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Dive Spot Guide•
Vapor Bahia
Historic offshore wreck dive near Ponta de Pedras.
Local operator required
Use a Recife wreck operator for boat logistics, site timing, and sea-state decisions.
Boat-only wreck dive on an exposed Recife charter route; plan around sea state, and expect a recognizable hull with shark, ray, turtle, and fish action.
About Vapor Bahia
Vapor Bahia is a historic steamer wreck off Ponta de Pedras in Pernambuco, part of the Recife-area wreck circuit. The hull still reads clearly enough on the bottom to make the site feel like a true shipwreck rather than a scattered debris field. It is a boat-accessed open-water dive with steady marine life around the structure, especially sharks, rays, turtles, and schooling fish when the sea is settled.
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Research Estimate At Vapor Bahia
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Vapor Bahia?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Vapor Bahia Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 25m
Depth Note
Public references place the wreck around the mid-20 m band, with published listings clustering near 24-25 m and some showing a broader 18-25 m range.
Best Season
October to March, with the calmer summer window usually offering the best planning odds.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck with a calm-sea bias; sheltered-water expectations do not fit this site.
Safety & Access At Vapor Bahia
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
This is a wreck dive with large animals present; use appropriate wreck-diving precautions and maintain awareness around sharks and rays.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; confirm weather, departure point, and operator timing before going.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as underwater cultural heritage; do not remove artifacts or disturb the structure.
Local Intel For Vapor Bahia
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Minimum depth is 18 m and maximum depth is 25 m, with identifiable parts of the wreck and the ship sitting upright.
Freediving
Not a standard freedive site; the wreck is best treated as a scuba dive with boat access and open-water conditions.
Snorkeling
Not practical for casual snorkeling because the site is offshore and centered on a submerged wreck.
Wildlife at Vapor Bahia
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Vapor Bahia
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Vapor Bahia
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
