADI certification. Services

Personal laundry service Daily needs Transport A washing service is available The supermarket opposite the Hire of a motorbike can be (allow one day) the cost is very dive centre sells a variety of organised for a do-it-yourself look little. Please arrange with the staff goods. around. Ask at the dive shop. before 10am. Generally these include Transfers to and from Kuta/ Child minding confectionary, nibbles, biscuits, Airport can be arranged and take minor medicines, batteries and approximately three hours. Babysitters can be organised for a small selection of wines and parents wishing to dive or snorkel spirits and most necessities. Money together. A nominal payment is They also sell an excellent range Tulamben Wreck Divers accepts expected. The Balinese adore of souvenirs such as wood payment by Visa or Mastercard children and your child’s safety will carvings, sarongs, clothes and (with a surcharge to cover costs). be in good hands. shoes. There is one ATM in Tulamben. Massage Communications Most businesses accept payment in cash (Rupiah). Should any of our guests like a Communications are very massage on any day, Massage good, but can be a little It is advisable to change your ladies come every afternoon from erratic occasionally due to the money before coming to 3pm onwards. remoteness of our area. Tulamben. Drivers can stop for this, just ask them before or after The cost of your massage is to be All of our rooms have free WiFi pickup. negotiated directly with the lady at A post office and photocopying the time she attends to you. service is situated in Kubu Please refrain from lying on your which is two villages north, and bed until you have showered and approximately three kilometres removed the oil as it is extremely away. Transport can be organised difficult to remove the stains at if needed. laundry time. Medical information Staff can handle all requirements. instructions inside the box, for at least three days and drunk with There are no Medical services in Stomach upsets, usually thought plenty of water to wash them all Tulamben with the exception of a of as ‘Bali Belly’, are more often down. The problem should pass. small clinic situated in Kubu about than not a case of ‘spice is nice’. 10 minutes away – this usually Our bodies are not accustomed to (Do not be alarmed when you only caters for local people with a complete diet change which is use your bowels as the colour mild problems. more likely the cause. will be very black). The action of the charcoal acts as a filter and is The nearest hospital is down at Fresh food is purchased at the designed to filter out any bug you Amlapura (45 minutes away). local market on a daily basis and may have. Should a major problem arise is up to standard as a rule. one should head straight down to The welfare of our guests is of NORIT is recommended if Kuta and be attended to by the prime importance to us, so if you required. B.I.M.C. (Bali International Medical do begin to feel any stomach Centre) which has excellent A purely natural charcoal product, discomfort, ask the dive shop staff Western facilities. Norit should be taken strictly for some as directed by the English ‘Norit’ charcoal tablets. Meet the team

Dive guides

Suka Darma Wayan Broto Kadek Nyoman

Jinah Putu Ketut Wayan G Jaya

Dive staff

Mangku Komang Gede Wayan

Instructors

Wayan Eri Resort and Villa staff Drivers

Endra Goci Munik Yoko Wayan

Wayan Iluh Desak Made S Made

Nengah Iluh Gede Wayan Adnyana

Massage ladies

Mr Kaler Grounds/Security Local language

Perhaps a few Balinese words to help along kemarin yesterday the way? mobil car Terimah kasih – Thank you makan food An easy way to remember this one is to say what I ketchup sauce said on my first trip to Bali about 24 years ago. “Tear up my car seat” saying it really quick. ikan fish The Balinese not only accepted this version but got ketchup manis sweet soya sauce quite a chuckle out of my attempt. ayam chicken ketchup sambal chilli sauce sapi beef ya yes kopi coffee apa kabar how are you? babi pork tidak no teh tea baik baik good thankyou bebek duck tidak terimah kasih no thankyou susu milk kamar mandi bathroom nasi rice tidak bagus no good pantai beach kakus toilet air water salamat pagi good morning mei noodles mandi shower or wash air panas hot water salamat siang good afternoon roti bread handuk towel air dingin cold water salamat soree good evening mentega butter cucian laundry air es ice water salamat malam good night money rupiah toko shop satu one salamat tingal goodbye dua two warung restaurant tiga three mau kemana where are you going empat four buka open lima five jalan jalan i am going walking enam six tutup closed tujuh seven sampai jumpa nanti see you later delapan eight hari ini today sembilan nine kolam swimming pool sepuluh ten besok tomorrow renang swimming for double these amounts each number is added the word “puluh” for example satu samapai jumpa besok see you tomorrow puluh, dua puluh, tiga puluh etc. sepedamotor motor bike Dive Bali Accommodation and Transfers

                          

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