Official Puerto Rico scuba overview with sunken-vessel context and dive-shop availability.
Deep boat wreck off Aguadilla for expert divers.
Deep boat wreck off Aguadilla for expert divers.
MV Ambar is a deep boat wreck off Aguadilla, suited only to expert divers with wreck training and decompression planning. Visibility is usually excellent, light to moderate current can move through the site, and barracuda are often seen near the wreck's upper section. Plan the dive as a full technical-style boat operation rather than a casual sightseeing drop, with conservative gas use and a controlled ascent strategy.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
39.6m - 48.8m
Depth Note
Barracuda are commonly seen near the top of the wreck at about 130 ft, and the wreck reaches a maximum depth of about 160 ft.
Best Season
Year-round in settled sea-state windows.
Typical Conditions
Usually excellent visibility with light to moderate currents.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
This is an extreme-depth wreck dive intended only for expert divers with proper training and equipment for decompression stops.
Access Restrictions
Accessible only by boat.
Legal Notes
Follow normal boat-dive and wreck-diving protocols; no site-specific legal restriction surfaced.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Very deep wreck dive requiring expert-level training and equipment for decompression stops.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving. The wreck is far too deep and boat-only for breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site. It is a deep wreck that is reached by boat.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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
Official Puerto Rico scuba overview with sunken-vessel context and dive-shop availability.
Local dive guide noting MV Ambar as an advanced/technical wreck and not a shore-access site.
Operator post about an MV Ambar expedition dive.
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