Operator page describing the wreck pair as one of Oahu’s most popular dive sites.
Boat-access wreck pair off Waikiki with two ships and sea life.
Boat-access wreck pair off Waikiki with two ships and sea life.
Boat access and wreck navigation make a local operator the sensible default.
YO-257 & San Pedro is a boat-access wreck pair off Waikiki with two historic ships close enough to dive in one run. It suits advanced divers who want a deeper wreck alongside a shallower companion and plenty of sea life around the structure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 29m
Depth Note
San Pedro is the shallower wreck, while YO-257 sits deeper on the same boat run.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Boat-access wreck dives with moderate depth and lively marine life; the YO-257 is the deeper wreck and can feel more demanding than the San Pedro.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat the wrecks as overhead terrain and keep any penetration inside training and guide limits.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; advanced certification is the practical baseline.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced boat dive on two wrecks in one site; the YO-257 is the deeper ship and the San Pedro is the shallower companion wreck.
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
Operator page describing the wreck pair as one of Oahu’s most popular dive sites.
Operator page noting the wrecks are close together and suited to advanced divers.
Official Oahu travel site on year-round water activities and scuba diving.
Operator wreck-site page with common sea life and little-current guidance.
Independent wreck article noting the YO-257 and San Pedro depth pairing.
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