Do you need a permit for American Wreck?

Yes. Labuan Marine Park regulates wreck diving and the usual trip setup includes the park fee and dive permit.

How do you reach American Wreck?

By boat as part of a Labuan wreck package. Guided dives, transfers, and marine park paperwork are usually handled by the operator.

What certification do you need for American Wreck?

The outside of the wreck suits advanced divers, while getting into the wreck requires wreck-diver specialty training or equivalent experience.

What is American Wreck best for?

A deep WWII wreck dive with a broken hull, good fish life, and the option for wreck penetration if you are properly certified.

What marine life is common at American Wreck?

Batfish, barracuda, snapper, groupers, turtles, reef fish, and occasional small sharks are all realistic sightings.

When is American Wreck most comfortable?

March to October usually gives clearer visibility and less current. Year-end rain is the main period to avoid.

American Wreck

American Wreck is Labuan's deep WWII wreck dive.

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Local operator required

Yes. Boat transfer, permits, guide support, and marine park fees are normally handled by a local operator.

American Wreck is a boat-access Labuan wreck for advanced divers, with exterior exploration for most and penetration only for wreck-certified divers.

About American Wreck

American Wreck is a Labuan WWII wreck dive built around a broken mine-sweeper hull and a serious boat profile for advanced divers. The outside dive is straightforward, but wreck-certified divers are needed for penetration. Batfish, barracuda, snapper, groupers, turtles, and occasional small sharks make the wreck feel alive even when the structure stays the main attraction.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Overhead environmentRestricted accessStrong current

Safety Notes

Do not attempt penetration without wreck certification, and plan conservatively for current and gas use at this depth.

Access Restrictions

Wreck penetration is limited to wreck-certified divers or equivalent logged wreck experience, and most trips are run as guided advanced-diver boat dives.

Legal Notes

Labuan Marine Park rules prohibit fishing, littering, anchoring, and damage to corals and reefs.

Where Is American Wreck?

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Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A 30 m wreck dive with optional penetration for suitably certified wreck divers.

Freediving

Not suitable for freediving; the depth and penetration profile make scuba the only practical mode.

Snorkeling

Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits far too deep for meaningful surface snorkeling.

Wildlife at American Wreck

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

Saltwater Fishes

Barracuda

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia

Turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Saltwater Fishes

Grouper/Basslets

Saltwater Fishes

Snapper

Research Estimate At American Wreck

Access · 2/5Challenging entry effort

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Coral · 3/5Mixed health

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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety

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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities

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Crowd / Popularity · 3/5Moderate

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Current · 4/5Strong current

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VisibilityResearch estimate: 25m

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American Wreck

American Wreck is Labuan's deep WWII wreck dive.

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