Supports the dry-season recommendation, boat access, operator handling and species mix.
Iconic BVI wreck dive with bow and stern sections.
Iconic BVI wreck dive with bow and stern sections.
RMS Rhone is the BVI's signature wreck dive, a split steamship that combines history, structure and reef life on one famous route. The wreck is large enough to dive in two linked sections, with artifacts, swim-throughs and coral-coated steel giving each pass a different feel. It suits intermediate divers who are comfortable with boat dives, changing current and steady buoyancy around wreck structure. Clear water and strong marine growth make it a classic day dive that still rewards a night return.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10.7m - 24.4m
Depth Note
The stern sits around 35 ft and the bow around 80 ft, with the halves separated by about 100 ft.
Best Season
December to May
Typical Conditions
Two main wreck sections off Salt Island, often dived as a bow-and-stern day with clear water and variable current.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Includes a swim-through in the bow section, and Caribbean reef sharks may be present.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use a surface marker and stay within briefing limits around the bow, stern and nearby rocks.
Legal Notes
No special permit is noted here.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Most divers treat the Rhone as a two-section wreck day, linking the bow and stern by boat and following the structure rather than penetrating deeply.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site because the key wreck sections and overhead spaces are best handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
The bow rises close to the surface in places, but the site is fundamentally a scuba wreck dive.
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
Supports the dry-season recommendation, boat access, operator handling and species mix.
Gives the 3-20 m depth range, advanced label, two-section route, orange cup corals, and the wreck-fish profile.
Confirms the wreck's history, bow/stern split, marine park status, visibility range and current variability.
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