Amed & Jemeluk Bay
Black volcanic sand below Mount Agung — coral gardens just metres from shore make this one of the best snorkelling beaches in Bali.
Best for: Snorkelling, diving and Mount Agung views
About Amed & Jemeluk Bay
Amed is a 12 km stretch of small fishing villages on Bali's north-east coast — black volcanic sand, calm clear water, the perfect cone of Mount Agung rising behind, and some of the best snorkelling and free-diving in Indonesia just 30 m off the beach.
Quick facts
- Waves
- Calm
- Sand
- Black volcanic
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Accessibility
- Drive-in coastal road
Things to do at Amed & Jemeluk Bay
- Snorkel Jemeluk Bay coral garden — Healthy coral and reef fish 30 m offshore — entry from the public beach is free.
- Dive the USAT Liberty wreck — 20 min north at Tulamben — one of the world's most accessible WWII wreck dives.
- Sunrise paddle in a jukung — Local fishermen offer 1-hr sunrise outriggers — Mount Agung silhouetted behind.
- Free-diving school — Amed is one of Asia's top freediving destinations — Apneista and Apnea Bali both teach courses.
Plan your visit
- All Bali beaches — complete guide to 40+ beaches by region.
- AI Bali Trip Planner — build a personalised day-by-day itinerary.
- Where to stay near Amed & Jemeluk Bay — area-by-area accommodation guide.
- Getting to Amed & Jemeluk Bay — scooters, drivers and taxis across Bali.