Open Water/Wreck Specialty depth range, short transfer, and sand-sensitivity guidance.
MV Mars (Wreck), an easy beginner wreck dive
MV Mars (Wreck), an easy beginner wreck dive
MV Mars (Wreck) is a small wooden cargo-boat wreck on a sandy patch just off the reef at Swaraj Dweep. The upright hull and nearby reef make it a short, easy wreck circuit for newly certified divers, with a compact route, modest visibility, and fish life gathered close to the structure. It works best as a calm-season boat dive with a slow, close-in profile that keeps the route simple and the site easy to follow.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 15m
Depth Note
Shallow wreck on sand, with the wheelhouse roof around 7 m and the hull around 15 m.
Best Season
October to May
Typical Conditions
Calm seas and clearer water in season; monsoon weather brings rougher conditions and less reliable access.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay close to the guide and keep your finning controlled to avoid silt-outs around the wreck.
Access Restrictions
Best treated as a guided scuba dive; not a casual independent visit.
Legal Notes
Follow local diving rules, seasonal weather guidance, and any site closures from your operator.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Short wreck-and-reef dive on a small upright cargo-boat wreck, best for newly certified divers who want an easy, guided profile.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck is better handled as a guided scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Too deep for meaningful snorkelling; this is a scuba wreck.
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
Open Water/Wreck Specialty depth range, short transfer, and sand-sensitivity guidance.
Beginner-friendly short wreck-and-reef circuit; wreck profile, fish life, and limited visibility.
Official scuba page for Andaman seasonality, visibility range, and Swaraj Dweep boat access.
Named marine life around MV Mars, including lionfish and groupers.
Upright 2006 wreck on sand, port tilt, and 8-15m depth reference.
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