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RMS Rhone

The RMS Rhone is justifiably famous, and we rate it as one of the best wreck dives in the Caribbean. We love a wreck with a good story, and the Rhone, sunk in an 1867 hurricane, has history etched into every plate. You descend onto the bow section first, often with a gentle current pushing you along, past the huge propeller and the intact stern. Look for the barracuda that often hang out near the propeller, just watching you go by. The real magic, though, is how she’s been colonised. We’ve seen octopuses tucked into crevices, their eyes following your every move, and schools of snapper swirling through the exposed ribs of the midsection. The swim-throughs are fantastic, particularly the engine room where the light filters in from above, illuminating sponges and corals that have made it home. We’d suggest going early in the morning; the light is better for photography, and you often get the site to yourself before the day boats arrive. It’s a dive that rewards multiple visits, each time revealing a new detail, a different resident.