Virgo expedition report with current, visibility, and reef growth context.
Virgo: a warm-water Recife wreck dive with strong current.
Virgo: a warm-water Recife wreck dive with strong current.
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Virgo is a Recife wreck dive reached by boat, with the tugboat lying upright on the seabed and Taurus close enough that both wrecks are often combined on the same run. The hull is still largely intact, with bow fittings and the control room structure visible, and the wreck has become a living surface for coral and algae growth. Dive planning depends on sea state, current, and the local operator briefing, so it is best treated as a guided wreck day rather than a casual offshore stop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 25m
Depth Note
Reported around 20 to 25 meters, with Virgo and Taurus close enough to combine on one dive.
Best Season
September to May
Typical Conditions
Warm water, strong current, and seasonally better visibility; rougher seas and lower visibility are more common in July and August.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as a current-sensitive wreck dive and confirm sea state, current, and operator plan before entering.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the best dives depend on sea state and current.
Legal Notes
Use a local dive operator familiar with Recife wrecks and follow boat and port guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is best approached as a guided wreck dive with boat logistics, a current-aware descent, and an easy plan to visit Taurus as well.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and current make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; this is a boat-access wreck dive with current and depth.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Virgo expedition report with current, visibility, and reef growth context.
Official tourism guide to Recife recreational diving and the Virgo/Taurus pairing.
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