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Tulamben, as divers saw it.

48 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

48
Sightings logged
frogfish
Most spotted
Indonesia
Country

Species confirmed at Tulamben

frogfish 11
harlequin shrimp 11
pygmy seahorse 10
nudibranch 9
ghost pipefish 7

Recent sightings

Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 24 View post →
Nudibranch · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 40 View post →
Harlequin Shrimp · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 19 View post →
Frogfish · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 52 View post →

Estimate your Tulamben dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 3 dive operators' own published rates in Tulamben — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Tulamben

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 3 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Let's Dive Tulamben
gear included
Open Water$270
Advanced Open Water$276
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Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa
gear included
Open Water$495
Advanced Open Water$291
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Tulamben Scuba
gear included
Open Water$388
Advanced Open Water$422
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Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Tulamben?

Frogfish is the most frequently confirmed species at Tulamben, with 11 of the site's 48 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Tulamben have?

48 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Tulamben, Indonesia, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Tulamben particularly known for?

Tulamben is particularly known for frogfish — it accounts for 21% of every confirmed frogfish sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.