Operator page with the Usukan Bay wreck band, trip logistics, and advanced-cert guidance.
Deep Sabah wreck remnant with strong fish life.
Deep Sabah wreck remnant with strong fish life.
Boat access and depth planning are normally handled through a local Sabah dive operator.
Rice Bowl Wreck is a deep Sabah wreck remnant that now functions as an artificial reef, with salvaged metal structure, dense schooling fish, and a reputation for current-sensitive boat dives. It suits experienced scuba divers who are comfortable with deeper profiles and changing conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
26m - 40m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the wreck around 26-40 m, with operator guidance rounding the band to roughly 25-40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck remnant, strong current potential, and visibility that can tighten when the sea picks up.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan for depth discipline, current checks, and a careful descent. This is not a casual entry-level wreck.
Access Restrictions
Usually reached by arranged boat trip and a guided dive plan rather than a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck remnant as a historic site and follow local operator guidance and any area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rice Bowl Wreck is best for experienced scuba divers who are comfortable with deeper profiles, current checks, and boat-based logistics.
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
Operator page with the Usukan Bay wreck band, trip logistics, and advanced-cert guidance.
Independent reporting on the salvaged state of the wreck remnant.
Sabah tourism guide on the nearby wreck area, with current and visibility cautions.
Independent directory with the 26-40 m depth band, coral growth, and fish-life notes.
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