STANIEL CAY EXPRESS
Protected Area
Pelican Cays Land And Sea Park
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - STANIEL CAY EXPRESS offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Staniel Cay Express, a fishing vessel deliberately sunk back in 1975, makes for a straightforward wreck dive. Resting upright at 60 metres, it’s a site for those comfortable with deeper profiles, but the overall character is more relaxed than dramatic. We’ve often found schooling grunts sheltering in the superstructure, and the occasional loggerhead turtle seems to use it as a navigation point. Its age means the wreck is well-integrated into the reef now, with coral growth softening its edges, offering a different vibe than the more recent sinkings around Nassau.
Typical STANIEL CAY EXPRESS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STANIEL CAY EXPRESS
STANIEL CAY EXPRESS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANIEL CAY EXPRESS, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8723214 - Virginia Key, FL (295km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
84°F · Range: 25.1–31.5°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Current Speed
6.71 cm/s
Direction: NW (333.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.057 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.73 PSU
Wind Speed
4 m/s
7.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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