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Official ecotourism entry with access, seasonality, depth, facilities, and species information.
Dive Spot Guide•
Inchcape 1
Fujairah deep wreck with heavy growth and big fish
Boat wreck off Al Aqah for advanced divers, with strong marine growth, current sensitivity, and operator-led planning.
About Inchcape 1
Inchcape 1 is Fujairah’s big artificial-reef wreck, a deliberately sunk former U.S. support vessel that now sits as a deep advanced dive off Al Aqah. The wreck rewards a planned descent and a steady team: the structure is broad, the marine growth is heavy, and the best runs come when the boat, gas plan, and current all line up. It is a serious wreck dive rather than a casual sightseeing stop, so conditions, training, and operator guidance matter.
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Research Estimate At Inchcape 1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Inchcape 1?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Inchcape 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 32m
Depth Note
The official ecotourism entry places the wreck at approximately 32 m, so the site should be treated as a deep advanced dive.
Best Season
All year round, with the most comfortable dives usually on the calmest weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck, boat access, current that can be noticeable, and visibility that varies by day and current structure.
Safety & Access At Inchcape 1
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Plan gas reserves, wreck training, and a disciplined ascent; this is a deep wreck dive where current and task loading matter.
Access Restrictions
Reach the wreck through a licensed dive centre from Al Aqah; this is a boat-based advanced scuba dive, not a snorkel or freedive site.
Legal Notes
Follow the licensed-centre and ecotourism procedures for wreck access and entry, and treat the site as a managed marine nature site.
Local Intel For Inchcape 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wreck dive for advanced teams, with the structure and current demanding deliberate planning throughout the dive.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkelling.
Recent Logged Visits At Inchcape 1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Inchcape 1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
