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Packet Rock (Wreck)
Packet Rock (Wreck) is a shallow St. Thomas boat dive.
Local operator required
A local boat operator is the practical way to run the site because it sits in a busy channel corridor.
South-side boat site with a shallow pinnacle, historic cargo fragments, and enough channel exposure to time the run carefully.
About Packet Rock (Wreck)
Packet Rock (Wreck) is a shallow boat dive off the south side of St. Thomas where a small historic wreck site sits on a rocky pinnacle. The dive mixes sand, rubble, and hard structure with old cargo fragments, small reef life, and clear-water sightseeing on calm days. It is best approached as a guided boat dive with attention to channel traffic and shifting conditions.
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Packet Rock (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 15m
Depth Note
A shallow pinnacle rises to within a few feet of the surface, while the working dive sits around 15m and can stretch a little deeper on some routes.
Best Season
winter, especially January-March
Typical Conditions
Shallow pinnacle with mixed rock, rubble, and artifact debris; calmer days feel relaxed, while tide and traffic can add movement.
Safety & Access At Packet Rock (Wreck)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Stay on the planned line and keep your spacing tight; the shallow top and channel setting leave little room for drifting off course.
Access Restrictions
Plan Packet Rock (Wreck) as a boat dive rather than a shore swim.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-flag rules and keep clear of vessel lanes in the cut.
Local Intel For Packet Rock (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided boat scuba dive is the best fit. Slow passes over the pinnacle and rubble give the best chance to work the artifacts and fish without drifting off line.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the best features sit around a boat-profile wreck/pinnacle.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The top is shallow, but the site is better as a scuba boat run.
Wildlife at Packet Rock (Wreck)
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Recent Logged Visits At Packet Rock (Wreck)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Packet Rock (Wreck)
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