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    Smuggler’s Plane dive site
    wreck
    8m
    Beginner
    Exuma Cays, Bahamas
    Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park

    Smuggler’s Plane

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park

    Why dive here

    With 348+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, lemon sharks and octopuses - Smuggler’s Plane offers some of Exuma Cays's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Lemon Sharks and Octopuses · 348+ species recorded
    Water25-31°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 8m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Diving the Smuggler’s Plane in the Exuma Cays feels a bit like stepping into a movie scene. This shallow wreck, sitting at just 8 metres, is a perfect easy dive. We often find ourselves circling the Cessna, peering into the cockpit, imagining its last flight. Schools of snapper and grunts hang around the fuselage, and it’s a pretty reliable spot to find a nurse shark tucked under a wing. It’s a fantastic site for new divers getting comfortable with wrecks, or anyone looking for a relaxed, picturesque dive in the shallows.

    Typical Smuggler’s Plane Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Smuggler’s Plane

    Smuggler’s Plane Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Smuggler’s Plane, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.5, -76.7) (3km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    85°F · Range: 28.1–30.8°C

    Current Speed

    7.21 cm/s

    Direction: NW (326.3°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.082 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.68 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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