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Boat access, weak current, depth range, snorkeling, and wreck-life summary.
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Dori Wreck
Signature wreck dive off Ponta Delgada.
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Boat-access wreck with strong fish life, weak currents, and a profile that suits settled-day scuba more than casual touring.
About Dori Wreck
Dori Wreck is São Miguel’s signature wreck dive: a large, fish-rich steel hull resting on a sandy seabed just off Ponta Delgada. It is a classic open-water wreck with strong structure, easy navigation, and calm-day snorkel potential near the shallower sections.
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Research Estimate At Dori Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Dori Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Dori Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 21m
Depth Note
The stern starts shallow near the top of the wreck, while the bow drops into the low-twenties on a sandy bottom.
Best Season
June to October
Typical Conditions
Calm-water wreck diving with weak currents and the clearest conditions in settled summer-to-early-autumn weather.
Safety & Access At Dori Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat openings as exterior features only. Keep buoyancy tight around pipes and structures and follow the boat briefing for entry and exit.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical norm, and the protected-area rules mean the wreck should be treated as a no-touch site.
Legal Notes
Dori is an underwater archaeological park, so avoid touching, collecting, or anchoring on the wreck.
Local Intel For Dori Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck’s pipes, decks, and open structure make it a classic wide-open wreck dive with strong photo potential.
Freediving
Only experienced freedivers with the right depth comfort should consider it; scuba is the normal way to dive Dori.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only practical on very calm days around the shallower section, but it can work when the sea is settled.
Wildlife at Dori Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Dori Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Dori Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
