Are there facilities at the B-29 Aircraft Wreck?

No on-site facilities. Use a local operator for tanks, briefings, and boat logistics.

Can freedivers visit the B-29 Aircraft Wreck?

Not as a realistic freedive target. The profile is too deep for normal breath-hold diving.

Do I need nitrox for the B-29 Aircraft Wreck?

Nitrox is strongly recommended for easier no-decompression planning and more comfortable bottom time. It is one of the better fits for this profile.

Is the B-29 Aircraft Wreck good for snorkeling?

No. It sits offshore and too deep for a practical snorkel visit.

What conditions are best for the B-29 Aircraft Wreck?

Calmer seas and steady visibility make the dive easier. Strong swell or rough weather windows will make the trip less comfortable.

What level of diver is the B-29 Aircraft Wreck best for?

Certified divers who are comfortable with deep wreck profiles and good buoyancy control. It is best treated as an advanced dive, not a beginner site.

What marine life is common at the B-29 Aircraft Wreck?

Look for lionfish, rays, occasional tarpon, and small fish around the wreck. The structure also attracts other passing reef life.

Where is the B-29 Aircraft Wreck accessed from?

By boat from an Aguadilla-area operator. It is not a shore-entry site, so plan on charter logistics rather than a casual beach approach.

B-29 Aircraft Wreck

Advanced boat wreck dive on a stripped WWII bomber.

Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced35m - 38m

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Local operator required

Boat-only access and the deep profile make a local charter the practical way to visit.

Aguadilla wreck dive for certified divers, with limited structure, open-water exposure, and local operator support.

About B-29 Aircraft Wreck

B-29 Aircraft Wreck is a boat-only WWII bomber dive off Aguadilla with a stripped airframe resting on sand and a few scattered wreck sections. It suits certified divers who want a deep, history-rich dive with limited structure and a local charter team. Expect open-water exposure, steady buoyancy, nitrox-friendly planning, and a wreck-first profile rather than reef scenery.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Boat trafficSurge

Safety Notes

Nitrox is recommended to extend bottom time at this depth.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; not a shore-entry site.

Legal Notes

Follow local boating and diving rules, and leave the wreck in place.

Where Is B-29 Aircraft Wreck?

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Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

Best as a guided advanced wreck dive with nitrox, steady buoyancy, and conservative turn pressure. The site rewards divers who are comfortable in open-water depth rather than reef sightseeing.

Freediving

Not a practical freedive target; the wreck sits well beyond normal breath-hold depth.

Snorkeling

Not suitable for snorkeling because the wreck is offshore and too deep to view from the surface.

Wildlife at B-29 Aircraft Wreck

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

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

Turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Turtles

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Saltwater Fishes

Lionfish

Rays

Stingrays

Saltwater Fishes

Tarpon

Research Estimate At B-29 Aircraft Wreck

Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort

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Aquatic Life · 3/5Average variety

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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities

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Current · 2/5Light current

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Surge · 2/5Light surge

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VisibilityResearch estimate: 30m

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B-29 Aircraft Wreck

Advanced boat wreck dive on a stripped WWII bomber.

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