Amed Snorkeling Spot
Japanese Shipwreck Snorkeling
A sunken WWII-era wooden vessel in shallow water off Banyuning, now grown over with soft coral and reef fish. Usually the first stop of every trip.
The Japanese Shipwreck is a shallow WWII-era wreck in Banyuning, Amed, sitting in roughly 3 to 10 metres of water. It's covered in soft coral and reef fish and is reached by jukung boat as the first stop on the Jukung Snorkeling Tour, Golden Sunset Tour and Custom Trip.
What you'll see
Marine life and reef at Japanese Shipwreck
- The wreck's hull and beams, now encrusted with soft coral
- Reef fish sheltering in and around the structure
- Schools of glassfish drifting through the wreck's frame
- Occasional nudibranchs and small reef creatures on the hull
Because the wreck sits in shallow, calm water close to shore, it's a comfortable first stop even for guests who have never snorkeled a wreck before. Your captain will point out the safest way to approach and swim around the structure.
Other stops on the route
Every trip visits three spots
Japanese Shipwreck is one stop on the Jukung Snorkeling Tour, Golden Sunset Tour, and Custom Trip — all three trips cover the same three reefs in one outing.
Before you book
Questions about Japanese Shipwreck
How deep is the Japanese Shipwreck?
The wreck sits in roughly 3 to 10 metres of water, shallow enough to see clearly from the surface while snorkeling.
Is the shipwreck safe for beginners?
Yes. The site is sheltered and shallow, and it's usually the first stop on every trip, giving guests time to get comfortable in the water before moving to the next spot.
Which trips include the Japanese Shipwreck?
All three trips — the Jukung Snorkeling Tour, Golden Sunset Tour, and Custom Trip — include the Japanese Shipwreck as a stop.
Snorkel Japanese Shipwreck on your next trip out
Message us your preferred date and morning or sunset, and we'll confirm the pickup time.
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