Boat ride time, current note, and wreck orientation.
Nahoon Shipwreck: a clear-water Caribbean wreck dive.
Nahoon Shipwreck: a clear-water Caribbean wreck dive.
The Nahoon Shipwreck is a deliberately sunk steel-hulled wreck in Martinique's warm Caribbean water, now an artificial reef with an intact profile, accessible holds, and a classic deep-wreck loop. It suits experienced scuba divers who want a moored boat dive, clear water, and reef life on the hull and deck rather than a shallow sightseeing pass.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m
Depth Note
The wreck is described as lying at about 35 m; the boat sits upright and is explored as a deep wreck dive.
Best Season
Year-round; warm, clear Caribbean conditions make it reliable in most months.
Typical Conditions
Warm clear Caribbean water, a short boat ride, a moored wreck, and an advanced deep profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use the mooring, manage gas carefully, and treat penetration or hatch work as an advanced wreck task rather than a casual swim-through.
Access Restrictions
Advanced or deep-certified divers are recommended; some operators use PE40 or Advanced Open Water equivalence.
Legal Notes
This is a deliberately sunk artificial reef; follow operator certification rules and mooring procedures.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The full loop, holds, deck, propeller, and wheel are the usual tour. Nitrox and night dives are common options.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck is best appreciated on scuba even if some marketing broadens the audience.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use here; the wreck is a scuba destination despite the clear water.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Boat ride time, current note, and wreck orientation.
Deep wreck briefing, certification requirements, and day-trip format.
Year-round diving, clear warm water, and daily boat-dive context.
Deep wreck overview and marine-life summary.
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